“I think the difference between me and some people is that I’m content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if each one would light a candle we’d have a tremendous light.” Sister Thea Bowman

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Good afternoon families,
I hope you all have a very Happy Halloween.
Tomorrow, November 1, All Saints Day, we will have Mass at 8:30AM. Seventh grade will lead the Mass.

Advent Prayer Service Change of Day
Advent Prayer Service will be December 18th at 6PM. All students participate in the Advent Prayer Service so attendance is mandatory.

Althoff Catholic High School
Shadow visit dates are now available for 8th graders. Information & Sign up can be found at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm. More future shadow dates are added weekly.

FRESHMAN PLACEMENT TEST

We know that choosing the right high school is a big step and we are here to help answer any questions you have! We welcome all 8th graders considering Althoff Catholic to apply for
admission and take the placement test. If you are not ready to apply, you can take the test before applying. Just pay a $25 testing fee.

TESTING DATES FOR 2025-2026 FRESHMEN:

December 8, 1 p.m. – This is the only placement test that will be considered for merit scholarship selection.

Thank you so much for supporting Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Ruppel

“Nothing is so strong as gentleness; nothing is so gentle as real strength.”
Never miss an opportunity to show goodness.

Calendar

November

  • 1 All Saints Day Mass – 7th grade leads
  • 1 Friday 2PM Dismissal
  • 6 Mass- 6th grade leads
  • 8 Friday 2PM Dismissal
  • 11 Veterans Day (No School)
  • 13 Mass- 5th grade leads
  • 15 Friday 2PM Dismissal
  • 20 Mass 4th Grade leads
  • 22 Friday 2 PM Dismissal
  • 26 Mass – Staff leads
  • 27-29 Thanksgiving Break (No School)