St. Teresa-St. Rita S.T.R.E.A.M Academy Discussion

February 27, 2020 

 On Thursday, February 27th, we gathered in the St Teresa Church to Welcome our New Principal, Ms. Nicole Garelick Fresca for the 2020-2021 School Year. The Meeting was for Ms. Garelick Fresca to introduce herself to our St. Teresa Families. Our School name will be changed to: 

        St. Teresa- St. Rita S.T.R.E.A.M Academy. 

Key Points of our Meeting:

• Ms.  Azzopardi will be our Assistant Principal and S.T.R.E.A.M Coordinator
• We are keeping our St. Teresa logo and adding St. Rita to our signage. 
• We will be adding more UPK classes to hopefully retain students for Kindergarten
• Combined we should have over 300 students in grades K-8th
• With the larger enrollment, we can implement a security guard at our front door
• We were not updated on our current teachers’ placement for next school year.  We were told that the Archdiocese is basing their decisions on tenure
• As for class sizes, we must wait till registrations are complete, then we can better gauge how many students will be in each grade.  
• CYO Sports will remain Parish based. Any additional questions should be directed to the CYO coordinator
• Uniforms: 
  • We will combine our school colors: Navy Blue, Burgundy, White and Gold.
  • Ms. Garelick Fresca will display a few samples in our foyer for families to be able to vote on which colors and uniforms they prefer.  
  • Uniforms will still be purchased at Flynn O’Hara
  • School shoes will also be purchased at Flynn O’ Hara
  • On May 12th, we will be hosting a Parent reception for both schools to mingle.
    • We will display the new uniform at this event
    • The new uniform will not be mandatory for the 2020-2021 school year unless your child outgrows their existing uniform and you are ready to invest in the new uniform. 
• Arrival & Dismissal procedures will be changed.  Further Info will be shared at a later date
• The request that the current HSA board stay on in full and combine with St. Rita’s board for 2020-2021 school year. 
  • We will continue to blend our school traditions and events 
• After School programs will be announced at a later date.
• Ms. Garelick Fresca will be in communication with us predominately through emails and IRIS alerts 
• We are keeping script in 2nd grade 
• We will introduce Sol – IPAD based program
• St. John’s University will provide Professors to come to our school to teach S.T.R.E.A.M lesson plans 
  • SJU will offer a summer program for our students to attend 
  • More information will be shared at a later date
• Partnership with St. Joseph By the Sea
• As for Foreign Language – no decision has been made between offering Spanish or Italian
• In August, we will be hosting a Back to School Family Night 

We look forward to a smooth transition and a prosperous merging of our two schools. We are aware that our families have many unanswered questions for our new principal. Please email any of your questions, concerns and thoughts to Ms.  Azzopardi and she will forward your email to Ms. Garelick Fresca.  

2/11/20 Meeting Minutes

Looking Back-
-Christmas Fair earnings – We brought in over $15,000!!!

-The café, which was successfully run by the LoPorto Family, had a wonderful
turn out and once again brought in a lot of profit for our school.

-Grandparents Day – we hosted more than 186 grandparents and special persons. The
morning ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all who attended.

-Father Daughter Dinner Dance- The Dance was held at The Staaten. The Fathers and
Daughters once again had a another fabulously fun time!

Looking Forward

February
-Valentine’s Day Cookie Grams & Dress Down / Fri 2/14 – The cookie grams will be
distributed during class parties.

-Winter Break begins on Mon 2/17 school resumes on Thur 2/20

– Scholastic Book Fair Tues 2/25 – volunteers​ needed for set up and break down.
Please contact Samantha if you would like to volunteer!!!!- Another way to earn your strive for 5!

E-​ Wallet feature is available for set up. If there is any amount of money left after your
child completes their purchase, you will be reimbursed the difference.

-Tues 2/25 – AppleBee’s Dine Out 20% Back to our School .

Click here for the Applebees flyer- print and bring with you

– We had a great turn out and raised over $150 for our Ho’ brah event. Please
come and join us!

