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KINDERGARTEN

Please do not label supplies.

• 3 Clorox Wipes
• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• 4 big glue sticks (no liquid glue)
• 2 plastic pocket folders (2 red) (no paper folders)
• 1 box of sandwich Ziploc Baggies
• 1 box of quart size Ziploc bags
• 2 primary ruled writing pad
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• 1 backpack (with name on it)
• sm. light weight blanket for naptime
• 1 plastic pencil/supply box
• 1 old large t – shirt for art
• 1pair of scissors
• 1water color paint set with brush
• 1 box of crayons

GRADE 1

Please do not label supplies.

• 4 boxes of tissue
• 3 packets of # 2 plain pencils
• 3 eraser packets
• 2 packets of glue sticks
• 2 boxes of markers
• 2 boxes of crayons
• 4 plastic pocket folders (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 orange)
• 2 boxes of sandwich Ziploc Baggies that zip
• 2 boxes of gallon size plastic bags
• 2 primary writing pads (paper)
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• 2 wet wipe containers
• 1 pair of scissors
• 2 primary composition notebooks
• 2 black dry eraser (expo) marker packets
• 1 Pencil Box
• 1 packet of 5×7 index cards
• 1 box of healthy snacks (fruit snacks, crackers, pudding etc.)
• 1 – 1″ – 3 ring binder 

GRADE 2

Please do not label supplies.

• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• 2 boxes of # 2 pencils (no Pentech brand)
• 2 glue sticks
• 1 medium bottle of liquid glue
• 1 scissors
• 1 box of wide markers
• 1 box of thin markers
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• 2 sm. boxes of crayons
• 4 – 2 pocket folders fun design
• 2 – 2 pocket folders (1 yellow, 1 blue)
• 6 plastic 2 pocket folders with prongs (1 red, 1 orange,          1 green, 1 purple, 2 black)
• 1 package of 3×5 lined note cards
• 3 Clorox Wipes or 3 wet wipes for hands
• 1 USB Flash (Computer Class) if possible, use last year’s
• 1 old t-shirt (Art Class)
• 4 pink erasers
• 1 composition notebook for journaling
• 1 plastic school supply box
• 4 dry erase markers

GRADE 3

Please do not label supplies.

• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• 1 handheld pencil sharpener
• 4 boxes of # 2 pencils (no Pentech brand)
• 2 pkgs. Loose-leaf paper (wide rule)
• 1 plastic school supply box
• 2 Lg. Elmers glue Sticks & 1 Md. bottle of Elmers liquid
•    glue
• 2 small boxes of crayons
• 1 pair of scissors
• 1 box of thin washable markers
• 1 box of regular washable markers
• 4 Black expo markers
• 2 composition notebooks
• 3 rolls of paper towels
• 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags (no quart size)
• 1 box of sandwich size Ziploc bags
• 4 pink erasers
• 8 plastic pocket folders with prongs (1 yellow, 1 red,
• 1 blue, 1 green, 1 purple, 1 orange, 2 black)
• 4 of any design folders
• 3 Clorox Wipes
• 1 USB Flash (Computer Class) if possible, use last year’s
• 4 X- Large plain color stretchable cloth book covers (no small book covers) purple, blue, green, any other extra lg.
• 1 Hand Sanitizer
• Headphones (Walmart has these for $5.00.)

GRADES 4 – 5

Please do not label supplies.

