Welcome Back – We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of our families and students back to a new school year. We extend a special welcome to all of our new families and students. We look forward to providing a new year of spiritual, academic, and social growth for all our students.

Parent Orientation – We will be holding Parent Orientation for grades PK3 – 8 on Wednesday, September 15^th.  Orientation will begin at 7:00 PM in the Church. Once Fr. O’Hara and Mrs. Dempsey have spoken to you in the Church you will go down to your child’s classroom to meet with his/her teacher. Orientation night is for parents/ guardians only.  Please do not bring any children with you.

After School and Early Morning Program – The After School Program will begin on Monday, September 20^th .  
The Early Morning Program will begin on Thursday, September 9^th.  All paper work for the after school program must be submitted by Friday, September 10^th.  Information regarding these programs will be available at the office on Sept. 8^th, and also on Orientation night September 15^th.

Family Guild Meeting and Welcome – The Family Guild will be holding its first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 20^th at 7:30PM in Conran Hall (gym). We invite all our parents/guardians to this meeting. At this meeting we will welcome new parents/guardians to the St. Teresa family and introduce them to the various activities that take place here.  Please keep in mind that this meeting is for parents/guardians only.  Please do not bring your child with you. (For more Family Guild information go to the Home Page click on the links tab then click on Family Guild)

Confirmation 2010 Retreat – The confirmation retreat for our 8^th grade students will be held on Friday, September 24^th from 4:00 – 8:30PM at St. Teresa School.   The 8^th grade only will have a 12:00 AM dismissal on this day.  (Confirmation date Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM)

Fun Run – Once again, the Staten Island Federation of Catholic School Parents will be sponsoring the annual Fun Run. The Fun Run is a fundraising event for both the schools and the Federation.  It will take place on Saturday, September 25^th at Midland Beach.  Please join us at the Fun Run.  St. Teresa School will have a table set up to greet our families from 9:00AM to12:00 Noon.  Our St. Teresa participants will receive some special goodies when they visit the St. Teresa table. All Fun Run money ($50.00 per family) is due in the office no later than October 8^th.   Please make all checks payable to St. Teresa School.  St. Teresa School will send one check to the Federation of Catholic School Parents.  Please do not bring any payments to the boardwalk.  Just come to our table, say hi, and pick up your goodies.  Then have a nice walk!

School Spirit T-Shirt –We have designated every Monday as School Spirit Day.  Beginning Monday, September 27^th any student who purchased the school spirit t-shirt may wear their t-shirt with their gym pants/shorts and the uniform sneakers (BLACK OR WHITE) every Monday for the rest of this school year.  If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, order forms will be available on orientation night at the school office (see Mrs. Laurie), and at the Family Guild Meeting (see Mrs. Gavanelli). Please note: FINAL ORDER DATE IS SEPTEMBER 27th. NO ORDERS WILL BE PLACED AFTER THAT DATE!

School Pictures – On Tuesday, September 28^th, Picture This Studios will be here to take school pictures. Children are to be in complete uniform (school sweater is needed for pictures). 

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