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Weekly Newsletter – August 22

On August 21, 2024 / News

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

On July 26, 2024 / News

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

Excellence in Believe Literacy Lab and Award-Winning Access Academy Benefits

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.