-Fri 2/28 Half Day

March

-Sunday 3/1 S.I. St. Patrick’s Day Parade – all are welcome to march with us. A form
will be sent home soon. Please send it back in signed and with a headcount.
-Fri 3/6 Half Day
-Sat 3/14 Mother Son Bowling
-Penny Wars – date will be announced soon
Upcoming Events
-Fri 4/24 STS Basket Auction – If you have any New Adult Books you would like to
donate for one of our tables, please send them into school for the HSA!

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: https://signup.com/go/BAaapTu

-Thur 5/7 Plant Sale
-Sat 5/16 Mother Daughter Brunch

HSA Board Nominations
-The following positions will be open for nominations for the 2020/2021 school
year:

● HSA President (E)
● HSA Vice President (E)
● Treasurer (two spots) (E)
● Volunteer Coordinator

-The position of Recording Secretary & Class Parent Liaison will remain filled by
Stefanie LoPinto and Rosalinda Cinquemani. The position of
Media/Communications will remain filled by Christine LoPorto.

● Description of Roles
● How to Nominate
● All nominations must be approved by Mrs. Azzopardi
● Executive Board roles require a minimum commitment of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years.

Any questions or to self-nominate please email us at StTeresaHSA@gmail.com

November 4th Meeting Minutes

 

Principal Azzopardi

 

-8th Grade Students are taking the TACHS Exam on Friday

-The Educate Website is currently closed for the next two weeks.  Teachers are  

inputting grades and comments for report cards.  

-School Assembly – 11/19 – Parents Are Welcomed to Join Us! 

9:15- 10:30 in the GYM

-The Assembly will be Given By Ned’s Mindset Mission:

-We will discuss character building and anti-bullying techniques

– Confirmation UPDATE: Each child is alloted 6 tickets – the student and sponsor Do Not need a ticket

-An Email clarification will be sent home in regards to the Uniform policy

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Allison Cuddy on behalf of the HSA:

 

• Correspondence

If you haven’t been receiving regular weekly emails from the HSA please be sure our email address is not filtered to your “Junk” folder.  Additionally, if you think we may have the wrong email address on file for you – please reach out and send us the correct one. You can also check in with Mrs. LoPorto tonight and she can check for you.  Follow us on Facebook – @STSHSA and on Instagram @stteresaschoolsi 

Email- StTeresaHSA@gmail.com

 

 

• Tee Styles – School Spirit

Items arrived on Tuesday and were distributed to the children.  

If you received the wrong item please contact Tee Styles directly at 718-981-4170 and they will correct it.

Tee Styles does not do exchanges for different sizes.  The items are special order. If you have an issue such as this one, please leave your name with us tonight and if an additional order is going to be placed we will reach out to you.  

 

School Spirit Dress Down Monday’s will begin on Nov 18th.  Tee shirts and/or sweatshirts are to be worn with gym bottoms only and either an ALL BLACK or ALL WHITE sneaker.  

Please remember that although there were other items available for purchase on the website – the ONLY items that may be worn for School Spirit Dress Down days are the tee shirts, hoodie, zip-up hoodie or crew neck sweatshirt. 

 

• November – Upcoming Events

 

NO SCHOOL Wed 11/6

TACHS Exam Friday 11/8 

Ho Brah Dine out Tues 11/12 – 11:30am to 10pm 10% Back to STS

NO SCHOOL Mon 11/11

Delicious Orchards Pie Orders – Due back on Wed Nov 13th.  There will be no additional orders taken after this date. Pie’s will be ready for pick up on Monday 11/25 from      2:45- 3:30 and 7:00-7:30 in the school yard. 

Boards & Brushes Event – Wed 11/20.  Please sign up using the following link:

https://boardandbrush.com/statenisland/events/stteresahomeschoolassocfundraiserpickyourprojectworkshop/ Access Code: TERESA

– HALF DAY OF SCHOOL Thur 11/21

– Thanksgiving Break Thur 11/28 and Fri 11/29.  School resumes on Mon 12/2

 

• Christmas Fair

Set Up on Wed 12/4, Fair Dates are Thur 12/5, Sat 12/7 and Sun 12/8.  Stop in to visit us over the weekend and earn your child a free NUT card dress down for Tues 12/10 !

