St. Theresa School 2015-16 Calendar Major Changes: Thanksgiving Break is only Wednesday-Friday (not the entire week) We will attend school on cold days even if D15 closes; these days will be drive days. School ends the Friday prior to Memorial Day due to planned construction Date Event Wednesday, August 19... Preschool Parent Orientation 7:00 pm Thursday, August 20... K-8th Curriculum Night & Book Day (4:00/6:30) Friday, August 21... K-8 Meet the Teacher (8:00-10:00) Monday, August 24... K-8th First Day of School Tuesday, August 25... Preschool First Day of School Monday, September 07... No School - Labor Day Saturday, September 26... Trot for Theresa 5K Monday, October 05... K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 07... K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 08... K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, October 12... No School - Columbus Day Tuesday, October 13... Drive Day Tuesday, November 03... Drive Day Monday, November 23... Drive Day Tuesday, November 24... Drive Day Wednesday, November 25-November 27... No School - Thanksgiving Wednesday, December 16... Christmas Concert 6:00 pm Monday, December 21-Friday, January 1... No School - Christmas Break Sunday, January 17... AFC/NFC Fundraiser Monday, January 18... No School Dr. ML King, Jr. Day Tuesday, January 19... Drive Day Sunday, January 31... Catholic Schools Week Mass & Open House 11:30 Monday, February 15... No School - Presidents Day Tuesday, February 16... Drive Day Monday, March 21-Friday, March 25... No School - Spring Break Saturday, April 30... Green & Gold Gala Thursday, May 05... Drive Day Friday, May 06... Drive Day Saturday, May 7... First Communion Wednesday, May 25... Kindergarten Closing Ceremony Thursday, May 26... Preschool Closing Picnic Friday, May 27... Last day of school (full day) To Be Scheduled: Bonfire... Friday evening, late August/early September Confirmation... late January/early February 8 th grade Graduation and Activities... late May as of 5/14/2015
2015-2016 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION (Every Family must fill out this form, whether your child(ren) takes a bus or not) Family Last Name Date Please indicate one: Returning Family Returning Family with New Address New Family Address City State Zip Home Phone Mom Cell Dad Cell CHILDREN First Name Birth Date Grade Sex If you reside within the District 15 boundaries and more than 1 ½ miles from St. Theresa School your child is eligible for free busing. Do you qualify for free busing? Yes Go to section 1 No Go to section 2 SECTION 1 If you DO QUALIFY, do you want a bus? Yes No When do you want the bus: AM PM BOTH WAYS Please identify the corner nearest to your home: OR Please identify the name and address of the caregiver where your child must be picked up or dropped off: Name: Address: What days: M T W Th F SECTION 2 If you DO NOT QUALIFY tell us why: Not in District / Not more than 1 ½ miles away Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
St. Theresa School 2015-16 Uniform and Dress Code Guidelines Below are the guidelines for the 2015-16 school uniform. There are significant changes in the uniform shirts, socks and shoes for next year so please read it carefully. Uniforms may be purchased through Dennis Uniform in store or at www.dennisuniform.com (code: GTHEV) Parents may choose to purchase the uniform pieces (shirts, pants, etc.) outside of Dennis, however, they should match the Dennis color and style exactly. Limited uniform parts are also available in the Used Uniform Room here at school. Parents may donate, exchange, and purchase used uniform parts in the Used Uniform Room. Girls Dress Code: Kindergarten Grades 1-3 Grades 4-5 Grades 6, 7, 8 Tops may be long or short sleeve and are to be tucked in during the school day Skirts or jumpers, must come at least to the top of the knee Slacks and Shorts Sweaters/Sweatshirts/ Fleece worn over uniform shirt Socks Shoes Hair Plain white, red, hunter green, or navy polo shirt Polo shirt with STS crest from School Store Plain white t-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt. STS sweats Uniform shorts Plain white, red, hunter green, or navy polo shirt Polo shirt with STS crest from School Store Plain white t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform shirt. Plain white, red, or hunter green polo shirt Polo shirt with STS crest (School Store) Plain white t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform shirt. Plaid jumper Plaid skirt Navy skirt Neither slacks nor visible shorts may be worn during the school day. Navy school logo sweatshirt or fleece; navy shawl sweater Green school logo sweatshirt or fleece; navy shawl sweater White, navy or black crew cuffed socks or tights. Socks must come up past the ankle and be able to be cuffed. Athletic socks are no longer part of the uniform. Black, dark brown, or navy dress shoes (not gym shoes) Separate pair of gym shoes for PE; no black soles or lights Plain black or white low top gym shoes or dark brown, or navy dress shoes Separate pair of gym shoes for PE Hairstyle appropriate to uniform and non-distracting: natural shade, no tails, no striped sides, shaved sides, etc. Hair should be above eyebrows and not interfere with eyesight posing a hazard to students and others.
