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St. Teresa Catholic School

December 3, 2025

St. Francis Xavier

Being Tough

When my younger sister and I were growing up, we liked to prove that we were tough. We'd try to outdo each other in carrying the most firewood, eating the spiciest food, rolling up our sleeves to flex our muscles...we probably learned all of this from our older brothers.

While we are trying to instill a certain "toughness" and resilience in our students, is it always necessary to be the strong one?

I think we can take an example from our Lord. "Jesus, though He was in the form of God, did not deem equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, He emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness, and found human in appearance, He humbled Himself... (Philippians 2:7-8)."

God, the almighty and strong one, chose to become weak and small for us. When we encounter our weakness, our littleness, perhaps it is an invitation to unite ourselves to the weakness and littleness of Jesus, coming to Him full of trust.

And yes, we can grow in our capacity to endure trials that make us stronger--living by His strength, and not our own.

Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 4: Hoodie/Sweatshirt day; 6th grade to sing at Tabitha
Friday, December 5: MCA collection; 1:00 p.m. Dismissal
Monday, December 8: No School--Immaculate Conception--Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, December 9: Home Boys Basketball games, 6 and 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10: Vocal Music Concert, 7 p.m. in the gym (5th-8th grade)

25-26 School year Calendar

December Calendar

December Menu Calendar

Hoodie day tomorrow

Students can wear hoodies or a sweatshirt over their uniform. Our current heating/cooling system has been improved, and supplemental heaters are being permanently installed in the six rooms that were most difficult to keep warm. That installation is to be completed early next week. With the cold tonight, they might benefit from an extra layer tomorrow.

Adult Enrichment

The next session of Adult Enrichment will be held on Thursday, December 11^th at 7:00. We will meet in the school. The particular space we use will depend on our numbers. Please let me know if you hope to join us. (Respond to jean-timmerman@cdolinc.net.)

The topic: Kevin Clark will use Church documents to instruct on the Church's directions concerning church architecture.

For more information: jean-timmerman@cdolinc.net

Pius X Open House for Future Students

Parents of students in 8th Grade … Pius X Catholic High School is hosting its open house for prospective students at 7 pm on Monday, Jan. 12. Students and parents will hear a short presentation about Pius X, then have an opportunity to walk the hallways to learn about the many opportunities in academics, athletics, activities and clubs. Teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators will be available to answer questions. Learn more at https://PiusX.net/openhouse.

Gerbil for the Weekend

Would you like to have a pet gerbil for a weekend? Sign up below to volunteer to care for Linus! Easy care, and I will send a few short instructions when you sign up. God bless!

Parents: Gerbil Care

Contact Sr. Mary Agnes at sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net with questions.

St. Teresa School Book Fair

Although our in-person Ignatius Bookfair is not until February, you can support the school library and get some early Christmas shopping done by creating an account with Ignatius and shopping their online catalog.

The online bookfair supports the school all year!

Follow this link for access to our school bookfair page.

You can browse the Ignatius Bookfair Advent and Christmas catalog here.

Make an account here.

Book fair flyer 2025.pdf

Book fair flyer2 2025.pdf

Boys Basketball Home Game Help

Sign up to help run the clock/scoreboard, help with concessions, or do admissions! Thank you for your help!

St. Teresa's Boys Basketball Home Game Sign-Up

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.