 

Please see Sam Surat to sign up to volunteer.  Easy way to earn your Strive For Five !

We are officially collecting all donations big and small !  Please see the wishlist on the tables. You can send donations into the school office as well.

We are in need of the Following Items: Lotto Scratch Off Tickets, Jets/ Giants Tickets, Sports Memorabilia, Gift Cards, Flat Screen TV, Wrapping Paper and Monetary Donations

Amazon Wish List is Up !  List Name is St. Teresa Christmas Fair 2019.  Remember you can ship any item directly to the school !

Straws are available tonight if you plan on stuffing them for volunteer hours.  I’ll be showing you how to stuff them after the meeting.  Watch how to make straws here!

Donation Request letters are also available tonight if you’d like to take some with you.

We are still collecting empty shipping boxes, wrapping paper and any Christmas decorations you’d like to donate.  

50/50 Pre-sale Ticket packs will be coming home soon !  Just send your completed packs back to us with payment. If you chose not to purchase – please just send the packs back to us.  All pre-sale packs are due back by Mon Dec 2nd.  Last years 50/50 take home was $1250 ! Just as a reminder…any winnings over $600 we are required to collect tax information. 

Baked Good donations – please see Sam Surat.  If your item is NUT FREE – please be sure to label it as such.  

Cafe Donations – if you’d like to donate a dish to the Christmas Cafe, please see Sam Surat.  Any and all types of dishes are welcome.  

Made From The Heart – if you plan on making/donating any items for this table, please let us know tonight ! 

If any students or family members  need Community Service hours – please let us know! 

November Events and Reminders

Mon Nov 4th- 7pm HSA Meeting LCH (8:30am Meeting has been cancelled)

Tuesday, Nov 12th – Ho Brah Dine out 11:30am-10pm – Dine In Only ! Reservations recommended.

Wednesday, Nov 13th- Delicious Orchards Pies – No orders taken after this date.

Download the form here:

STS PIE FUNDRAISER

Wednesday, November 20th- Boards & Brushes Event – Registration is Open and limited! CLICK HERE

Access Code – TERESA

(We need at least 15 people for this event – if we don’t reach that number the event will be cancelled)

Be sure to view the Amazon Wish List! We thank you in advance for all of your generous donations!

As always, email us at StTeresaHSA@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Minutes from 10/15 Meeting

Principal Rita Azzopardi

• Please follow Our School on Instagram – search for: stteresaschoolsi  or click here https://www.instagram.com/stteresaschoolsi/
• Clarification on the White Polo:  Both the Boys and the Girls can wear the White Polo with both the Spring and Winter Uniform.

After School Programs:

Monday –DRAMA (K-8^th grade.)

Wednesday – Brickz for Kids (1-5^th grade.)

Wednesday – Coding

Wednesday – Cheerleading (Pre-K -8^th Grade.)

Friday – Premier Chess (K-8^th Grade.) *** SPOTS AVAILABLE***

**** If we DO NOT fill up the classes, we may not be able to offer it as a program ****

If you would like A Sign-Up Sheet for Any of these Programs, Please Contact the Office ASAP!

After School Tutoring:

We will be offering services through Catapult on Tuesdays and/ or Thursdays. Updated information will be sent home soon.

HSA Board Updates by Allison Cuddy

Please welcome Sam Surat to the STS HSA Board. Sam will be stepping in as our new Volunteer Coordinator.   If you have any questions regarding your Strive For Five hours, you can email Sam at ssurat82@gmail.com

• Uniform Exchange

Going forward, please feel free to bring any gently used, stain free uniform items to our HSA Meetings.   Take what you need and leave what you don’t!

• School Spirit

The online school spirit store is officially closed. We are waiting on a delivery date (2-3 weeks) and will announce as soon as we find out. Just as a reminder, purchasing a school spirit t-shirt, zip up hoodie, sweatshirt or hoodie entitles your child to a “gym bottom” dress down every Monday for the remainder of the school year.   We will announce a start date soon.

