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I think the difference between me and some people is that I’m content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if each one would light a candle we’d have a tremendous light.
Sister Thea Bowman 

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Good afternoon families,

Access Academy is off to a great start this week.

Please encourage your children to continue to sell items with our BoBo’s Fundraiser.

BoBo’s Fundraiser
We are pleased to kick-off our Fall fundraiser and partner up with BoBo’s Fundraising.  The Fundraiser ends October 10th.  Please continue to sell items. We encourage you to pay online if you are able.  Also, each individual that sells 18 items will get to go on a game truck during school.

Fundraiser packets and  cash payments are due Thursday, October 10th.   Checks are discouraged.  Please pay online if at all possible. Delivery will be Friday, November 15th.

Althoff
Shadow visit dates are now available for 7th and 8th graders. Info & Sign up can be found at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm. More future shadow dates are added weekly.

Althoff Fall Open House is being held on October 20th at 1pm The event has a structured schedule so families should expect to be here until about 3:15 p.m. Families can sign up at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm

Emma Fest
October 5th
Jones Park
2920 Argonne Drive
East St. Louis, IL
Parade at 11AM
Festival Starts at 11:30AM
Free Rides and Free Admission for Everyone
Our Special Group violin will be performing at 1:30.

Dismissal Times and Procedures

Dismissal is Mondays through Thursdays at 3PM and Fridays at 2PM.  Please make sure to pick up your child on time everyday.  It states in the handbook that if a student is not picked up within the first 15 minutes of dismissal time, families will be charged $10.00 for every 15 minutes late.

Health Forms
Please make sure your health examination forms are up to date and that we have a copy.  Please turn all forms into the office. Physicals, immunizations, dental forms, and  eye exams are due to the office ASAP. Thank you

Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Ruppel

Calendar

• October 4, 2024             Mass- 2nd grade leads
• October 4, 2024             Friday 2PM Dismissal
• October 9, 2024             Mass- Staff Leads
• October 10, 2024           BoBo’s Fundraiser forms and money due
• October 11, 2024           No School Teacher Institute
• October 14, 2024           Indigenous People’s Day- No School
• October 16, 2024           Mass- 8th grade leads
• October 17, 2024           Picture Day
• October 18, 2024           Friday 2PM Dismissal
• October 23, 2024           Mass-Staff leads
• October 23, 2024           12:30 Dismissal
• October 23, 2024           Parent Teacher Student Conferences 1-8PM
• October 24, 2024           Parent Teacher Student Conferences 8AM- 1PM    No school
• October 25, 2024           No School
• October 31, 2024         Trunk or Treat 2PM (Gates will open at 1PM for decorating and close at 1:30 PM)
• November 1, 2024         Mass- 7th grade leads All Saints Day

THE SEASON OF CREATION Sep 1, 2024 to Oct 4, 2024

“If we learn how to listen, we can hear in the voice of creation a kind of dissonance.  On the one hand, we can hear a sweet song in praise of our beloved Creator; on the other, an anguished plea, lamenting our mistreatment of this our common home”.

Pope Francis

I think the difference between me and some people is that I’m content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if each one would light a candle we’d have a tremendous light.    Sister Thea Bowman 

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Good afternoon families,

We had a great week of testing this week. I am proud of all of our students for their hard work. Thank you for helping make sure the students got lots of rest this week.

Thank you so much for your flexibility in last week’s dismissal procedures. Safety is always our number one priority.

Please make sure you and your child have signed the Student Parent Compact form if you haven’t already done so.

Last week, we also sent home a counselor form.   Please make sure to only sign this if you do not give your child permission to see the counselor.  If you accidentally signed the form, please call the office and let us know.

Althoff

Shadow visit dates are now available for 7th and 8th graders. Info & Sign up can be found at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm. More future shadow dates are added weekly.

Fall Open House is being held on October 20th at 1 p.m. The event has a structured schedule so families should expect to be here until about 3:15 p.m. Families can sign up at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm

Emma Fest

October 5th
Jones Park
2920 Argonne Drive
East St. Louis, IL
Parade at 11AM
Festival Starts at 11:30AM
Free Rides and Free Admission for Everyone
Our Special Group violin will be performing between 1 and 2.

Dismissal Times and Procedures

Dismissal is Mondays through Thursdays at 3PM and Fridays at 2PM.  Please make sure to pick up your child on time everyday.  It states in the handbook that if a student is not picked up within the first 15 minutes of dismissal time, families will be charged $10.00 for every 15 minutes late.

