Monday Memo February 4, 2019 Principal’s Corner

I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of Monsignor Bommarito’s upcoming Mostoccioli Dinner. The proceeds from the dinner go to Monsignor Bommarito’s Endowment Fund through St. Forever, a not for profit organization with the purpose to fund a legacy for the betterment and longevity of St. Ambrose Grade School. The funds provide scholarships and financial help for students and school improvements.

Tickets are available in the school office for the pre-purchase price of $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 10 years of age. Save the Date Valentine

St. Valentine, for whom this holiday is named, was an actual historical figure. He was a Roman physician who was also a Christian during the days of the early church. Valentine was so loved by the children of the town that they would constantly write him notes speaking of their affection--hence the origin of exchanging valentines. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate and friendship and the joy of having other people in your life. It’s a day of flowers, candy and cards decorated with hearts, but it is also a day to embrace your love for . Saint Valentine of is the of engaged couples, bee-keepers, happy , love, young people, and travelers. DOES YOUR 10 to 14-YEAR-OLD STUDENT EXCEL IN MATH? Project MEGSSS challenges gifted students through unique math curriculum. We discover, develop, and inspire the next generation of great math minds! Two programs to choose from: *Elements of Mathematics (Ages 11*-13, *by Aug. 1, 2019) Summer and after-school high-ability programming for qualified students. Students are nominated by parents or teachers and qualify for testing, which is held in the spring *MathJam (Ages 10* to 14, *by August 1, 2019) Two-week summer camp offered to students looking for challenging and fun experiences in math, no qualification necessary. PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS (and more information): Visit megsss.org Tuition fees apply. Financial aid available for students who qualify. 150 Club Dates to Remember

February 12 PTO Special Lunch February 14 Saint Valentines Day February 16 Father – Daughter Dance February 18 No School – Presidents Day February 23 150 Club Dinner March 3 Mostaccioli Dinner March 6 Ash Wednesday March 12 PTO Special Lunch March 17 ’s Day March 15 – 22 No School – Spring Break March 25 Classes Resume Father – Daughter Dance

Saturday February 16, 2019 6:30-8:30

Rachel Ravetta Father – Daughter Dance Saturday February 16, 2019 6:30-8:30

NEXT WEEK READY READERS WINTER READY READERS WINTER STORY FEST CO-CHAIRS: STORY FEST CO-CHAIRS: Catherine Hamlin READY READERS WINTER STORY FEST CO-CHAIRS: Catherine Hamlin Ashwini Kherdekar Catherine Hamlin Ashwini Kherdekar Ashwini Kherdekar

