St. Teresa Catholic School
March 5, 2025
Ash Wednesday
Opening Car Doors
One of my favorite parts of the day is greeting the children in the morning--parents, too. Schools are about children. We must never forget God’s little ones as we pursue our mission. Sometimes out front in the morning drop-off line, I wonder whether to open the car door for the children to get out. It’s just a little thing, but sometimes it feels awkward not to. I’d like to tell you why I generally don’t open the door. Occasionally I find the cars stopped, but they are not quite ready to unload. A student and parent are engaged in a conversation, and I interrupt if I open the door. The Good Lord knows it is very good for parents and children to talk! Other times the little ones are very capable of opening the door and doing so fosters their independence. Sometimes when adults do things for kids, like when I open the door, it implies that they are not capable of doing so. It may be stretching it a little bit, but we want to help kids when they need help but helping them when they don’t need help can create a spirit of entitlement and that’s often not very pretty. So, car doors... it’s a very minute part of the day, but it, too, can be formative.
God bless,
Sister Mary Michael, C.K.
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 7
- MCA collection
- End of 3rd Quarter
- 2:45 Stations of the Cross
Monday, March 10
- No School--teacher workday
Wednesday, March 12
- 3:05 Benediction
- 4:30 Leadership Board Meeting
School Uniform Update
- We are happy to announce that we found a company that will custom manufacture our current plaid and our style of jumper. The company is called Educational Outfitters, based in Denver. Please note, all current Dennis uniforms will be accepted, as well as our new Educational Outfitters jumpers and skirts. Shirts, blouses, slacks and shorts (except Jr. High Khaki pants/shorts) may be purchased from any store as long as it meets the dress code. See link below to order. Information is also located on our school website.
- With the nicer weather, students are removing fleeces/school sweaters during the day. Please mark all jackets, fleeces and school sweaters so we can return them to the student.
Junior Jays Volleyball Clinic--Wave 2
Who: For 3rd and 4th grade girls
Starting March 7th--Register at the link below!
K-2 STEM Club
The sign-up is now open for K-2 STEM Club. It will begin Wednesday, March 12th through Wednesday, April 16 from 3:20-4:30 p.m. The limit is 30 students. The club is run by Elizabeth Thiltges, of the UNL 4-H Extension Office. If you, as a parent, would like to volunteer to help with at least one of the Wednesdays, please email sr.mary-michael@cdolinc.net.
See this link or the QR code below to register! The fee is $20 per student.
Required Dental Visit
If your child(ren) have not seen a dentist in the past year, please notify the School Office before Friday March 7th, by calling (402) 477-3358 or sending an email to TAEL-AA@cdolinc.net
When we receive a confirmation email or call requesting a dental screening for your child(ren), we will schedule them in to be seen by the dentist who will come to school. There is no cost for this screening and your child(ren) will bring home a note with results following the dental visit.
The Wizard of Oz at Pius
March 20-23
Tickets are $11 for adults (college age and older) and $8 for students (high school and under); children who are 3 and under who are sitting on laps do not need a ticket. Use the coupon code(s): child1, child2, child3, etc. to receive the $3 discount for all student seats.
Walk the Little Way
Thank you to all who have had a part in getting our annual fundraiser, Walk the Little Way, kicked off for another year!
The children’s letters were mailed and should be arriving to friends and relatives soon. Donations are now being accepted at the school office and here: www.givebutter.com/wtlw2025. The fundraiser will culminate with a student body Rosary Walk on April 4 (you’re invited to join us for that!). You’ll soon see a rose sign outside of school tracking our donation progress.
Chastity Education Programs
April 4 (girls aged 9-13) and April 12 (boys aged 10-14)
See Chastity Education Programs or contact michele-chambers@cdolinc.net or 402-473-0630 for more information.
Lincoln Youth Football
Registration for Lincoln Youth Football 2025 season is now open. Visit https://www.jrbolts.com/football/ for more information and for the link to get registered. If you have any questions please contact Taylor Ashburn at jrboltsfootball@gmail.com. We believe we have something truly special coming with Jr Bolts football. For the first time, our students will have the opportunity to play together with their future high school classmates. They will begin to learn elements of the Pius X playbook, which will give our players a significant advantage when they step on the field as Pius X freshmen someday. Our practices will be structured like Pius X and will include many of the same drills and concepts taught at the varsity level. Come be part of something new and different, as we lay a new foundation which will greatly benefit our players, our catholic school community and Pius X Football!
Go Bolts!
Taylor Ashburn
President, Jr Bolts Football
Gerbil Care
We have 2 gerbils in the office (Linus and Cletus)! If you would like to help care for them over the weekends, please see sign-up below!
Contact Sister Mary Agnes with questions: sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net
Parish Directory
It's time to update our parish directory! Sign up below to have your family's picture taken!
The website is: www.ucdir.com
The code is: ne266
The password is: photos
2025-2026 Opportunity Scholarship OPEN!
All families who received an Opportunity Scholarship Award for the 24-25 school year AND families with incoming '25-'26 Kindergarteners are eligible to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship for the 25-26 school year! Applications are due by April 11, 2025. Follow this link to apply through your FACTS account. https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4QFQK/landing-page
Contact Mary Schmit in the school office with questions or help. Mary-Schmit@cdolinc.net | 402-477-3358
Good Shepherd Scholarship--Applications are open!
All St. Teresa families are encouraged to apply online here: https://goodshepherdscholarship.com/scholarship-application/
Click on 'Start Your Application' and it will redirect you to FACTS where you will log in to your same FACTS account you use for tuition payments. Scholarship Applications are due by March 31, 2025. If you need assistance with your application, check out our step by step guide below, or contact Mary Schmit at the school office: 402-477-3358.
St. Teresa School Mission Statement
St. Teresa Catholic School, in partnership with parents, provides an education faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We nurture students’ natural sense of wonder and guide them to know and love truth, beauty, and goodness, and to live as virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ with their hearts set on true and lasting joy.