Health Forms Please make sure your health examination forms are up to date and that we have a copy.  Please turn all forms into the office. Physicals, immunizations, dental forms, and  eye exams are due to the office ASAP. Thank you

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Ruppel

Calendar

• September 27, 2024       No School -Teacher Retreat
• September 30, 2024       Access Academy begins: 3:00-5:00  Grades 6-8
• October 4, 2024             Mass- 2nd grade leads
• October 4, 2024             Friday 2PM Dismissal
• October 9, 2024             Mass- Staff Leads
• October 11, 2024           No School St Clair County Teacher Institute
• October 14, 2024           Indigenous People’s Day- No School
• October 16, 2024           Mass- 8th grade leads
• October 17, 2024           Picture Day
• October 18, 2024           Friday 2PM Dismissal
• October 23, 2024           Mass-Staff leads
• October 23, 2024           12:30 Dismissal
• October 23, 2024           Parent Teacher Student Conferences 1-8PM
• October 24, 2024           Parent Teacher Student Conferences 8AM- 1PM    No school
• October 25, 2024           No School
• October 31, 2024         Trunk or Treat 2PM (Gates will open at 1PM for decorating and close at 1:30 PM)
• November 1, 2024         Mass- 7th grade leads All Saints Day

THE SEASON OF CREATION Sep 1, 2024 to Oct 4, 2024

“If we learn how to listen, we can hear in the voice of creation a kind of dissonance.  On the one hand, we can hear a sweet song in praise of our beloved Creator; on the other, an anguished plea, lamenting our mistreatment of this our common home”.

Pope Francis

LIVING HER DREAM…“REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE AND WHOSE YOU ARE.”

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Good afternoon families,
Our school year is off to a great start.  Time is going fast, and we are midway through the first quarter. As you see, progress reports are going home in the Thursday folder. Please talk with your child about always striving to do their best.

Our picture day has been moved to October 17th.  There will be a form to fill out in two weeks if you would like to buy school pictures.

Please make sure to bring a copy of your 2023 tax return from last year if you haven’t already done so.  Your tax returns are needed for Title I Office in District 189 for Federal Funding purposes.

Student Parent Compact Form is due in the STBCS office by Tuesday, September 24th.  Forms will be sent to the Title I office.

Iowa Testing is September 23-26th for 2nd – 8th grade students. Please make sure your students get lots of rest this weekend in preparation for the Iowa Assessments.  Arrival time is very important every day, but especially next week.  Please have students arrive by 7:45 so they are able to get ready for testing.  Please have your children arrive by 7:30 if they would like breakfast during the week of Iowa Assessments.

Emma Fest
October 5th
Jones Park
2920 Argonne Drive
East St. Louis, IL
Parade at 11AM
Festival Starts at 11:30AM
Free Rides and Free Admission for Everyone

Dismissal Times and Procedures
Dismissal is Mondays through Thursdays at 3PM and Fridays at 2PM.  Please make sure to pick up your child on time everyday.  It states in the handbook that if a student is not picked up within the first 15 minutes of dismissal time, families will be charged $10.00 for every 15 minutes late.

Health Forms
Please make sure your health examination forms are up to date and that we have a copy.  Please turn all forms into the office. Physicals, immunizations, dental forms, and  eye exams are due to the office ASAP. Thank you

Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Ruppel

Calendar

• September 20, 2024      *Pinwheels for Peace-Morning Prayer;  Peacemaker Day; Friday 2PM Dismissal
• September 21, 2024       International Day of Peace-Namaste’
• September 23-26            Iowa Assessment, Grades 2-8
• September 25, 2024       8:30 am Mass 3rd Grade leads
• September 27, 2024       No School -Teacher Retreat
• September 30, 2024       Access Academy begins: 3:00-5:00       Mass- 2nd grade leads
• October 4, 2024             Friday 2PM Dismissal
• October 9, 2024             Mass- Staff Leads
• October 11, 2024           No School St Clair County Teacher Institute
• October 14, 2024           Indigenous People’s Day- No School
• October 16, 2024           Mass- 8th grade leads
• October 17, 2024           Picture Day
• October 18, 2024           Friday 2PM Dismissal
• October 23, 2024           Mass-Staff leads
• October 23, 2024           12:30 Dismissal
• October 23, 2024           Parent Teacher Student Conferences 1-8PM
• October 24, 2024           Parent Teacher Student Conferences 8AM- 1PM    No school
• October 25, 2024           No School
• November 1, 2024         Mass- 7th grade leads All Saints Day
• October 31, 2024         Trunk or Treat 2PM (Gates will open at 1PM for decorating and close at 1:30 PM)

SEASON OF CREATION THEME FOR 2024: TO HOPE AND ACT WITH CREATION

September 1 World Day of  Prayer to October 4  Feast of St. Francis of Assissi, is the Season of Creation, a liturgical season dedicated to prayer, reflection, and celebration of God as Creator.  The season invites all Christians and all people of faith and good will to reflect prayerfully on the gifts of Creation and the mission given us by God to care for Creation and respond to  its needs and crises today. For more information, search seasonofcreation.org

I think the difference between me and some people is that I’m content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if each one would light a candle we’d have a tremendous light.   Sister Thea Bowman