• Looking Forward

October

• Thursday, 10/24 – Jimmy Max Dine Out Event – 50% Back to Our School! Dine in ONLY and reservations are recommended.
• Thursday, 10/31 – Trunk or Treat – If you would like to Participate, please contact the office to SIGN UP- Flyer will be sent home as well.
  • IF You Are Sending in Any Candy or Desserts for Halloween Please Make Sure That They Are NUT FREE!
  • If You Are Participating in the Trunk or Treat – Please Be Aware That All Candy that IS Distributed MUST BE NUT FREE!
  • Click here for flyer: TRUNK OR TREAT – Google Docs
• Thursday, 10/31 – Upper Grades Halloween Party 12pm – 2pm (Grades 5-8). Pizza lunch will be provided.
  • 8^th Grade is Allowed to Wear Their Costumes to School- No Scary Masks, Weapons and Props ALLOWED
• Thursday 10/31 – Orange and Black Dress Down Day for All Grades (Pre-K – 7^th)

November

• School Pictures – Monday 11/4
  • There is a Field Trip to the Farm planned as well. Please send your child into school in their winter uniform. In a separate bag, please send in your child’s gym uniform with their sneakers. They will be changing before leaving the school for the farm!
• Ho Brah Dine Out Event – Tuesday 11/12
• Delicious Orchards Holiday Pies – Flyers Coming Home – Payment due back no later than 11/13. Cherry, Apple, Mince, Pumpkin & Pecan will be available
• Boards & Brushes Event – Wednesday, 11/20 6:30pm

December

• Christmas Fair Set Up – Wednesday 12/4 – 9:00am
• Christmas Fair Dates – Thur 12/5 8am-3pm, Sat 12/7 12pm-7pm and Sun 12/8 10am-3pm
• The HSA is in need of empty shipping boxes, rolls of wrapping paper, empty soda can case and of course, donations big and small.
• Our Amazon Wish List has been created and new items are being added every day.
• We are also looking for volunteers to bake for our Baked from The Heart table and dishes for our Christmas Cafe (each item donated counts towards your Strive for Five). Also, we are looking for donations for our Made from The Heart table as well.
• Reminder to Class Parents – as previously mentioned, you are required to work either the Sat or Sun of the Christmas Fair or the Basket Auction. If you are planning on working the Christmas Fair – please let Rosalinda Cinquemani know.
• Straws – there is a signup sheet here tonight for those who would like to earn some hours stuffing straws. Please see Sam Surat.
• Mystery Book – was a hit at last year’s Basket Auction so we’ve decided to bring it in for the Christmas Fair as well. If you have any new or gently used books at home that you’d like to donate, please let us know.
• Donation Request Letters – if you’d like to solicit for donations please feel free to take a few letters with you tonight. For every 5 donations obtained – 1 hour is earned towards Strive for Five.

Minutes from first HSA Mtg 2019/2020

St. Teresa Home & School Association

September 10, 2019

●	Monsignor William Belford	Greetings & Opening Prayer –       Air Conditioning is working in the Gym –       We are looking for donations to raise $250,000 to install air conditioners in the classroom –       After we have installed AC in the school, we can place solar panels on the roof
●	Principal Rita Azzopardi	Greetings & School Updates –       We have Two new DOE PRE-K classrooms –       70 students total for the new programs –       We have switched our Math program to Ready Gen- we are no longer using Eureka. –       We are implementing the usage of notebooks this school year to improve our handwriting skills, gross motor skills and organization techniques –       Chrome books are still part of our curriculum – especially since our state tests are all online! –       UNIFORM UPDATE: -Girls are allowed to wear the White Polo (short sleeve) for both the Winter/ Spring Uniform – SNEAKER: All sneakers must be either ALL White or All Black.   No label should be visible in another color. Light up sneakers are also not allowed! -Discipline Policy – Our rules will be abided by and implemented daily -The Math/ ELA test scores have not been sent out to families – -She will ask regional for an update -IRIS alerts will be sent out to all 8th grade families to keep you posted on TACH Exam schedules, practice tests and support groups -Ms. Conway anticipates that all 8th Grade Students will be prepared for the tests -if you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE contact Mrs. Azzopardi -2018-2019 School Yearbooks are available for a discounted rate in the office
●	STS HSA Board Introductions	Allison Cuddy – President Stephanie DeSimone – Vice President Jennifer Costello – Treasurer Donna Harkins – Treasurer Christine LoPorto – Communications Stefanie LoPinto –   Recording Secretary Rosalinda Cinquemani – Class Parent Coordinator

