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,
We had a great week of testing this week. I am proud of all of our students for their hard work. Thank you for helping make sure the students got lots of rest this week.
Thank you so much for your flexibility in last week’s dismissal procedures. Safety is always our number one priority.
Please make sure you and your child have signed the Student Parent Compact form if you haven’t already done so.
Last week, we also sent home a counselor form. Please make sure to only sign this if you do not give your child permission to see the counselor. If you accidentally signed the form, please call the office and let us know.
Althoff
Shadow visit dates are now available for 7th and 8th graders. Info & Sign up can be found at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm. More future shadow dates are added weekly.
Fall Open House is being held on October 20th at 1 p.m. The event has a structured schedule so families should expect to be here until about 3:15 p.m. Families can sign up at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
Emma Fest
October 5th
Jones Park
2920 Argonne Drive
East St. Louis, IL
Parade at 11AM
Festival Starts at 11:30AM
Free Rides and Free Admission for Everyone
Our Special Group violin will be performing between 1 and 2.
Dismissal Times and Procedures
Dismissal is Mondays through Thursdays at 3PM and Fridays at 2PM. Please make sure to pick up your child on time everyday. It states in the handbook that if a student is not picked up within the first 15 minutes of dismissal time, families will be charged $10.00 for every 15 minutes late.
Health Forms Please make sure your health examination forms are up to date and that we have a copy. Please turn all forms into the office. Physicals, immunizations, dental forms, and eye exams are due to the office ASAP. Thank you
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Ruppel
Calendar
- September 27, 2024 No School -Teacher Retreat
- September 30, 2024 Access Academy begins: 3:00-5:00 Grades 6-8
- October 4, 2024 Mass- 2nd grade leads
- October 4, 2024 Friday 2PM Dismissal
- October 9, 2024 Mass- Staff Leads
- October 11, 2024 No School St Clair County Teacher Institute
- October 14, 2024 Indigenous People’s Day- No School
- October 16, 2024 Mass- 8th grade leads
- October 17, 2024 Picture Day
- October 18, 2024 Friday 2PM Dismissal
- October 23, 2024 Mass-Staff leads
- October 23, 2024 12:30 Dismissal
- October 23, 2024 Parent Teacher Student Conferences 1-8PM
- October 24, 2024 Parent Teacher Student Conferences 8AM- 1PM No school
- October 25, 2024 No School
- October 31, 2024 Trunk or Treat 2PM (Gates will open at 1PM for decorating and close at 1:30 PM)
- November 1, 2024 Mass- 7th grade leads All Saints Day
THE SEASON OF CREATION Sep 1, 2024 to Oct 4, 2024
“If we learn how to listen, we can hear in the voice of creation a kind of dissonance. On the one hand, we can hear a sweet song in praise of our beloved Creator; on the other, an anguished plea, lamenting our mistreatment of this our common home”.
Pope Francis
