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We are Children of The Way, The Truth, and The Life.

MASS

Due to Report Card Conferences, Mass is on Wednesday this week. Eighth grade will lead. Know that you are always welcome to attend.

REPORT CARD CONFERENCES

Report Card Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22, from 9am-8pm.  Report Card Conference times were included in last Thursday’s envelope. Remember all fees (tuition, Before Care/Extended Day, lunch) need to be paid before a conference can be held. There is no school the next day, Friday, October 23.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: PAINT THE GYM

This Saturday, October 24, alumnae from St. Philip’s (now Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School) will be painting the gym.  We are in need of many hands. This would be a wonderful opportunity to give of your time and work with other supporters of our school. The event begins at 9am and goes until 1pm. There will be a Continental Breakfast and music by D J Needles. Please come out and help us make a difference in our students’ lives.

And if you really want to be doubly blessed, on Friday, October 23, we will do the prep work needed before the painting.  Walls need washing and cobwebs conquered. We will clean in the afternoon from 1pm-3pm. Please call the school at 397-0316 if you can help on either of these two days.

ALTHOFF OPEN HOUSE

Students in 4th through 8th grade, who are interested in learning more about Althoff Catholic High School, are invited to attend their Open House on Sunday, October 25.

ANNUAL FUND

The Catholic school system is based on a spirit of loving service and generosity, both on the part of the parents/guardians and teachers. Family involvement is a necessity to providing quality education, as well as creating a faith community for our students. In last week’s envelope, you found our Annual Fund letter and envelope. This is one of our two fundraisers. Families pledge financial support and/or prayer in order to keep our school going. Your support is vital to the future of your children and all the future students who will become a part of the Sister Thea Bowman family. We are Children of The Way.

We ask that each family return their envelope by Friday, October 30. If your family returns their envelope by that Friday, your child may be out of uniform on Tuesday, November 3.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Our 12th annual “Trunk or Treat” event will be held on Friday, October 30.   Students are invited to bring a costume to change into around 2:00p.m.  We count on our parents/guardians to make sure that costumes are appropriate for your child’s age and for wearing at a Catholic school event. Traditional Halloween costumes such as skeletons, scarecrows and witches are fine.  Costumes/masks of famous artists or stars who use violent, foul or degrading lyrics or images are not allowed, as well as anything bloody and/or violent in nature. Props, including toy guns and swords, etc., are also not allowed.  Please note that students do not have to have a costume to participate in Trunk or Treat.  Your child should bring a container for the Halloween treats they receive.

As an alternative, some classes are sponsoring a “Costume Challenge.” In the younger grades, students are asked to dress up as saints or people who have made a positive impact on our world.

Grades 6th-8th are challenged to dress up like a person they have or will read about in their Social Studies book. Prizes will be given to the winners who accepted the “Costume Challenge.”
Parents/Guardians who are participating are invited to come between 1:30p.m.-1:45p.m.  A staff person will be on hand to show you where to park your car out on the playground area between the school and the church.  Feel free to come in costume and to decorate your car in Halloween style!  Have the Halloween treats, (wrapped candy, stickers, and pencils) you plan to hand out in the trunk of your car.

Please note that for safety reasons, all entrances to the parking lot will be closed at 2:00 and won’t reopen until 3:30p.m. dismissal.  

After a class has been to each car, they will go back into to their classrooms to enjoy their treats until dismissal time at 3:30p.m. Parents/Guardians are welcome to enjoy some refreshments in the staff room until dismissal time.  If you are unsure of the appropriateness of your child’s costume for this event, or if you have any other questions regarding this event, please call the school office. Thanks for all you will do to make our 12th annual Trunk or Treat event a huge success!

Somos niños/as del camino, la verdad y la vida

Misa: Este viernes el tema de la Misa es San Lucas.  Muchas clases están escribiendo historias favoritas de Jesús.  Tal vez, su familia puede hablar de este tema.  La segunda clase están preparando la Misa.