The HSA Board had an opening for the Volunteer Coordinator position, and 7th grade mom, Samantha Surat, has been appointed. All please welcome her to the board!

●	Parish Organizations	YAA – John Tuohy -Bryan Lyons spoke on his behalf to update us on our AMAZING SCHOOL SPORT TEAMS We offer: Soccer (contact Brian Lyons- 917-921-1517,) Baseball, Track ( Contact Mary Curran 718-757-9733,) Swimming (Contact Jen Costello) Basketball (contact: Rich Nellis) Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts – Jim Duffy Holy Name Society – Joe Patella If anyone is interested in forming a Girls Scout Troop please contact the school office
●	Looking Ahead 2019-2020:
	September	Sept 13 – New Family Breakfast (LCH) -There will be no Family Fun Run this year at South Beach
	October	Oct 13th – Father Son Event – Dave & Busters Oct 15th – HSA Meeting 7pm (LCH)

November	Nov 4th – HSA Meeting 8:30am & 7pm (LCH) Nov 4th – Switch to Winter Uniforms Nov 20th – Boards & Brushes Event – 6:30pm Nov 21st – Parent Teacher Conferences Nov 28th & Nov 29th – Thanksgiving Break
December	Dec 5th, Dec 7th & Dec 8th – Christmas Fair *Please note that school is closed on Fri Dec 6* Dec 23 – Christmas Break Begins
January	Jan 6th – School Resumes Jan 16th – Book Fair Jan 27th – 31st – Catholic School Week Jan 31st – Grandparents Day
February	Feb 1st – Father Daughter Dinner Feb 11th – HSA Meeting 7pm (LCH) Feb 17th – Winter Break Begins
March	Mar 14th – Mother Son Bowling 6pm – Rab’s Mar 24th – HSA Meeting 7pm (LCH) *New HSA Board Nominations Open*
April	Apr 24th – Basket Auction Apr 30th – Parent Teacher Conferences
May	May 1st – Bogo Book Fair May 4th – Summer Uniforms May 7th – Plant Sale May 12th – Last HSA Meeting 7pm (LCH) May 16th – Mother Daughter Brunch & Fashion Show – The Staaten May 29th – Spring Fling
June	June 5th – Field Day (Rain Date 6/8) June 10th – 8th Grade Dance June 12th – 8th Grade Graduation June 17th – Tentative Last Day of School

• HSA Meeting Changes

Please note that HSA Meeting dates have been changed to Tuesday evenings & your NUT card dress down days will now be the day AFTER an HSA meeting. There are some exclusions – so always be sure to check the date on your card. Also, we are bringing back the uniform exchange. Going forward, if you have gently used and stain free pieces of uniform that you no longer need, you may bring them to an HSA meeting. We will have the bins out and you may take whatever you need from it !

• Easy Ways to Fundraise Box Tops -Going Digital !

Stop & Shop A+ Rewards

Shop A Roo

• Strive For Five

The HSA asks our parents to step up and help out by volunteering a total of 5 hours throughout the school year.

Ways to Earn 5 Volunteer Hours:

1. Work an Event – time worked is tracked by HSA
2. Cook a Dish for the Christmas Fair – 1 hr per dish (2-3 dish min)
3. Bake a Treat for the Christmas Fair – 1 hr per treat (2-3 treat min)
4. Stuff Straws for Christmas Fair – 1 hr per box
5. Attend an HSA Meeting – .5 hr per meeting
6. Become a Class Parent – 5 hours automatically fulfilled (however participation at the Christmas Fair or Basket Auction is necessary)
7. Become a Lunch Parent – 5 hours automatically fulfilled !
8. Solicit Donations for Christmas Fair/Basket Auction – 1 hr per donation

We also understand that there isn’t always time available in everyone’s busy schedules to volunteer. For that reason, if you are unable to help in any of the ways listed above, you will be billed at the end of the school year in the amount of $75.00.