Boys Dress Code: St. Theresa School 2015-16 Uniform and Dress Code Guidelines Kindergarten Grades 1-5 Grades 6, 7, 8 Tops may be long or short sleeve and are to be tucked in during the school day Slacks/Shorts Belts are to be worn and must be dark, solid-colored, and tucked into belt loops Sweater/Sweatshirt/ Fleece, worn over uniform shirt Socks Shoes Hair Plain white, red, or hunter green, polo shirt Polo shirt with STS crest from School Store Plain white t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform shirt. Navy slacks STS sweats Uniform shorts (May 1-October 1) Navy blue twill or corduroy dress pants with belt if belt loops on pants; no patch pockets, trim, stripes, contrast stitching Uniform shorts no shorter than 2 above knees (May 1-October 1) Navy school logo sweatshirt or fleece; navy shawl sweater Plain white, red, hunter green, or navy polo shirt Polo shirt with STS crest from School Store Plain white t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform shirt. Khaki slacks from Dennis Uniform Uniform shorts no shorter than 2 above knees (May 1-October 1) Green school logo sweatshirt or fleece; navy shawl sweater White, navy, or black crew cuffed socks. Socks must come up past the ankle and be able to be cuffed. Socks must be plain and not contain logos or designs. Athletic socks are no longer part of the uniform. Black, dark brown, or navy dress shoes (not gym shoes) Separate pair of gym shoes for PE; no black soles or lights Plain black or white low top gym shoes or dark brown, or navy dress shoes Separate pair of gym shoes for PE Hairstyle appropriate to uniform and non-distracting: natural shade, no striped sides, shaved sides, etc. Hair should be no longer than collar length in the back and to the top of the ears on the sides; hair should be above eyebrows and not interfere with eyesight; no facial hair or sideburns below bottom lobe of ear/
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2015-2016 SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDER FORM FREE GIFT INSIDE EVERY SCHOOL PACK Over $350 in offers from National Merchants Papa John s, Macy s, Regal, Chuck E. Cheese s, Michaels, Avis and many more Grade Level 2015-2016 Quantity Cost Each Total Preschool $50 K $55 1st $20 2nd $25 3rd $30 Student s Name Student s Name Student s Name 2015-2016 Grade 2015-2016 Grade 2015-2016 Grade 4th $60 5th $55 6th $65 7th $65 8th $60 Grand Total $ School supplies will be delivered to classrooms for Meet the Teacher/Book Day. Questions? Please contact Sheena Lukose at sheenalukose1@yahoo.com Parent s Name Telephone # Email Address Order Securely Online Starting Now thru June 12th! (Sales tax added at checkout) 1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks 2. Enter the school ID, STT063 (3 letters/3 numbers) 3. Follow the directions to complete your order. 4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt. OR Order by returning this order form along with your payment to the school office marked Supply Kits by: Friday, May 29, 2015. Make Checks Payable to: St. Theresa (PLEASE PUT STUDENT S NAME & PHONE # ON YOUR CHECK)