Fotos: El día de fotos es el viernes, 16 de octubre  y todos estudiantes tomaran fotos pero no necesita comprar.  No uniformes pero la ropa es de reglas para días sin uniformes.

Ficha para no uniforme: El día para estudiantes que tienen una ficha es lunes, 19 de octubre.

Conferencias de notas: Las conferencias de notas es jueves el 22  de octubre, 9:00 – 20:00.  Tiempos para sus conferencias están en este sobre.   Recuerda que su niño/a esta un parte de conferencia y cuentas necesitan pagado. No hay clases el viernes, el 23 de octubre.

Oportunidad para voluntarios: Pintar el cafetería: El sábado el 24 un grupo de personas va a pintar la cafetería.  Necesitamos muchas manos. Es una buena oportunidad a ayudar con otras personas.  Hay un desayuno y DJ.  9:00 – 13:00.

El día antes preparamos la cafetería—lavando las paredes.

Este proyecto  es 13:00 – 15:00.  Llame la escuela si puede ayudar viernes o sábado a 397-0316.

Casa abierta a Altoff: Estudiantes de clases 4 -8 están invitados a casa abierta a Altoff el domingo el 25 de octubre.

Fundo Anual: Educación Católica es importante y cuesta mucha.  Las familias están un parte muy importante. En nuestra escuela hay dos oportunidades para las familias a participar—Fundo Anual donde cada familia puede ayudar con oraciones y/o donativos para el futuro de esta  escuela.  Estamos niños/as del camino.

Pedimos que cada familia enviar el sobre en esta semana.  Si su familia envía el sobre antes de viernes, su niño/a no necesita llevar uniforme el martes el 3 de noviembre.

Tronca o broma: Nuestra  Tronco o broma es el viernes, 30 de octubre.  

Estudiantes pueden traer ropa apropiada para 14:00. Ropa de violencia o de personas de violencia no están apropiada.  No necesita ropa de tronco o broma para participación pero necesitan una bolsa para dulces.

Hay un incentiva para ropa de un santo o santa en K-5 o persona de estudias sociales en clases 6-8.  Hay premios.

Padres o cuidadores que participan llega entre 13:30 – 13:45 y una persona de equipo va a direcciones para poner su coche.  Para razones de seguridad, nadie puede entre 14:00 y 15:30.

Después cada clase  visitare todos coches, ellos retornan a sus salas y padres/custodios, si quiere, van a cuarto de equipo.

MASS

Mass this Friday focuses on St. Luke and his stories of Jesus. Students have been asked to journal about their favorite story about Jesus. This might be a good discussion to have as a family. Grade 2 leads the Mass this week. Know that you are always welcomed to attend.

PICTURE DAY

Life Touch Studios will be here this Friday, October 16 to take photos of every student. A flyer reminding you about the day is included in this week’s envelope.  Buying school pictures is optional, but if interest is low, next year they will probably only take the pictures of students who purchase packages. Students may be out of uniform on Picture Day, but must dress appropriately. Thank you, in advance, for reviewing the non-uniform guidelines in the handbook (p.23-24).

NON-UNIFORM PASS DAY

Due to Picture Day being Friday, October 16, students who purchased the Non-Uniform Pass Coupon Book may be out of uniform on Monday, October 19. This is a change to the date on the September coupon

REPORT CARD CONFERENCES

Report Card Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22, from 9am-8pm.  Report Card Conference times are included in this Thursday’s envelope. Remember that your child must come to the conference and that all fees (tuition, Before Care/Extended Day, lunch) need to be paid before a conference can be held. There is no school the next day, Friday, October 23.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: PAINT THE GYM

Next Saturday, October 24, alumnae from St. Philip’s (now Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School) will be painting the gym.  (See event flyer in this week’s envelope.) We are in need of many hands. This would be a wonderful opportunity to give of your time and work with other supporters of our school. The event begins at 9am and goes until 1pm. There will be a Continental Breakfast and music by D J Needles. Please come out and help us make a difference in our students’ lives.

