St. Teresa Catholic School
March 26, 2025
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 28
- 2:45 Stations of the Cross
Monday, March 31
- 7th/8th confessions
Wednesday, April 2
- Benediction 3:05
Friday, April 4
- First Friday MCA Collection
- Walk the Little Way 1 p.m.
- Stations of the Cross 2:45 p.m.
Drop off and pick-up
For the good of the community, please consider:
- Pulling forward as far as possible when dropping off children in the curb cutout area.
- Drop off and pickup in front must happen on our side of the street only. Children should not cross the street in the traffic area.
- For pickup, if the car line goes past our parking lot, please pull into the lot (please open the gate if you are first).
- Please park parallel to the black bench closest to the street and line up cars in a straight line all facing south. I’ll try to be out there for a few days to provide guidance.
- When the bell rings the gate closes and no more cars can enter.
- Children enter cars from the school side. Cars pull out the exit closer to Randolph and no children should cross the traffic line to enter cars in the lot.
- Children should not open car doors until vehicles come to a full stop.
Good Shepherd Scholarship due March 31st
Monday, March 31st is the last day to apply for The Good Shepherd Scholarship. 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. 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.
Student of the Month
Henry Aerts has been chosen for the student of the month for March. He was nominated because of his responsibility, his dedication to his work, his example for others, and his fun sense of humor. Henry is someone who brings a bit of joy into the classroom each day. He is involved in many activities, both at school and as extra-curriculars. In all he does, he strives to do his very best. Whether it is taking on a challenging task, or even something as simple as passing out papers to the class, he always does his job with a positive attitude.
In school, Henry is involved in junior high choir, chess cub, Saint Teresa's basketball team, junior high band, honor band, and Math Counts. He is also an altar server and a reader at daily Masses. He has been a member of honor roll, showing that he still dedicates time to his studies even in the midst of all his other involvement.
Henry demonstrates his leadership skills outside of school as he dedicates his time to basketball, baseball, football, dirt biking, and golf. He also volunteers at St. Teresa Thrift Store and Catholic Social Services.
When Henry is not busy his with many activities, he enjoys various hobbies such as playing bass guitar, playing some video games, or listening to any kind of music.
Henry works hard to be a well-rounded 8th grade student. He is very deserving of the student of the month for March!
Recycled Paper Needed
St. Teresa School is in need of one-sided recycled copy paper for use in printing worksheets. No staples or creases, please. Also, please consider donating your business stationery to us if you change your logo/letterhead.
S.T.A.G.E Auditions
AUDITIONS for the S.T.A.G.E. Student Theatre Summer production, The Good, The Bad, and The Fuzzy, will be held April 3-6. Audition for this exciting Musical Melodrama set in the Wild West, where black meets white, & the fuzzy gray lands somewhere in the middle. Full of humor, poignancy, music, & dance, this show teaches the importance of right versus wrong, & chases relativism out of town. For ages 10 years and up, with a few limited roles for 8–9-year-olds. Visit stage4kids.com for additional information. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CADAE229-55186847-auditions#/
2025-2026 Opportunity Scholarship
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
2025 St. Teresa Chess Club Final Standings
Open Section:
1. DJ Meyer (18-4)
2. Gus Willis (17.5 - 4.5)
3. Paxton Pfeiffer (16.5-5.5)
4. Matthew Zimmer (16.5-5.5)
5. Henry Aerts (16-6)
6. Owen King (15-7)
7. Blaise Beauclair (14.5-7.5)
8. Paul Johnson (14.5-7.5)
9. Ephrem Rutledge (11.5-10.5)
10. Angel Alas (9.5-12.5)
11. Michael Schinstock (9.5-12.5)
12. Peter Cunningham (7.5-14.5)
13. Vince Schilmoeller (7.5-14.5)
14. Maura Fitzpatrick (6-16) (1st place--women)
15. Monica Schafers (5.5-16.5)
16. Peter Casady (4.5-17.5)
17. Michael Callahan (4.5-17.5)
18. Ciaran Fitzpatrick (3.5-18.5)
Reserve Section:
1. Noah Zimmer (20.5-1.5)
2. Joseph Oldenburg (18.5-3.5)
3. Ben Schinstock (16.5-5.5)
4. Luke Johnson (12-10)
5. John Potter (11.5-10.5)
6. Will Vacek (11-11)
7. Matthew Miller (10-12)
8. Thomas Macpherson (9.5-12.5)
9. Jane Willis (9-13) (1st place-women)
10. Thomas Schafers (7-15)
11. Estella Heath (3.5-18.5)
12. RoseMarie Cordry (3-19)
Serra Club Essay Winners
Congratulations to Ava Lowrey, who received first place for the Serra Club Essay this year. Congratulations also to Blaise Beauclair, who received first runner-up.
Scrip Rebates
April 1st will be the closing date for Scrip rebates to apply to your students' tuition! Buy some Scrip today! SCRIP
Church Cleaning
A family that has been volunteering to clean St. Teresa Church for years has decided to step down. Could you volunteer with your family to clean the church monthly for a while? I can't think of a better place to clean! Contact the office of the church or school for details. And thank you to those who have cleaned the Lord's house for so long!
Walk the Little Way
Next Friday, April 4th is our Walk the Little Way fundraiser!
We need your help to spread the word to meet our $50,000 goal! Please share this great promo video: https://youtu.be/qkX-sAZTYWU as well as our online giving site: www.givebutter.com/wtlw2025
Thank you for your prayers and support, and Go Jayhawks!
Sincerely,
The Walk the Little Way Committee
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
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.