• 6 boxes of Kleenex
• 50 – #2 pencils (No mechanical pencils)
• 6 packages of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
• 2 pocket folders (red, yellow)
• 1 – 2″ 3 ring binder
• 2 pencil pouches
• 2 -3 subject spiral notebook
• 4 large erasers
• 1 box of 24 crayons (basic colors)
• 1 box of markers (basic colors)
• 1 box of colored pencils (basic colors)
• 2 pack of expo markers
• 4 composition books for journaling, math, language
• 3 glue sticks & 1 lg. bottle of liquid glue
• 3 Clorox wipes
• 1 USB Flash/ for computers if possible, use last year’s
• 6 large stretchable cloth book covers
• 1 pkg. of reinforcers
• 1 pair of school scissors
• 1 ruler (inch & centimeter)
• 4 rolls of paper towels
• 1 protractor
• 2 packages of binder dividers

GRADES 6 – 8

• 6 boxes of Kleenex
• 40 # 2 pencils
• 1 pkg. each: blue & black Erasable pens (no permanent ink)
• 1 pkg. each: red & green pens
• 1 box of markers
• 1 box of colored pencils
• 1 pencil pouch
• 1 pencil box (for desk only)
• 10 pkgs. of loose-leaf paper (wide rule)
• 1 composition book (hard back)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 ruler (inch & centimeter)
• 1 scissors
• 4 erasers
• 1 calculator (home use) (Recommended: TI-XIIS (Solar))
• 4 – 1 ½ – 2″ hardback 3 ring binders (Language Arts,Social Studies, Math/Science, Religion/2nd Step/Spanish)
• 4 pocket folders with prongs (2 yellow, 2 red)
• 1 USB Flash (school use) if possible, use last year’s
• 4 stretchable cloth book covers – for large books
• 4 rolls of paper towels
• 1 pencil sharpener
• 1 pack of disinfectant wipes
• 2 spiral notebooks

*MORE SUPPLIES MAY BE NEEDED AS THE YEAR CONTINUES.

LAST DAY

The last day of school is tomorrow, Friday, May 27^th.  The day includes our End-of-Year Mass led by the staff at 8:30am, our select group of dance ministers, followed by End of Year awards.  Please know that all parents/guardians are welcomed to participate in this final Mass and celebration of the school year. Students will be dismissed for the summer at 12:30pm. There will be breakfast and lunch, but no Extended Day. Students may be out of uniform.  And “Yes”, we do have bus service. Blessings to Illinois Central!

Thank you for coming on this journey of Faith and Mercy with us. We wish you all a blessed summer and will see you in the fall.  Mark your calendar: the Ice Cream Social is Sunday, August 14.  The first day of school is Tuesday, August 16!

CONGRATULATIONS

Graduates Malynnda Aldridge-Johnson, Jayla Holcombe, and Monica Williams were awarded  $1,000 renewable scholarships to Althoff Catholic High School, and JaMaya Bonner and Jasmine Bonner received full scholarships to Nerinx Hall in St. Louis. Congratulations!

***SMART TUITION AID FOR 2016-2017

Since the first of May, there has been information on applying for tuition assistance through SMART Tuition in your Thursday’s envelope. All families seeking tuition assistance need to apply through SMART. If you need help with this new format, contact SMART Tuition Aid or our office, and we will help you through it.  Applications need to be completed by the last day of school, May 27. 

***Please note that family tuition this year is: one child-$4,050, two children-$6,100, three children-$7,500, and four children-$8,000.

END OF 4^TH QUARTER/ REPORT CARDS

Fourth Quarter ends on May 27.  Report cards and honor roll certificates will be mailed on June 6.

REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017

An upcoming registration meeting for prospective new families is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7 at 9am and 1pm. Thanks for communicating this information to your family and friends.  Please ask them to call the school office at 397-0316 for an appointment. These are the last appointments for this school year.

MENTORS NEEDED

Do you remember your first year with children at Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School?  Could you have used a little advice now and then about what to expect or what to do?  Could you have used a mentor?

This next school year we would like to have mentor families help new families navigate those first few weeks at a new school. If you would like to volunteer, please call the office at 397-0316 and let Ms. Francine or Ms. Mary.  Your name will go on a list, and as we get closer to the beginning of next school year, you will be contacted and matched with a family.  Thank you.

Dear students and families,

Please continue throughout the summer to be Children of The Way…

We are Peacemakers. We are respectful in actions and words to God, self, others, and all creation.

