We are still taking registrations for School Year 2014-2015. We have openings in all grades except first and eighth.
Dear Families,
Where did this summer go? It seems like only yesterday that we sent our Class of 2014 on to their next educational adventure, high school.
Our new school year brings new opportunities for our mission here in the metro East St. Louis area. You bless us with the privilege of educating your children. Every family commits to making the sacrifices of having their next generation prepared for a better life thanks to quality Catholic education.
You have helped us to have:
- 100% of our graduates enrolled in high school!
- 95% of our graduates in college/university!
As an integral part of our team, we would like to share with you that our Advancement Director for the past nine years, Sr. Marge Clifford, DC, has been missioned to Philadelphia, PA to assist in international strategic planning/grant writing workshops for the Vincentian Family. We welcome Roberta Trost in this position who has over 20 years’ experience in fund raising, business development, client relations and account management with various professional services organizations. Our holistic approach to education continues as we build our professional team to address the needs of our students and families.
We look forward to sharing how you’ve made a difference in your child’s life by choosing Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School.
Sincerely,
Mary McGeathy, Principal
Seek Joy
WELCOME
We are delighted to begin another year and to have you and your family as part of our school community. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Ice Cream Social. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you in providing a quality Catholic education for your child!
Boenvenidos: Es un placer que su familia entire es parte de nuestra comunidad.
INTRODUCTION
We have a new Advancement Director, Mrs. Roberta Trost. Sr. Marge Clifford DC has been missioned to Philadelphia, PA. We will miss her greatly, but we are very blessed that Mrs. Trost decided to join our Administration team. Please read the letter enclosed in this week’s envelope and come in when you can to introduce yourself. She is very excited about meeting our families.
Hna Marge tiene otro ministerio en Philadelphia y Su role tiene una nueva persona. Su nombre es Sna Roberta Trost.
SIGNED FORMS
Thank you for returning the signed Handbook Verification and Internet Use forms that were due on the first day of school. (They were included in the packet that was sent in the mail the end of June.) If you still need any of this information, please contact the office.
DOCUMENTOS – Gracias para sus firmas sobre Reglas de la Escuesla y Usa de Internet. Si necesita firmar, hase y return a Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School.
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 Monday, September 8. Please note that failure to return a completed application form will result in full payment of meals.
Returna formulario de aplicacion de gratis o recudiko comida (desayuno y almuerzo) antes el dia de 8 de 8septiembre. Si no returno, no reciba desayuno o almuerzo.
EXTENDED DAY
As you are aware from the handbook, we have an Extended Day program for students in grades K-8. This optional program runs Monday through Friday from 3:30pm-5:00pm. In order to make sure we are prepared for your child, please take time to review and sign the enclosed registration form, and return it with the fee tomorrow. It is important to have this on file, even if you already signed the preliminary sheet at the Ice Cream Social.
Hay un formulio para atividades lunes a jueves de 15:30 a 17:00 necesita cumplir aplicacion que esta en el sobre.
PEACEMAKER ACTIVITY
Ordinarily, our first peacemaker activity for the year is at the end of September. As a special incentive, students who are peacemakers during August (no Orange WIN slips!) will attend a Peacemaker Activity on Friday, August 29, at 2pm. Ice cream might be involved!
Actividades para Estudientes de la Paz: Hay una actividad para estos estudientes el 29 de agusto a las 14:00.
MASS
Our first Mass for the year will be Friday, September 5, at 8:30a.m. in the chapel. You are welcome tojoin 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.
La Misa- Nuestra primera misa es el viernes, 5 de septiembre. Usualmente la Misa esta elebrando cada viernes a las 8:30. Bienvenidos a todos cuando es possible.
NO SCHOOL
There will be NO SCHOOL on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. School will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
No hay clases el lunes, el primero de septiembre, el Dia de Trabajores.
At Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School in East St. Louis, every student plays violin. Check out this fantastic video about our violin program!
John Pertzborn, from Fox 2 News, visited us and spoke with Ms. Mary about STBCS on February 7, 2014. Watch the video!
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Nicholas Brooks signs autographs for Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School third-graders Brandy White, left, Gabrielle Jethro and Ja’Mya Handy. PROVIDED PHOTO/BND
published in the Belleville News Democrat by Teri Maddox, September 22, 2013
Sammy Davis Jr. is ancient history for students at Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School in East St. Louis.
But they whooped and hollered when impersonator Nicholas Brooks sang Sammy’s 1972 hit “The Candy Man.”
“That was one of my favorite assemblies ever,” said Christina Burrell, 13, of Fairview Heights. “I want to be in showbiz, and he gave me pointers on how to be myself and stick with it.”