• All In One Payment

The All In One Payment was put in place as an easier way for our parents to contribute to class parties & activities. Rather than asking for a small donation every few weeks we’ve put together the options below.

Option #1 – $25 per child due by October 28th. This payment covers:

1. Class Halloween Party $2.00
2. Class Thanksgiving Party $2.00
3. Class Christmas Party $3.00
4. Class Donation / Christmas Fair Basket $6.00
5. Christmas Gift for Teachers $12.00

An addition payment of $25 per child will be due by February 1st. This payment covers:

1. Class Valentines Day Party $2.00
2. Class Easter Party $2.00
3. Class Donation / Basket Auction $6.00
4. End of Year Class Party $3.00
5. End of Year Teachers Gift $12.00

Option #2 – Full payment of $50​ per child due by October​ 28th. This payment covers all of the above listed parties/activities.

Forms will be sent home with your children & cash payments should be sent back in a sealed envelope to : HSA – All In One Payment

• Class Parents

If you are interested in becoming a Class Parent, please read over the handouts on the tables. There are some new​ responsibilities that have been added this year. For example, sharing via email with the parents in your class the minutes from the most recent HSA meeting. The minutes will be provided to you by Rosalinda Cinquemani, our Class Parent Coordinator. Also, Class Parents are now expected to work either the Christmas Fair on Saturday or Sunday OR the Basket Auction.

• Safer Spaces Training

If you are chosen as a Class Parent, you will be required​ to attend the Safer Spaces Training which is being held directly after the October 15th HSA Meeting. The training lasts for approximately half an hour. If you have not completed this training previously – your attendance is mandatory.​

• Mondays will be School Spirit Dress Down! The store will be opened online by the end of the week!

The online school spirit store can be accessed by logging onto www.teestyles.co​ m.​ It will be open for purchases before the end of the week. Will will announce the day via IRIS alert. The​ store will remain open for two weeks ! Please​ note that your child(ren) may not dress down on Monday’s until an official date is announced by Principal Azzopardi. In order to participate in School Spirit Dress Down – you must purchase a 2019-2020 tee shirt. The only exception to this is if you purchased a crew neck sweatshirt, hoodie or zip up hoodie last year. These items may be worn again. You MUST wear a gym bottom (school gym shorts or school gun sweatpants!) A Reminder will be sent home on when we will start School Spirit Mondays!

• Class Parent Selections

Rosalinda Cinquemani has compiled the class parents names and information.  They will be posted here.

 

Welcome Back 2019-2020

Welcome back to all STS Families!

The STS Home and School Association has been working over the summer to prepare for the school year ahead!  We have planned some great events and hope that all families will participate!

Our first HSA Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 10th at 7pm.

TENTATIVE YEARLY CALENDAR- 2019/2020

9/5- First day K – 8^th Grade, Bus Service & Hot Lunch Begins – UPK & 3K- 8:00 – 11:00

Parent Orientation Grades K- 8 – 7:00pm in Church

9/9- Mass 4:00pm Reception Conran Hall to follow

9/10- HSA Meeting 7:00 pm Conran Hall

9/11- HSA Nut Card

9/13- School Mass 8:30am and New Families Breakfast Lower Church Hall

9/16- Band Assembly ~ K – 8

9/16 – 30  Map Testing

9/20    Band Forms Due

9/20    12:00 Dismissal K – 8 (UPK & 3K in session) Faculty Meeting

9/24  Confirmation and Graduation gown measurements Grades 8 & K

9/25   No school UPK & 3K ONLY (K-8 in Session)

May 30th HSA Minutes

Monsignor Belford –

• The Arch Care facility in the convent is in the process of interviewing potential candidates for occupancy. Move in dates are scheduled for the Fall.
• The facility will have 2 facilitators that will be available to assist the residents.