Namaste’

Ms. Mary

DANCE COMPETITION

Congratulations to the students in Grades 6-8 who participated and who placed in the Ballroom Dance Competition with their classmates last Thursday.  We are grateful to Mr. Tom Obermeier, our ballroom instructor and MC, our staff, and the members of the St. Louis Ballroom Dance Competition who were here to judge the event. ***See names of the winners below.

CONGRATULATIONS

Graduation is this Friday, May 20. Congratulations to: Malynnda Aldridge-Johnson, JaMaya Bonner, Jasmine Bonner, Gonzalo Esquivel, Jayla Holcombe, Alisea Killiebrew, Ta’Lia Little, Ryan Luster, Ajazla Moore, Annie Pearson, Janyya Robinson, Alicia Vega, Anasia White, and Monica Williams. We wish them a future filled with God’s choicest blessings and much joy.

GRADUATION

The Graduation Mass is this Friday, May 20, at 8:30 am.  Graduates need to be at the chapel for pictures no later than 7:30am.  After pictures, they will come over to school for Morning Prayer and a blessing. As a school we will celebrate those who have been with us and demonstrated that they are more than ready to move onto high school.  A Graduation Brunch follows the Mass for all graduates and family members.

***SMART TUITION AID FOR 2016-2017

Since the first of May, there has been information on applying for tuition assistance through SMART Tuition in your Thursday’s envelope and newsletters. All families seeking tuition assistance need to apply through SMART. If you need help with this new format, contact SMART Tuition Aid or our office, and we will help you through it.  Applications need to be completed by the last day of school, May 27. 

***Please note that family tuition this year is: one child-$4,050, two children-$6,100, three children-$7,500, and four children-$8,000.

LAST DAY

The last day of school will be next Friday, May 27.  The day includes our End-of-Year Mass led by the staff at 8:30am, our select group of dance ministers, followed by End of Year awards.  Please know that all parents/guardians are welcomed to participate in this final Mass and celebration of the school year. Students will be dismissed for the summer at 12:30pm. There will be  breakfast and lunch, but no Extended Day. Students may be out of uniform.  We will have bus service.

END OF 4TH QUARTER/ REPORT CARDS

Fourth Quarter ends on May 27.  Report cards and honor roll certificates will be mailed on June 6.

LIBRARY BOOKS

The last day to return library books was Friday, May 13.  Do we have yours?

USB FLASH DRIVES

USB flash drives are being sent home with the students after presentations next week. Please put them in a safe place over the summer, as these can be used again next year.

MENTORS NEEDED

Do you remember your first year with children at Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School?  Could you have used a little advice now and then about what to expect or what to do?  Could you have used a mentor?

This next school year we would like to have mentor families help new families navigate those first few weeks at a new school. If you would like to volunteer, please call the office at 397-0316 and let Ms. Francine or Ms. Mary.  Your name will go on a list, and as we get closer to the beginning of next school year, you will be contacted and matched with a family.  Thank you.

2016 DANCE COMPETITION WINNERS

Grade 6: Fox Trot-1st Place: Allen Searcy/Chelsee Logan; 2nd Place: Nino Stezen/Azia Douglas; 3rd Place: Antawon Chairs/Monye’ Rodgers

East Coast Swing: 1st Place: Damont Jenkins/Samantha Owens; 2nd  Place: Allen Searcy/Chelsee Logan; 3rd Place: Keadon Willis/Jordyn Tow
Grade 7: Rumba-1st Place: Alex Vega/Chloe Roddy; 2nd Place: Tarail Swygeart/Jackie Bownes; 3rd Place: James Gladney/Chenyia Brown

Tango-1st Place: Tarail Swygeart/Jackie Bownes; 2nd Place: Alex Vega/Chloe Roddy; 3rd Place: Martin Nambo-Limon/Laura Johnson
Grade 8: Waltz-1st Place: Annie Pearson/Alicia Vega; 2nd Place: Janyya Robinson/Anasia White; 3rd Place: Malynnda Aldridge-Johnson/Monica Williams

Salsa-1st Place: Annie Pearson/Alicia Vega; 2nd Place: Malynnda Aldridge-Johnson/Monica Williams; 3rd Place: Janyya Robinson/Anasia White

FIELD DAY

Field Day was this past Wednesday, May 11, from 1pm-3pm. Thanks to Mrs. Cathy Lisch for organizing this day. Although rain put a “damper” on it, fun was had by one and all.