And if you really want to be doubly blessed, on Friday, October 23, we will do the prep work needed before the painting.  Walls need washing and cobwebs conquered. We will clean in the afternoon from 1pm-3pm. Please call the school at 397-0316 if you can help on either of these two days.

ALTHOFF OPEN HOUSE

Students in 4th through 8th grade, who are interested in learning more about Althoff Catholic High School, are invited to attend their Open House on Sunday, October 25. Please see the enclosed flyer.

ANNUAL FUND

The Catholic school system is based on a spirit of loving service and generosity, both on the part of the parents/guardians and teachers. Family involvement is a necessity to providing quality education, as well as creating a faith community for our students. In today’s envelope, you will find our Annual Fund letter and envelope. This is one of our two fundraisers. Families pledge financial support and/or prayer in order to keep our school going. Your support is vital to the future of your children and all the future students who will become a part of the Sister Thea Bowman family. We are Children of The Way.

We ask that each family return their envelope by Friday, October 30. If your family returns their envelope by that Friday, your child may be out of uniform on Tuesday, November 3.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Our 12th annual “Trunk or Treat” event will be held on Friday, October 30.   Students are invited to bring a costume to change into around 2:00p.m.  We count on our parents/guardians to make sure that costumes are appropriate for your child’s age and for wearing at a Catholic school event. Traditional Halloween costumes such as skeletons, scarecrows and witches are fine.  Costumes/masks of famous artists or stars who use violent, foul or degrading lyrics or images are not allowed, as well as anything bloody and/or violent in nature. Props, including toy guns and swords, etc., are also not allowed.  Please note that students do not have to have a costume to participate in Trunk or Treat.  Your child should bring a container for the Halloween treats they receive.

As an alternative, some classes are sponsoring a “Costume Challenge.” In the younger grades, students are asked to dress up as saints or people who have made a positive impact on our world.

Grades 6^th-8^th are challenged to dress up like a person they have or will read about in their Social Studies book. Prizes will be given to the winners who accepted the “Costume Challenge.”

Parents/Guardians who are participating are invited to come between 1:30p.m.-1:45p.m.  A staff person will be on hand to show you where to park your car out on the playground area between the school and the church.  Feel free to come in costume and to decorate your car in Halloween style!  Have the Halloween treats, (wrapped candy, stickers, and pencils) you plan to hand out in the trunk of your car.

Please note that for safety reasons, all entrances to the parking lot will be closed at 2:00 and won’t reopen until 3:30p.m. dismissal.  

After a class has been to each car, they will go back into to their classrooms to enjoy their treats until dismissal time at 3:30p.m. Parents/Guardians are welcome to enjoy some refreshments in the staff room until dismissal time.  If you are unsure of the appropriateness of your child’s costume for this event, or if you have any other questions regarding this event, please call the school office. Thanks for all you will do to make our 12th annual Trunk or Treat event a huge success!

We are Children of The Way, The Truth, and The Life.

MASS

The theme for this Thursday’s Mass is “Love Everyone.” Students have been asked to journal about why they think people have a hard time loving others. This might be a good discussion to have as a family. Grade 3 leads the Mass this week. Know that you are always welcomed to attend.

MORNING PRAYER

October is traditionally celebrated in the Catholic Church as the Month of the Holy Rosary. Students have been given rosaries to bring to Morning Prayer and are learning the prayers associated with it. The Rosary is Christ centered in that it sets forth the entire life of Jesus Christ: His birth, Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Glory. Meditation on this cycle is known as the Mysteries of the Rosary.

DIOCESAN CONVENTION

There will be no school this Friday, October 9, because our staff will participate in the annual Diocesan Convention at Holy Trinity in Fairview Heights.

NO BUSES 

We are sorry to say that there will be no bus service on Monday, October 12.  Although we have school, District 189 does not have school scheduled on their calendar.  We were very proud of how many students made it to school those first weeks when we did not have bus service. We had close to 100% the first day. Please try to ensure they come even when District 189 does not have school.