Nicholas, 33, of Las Vegas, returned to his old neighborhood to encourage children to follow their dreams.
1983 to Present:
- Blessed Sacrament 8th grade boys basketball tournament 2nd place 2002
- St. James Tournament 25th Anniversary 5th place 1995
- St. James 6th grade tournament consolation 1995/1997/1998
- St. James 6th grade tournament 2nd place 1993/1996
- Sis. Thea Bowman school 1994-95
- Althoff grade school tourney 3rd place 1987/ 2nd place 1988
- Metro CYO parochial 2nd place 1984
- Metro CYO midgets 1st place 1984
- St. Marys 7th grade tournament 1st place 1996
- Reaching out youth publication board superstar contest winner 1992
- Althoff grade school tourney 3rd 1985
- Althoff catholic high school boys feeder basketball tournament consolation champs 2002
- Althoff grade school tournament consolation 1989
- 5th place Althoff grade school tourney 1984
- St. Mary Spartans 7th grade boys basketball tournament 2nd place 2002
- 2nd place cathedral holiday tournament 5th place
- 5th annual SS. Peter and Paul 7th grade boys basketball tournament consolation (donated by SS. Peter and Paul booster club)
- Althoff feeder tournament 3rd place 1991
- Metro CYO div. 4 parochial 1984
- 2nd place holiday tournament
- Belleville diocesan 3rd place 1987
- Reaching out superstar contest winner
- 3rd annual SS. Peter and Paul 7th grade boys basketball tournament 2nd place (donated by SS. Peter and Paul booster club)
- Althoff catholic high school grade school feeder tournament 1st place 2000
- Althoff catholic high school – grade school feeder tournament 4th place 1999
- St. James tournament 4th place 1998
- St. James tournament 5th place 1997
- St. James tournament 2nd place 1995
- 2nd annual St. Stephen JP. Boys invitational tournament
- St. James tournament 5th place 1990
- St. Marys 7th grade tournament 2nd place 1998
- Metro CYO division II volleyball 1998-1999 2nd place Midget
- Metro CYO central division 1995-1996 2nd place midget
- Cathedral holiday tournament consolation 1983
- Metro CYO central division 1993-1994 1st place parochial
- Metro CYO central division 1991-1992 2nd place midget
- Queen of Peace 5th grade basketball tournament 2001 consolation
- Queen of Peace 6th grade basketball tournament 5th place 1992
- Queen of Peace 6th grade basketball tournament 3rd place 1998
- Queen of Peace 8th grade volleyball tournament consolation 1990
- 85 metro CYO 86 south div. parochial “A” list
- Queen of Peace 6th grade basketball tournament 2nd place 1996
- Queen of Peace 6th grade basketball tournament 4th place 1997
- Queen of Peace 5th grade basketball tournament 5th place 1998
- Queen of Peace 5th grade basketball tournament 3rd place 1997
- 1997 3rd annual St. John Neuman 6th grade girls volleyball tournament consolation champs
- St. Mary 7th grade boys basketball tournament 2001 3rd place
- Metro CYO central division 1990-91 1st place parochial
- Metro CYO central division 1991 1st place parochial
- 1994 Belleville diocesan finalist large school boys basketball parochial division
- Metro CYO central division 1995-1996 1st place parochial
- 1995- 1st annual St. John Neuman 6th grade girls volleyball tournament consolation champions
- Blessed sacrament 8th grade basketball tournament 2nd place 1996
- Metro CYO central division 1996 2nd place midgets
- Boys diocesan basketball tournament parochial A division 1st place 2005
- 2003 Belleville diocesan first place class “AA” school track and field team award
- Blessed sacrament 8th grade tournament 2nd place 1994
- 1996 Belleville diocesan runner up large school boy basketball parochial division
- Blessed sacrament 8th grade basketball tournament 2nd place 1997
- Diocesan track meet midget girls division class “AA” school first place 2003
- Metro CYO division II 1998-99 2nd place parochial
- Girl diocesan volleyball tournament midget A division 2nd place 2004
- St. Marys 7th grade girls basketball tournament 5th place 1996
- Blessed sacrament 8th grade basketball tournament 3rd place 1998
- Diocesan track meet midget boys class “AA” champions 2002
- 2002 Belleville diocesan 3rd place class “AA” school track and field team award
- Girls diocesan volleyball tournament class “AA” – midget 4th place 2002
- St. Marys 7th grade girls basketball tournament 3rd place 2000
- St. Clare 6th grade girls basketball tournament 2000 2nd place
- Althoff grade school tourney 1st 1986
- Blessed sacrament 8th grade basketball tournament 1st place 1997