MASS

Mass this week is on Friday, May 13, and will be led by Fifth Grade. The theme for Mass is: Followers of Jesus. Talk to your child about what are some ways they can recognize or know that a person is a “Follower of Jesus”.  How can they follow Jesus? Know that you are always welcomed to come and celebrate with us.

EIGHTH GRADE WEEK

Eighth graders are heading toward their final week as Sister Thea Bowman students. Today found them at their last Ballroom Dance Competition competing against each other in the waltz and the salsa. Next Monday and Tuesday (May 16 & 17) are their last academic days, and Wednesday will find them at King’s House on Retreat. They do not have school on Thursday and Friday is graduation!

GRADUATION

Eighth grade graduation is this next Friday, May 20.  We will honor the graduates and their families at Mass at 8:30am followed by a brunch. Please continue to encourage them to end their eighth grade year as the best versions of themselves! On Friday, they will be at school bright and early (7:30am) for their graduation pictures. We wish them a future filled with God’s choicest blessings and joy!

KINDERGARTEN TEA

On Tuesday, May 17, we will hold our “Kindergarten Tea”. How can you help?  Invite any families you know that have students who will turn 5 by September 1, 2016 to come and find out about our school. There are two sessions: the first is from9:30-10:00am, and the second “tea” runs from 1:30-2:00pm. Please have them call the office at 397-0316 to schedule a time.

***Last week we enclosed a pamphlet for you to enjoy and then pass on to someone you know who has a child that will enter kindergarten this year. Did you pass it on? Know that you are our best ambassadors!

LIBRARY BOOKS

The last day for 8^th graders to return library books is tomorrow, Friday, May 6.  Kindergarten through 7^th grade have until Friday, May 13. If a student has lost or misplaced a book, families must replace it. Special thanks to Sister Jean Kumke, ASC, who serves as our volunteer librarian.  We are grateful!

REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017

Thanks to those of you who have returned your registration forms and fee.  It is important that current families recognize that the registration fee is now $100 per student.  It is assumed that current families have already requested tuition assistance for 2016-2017. The assistance will now be allocated to new families.

***If you know of anyone interested in attending in the fall, please have them call the office, and we will arrange an initial meeting.

KINDERGARTEN TEA

May 17, 2016

9:30 – 10:00 a. m. or 1:30 – 2:00 p. m. 

COME AND VISIT US…

We invite you and your child to visit and tour so you can see and experience the classroom first hand.

Our Registration is filling – please… Don’t Wait for the Waitlist!

Call (618) 397-0316

We are pleased to offer great educational value and benefits such as, smaller class sizes with a dynamic core curriculum including learning centers and weekly classes in Spanish, Art, Music, Physical Education, Library and Computer Technology.   Kindergarten students learn about God, read, solve math problems, learn science, and have fun with many activities and school projects. They learn values, self-respect, and respect for others.

They are inspired to learn as they prepare for first grade.

Every classroom in our school utilizes SMART board technology, and students enjoy individualized support and education. Every student matters and every student learns in a happy and secure environment.

Our Kindergarten Class at Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic School is waiting for your student to join our family. We can’t wait to meet you – come and learn what we are all about.

Incoming Kindergarten Students must be 5 years of age by September 1st.

Plan to visit on May 17, 2016.   Morning: 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.  or 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.  Don’t Wait!  The Class will fill quickly.