Thank you.

PICTURE DAY

Life Touch Studios will be here on Friday, October 16 to take photos of every student. A flyer regarding pricing and other important information was sent home last week. Buying school pictures is optional, but if interest is low, next year they will probably only take the pictures of students who purchase packages. Students may be out of uniform on Picture Day, but must dress appropriately. Thank you, in advance, for reviewing the non-uniform guidelines in the handbook (p.23-24).

NON-UNIFORM PASS DAY

Due to Picture Day being Friday, October 16, students who purchased the Non-Uniform Pass Coupon Book may be out of uniform on Monday, October 19. This is a change to the date on the September coupon

REPORT CARD CONFERENCES

Report Card Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22, from 9am-8pm.  Report Card Conferences sign-up sheets are included in this Thursday’s envelope. There is no school the next day, Friday, October 23.

A QUICK NOTE:

School has been in session almost two months. It is time now for your child to be more independent at breakfast and entering school in the morning. How can you help? When you bring them to school in the morning, give them your blessing for a good day and send them on their way. If you need to come into school, please come into the office and let Ms. Francine know. She will make sure that a message is given to the teacher, and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

MASS
This Friday’s Mass will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Similar to our Pope Francis, St. Francis worked to bring a greater awareness of the need to care for the poor and people on the fringe of society.  Grade 4 leads the Mass this week. Know that you are always welcomed to attend.

YOUTH GROUP
St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church in East St. Louis extends a special invitation to our 8th grade students-the opportunity to join their youth group. JaMaya and Jasmine Bonner participated this past Sunday as a guest of Malynnda Aldridge-Johnson at a Teen Challenge workshop. Please see the flyer enclosed in this week’s Thursday envelope if you are interested in your child joining the youth group.

TESTING
Next week, students in grades 3, 5, and 7 will continue with testing as they complete the Cognitive Ability Test. Also, if a student missed a section of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, time will be given to help them make it up.   In order to give your child every opportunity to continue to do well, please make sure they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and get to school on time.  Thank you for your cooperation.

DIOCESAN CONVENTION
There will be no school on Friday, October 9, because our staff will participate in the annual Diocesan Convention at Holy Trinity in Fairview Heights

BUSSES
We have been told by the bus company that even if District 189 teachers strike, that we will still have bus service.  Many blessings!

We are sorry to say that there will be no bus service on Monday, October 12.  Although we have school, District 189 observes Columbus Day and bus service is not provided.  We were very proud of how many students made it to school those first weeks when we did not have bus service. Please try to ensure your child comes even when District 189 does not have school. Thank you.

PICTURE DAY
Life Touch Studios will be here on Friday, October 16 to take photos of every student. A flyer regarding pricing and other important information is included in this Thursday’s envelope. Buying school pictures is optional, but if interest is low, next year they will probably only take the pictures of students who purchase packages. Students may be out of uniform on Picture Day, but must dress appropriately. Thank you, in advance, for reviewing the non-uniform guidelines in the handbook.

NON-UNIFORM PASS DAY
Due to Picture Day being Friday, October 16, students who purchased the Non-Uniform Pass Coupon Book may be out of uniform on Monday, October 19. This is a change to the date on the September coupon.

SPEAKING OF UNIFORMS
Cooler weather is on the way. Students are allowed to wear long sleeve white, hunter green, red, or black uniform shirts or they may wear button- down sweaters in the same colors over their uniform shirt, or they may wear a STBCS sweatshirt with a uniform shirt underneath. School sweatshirts are available in green or white. Youth sizes-Adult XL are $14.00; XXL and larger are $16.00. Payments may be made in cash or a check payable to the school.

We also want to thank all of you who have made the effort to make sure your child is in the correct uniform day after day.  Many blessings!

