St. Teresa Catholic School
April 2, 2025
Squirrels
While I don’t consider myself much of a trickster, there’s something about April Fools Day that brings out a bit of ornery in many of us.
Here’s a special announcement yesterday April 1 at dismissal time:
“Squirrels are everywhere it seems in our neighborhood. They were the inspiration at an SFA meeting last night where it was decided that the mascot needed to be changed to something that flows better with us here at St. Teresa. Just then a group of squirrels ran by and were the inspiration for the 8-2 vote to change our mascot to the St. Teresa Squirrels. This change is effective immediately. Order forms for new spirit wear will go home later this week, and we have already ordered a Squirrel mascot suit for our new St. Theresa Squirrels. Happy April Fool’s Day Joke! I do have to say that about the time I got to the mascot line at the end I couldn’t hold it together any longer and burst into laughter. Mr. Hirsch in the office did not help with his snickering...he later said halfway through he thought, “This is nuts," and he couldn’t restrain his snickering.
On the way out I proclaimed, “Go Squirrels!” to the children and the humor was renewed. A few kids in the middle grades said, “I was really getting worried, I didn’t want to be Squirrels.”
Today at the flagpole we touched briefly on “good jokes and humor”. For a joke to be acceptable for us Christians, both parties must see it as fun. The short message closed with two examples:
- Some 8th graders asked permission to “fill their room” with balloons to play a trick on their teacher. When 8th graders take initiative to do such a thing and ask permission, my answer will be yes if at all possible...they also popped the balloons after school and cleaned up the remnants. Well done!
- “How many of you enjoyed the “Squirrel Joke” yesterday?” Pretty much all of the hands went up along with many smiles. Was anyone injured or offended? Nope – Good joke.
Our curriculum takes many slants, let’s call this one a good lesson on humor at a cost to no one. Sometimes school is quite enjoyable! God bless us all, even and especially during Lent. (In full transparency, the seed for the idea was brought to me by Sister Mary Clare, a spirited comrade of mine.)
Sister Mary Michael, C.K.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 2
- Benediction 3:05
- Leadership Board Meeting 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 4
- First Friday MCA Collection
- Walk the Little Way 1 p.m.
- Stations of the Cross 2:45 p.m.
Monday, April 7
- 5th/6th grade confessions
Tuesday, April 8
- CSS Food Delivery after school
Thursday, April 10
- Confirmation retreat day
Friday, April 11
- 1 p.m. Dismissal, faculty meeting
Saturday, April 12
- Confirmation 10:30 a.m.
Elks Leadership Awards
Every year the Elks Lodge of Lincoln asks Lincoln schools to nominate one 8th grade boy and one 8th grade girl who embody a student of the highest standards. Students who are true leaders, ones who are courteous and outstanding citizens. This year, the recognition goes to Leah Mulka and Simon Rutledge. Congratulations on being wonderful examples to your peers and the rest of the school!
Pro Life Poster and Essay Winners
Congratulations to our pro life poster and essay contest winners!
Posters
1st grade: Gemma Sanders--1st place
2nd grade: Oliver Moser--2nd place
3rd grade: Ann Marie Miller--2nd place, Josie Tlamka--3rd place
4th grade: June Schilmoeller--2nd place
6th grade: Elizabeth Shasserre--2nd place, Rachel Cunningham--3rd place
Essays
7th grade: Paxton Pfeiffer--2nd place, Ciaran Fitzpatrick--3rd place
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#/
Youth Thunderbolts
Please join us for another Thunderbolts Youth Basketball Assoc. Event – HOLY HOOPS on Sunday, April 13th at Pius X High School. It will be an afternoon of basketball, faith, fellowship, and fun. It’s a great opportunity to continue to develop your basketball skills. There will also be team competitions. 3rd-5th grade boys from 2:00-3:30 & 6th-8th grade boys from 4:00-6:00. The cost is $10 to attend. Please register by April 9th by e-mailing your son’s name and grade to boltsyouthhoops@gmail.com.
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
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!
Lenten Food Drive
Thank you for participating in Student Council’s Lenten food drive for Matt Talbot. We collected 603 items for those in need. May God bless you for your generosity!
Walk the Little Way
Dear Parents,
Just three days until the Walk Little Way fundraiser and we have raised $45,151!
Sincere thank you to all our donors and corporate sponsors. PLEASE continue to spread the word by sharing the great promo video and give butter link below.
Give butter- givebutter.com/wtlw2025
Promo video- youtu.be/qkX-sAZTYWU
Here’s what happens next:
- The Walk is THIS FRIDAY, April 4th at 1:00. Students may wear their Jayhawk t-shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms. (school uniform pants, shorts, skirt or jumper) to school. All parents are welcome to join us on the rosary walk to pray for our donors; meet in front of school at 1:00, and you may walk with your child’s class.
- Be on the lookout for a list coming home of donors who gave in your family’s honor. While the school is sending a generic thank you/tax letter to all donors, we strongly encourage families to send personal thank you notes as well. It is much more meaningful!
Thank you and God bless,
Walk the Little Way Committee
Uniform Sale
Our new supplier, Educational Outfitters is having a 20% off and FREE SHIPPING in April. See flyer for details and the link below to order.
Other Uniform Information
In addition to our new vendor, we also have:
*Used uniforms in a uniform closet. Many pairs of shorts, some skirts and a few jumpers.
*Several NEW Dennis uniforms in the office for sale. $50 for new Dennis jumper. We have these sizes available: Size 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 12.
Educator of the Year
Nominations will be accepted until April 18th, 2025. See the document below for information and a link to nominate.
Carlo Acutis Film
Showing on April 27 (4 p.m.), April 28 (7 p.m.), April 29 (7 p.m.) at the Marcus Grand Theater
Purchase tickets at: https://carloacutisfilm.com/
Pray for Sr. Regina Therese of the Transfiguration, a 2007 graduate of St. Teresa School, who will make her solemn profession of vows on May 3, 2025.
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.