Our Mission

Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School, a ministry of the Diocese of Belleville, is committed to deepening faith in Jesus Christ, and to providing a holistic learning approach to faith development and education within a Catholic framework. Our mission is to inspire, prepare, and empower kindergarten through grade 8 students in East St. Louis and surrounding communities, to become the next generation of wholesome, responsible, and dedicated leaders of their communities and of our world.     At Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School we are…

• Working Together as Peacemakers
• Learning in a Culture of Faith
• Experiencing Academic Excellence and an Excitement for Learning
• Succeeding in the Adventures of Reading, Writing, and Math
• Growing in Inner Discipline and Creativity through Violin, Dance, and Visual Arts
• Preparing for the Technology of Today and Beyond in Computer and Science Labs

At Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School we have…

• All Day Kindergarten
• Financial Assistance Available
• Classes from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with an optional Extended Day Program from 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
• Breakfast and Lunch Programs
• Bus transportation for those within the district
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program
• Dance residencies which culminate in the Advent Program and Spring Concert
• Home visits by staff
• Rolling Tutor Program

At Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School we celebrate…

• Advent Prayer Service
• Annual Benefit Dinner
• Annual Spring Concert
• Black History Month
• Catholic Schools Week
• Diversity Day
• Dramatized Stations of the Cross
• Extended Day for all grades
• Peacemaker Activities
• Red Ribbon Week
• Spirit Day
• Women’s History Month

Camp Crusader offers various camps including athletic, drama, and art for various age levels. Registration is available at althoffcatholic.org. **Limited Availability**

New Incoming Freshmen

Cheerleading Try-Outs: Clinic days on Thursday, May 12th and Friday, May 13th from 4-6pm. Tryout Day on Saturday, May 14th 12:00pm. All located in Heritage Hall at Althoff Catholic High School. For more information contact Coach Joey Wiley at jojoonthego2@aol.com.

Dance Try-Outs: Clinic days on Monday, May 9th and Tuesday, May 10th from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Parent informational meeting at 5:30pm on Monday, May 9th. Tryout Day on Wednesday, May 11th at 5:30pm. All located in Heritage Hall at Althoff Catholic High School. For more information contact Coach Kati Melton at kati.melton@yahoo.com.

Christ has risen. Alleluia!

SPRING CONCERT

We look forward to seeing you and your family and friends at our annual Spring Concert this Sunday, April 24, at 3:00p.m., in our school chapel.  Students should arrive at the chapel no later than 2:40p.m., dressed in plain white shirts/blouses and dark slacks and dark shoes.  No jeans or tennis shoes, please.  Jewelry is limited to stud earrings and a plain wristwatch. This is a required event for your child. Thank you for your cooperation!  There will be no school on Monday, April 25, in celebration of our Spring Concert.  School will resume on Tuesday, April 26.

MIDTERM

Fourth quarter midterm is Friday, April 22. Progress reports will be sent home with your child on Friday, April 29.  Please note that all outstanding balances for tuition, meals, Extended Day, and Benefit Dinner must be paid in order for this report to be sent.  Please contact the school office for more information.

REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017

Thanks to those of you who have returned your registration forms and fee.  It is important that current families recognize that the registration fee will become $100 per student after Friday, April 29.  Registration is not considered complete until all forms and required documents are filled out and returned with the fee. Tuition assistance is available to our returning families first, then new families. You will need to apply through SMART Tuition Aid.  The sooner you return your registration packet and register online, the better chance you have of receiving tuition assistance. Please call if you need help accessing the computer. Our computer lab is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and Ms. Harriel will be available to assist you. We would love to see 100% of our students return for another great school year.

MASS

Mass this week is on Friday, April 22 and will be led by the Kindergarten class.

CHICAGO

Eighth graders are heading to Chicago on Wednesday, April 27, very early in the morning. They will take the Mega-bus and spend the day exploring all that the “Windy City” has to offer. Pray for traveling mercies.