EXTENDED DAY-SESSION 2
Session 2 began on Monday, September 28 and ends on Friday, November 6.  The cost for the 6-week session is $50.00 for one child and $70.00 per family. Please make sure that you have signed your child up for the new session. They may enter late, but there is a $10 extra charge attached to late registration. For the next six weeks, students will have the opportunity to attend Liturgical Dance Classes under the direction of Rev. Tracy Holliway-Wiggins.

We are The Way, The Truth, and The Life.

PINWHEELS FOR PEACE

Our students and staff joined over 3.5 million people across the globe in participating in the annual Pinwheels for Peace project as part of the International Day of Peace.  During our Morning Prayer today, class pinwheels graced the front lawn of our school with images and messages of peace and harmony. The thought is that the breeze will capture these messages and carry them throughout the world. May peace one day prevail on Earth!

MASS

Mass tomorrow will be led by the fifth graders.  All are welcomed to attend.

TESTING

Students in Grades 2-8 will take the Iowa Assessment Test starting this Monday, September 28, and going through Wednesday, October 7. Students will normally be tested in the morning when they are more alert.  In order to give your child every opportunity to do well, please make sure they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast and get to school on time.  Thank you for your cooperation.

BUSSES

Thank you to all the parents/guardians, friends, staff, and students who came to support us Wednesday in court. The judge listened carefully to both sides of the issue and is now taking all things under consideration. We will let you know when a decision is made. Keep a-praying!

PEACEMAKER ACTIVITY

The September Peacemaker activity will tie in with our “Pinwheels for Peace” theme as peacemakers in grades K-8 create designs about peace with colored chalk on the blacktop.  This activity will take place on Wednesday, September 30 from 2-3pm. Students who have not received an orange WIN slip in September will be able to be out of uniform, enjoy a snack, and participate in the fun. Did your child stay a Peacemaker? Please feel free to come and enjoy this event and create your own vision of peace.

NON-UNIFORM COUPON BOOKS

At last year’s Annual Benefit Dinner, coupon books were sold that allowed students to be out of uniform an extra day each month. The cost was $20/individual student or $30/family. Would you like your child to be out of uniform one extra day a month? There are some coupon books left over, so if you are interested, please call the office and let Ms. Francine know. Send in the money and the coupon book will be yours!

EXTENDED DAY-SESSION 2 

Session 1 of Extended Day ends this Friday, September 25. Session 2 begins on Monday, September 28 and ends on Friday, November 6.  The cost for the 6-week session is $50.00 for one child and $70.00 per family. Forms were sent home last week and are due no later than this Monday.

BUSES: El juez cambió la fecha del segundo juicio. Tal vez es la próxima semana. Ahora los buses continúan recoger los estudiantes.

MEDIO DE CUATRO: El medio del cuatro termino el viernes pasado. Si Dios quiere, recibirá las notas mañana. Pero tenemos problemas con sistemas nuevas. Por cierto, si no recibe no viernes entonces recibe el lunes. Envía a escuela a escuela con firma pronto. Necesita pagar total mensualidad y otras cosas antes recibe notas.

MISA: Mañana la Misa (8:30) de honra San Mateo. Clase 6 está preparando.

FICHAS PARA NO UNIFORME: A la Cena de Beneficio en marzo pasado, algunas personas compraron fichas para un día cada mes que los estudiantes no llevan uniforme. Para un ano cuesta $20.00/niño o nina o $30.00/familia. Si quiere, paga $20.00 o $30.00 en la oficina.

“PINWHEELS” PARA LA PAZ: Nuestros estudiantes y equipo reunirán con 3.5 millones en el mundo para una actividad de la paz el próximo jueves, el 24 de septiembre. Ponemos “pinwheels” en frente de la escuela con la esperanza que el mensaje de la paz pasara en todo el mundo. Viene a las 8:00 para esta, si es posible.

NOCHE PARA ESTUDIANTES DE k-8 Y PADRES/CUIDOSES: El Althoff Secundario da un invitación para venir a un jugar futbol americana en Universidad de Lindenwood el viernes, 18 de septiembre.

