Weekly Newsletter – October 3

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

Weekly Newsletter – September 26

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

September 19 Newsletter

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

Weekly Newsletter – August 22

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

 

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Hello Sister Thea Bowman Families,

We have had an amazing start to the school year.  Thank you for making sure to get your families here on time. We want students here at 7:45 so they have time to get ready for the school day.  Please make sure they come by 7:30 if they would like breakfast. Breakfast in the cafeteria is served from 7:00-7:45.

St. Augustine of Hippo Back to School Social

Sister Thea Bowman has been invited to St Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church for a Back to school Social.  Join after 9:30 AM Mass for faith, laughter and delicious Kona Ice flavors.

Sunday, August 25, 2024
St Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church
408 Rev. Joseph Brown Blvd
East St. Louis, IL 62205

St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church Banquet

Sept. 15, 2024 3:00PM
Doors open at 2:30PM
Ticket: $50 per adult, $25 for children
Children 3 and under free
Address: Bellecourt Manor
225 East A Street
Belleville, IL 62220

Dismissal Times and Procedures

Dismissal is Monday through Thursday at 3PM and Fridays at 2PM.  Please make sure to pick up your child on time everyday.  In the handbook it states 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 of them. Please upload these forms into Facts or turn in to the office. Physicals, immunizations,  dental forms, eye exams are due to the office ASAP. Thank you

Calendar

  • August 23, 2024             Friday 2PM Dismissal
  • August 28, 2024             Mass 7th grade leads
  • August 30, 2024             Friday 2PM Dismissal
  • September 2, 2024         Labor Day No School
  • September 3, 2024         Extended Day begins for Kindergarten- Fifth grade (Please make sure to turn in forms.)
  • September 4, 2024         Mass- 6th Grade Leads
  • September 6, 2024         Friday 2PM Dismissal
  • September 11, 2024       Mass – 5th grade leads
  • September 13, 2024       Friday- 2PM Dismissal
  • September 16, 2024       Access Academy begins
  • September 18, 2024       Mass- 4th grade leads
  • September 20, 2024       Friday 2PM Dismissal
  • September 23-26            Iowa Assessment
  • September 27, 2024       No School Teacher Institute

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School 
in East St. Louis Offers Something for Everyone

Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School 
in East St. Louis Offers Something for Everyone

Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School in East St. Louis Offers Something for Everyone

Excellence in Believe Literacy Lab and Award-Winning Access Academy Benefits
The Believe Literacy Lab at STBCS
Access Academy Students

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS, July 11, 2024— Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School (STBCS), the last remaining Catholic School in East. St. Louis is excited to share there is something for everyone at their school and they are ready to welcome your student for the 2024-2025 school year.

Want to know something special? They focus on education through music and the arts and tuition is income based with many families receiving some kind of financial assistance to uplift their children. The school also boasts a new vertically aligned curriculum and a brand-new library, and coming soon: new flooring, a new playground, and a cafeteria refresh just in time for the approaching school year.

Something Special for Younger Students: Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School collaborates with the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature where reading comes to life in their Believe Literacy Lab.

Something Special for Older Students: Another fantastic asset-the school collaborates closely with the award–winning Access Academy through St. Louis University for their grades 6th – 8th students walking with students from the first day of sixth grade through their college graduation and beyond offering many private high school scholarships for 8th graders headed to high school, and more including an Academics Lab and life skill development.

STBCS also offers many additional benefits including all-day kindergarten, small class sizes, religion, extended school days and more. The school is also fully accredited by the State of Illinois and Diocese of Belleville.

To find out more about Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School and their enrollment process, you can visit their website, or reach out to Lucille Gibbs today.  The process starts with an email and a tour! Come visit the school and see what being a Peace Maker is all about!

About STBCS—

Mission: Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School prepares grades K-8 students through holistic learning, academic excellence, personal empowerment, and a deepening faith in Jesus Christ within the Catholic tradition.

Vision: Graduates are ethical, responsible, and dedicated leaders inspiring good in their community and the world.

Thank You for Supporting Our Each One Teach One Social!

Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School Thanks You for Supporting Our Each One Teach One Social!

Whether you were able to join us in person or supported us in other ways, THANK YOU!

We enjoyed live performances in the Chapel by our students: Sign Language, Praise Dance, Violin and Choir

Every donation we received was matched dollar for dollar. Thanks to your support we over-achieved our goal!

We are excited to welcome you to our giving community of Each One Teach One Heart of Thea Foundation.

If you haven’t done so already, please become a member today!
https://stbcs.schoolauction.net/eachoneteachone2024/

With your donation of $100 or more your name will be published in our Heart of Thea Foundation Community. Please note EOTO on your donation!