2019 WINTER STORY FEST 2019 WINTER STORY FEST 2019 WINTER STORY FEST CHAMPIONS: CHAMPIONS: Katie Abbott CHAMPIONS: Katie Abbott Alicia Aboussie Katie Abbott Winter Story Fest Traci Bennett Alicia Aboussie Erin Budke Alicia Aboussie Traci Bennett Winter Story Fest Stephanie Burke Traci Bennett Sunday, FebruaryW 24, i20n19 terProu dlyS presenttedo by: rSyandra C alvo-FO'Neal est Erin Budke Beth Csengody Erin Budke Stephanie Burke Clayton High School: 1 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105 Molly Danforth Stephanie Burke Sunday, February 24, 2019 Proudly presented by: Sandra Calvo-O'Neal Rachel Delston Proudly presented by: Winter Fest CaSrniuvaln at d3:0a0 pym, February 24, 2019Leah Frankel Sandra Calvo-O'Neal Beth Csengody Clayton High School: 1 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105 Face Painting Amy Gill Beth Csengody Molly Danforth Clayton High School: 1 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 6Ja3ck1i0e G5old Arts & Crafts Josh Goldman Molly Danforth Rachel Delston Exciting Games Lorie Keller Rachel Delston Winter Fest Carnival at 3:00 pm Leah Frankel Grand Prize Raffle Christine Kenney Book Pull Winter Fest Carnival at 3:00 pm Tera Klein Leah Frankel Amy Gill Shira Kraft Face Painting And More! Amy Gill Jackie Gold Face Painting Nicole Kramer Blair Kweskin Jackie Gold Arts & Crafts Josh Goldman Circus Kaput's live pAertfso r&m Canracfet osf Jacque Mileusnic Josh Goldman Exciting Games Lorie Keller Melissa Nehrt The Lion and the MoEuxscei taitn 4g:1 5G pammes FOR RESERVATIONS: Sonie Orsay Lorie Keller Copies of the book, The Lion and the Mouse, will Grand Prize Raffle Christine Kenney Click Here to Reserve Your Jennifer Pierre also be available with a donatioGn orfa $1n0 dor mPorrei.ze Raffle Christine Kenney Tera Klein Tickets Today! Adrienne Roestel Book Pull Tera Klein Book Pull Wendy Rosenblum Shira Kraft Sarah Sanburn And More! $15 per person in advance Shira Kraft Jessica Sandhu Nicole Kramer And More! $18 per person at the door Jennifer Scissors Nicole Kramer Blair Kweskin All are welcome, recommended for ages 10 and under. Sarah Sherwood Blair Kweskin Jacque Mileusnic MaryAnne Smyly Sabin Circus Kaput's live performance of Jacque Mileusnic Melissa Nehrt Circus Kaput's live performance of Katie Spencer The Lion and the Mouse at 4:15 pm Erika Stokes Melissa Nehrt FOR RESERVATIONS: Sonie Orsay The Lion and the Mouse at 4:15 pmAnd More! Lindsey Stokes Copies of the book, The Lion and the Mouse, will Bryna Williams FOR RESERVATIONS: Sonie Orsay Click Here to Reserve Your Jennifer Pierre Copies of the book, The Lion and the MouPsuep,p wet Gilulild of also be available with a donation of $10 or more. Greater St. Louis Click Here to Reserve Your Jennifer Pierre Adrienne Roestel also be available with a donation of $10 or more. Tickets Today! Adrienne Roestel Wendy Rosenblum Tickets Today! Wendy Rosenblum Sarah Sanburn $15 per person in advance Sarah Sanburn Jessica Sandhu $15 per person in advance $18 per person at the door Jessica Sandhu Jennifer Scissors $18 per person at the door All are welcome, recommended for ages 10 and under. Jennifer Scissors Sarah Sherwood All are welcome, recommended for ages 10 and under. Sarah Sherwood MaryAnne Smyly Sabin MaryAnne Smyly Sabin Katie Spencer Katie Spencer Erika Stokes Erika Stokes And More! Lindsey Stokes And More! Lindsey Stokes Puppet Guild of Bryna Williams Puppet Guild of Bryna Williams Greater St. Louis Greater St. Louis Upward Bound Academy 2019

St. Louis University High School will be accepting rising 7th and 8th grade boys for its 53 year of Upward Bound Academy in the summer of 2019. Upward Bound Academy focuses on cultivating Executive Functioning, Mindset, and Metacognitive skills necessary for success in a college prep, high school curriculum. For more information and to apply for the program, visit the website at https://www.sluh.org/academics/summer-programs/upward-bound

Orientation - Sunday, June 9th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classes begin Monday, June 10th. Typical class days will run from 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Before and Aftercare available. Graduation on Wednesday July 3rd St. Ambrose on The Hill Catholic School February Parent Newsletter

The Eucharistic Adoration Committee We need your help! The Eucharistic Adoration committee is looking for “a few good moms, dads, grandparents, friends and neighbors” to come and pray with us! We currently have the Exposition of the Eucharist each Friday from 8:30 until noon. We hope to expand that time to Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and have also begun construction of a dedicated Adoration Chapel in the rear of church. If you can spare 30 minutes or an hour to reflect on your blessings, in prayerful thanksgiving, or to ask the Good Lord to get you through tomorrow, please contact Bonnie Devoti – [email protected] 314.223.1495. This will be the best hour you spend all week! February Server Schedule

Saturday, February 16 5PM Mass Mia Gordan Brady Gordan Annie Sestric Sunday, February 17 7AM Mass The Buckleys 9AM Mass Matthew Nikolai Sam Nikolai Brooke Tatum 11AM Mass Angelo Tucci Luca Marcallini Lilli Marcallini Saturday, February 23 5PM Mass Eliza Kelly Grace Kelly Addison Walsh Sunday , February 24 7AM Mass Jed Hovey Rueben Hovey 9AM Mass Ava Molli Molli Charlsie Longland 11AM Mass Jack Warden Lucy Warden Brazie Mazzola February Lector’s Schedule

February 17th- Adam & Ava Molli February 24th -Annie Sestric Jamerson Readings can be found at usccb.org

The child listed first does the first reading and responsorial psalm. The child listed second reads the second reading and petitions. February Mass Greeters Schedule

February 17: England, Gibbons, Henlon, Kimberlin

February 24: Knobbe, Llewellyn, Marcallini, Marcallini Contact Us

VISIT US St. Ambrose Catholic Elementary School 5110 Wilson Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63110 CALL US 314-772-1437