DIA EXTENDIDO: Sesión 1 de Día Extendido terminara el viernes, 25 de septiembre. Sesión 2 es de 28 de septiembre a 6 de noviembre. Cuesta $50.00/persona o $70.00/familia. Es un tiempo para tarea, ayuda individual. También, tienan oportunidad a participar en Danza de Alabanza con Rev. Holloway-Wiggens.

TIERRA DE LINCOLN/ORGANIZACIÓN DE POLICIA AFRO-AMERICANAS: El sábado, el 19 de septiembre a St. Augustine de Hippo, 401 Rev. J.A. Brown Blvd., hay una presentación de: Diez Leyes de Interacción con Policía para un Buena Solución.

We are Children of The Way, The Truth, and The Life.

BUSSES
The court case was postponed until next week, so bussing continues until a decision is made. Keep the prayers coming.

MIDTERM
First quarter midterm was last Friday. We are hoping to send the midterm reports home with your child tomorrow, September 18, but we are having a bit of trouble with our new grading program. If we cannot solve the issues, progress reports will go out on Monday, September 21. Return the signed Progress Reports as soon as possible after you receive it. Please note that all tuition, meal, and Extended Day payments must be current in order to receive this report. Thank you for your cooperation.

MASS
Mass tomorrow will celebrate the life and work of St. Matthew, the Apostle and Evangelist. Sixth graders will lead. All are welcomed to attend.

NON-UNIFORM COUPON BOOKS
At last year’s Annual Benefit Dinner, coupon books were sold that allowed students to be out of uniform an extra day each month. The cost was $20/individual student or $30/family. Those families that purchased the coupon books received them on Monday, and their students may be out of uniform this Friday, September 18. (Make sure they bring in the coupon!) There are some coupon books left over, so if you are interested, please call the office and let Ms. Francine know. Send in the money and the coupon book will be yours!

ALTHOFF GRADE SCHOOL NIGHT
Just a reminder to join Althoff Catholic High School on September 18th at their home football game at Lindenwood University. You are encouraged to come in our school colors: red and black. This will be a fun opportunity to come together as a Catholic school community. Grade school kids will be invited onto the field before the game.

PINWHEELS FOR PEACE
Our students and staff will join over 3.5 million people across the globe in participating in the annual Pinwheels for Peace project as part of the International Day of Peace. As part of our Morning Prayer next Thursday, September 24, class pinwheels will grace the front lawn of our school with images and messages of peace and harmony. The thought is that the breeze will capture these messages and carry them throughout the world. Please come join us for Morning Prayer; we will gather at 8am. May peace one day prevail on Earth!

EXTENDED DAY-SESSION 2
Session 1 of Extended Day ends next Friday, September 25. Please complete the enclosed form if you are interested in enrolling your child in Session 2, which begins on Monday, September 28 and ends on Friday, November 6. The cost for the 6-week session is $50.00 for one child and $70.00 per family. The building of skills and more individualized instruction and homework help is emphasized.

LAND OF LINCOLN/ORGANIZATION OF BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Land of Lincoln along with The Organization of Black Law Enforcement will present: Ten Rules of Dealing with the Police for a Positive Outcome. The presentation is this Saturday, September 19 from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm at St. Augustine of Hippo Church., 401 Rev. J. A. Brown Blvd. All are welcomed. Flyers are posted at the school.

We are Children of The Way

CURRICULUM NIGHT
Tonight’s the Night! Hoping to see you all here. Curriculum Night begins in the chapel at 7pm. Staff members will be introduced, and then we will have our first speaker as part of our Family University…Judge Wharton.

We will walk over to the school together, so you can start your day with your “class”. Curriculum Night is the time for you to experience a bit of what your child experiences each day and to find out what will be covered in the curriculum and teacher expectations. You don’t want to miss it. At the end of the night (about 8:30pm), you will be given a Non-Uniform Pass…give it to your child, and they may be out of uniform on Friday.