Air Conditioning Update:

–The gym air conditioners were installed successfully

-We would like to move onto Phase 2, which consists of installing air conditioners in the classrooms. We are looking to raise $250,000 for the project. We are in need of large donations for completion.

• Principal Azzopardi –
  • Light Ceremony & School Mass 6/4 at 8:30am in Church
  • 8th Grade Dance / June 5th 7-10pm / Nansen’s Lodge / Parent Drop Off
  • 8th Grade Graduation / June 7th / 1:30pm/ 10 Tickets Per Family – Arrive by 1:15 pm
    • PLEASE DO NOT DECORATE THE INSIDE OR TOP OF YOUR GRADUATION CAP
  • 8th Grade Breakfast / June 10th / 9:30am
    • The Graduates will receive their diplomas
    • Graduates are allowed to Dress Down for this event
  • Pre-K 3 Graduation / June 11th / 9:30am in Church / Drop Off in Classroom
  • UPK Stepping Up Ceremony / June 12th / 9:30am in Cafeteria / Drop Off in Classroom
  • Kindergarten Graduation / June 13th / 9:30am in Church / Drop Off in Classroom
  • Last Day of School June 14th – N.U.T Card Dress Down
  • 2019 Yearbooks are available for purchase In the office for $55. Limited Supply!
  • We are implementing a new policy – If your child’s overall 4^th Quarter Average is 70 or Below they will be mandated to attend a summer school program.
    • We will assist families with providing resources to support that student in finding extra help over the summer to help him/her prepare for the upcoming school year.
    • You will be notified soon if your child falls in this category.

-First Day of school next year is September 5^th, 2019.

• Look Back
  • STS Basket Auction / Event raised over $15,000
  • Used Clothing Fundraiser / over 1000 lbs. of clothing collected / earned $295 – Board & Brush Event / Great turn out / Will be doing again next year
• Upcoming
  • Friday, May 31st – Spring Fling (for Parents in grades K-8) at Liberty Tavern from 7-10pm!
  • Monday, June 3rd – Field Day (rain or shine). Dress Down Day. Grade specific colors should be worn if possible. They are as follows: K & 6th – Blue, 1st & 4th – Yellow, 2nd & 7th – Green, 3^rd & 5th – Red and 8th may wear their Graduation T-Shirt. This is your last opportunity to earn your Strive for Five hours. All families that did not meet the Strive for Five requirement will receive a bill for $75.00 from the school office.
  • Soccer Registration for the Fall ‘19/Spring ‘20 Season – June 6th 7:30-8:30pm in the school Gym or online at stsoccerclub.com. Contact ​lyonsb17@yahoo.com for more information
• Treasurer Update
  • Christmas Fair – $17,000
  • Basket Auction – $15,000
  • Overall, We Collected $50,000 with our Fundraisers!

On behalf of the entire HSA Board, I would like to personally thank everyone who helped make our first year a success! We will be working hard all summer to make the 2019/2020 school year a fun one and as always, we welcome your thoughts and ideas. You can reach us anytime by emailing ​stteresahsa@gmail.com​.

Enjoy your summer!

March 7th Meeting Minutes

St. Teresa Home and School Association

• Principal Azzopardi’s Updates
  • Join us on March 24^th, for the Golden Cross Awards. Monsignor Belford will be honoured. Please contact the school for more information.
  • Bricks 4 Kidz- Signup sheet has been sent home for grades K- 4
  • The Cooking Class registration is now full
  • ELA Test Prep Flyers were sent home
  • Yearbook Ads are available
  • Lost and Found is located in the cafeteria – please come in and check it out!
  • 3K program registration is now open – visit http://www.myschools.nyc.gov.
    • This is a free program for 3 years olds that is modelled after our UPK program.
    • It is a five full day program
  • The tuition – based PK 3 with Ms. Simon will also still be available.
    • Registration for this class can be found on stteresaschoolsi.org