EVERETT MOODY PARK

And not quite so far from home, the kindergarteners will join with other area Catholic Schools on Friday, April 29, to spend a day at the park getting to know each other.

PUNTOS
22 de abril de2016
“Somos niños/as del camino, la verdad y la vida.”

Concierto de Primavera: El domingo, el 24 de abril es la fecha del Concierto de Primavera. Los estudiantes necesitan llegar al menos a las 14:40pm a la capilla, con camisas/blusas blancas, pantalones de color obscuro y zapatos de color obscuro. No tenis o pantalones de mezclilla. De joyería solo aretes pequeños y reloj de mano color negro si se desea. Esto se requiere para todos los eventos. Gracias por cooperar!

No habrá clases el lunes 25 de abril

MITAD DE CICLO ESCOLAR. Es este 22 de abril. Se te enviaran las boletas de calificación el viernes 29.Si no has pagado la mensualidad, o comida o cases extendidas por favor paga primero de lo contrario no se te enviaran los reportes de tus hijos. Llama a la oficina para más información.

FORMAS DE REGISTRO PARA 2016-2017. Agradecemos a quienes hayan completado el registro para el siguiente ciclo escolar, ya saben quieres lo hagan antes del 29 de abril pagaran solo $50, luego de esta fecha serán $100. El registro no estará completo hasta que no hayas pagado la inscripción en la oficina. Hay ayuda económica pero ocupas hacerlo pronto para poder acceder a ella. Si ocupas ayuda para hacer tu pedido de ayuda por computadora solo dínoslo. Nos encantaría tener a tu hijo de nuevo el próximo ciclo escolar.

Misa: La Misa es viernes, 22 de abril preparado por Clase Kinder.

Chicago: Los estudiantes de octavo vana Chicago para un día de aventura. Ora para un buen viaje.

Everett Moody Parque: Los estudiantes de Kinder van más cerca a parque con estudiantes de cinco otras escuelas.

SPRING CONCERT

We look forward to seeing you and your family and friends at our annual Spring Concert next Sunday, April 24, at 3:00p.m., in our school chapel.  Students should arrive at the chapel no later than 2:40p.m., dressed in plain white shirts/blouses and dark slacks and dark shoes.  No jeans or tennis shoes, please.  Jewelry is limited to stud earrings and a plain wristwatch. This is a required event for your child. Thank you for your cooperation!  There will be no school on Monday, April 25, in celebration of our Spring Concert.  School will resume on Tuesday, April 26.

***Enclosed in this week’s envelope is the Parent/Guardian Spring Concert Commitment Form. Please return it tomorrow.

MIDTERM

Fourth quarter midterm is Friday, April 22. Progress reports will be sent home with your child on Friday, April 29.  Please note that all outstanding balances for tuition, meals, Extended Day, and Benefit Dinner must be paid in order for this report to be sent.  Contact the school office, if needed, for more information.

REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017

Thanks to those of you who have returned your registration forms and fee.  It is important that current families recognize that the registration fee will become $100 per student after Friday, April 29.  Registration is not considered complete until all forms and required documents are filled out and returned with the fee. Tuition assistance is available to our returning families first, then new families. You will need to apply through SMART Tuition Aid.  The sooner you return your registration packet and register online, the better chance you have of receiving tuition assistance. Please call if you need help accessing the computer. Our computer lab is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and Ms. Harriel will be available to assist you. We would love to see 100% of our students return for another great school year.

MASS

Mass this week is on Thursday, April 14, and will be led by Grade 1.

NON-UNIFORM PASS DAY

Tomorrow, April 14, is our April Non-Uniform Pass Day. If you purchased a coupon book at last year’s Benefit Dinner, tomorrow is the day to redeem the April coupon.

NO CLASSES

There will be no classes this  Friday, April 15, due to a morning Staff meeting and an afternoon Professional Learning Communities meeting, and on April 25 due to Spring Concert.