FAST DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS
If you want to keep up with your child’s grades, classroom and school information, you need to login to Fast Direct Communications. Login codes were sent home about two weeks ago. Once you are connected, an email message will be sent to you and you complete the process. If you need help, we are opening our computer lab throughout the day on Wednesdays to our families. Just call the school and set an appointment time.

WE NEED YOU
As part of your commitment to Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School, this year we are asking you to volunteer your “time, talents, or treasure”. There will be sign-up sheets in each homeroom on Curriculum Night. We need help in the following areas; building and grounds (maintenance/care), school cleaning, working in the classroom, working in the office, Annual Fund Drive, Annual Benefit Dinner, and/or any additional ways you feel can help. Our goal is to have all families involved. Please look at what you can do to make our school even stronger. We need you!

BUSSING
Wanted you to know that we were successful in court this past Monday. Our motion for a Temporary Restraining Order was granted and District 189 needs to restore bus service within 7 days. Sheila Burton did a wonderful job; so many blessings to her and the Land of Lincoln…also to all who showed up in court in support of STBCS…families, students, Advisory Board members, and friends.

We will do our best to make sure that bus students know when and where they will be picked up. This information should come through District 189. Please feel free to call the bus company if you have not received the information by Friday. Busses are required to start on Tuesday, September 8th.

Keep the prayers going because on September 16 we head back to court. If you would like to attend the session, it will be at 10am at the Belleville Courthouse, Room 401.

MASS
Our first Mass for the year will be Friday, September 4, at 8:30a.m. in the chapel. This is our Opening Mass; classes will walk in with their Peace Flags. You are welcome to join us for this Mass, as well as all Masses held throughout the year. Ordinarily, our Masses are every Friday at 8:30a.m. Please check the calendar for any alternate dates.

REDUCED/FREE MEAL APPLICATION
Don’t forget to complete the application for free/reduced meals and return it as soon as possible. The deadline for the application is tomorrow, September 4. Please note that failure to return a completed application form will result in full payment of meals.

We are Children of The Way.

PEACEMAKER ACTIVITY
Tomorrow is our first Peacemaker Activity of the year. Students who were peacemakers during August (no Orange WIN slips!) will attend a Peacemaker Activity on Friday, August 28, at 2pm.  Ice Cream Sundaes and some outdoor time are part of the plan!  Peacemakers may also be out of uniform that day.  Please check the handbook for appropriate clothing on Non-uniform Days (p.23 of Parent/Guardian/Student Handbook).

REDUCED/FREE MEAL APPLICATION
Don’t forget to complete the application for free/reduced meals and return it as soon as possible. The deadline for the application is Friday, September 4. Please note that failure to return a completed application form will result in full payment of meals.

DISTRICT 189 BUSES
Some parents/guardians are contemplating suing the District if they continue to deny bus transportation to their children.  If you would be interested in possibly pursuing this option, please call Ms. Francine at 618-397-0316, and let us know as soon as possible.

CURRICULUM NIGHT
Please plan to join us for Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 3, from 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.  This is a night for Parents/Guardians only, and we ask that children not attend this event.  We will do our best to start and end on time.  Please plan to stay for the entire presentation.

We will begin in our school chapel (located next to the school) and have the second part of the evening in the school building.  You will have the opportunity to hear about our school, experience some of the schedule of a “mini-school day”, and receive information from your child’s teachers about the curriculum for this new school year.  As a part of our Family University, Judge Wharton will be our keynote speaker.

MASS
Our first Mass for the year will be Friday, September 4, at 8:30a.m. in the chapel.  This is our Opening Mass; classes will walk in with their Peace Flags. You are welcome to join us for this Mass, as well as all Masses held throughout the year.  Ordinarily, our Masses are every Friday at 8:30a.m.  Please check the calendar for any alternate dates.

NO SCHOOL
There will be NO SCHOOL on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.  School will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.