• HSA Correspondence
  • If you have not been receiving our regular weekly emails from HAS, please be sure our emails are not in your JUNK folder. If you think we may have the wrong email address – please reach out and send us the correct one. Email us at StTeresaHSA@gmail.com
• Penny Wars- Another successful Penny Wars! We raised over $1500 for STS. 2^nd Grade came in 1^st 5^th Grade came in 2ns and UPK 1 in 3^rd. 2^nd grade will celebrate with a pizza party! 5^th grade will receive No Homework Passes!
• Scholastic Book Fair
  • We raised over $2000 in Scholastic Dollars which benefits each and every classroom at STS

• Basket Auction
  • We are in need of VOLUNTEERS – please contact HSA to sign up! It’s a great way to earn your Strive for Five! Email Us!
  • The event is on Friday, March 29^th @ 6:30. Please bring the attached flyer for a discounted admission. Feel free to share with family and friends.
  • Our Wish List Is located on Amazon – we currently have received: Smart TV, Handheld Dyson, a Fitbit. Keurig Coffee Machine.
  • If you are interested in seeking out donations- we have attached the Donation Request Letter for tax exemption.
  • 
• Upcoming
  • Sunday, March 24^th -Miller’s Ale House Dine Out (11am – 12 Midnight)
  • No HSA meeting in April
  • Saturday, April 13^th – Mother/ Daughter Roller-skating
  • Thursday, May 9^th – Plant Sale
  • Wednesday, May 15^th – Used Clothing Drive
  • Parent’s Night Out – TBA

 

January HSA Meeting Minutes

Minutes from 1/7 & 1/8:

Welcome and opening prayer from Monsignor Belford –

• Gave an update on the Archcare/ Convent- Archcare is a Non-profit organization.
• There will be a solid fence surrounding the building with 4 parking spaces allotted to the facility.  If you have any questions, please contact Monsignor in the rectory.
• We are still raising money for Air Conditioning- if any family member, friend or parishioner would like to make a considerable donation, please contact the school
• The new units will provide both heating and cooling in the classrooms

Rita Azzopardi – Principal

• Catholic School Week was a HUGE success!
• We had a wonderful turn out for Grandparents Day.
• We are in the process of starting After School Programs – if you have any suggestions or activities that you would like to present, please call the school office
• Registration for September opened on Thursday.
• Yearbooks are now available to be ordered. Each class is featured in the yearbook!

Christmas Fair

• Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, donated, baked, cooked and set up.
• We raised over $17,000

UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS

February

• Father/ Daughter Brunch was held on Saturday, February 9th at Snug Harbor
  • It was a wonderful success and all who attended, had a great time!
• Valentine’s Day Cookie Gram was due on Thursday, February 4^th. The cookies will be distributed on February14^th
• Valentine’s Day Dress Down- Thursday, February 14^th (pink or red)- $3.00
• HSA Meeting NUT card dress down – Friday, February 15^th
• February 18^th – Presidents Day – NO SCHOOL followed by Winter Recess – Feb. 19^th and 20^th – School Resumes on Thursday, February 21^st
• Friday, February 22^nd, PENNY WARS BEGIN for the entire week!!!
• Wednesday, February 27^th – SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – we have a new payment option. Details will be sent home with the Book Fair Flyer

MARCH

• Show your School Pride and March with us on Sunday, March 3^rd in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Forest Avenue. Flyer will be going home this week
• 3/7 HSA meeting
• 3/29 Mother/ Son Bowling event
• 3/29 BASKET AUCTION – in need of donations (wine, lotto scratch offs, volunteers) GREAT Wat to earn STRIVE FOR FIVE

Please come and support our school – it is important for all of our families and friends to attend our events.

APRIL

• NO HSA meeting scheduled
• 4/13 Mother/ Daughter Roller Skating Breakfast at Roller Jam (10-12)
• School Talent Show

MAY

• 5/10 Plant Sale (TBD)
• 5/15 USED clothing drive
• 5/ 30 LAST HSA meeting for the school year
• 5/31 FIELD DAY

JUNE

• 6/5 8^th Grade Graduation Dance
• 6/7 8^th Grade Graduation
• The 8^th Grade Dance will be coordinated by the 7^th Grade parents
• The event coordinator is Camille Ianiello