St. Teresa Catholic School
January 21, 2026
St. Agnes
Anticipation
With Catholic Schools Week on the horizon, there is much anticipation in the air. I look forward to a full week of opportunities for fun and gratitude for our Catholic School!
Sister Mary Michael is the "queen" of helping students enter appropriately into anticipation. We introduced the latest addition to the school, an almost life-sized knight in shining armor, on loan from a generous benefactor. It has taken its place in the 3rd grade, the students who study the medieval time period. Perhaps the 7th grade, who also study that time period, might be able to borrow it at some point, too. Sister introduced it with much dramatic effect, depicted in the pictures below. First getting the students to think about their time period, and what comes to mind, then bringing it in looking like a cadaver covered in a sheet, and finally the unveiling. (Remember a similar presentation with a new piece of artwork earlier this school year?)
These are great opportunities to add a little suspense and fun into the day.
Today's fun, in honor of the feast of St. Agnes was searching for 99 sheep around the school. Wasn't it actually 99 that were not lost? This time, it seems as though 99 were MIA, and it was my job to bring them back to the sheepfold...with a little help from the students. We're getting close--I think our count is 95. Maybe a few more will be discovered tomorrow.
Anticipation can be related to hope. May the Lord fill your hearts with anticipation of the good things to come, while also recognizing His presence in the moment at hand.
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
- Catholic Schools Week--see attached schedule
Attention ALL St. Teresa Volunteers- Deadline for renewal is approaching!
The safe environment training recertification must be completed in January 2026, with a deadline of January 31, 2026.
Per the safe environment policies of the Diocese of Lincoln, the following individuals must complete: (1) the annual safe environment training on CMG Connect; and (2) a background check every five (5) years: Clergy, Religious, Lay Employees and Volunteers whose duties include contact with minors. If you no longer fall within one of the above four categories, please contact jill-zimmer@cdolinc.net to have your CMG Connect profile archived.
To complete the training, go to CMGconnect.org and log into your account to complete the 2026 renewal module.
BIST Parent Series Winter 2026
As part of its mission to support children and families, the BIST Team is offering a series of complimentary classes for parents and guardians. Classes will be presented virtually and facilitated by the BIST Team.
See attached letter with more information and instructions on how to register.
Buy Scrip for this fundraiser! We have a limited supply of $10 Panera gift cards available for immediate purchase. Electronic Scrip is available immediately on RaiseRight.com.
Pius Trap Shooting--see flyer for details
Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Two steps to complete:
1. Go to this link to begin the process for returning students. Scroll down on the same page for new students. Start here for preschool enrollment: Preschool Enrollment
2. In order to enroll, please also set up a FACTS account, starting here.
Page One
Page One will begin meetings in February. Registration forms will be sent out this week. We are in need of a Level III coach. Please contact Jean Timmerman if you are interested. Thank you!
Jean Timmerman: jean-timmerman@cdolinc.net
Girls' Basketball Home Game Help
See the sign-up below to assist with scoreboard, admissions and concessions at home games!
Catholic Schools Week Parent Mass
Dear parents,
A few years ago, we started a new tradition at Saint Teresa’s for Catholic Schools Week, a Parent Mass.
Please use the Sign-Up Genius link below to sign up to participate in the Mass in one of the following ways:
- Announce the theme of the Mass and the opening song.
- Read the First Reading
- Read the Response
- Lead the Prayers of the Faithful
- Acolyte
- Offertory
- Sing in the choir loft with Mrs. Schilmoeller
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. P. at kelly-pokojski@cdolinc.net
Do you have old folders you don't need?
The school is accepting recycled pocket folders (not those with brads). For example, if any of your work companies have changed logos, the school would be happy to make use of pocket folders the company no longer will be able to use.
Book Fair--change of dates
I published the incorrect dates for the Book Fair on the January Calendar. It is actually February 5-12.
Server Schedule
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!
Contact Sr. Mary Agnes at sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net with questions.
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.