S.T.E.P. 2015-2016 St. Theresa Extended Care Program (847) 359-1820 School, Ext. 271 Val Banas Cell (224) 425-3807 Dear Parents, Welcome to S.T.E.P. s 22nd year of service to children and parents of St. Theresa School. The following information should answer most of your questions about S.T.E.P. AM From 6:30 AM Monday through Friday, parents will drop off and sign in their children at the front office. AM S.T.E.P. will be in room B5. PM PM S.T.E.P. is in session from 2:20-6:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 1:20 to 6:00 P.M. on Friday on Friday. Parents will use the school office entrance and proceed to room B6 for 1st through 8th grade pickup and room B5 for pre-school and kindergarten pickup. REGISTRATION: A $30.00 nonrefundable fee per family is due at the time of registration. Registration takes place on Book Day. Children must be registered for S.T.E.P. with all registration materials filled out and returned before they attend S.T.E.P. Packets may also be obtained at the office after Book Day. HOURLY FEE: $7.50 PER HOUR PER CHILD Fees are payable by check/cash in advance. The calendar is your statement and will be available in the packet at time of registration. Receipts are available upon request. Calendars are due and must be paid on or before the due date provided. A LATE FEE OF $10 WILL BE CHARGED FOR FORMS TURNED IN AFTER THE DUE DATE. Please send your payment and calendar with your child in an envelope addressed to S.T.E.P. by the date indicated at the bottom of the calendar. There will be a $35 charge for all returned checks. WEEKLY FEE: PER CHILD AM ONLY PM only AM and PM 6:30-8:10 Preschool-6:30-7:20 K-8 2:00-6:00 Preschool 6:30-8:15 AM-2:00-6:00 PM Preschool 2:20-1:20-6:00 K-8 6:30-7:25 AM-2:20-6:00 PM K-8 $7.50 per hour (½ hour minimum) 1 day $ 27.00 1 day $ 30.00 2 days 44.00 2 days 55.00 3 days 57.00 3 days 75.00 4 days 72.00 4 days 90.00 5 days 82.00 5 days 100.00
LATE PICK UP FEES THERE WILL BE A $2 PER MINUTE LATE FEE AFTER 6:00 P.M. TO DISCOURAGE THE OCCURANCE OF LATE PICK-UPS. ABSENCE If your child will not be at S.T.E.P., notes or phone calls must be given to the teacher and to S.T.E.P. WORD OF MOUTH PERMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED TO ALLOW THE CHILD/CHILDREN TO GO HOME OR ELSEWHERE WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED FOR S.T.E.P. S.T.E.P. provides: snack, gym, play time, homework, and art projects. TOYS MUST STAY AT HOME!!! CELL PHONES MUST STAY IN BACK PACKS DURING S.T.E.P. HOURS. S.T.E.P. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS BROUGHT FROM HOME. S.T.E.P. EXPECTS THE SAME BEHAVIOR AS IN THE CLASSROOM!
S.T.E.P. REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2015-2016 Registration Fee per family $30 Child[ren] s name M F Room# Activities [Band, Art, etc.] Address Home Phone# Parent/Guardian Name Place of employment Work Phone# Cell Phone# Parent/Guardian Name Place of Employment Work Phone# Cell Phone# Person[s] who will ordinarily pick up child[ren], and/or be emergency contacts: Name Phone# Relationship Name Phone# Relationship Name Phone# Relationship
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN As a parent and/or guardian, I do herewith authorize the treatment by a qualified and licensed medical doctor of the following of the following minor in the event of a medical emergency which in the opinion of the attending physician may endanger his or her life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment or undue discomfort if delayed. This authority is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. Name of Minor Relationship Date or dates when release is intended This release form is completed and signed of my own free will with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances in my absence. Signed Date (Father Mother Legal Guardian Address Phone City State Zip Family Physician Phone Specific medical allergies, chronic illnesses or other conditions: Other contact in case of emergency: Name Phone