Good afternoon families,
Happy Catholic Schools Week.
Feb. 2: We celebrate the Presentation of Jesus. We see that Jesus comes to bring light, hope,and salvation to the world. This feast invites us to embrace the light of Jesus and to trust in His saving plans for us and the world.
Join us in worship with our special group of violinists Feb. 2 at St. Augustine of Hippo, 9:30 am.
We are hoping you will all be able to bring a new family to the open house today from 1-5PM. Bring a new family to the open house and we will have a drawing for two gift cards. There will be one for current families and one for new families that enroll.
Please join us on Friday to celebrate our Parents/ Guardians. Breakfast and registration will be from 8-9:30 on Friday. The breakfast will be in the library of the school. Spelling Bee will be in the foyer of the school following breakfast. COME, JOIN US!
The Office of Risk Management, Diocese of Belleville, completed the annual inspection today. We truly have a safe physical environment. All categories were listed with Positive Finding. Quote from the report,“The school is secure with proper safety protocol.”
Please continue to bring in baby items. Items are listed below.
- Infant needs
- Bottles
- bibs/burp clothspacifiers
- Baby Wash
- Baby Lotion
- Newborn diaper
- Toddler needs
- 2T-5T clean gently used clothing
- socks
- new underwear
RETURNING STUDENTS REGISTRATION
Enrollment is open for returning students. Please go to FACTS and enroll your child(ren) for 2025-2026. The fee is $70.00 per student
Students enrolled between January 30th – March 15th and receive a Pizza Lunch and Free Dress Day.
Students enrolled between March 16th – April 15th and receive a Movie Day with Snacks
Students enrolled between April 16th – May 15th and receive an Extra Recess
If 85% of students are registered by May 15th, we will have an all-school Kickball VS Teachers Match
*Student MUST be current on Tuition and Medical/Health Forms to receive the prize*
If your child enrolls by March 15th, they will be eligible to receive all the prizes listed.
Parent Survey
I would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the parent survey. We are gathering data at this time for further study. Thank you again for your feedback.
Absences
Please make sure to call the school office if your child will not be at school every morning they will be absent. Please also make sure your child is on time. We like all of the students to do be here before 8AM. Thank you so much.
Calendar
January
- 26- 2/2 Catholic Schools Week
- 29 Mass- 6th grade leads
- 31 Friday 2PM Dismissal
February
- 2 9:30 Mass: Special group Violin plays at St Augustine of Hippo, East St. Louis
- 5 Mass- 5th grade leads
- 7 Friday 2PM Dismissal
- 12 Mass- 4th grade leads
- 14 Friday 12:30 PM Dismissal Teacher Inservice
- 17 Presidents’ Day – No School
- 19 Mass- 3rd grade leads
- 21 Friday 2PM Dismissal
- 26 Mass- 2nd grade leads
- 28 Friday 2PM Dismissal
- 28 Black History Month Program 9AM
Many Blessings,
Mrs. Ruppel
