<p> CRUSADER NEWS</p><p>Dear St. Therese Families, January 26, 2017</p><p>We are finishing up the month of January this week, unbelievable. I hope our weather in February is just as cooperative as our weather in January. We have used January 16th and will use February 20th to make up the two snow days we have had so far. As much as I hate the rainy gloomy days, if we can keep this weather and not have to make up any more “S” days I will be one happy camper. Fingers crossed everyone.</p><p>Catholic Schools Week next week. This week is celebrated in Catholic Schools all over the country. Each school celebrates in their own way, but the theme is the same. How happy we are to be Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service. WOO HOO and Thank you to Mrs. Striker, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Jauregui, and Mr. Rudd for planning a week full of fun for St. Therese. Your weekly Calendar is included in this week’s Family Folder. Make sure to go over it ahead of time so you and your students can be prepared for each of the fun days. </p><p>Burger King Booklet Sales begin next week as well. Mr. Fitzpatrick, the owner of Burger Kings and Chili’s in our area, gave this fundraiser to the Catholic Schools years ago. Every family will have an envelope of books to sell. Please do your best to sell your family’s allotment. IF YOU CANNOT sell the books return them to the school as soon as possible. We have many families that will compete to sell the most booklets since they are such a good deal. The family that sells the most will get $100 in Scrip of their choice. Jeans passes to everyone who sells all their books. A big WOO HOO also to those families.</p><p>A Big WOO HOO and Yipety Doo to Mary Bireley, a distinguished 8th grade student at St. Therese. Mary took the scholarship exam at Bishop Luers and placed 10th among all of the students participating. Mary will receive a scholarship to go to Bishop Luers next year. This is a very difficult test for everyone and to place is a true accomplishment. Way to GO Mary.</p><p>Father Lawrence will be returning this Friday from his month-long visit with his family in Africa. Please be sure to go to Mass on Saturday or Sunday to welcome him back and wish him a Happy New Year. </p><p>God’s Blessings to all of you,</p><p>Miss Jeanette Donovan</p><p>St. Therese Catholic School Mission Statement Through the love of Jesus Christ, we will be faithful, productive, and responsible citizens. Did you Know? January 23 – January 27, 2017</p><p>While walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus called His first disciples saying, "Follow Me and I will make you______." Answer: Fishers of men</p><p>After Jesus was born an angel appeared to Joseph telling him to gather his family and flee the country. Where did they go? Answer: Egypt</p><p>John the Baptist lived off the land. What did he eat? Answer: Locusts and wild honey</p><p>Jesus' first recorded miracle occurred at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. What did He do? Answer: He changed water into wine</p><p>What was the Apostle Paul's occupation? Answer: He was a tent-maker</p><p>SCFVA – It’s time to start getting ready for the St. Therese Plant and Flower Show. In today’s packet, there is an order form to order seeds from the Park’s Department. Please make your selections and return the order form to the school office along with payment (check payable to St. Therese School or cash) by Friday, February 3. The seeds will be sent home with the students once they arrive at the school. Make sure to complete the bottom of the form so that we know who to give the seed to. Our Plant Show Chairpersons this year are Deidra Hall and Brigitte O’Connell. Thank you ladies for helping us with this project!</p><p>HASA NEWS- This is the LAST call if anyone would like to help with the mother/son event, muffins with moms or donuts with dads. If we do not get any response they will be CANCELLED for this year. Please take a minute and think is my child worth a couple hours of my time to make memories that will last a lifetime!!! Your time helping with events at school help make your child’s school years fun and memorable. REMEMBER WE ARE ALL A PART OF HASA! Have you done your part this year!!!!! If you would like to help out with any of our remaining event, please email HASA at [email protected] Upcoming events:  Next Meeting February 7th 6:30 in the Art room  (If you will be attending and need a babysitter PLEASE let us know ASAP) [email protected]  Mardi Gras Party (Adults Only) Feb 24th 7-11pm  Papa John’s Night February 16th</p><p>SCRIP NEWS – Make sure you check out our Valentine’s Contest. See more details in this packet. Spring Break will be here before you know it. Plan ahead and purchase SCRIP to use on your vacation. </p><p>Thank you for your continued support and participation of our Scrip Program. You can reach us anytime at [email protected] or [email protected] Thanks, Jessica Leffers and Carin Freiburger</p><p>Please remember, we do not have change on hand, please send in exact amount when using cash. </p><p>SPORTS – We are looking for someone to take over the duties of Athletic Director. Mr. Wood has taken a different position at this place of employment and is unable to continue his duties as AD. Thank you, Mr. Wood, for your service to our sports programs. If you are interested helping out for the remainder of this year, please contact the office.</p><p>7/8 Grade Girl’s Basketball Jan. 28 10:15am vs. Q of A @ Hessen Cassel Feb. 4 9:00am vs St. Aloysius @ St. Aloysius</p>