April 15, 2019

Monday Memo

Principal’s Corner

Virtue Award Recipients   

First Grade: Maura Kleissler  Maura participates in Mass each week and will often make connections from the message we heard during Mass to what we are discussing in the classroom. She also brings up saints that her family discusses at home and will often share what she has learned with the class.   Second Grade: Emilia Agusti-Stelzer Emilia treats her peers with kindness and does not pass judgement on others. She is mindful during prayer and truly lives her life with Christ at the room of her heart.   Third Grade: Penelope Curcuru  Poppy is an excellent example of piety. She is always kind to others, treating them with gentleness and compassion, just as Jesus would. When she attends Mass, her reverent disposition shows that she’s truly present at all times.   Fourth Grade: Ellie Holden  In the classroom, Ellie is very intentional during our prayerful moments. She shares her faith with joy and enthusiasm, yet shows a level of piety that is both refreshing and respected. St. Francis is attributed to have said, “Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary use words.” Ellie shares the Gospel in her actions both in the classroom and on the playground.   Fifth Grade: Gloria Stahl  Gloria shows piety in her life by demonstrating a reverence for God and showing devotion to her faith. The first time I noticed this was the first week of school when we heard the nearby sirens of an ambulance. She quietly said a little prayer and made the sign of the cross. Gloria is not afraid to pray, think or live in a way that visibly demonstrates her love and devotion to God.   Sixth Grade: Thomas Steck  Thomas sets a good example for others by his reverence during Mass. During prayer songs and reflection he shows respect for others’ views. Thomas also uses the virtue of piety during class by always demonstrating the ability to follow procedures. He is respectful to his classmates and teachers.   Seventh Grade: Luca Andrews  Luca was a natural choice for this award as he demonstrates this virtue regularly by being a dutiful and obedient student. He shows the utmost respect to his teachers everyday. He is also very reflective and respectful when participating in class discussions, and always makes sure to be considerate of the feelings of his fellow classmates when answering or giving an opposing viewpoint. He is a judicious student who always strives to serve God as he goes about his daily activities. God job, Luca!   Eighth Grade: Ginnie Steck Piety is to give worship to God as our Father and to relate to all people as children of the same Father. Ginnie personifies this every day. It is evident that she loves God because she shows respect for all people. She is inclusive of others and tries to be just in all she does. She cares for all of God’s creation and fights for justice for those who have been wronged. When faced with struggles, she steps back, assesses the situation and figures out a way to make it work without damaging her morals and/or other’ feelings. She is strong in her faith and uses it to help her in her daily situations.

Honor Roll Recipients   

  4th Grade: Sylvia Andrews Gabriel Apicelli Cecilia Ippolito Delaney Marbs   5th Grade: Gabriella Brusatti Shelby Ezell Annie Sestric   6th Grade: Mary Corkery Sophia Nugent

Brooke Tatum   7th Grade: Luca Andrews Ava Molli 8th Grade: Jeffrey Michael Baur

Giada Catarinicchia Kathryn Llewellyn Camila Torres

Angelo Tucci

Principal’s List

Honor Roll Recipients

  4th Grade: Serafina Abbate Natalia Bartoni Brendan Corkery Ellie Holden Vivian Honeycutt Nathan Khouri Jackson Moeser Rebecca Tatum Samuel Torretta   5th Grade: Camila Drury Margaret Kleissler Mia Sestric Gloria Stahl  

6th Grade: Matteo Abbate Ellia Bartoni

Francesco Ferrara Joseph Jamerson

Charlsie Longland

First Honors

7th Grade: Mia Gordon Catelyn Hayes Eliza Kelly Audrey Sandhaus Vincent Weinbauer   8th Grade: Giuseppe Abbate Sean Corkery Marisa England Gianni Gibbons Nathalie Henlon Brady Kimberlin Dominic Perotta Mary Stahl Virginia Steck Kyle Verzino

Luke Will Harrison Winter

Honor Roll Recipients

Second Honors

  4th Grade: Caitlyn Lee 5th Grade: Dominic Capizzi Brendan Crowe Francesco Curran Gracie Fogarty Denis Gralike Adam Molli Thomas Palmer Lucy Warden   6th Grade: Madison Ruggeri Senan Ryan Cecilia Wilken Frances Winter     7th Grade: Benjamin Begley Kylie Crowe Gianna Fogarty

Emma Grana Owen Hackmann 8th Grade: Ainsley Armstrong

March 150 winnerCongratulations Jan and Jim Merlot

GET HEALTHY AND HAPPY

Did you know that in the US 23  million children and teens face increased risk of the premature onset of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, juvenile diabetes, obesity, degenerative joint disease and cancer?  Besides medical issues, there are also problems with self-esteem, social discrimination and psychological issues that can impact educational performance. That is the reason that HAPPY (Healthy Active Positive Purposeful Youth) was started.  Founder Haile Thomas now 18, started this nonprofit when she was only twelve years old Her mission is to empower kids with knowledge, skills, and resources to make healthy lifestyle choices. You can sign up for their newsletter and follow their blog which has all kinds of great suggestions for involving kids and getting kids to make healthier food choices.  One of the most recent was “How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies.” Check it out at https://www.thehappyorg.org

 Frogs

Sixth Graders dissecting frogs. This activity helps students learn how the tissues and organs are interrelated and gives students an appreciation of the complexity of organisms in a hands-on learning environment.

April 18 Holy Thursday - Noon Dismissal – No Aftercare April 19 No School – Good Friday April 22 No School – Easter Monday April 23 Classes Resume April 25 4th Grade Trip to Jefferson City April 27 2nd Graders 1st Communion 9:30 AM Mass April 28 Red Cross Blood Drive April 29 – May 3 Scholastic Book Fair

Dates To Remember April – May 2019

Red Cross Blood Drive

 Summer Camp Opportunities

https://www.sluh.org/academics/summer-programs/upward-bound

www.ursuline-academy-summer-camps for more information, contact mploesser@ursulinestl.org

https://www.sluh.org/academics/summer-programs/upward-bound

https://megsss.org/mathjam-2019

https://megsss.org/elements-2019

 St. Ambrose Athletic Association Soccer Camp

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  The 6th annual St. Ambrose Athletic Association soccer camp will be held June 10-13, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sublette Park (note, this is a change from Berra due to a conflict). The camp is open to all children going into K-8th grades in the fall.  Additional information will be sent out through Fast Direct and email in the coming weeks, and registration via EZRosters will be opened at that time. 

St. Raphael Summer Camp 2019 June 3rd – July 26th

Saint Raphael the Archangel School offers a quality, affordable summer camp program filled with fun, friendship, and purposeful play for ages 3-10 years old.  Children may attend three, four or five days each week, or may sign up for specific weeks.  Every week has a different fun-filled, age-appropriate theme, developed through games, crafts, stories, song and much more.  Outside play experiences, including “Water Wednesdays,” will take place every morning on the school lot and playground; inside activities will be held in the air-conditioned classrooms, gym or cafeteria.  A morning and afternoon snack will be provided; children bring their own lunch. •Explorer Club (EC) is for children ages 3-5 (must be potty-trained) •Adventure Club (AC) is for children entering grades 1st - 5th grade in Fall

Registration

St. Ambrose La Festa May 5, 2019 12:00-6:00PM Tickets

$1.00 and $5.00Tickets for all food, drinks

and games. Credit Card Machines at

ALL 3 ticket booths. *Cash accepted at limited

booths.

Activities Dime Toss

Poker Big Wave Slide

Souvenirs Rock Wall Pull Tabs

Italian Band Chuck-A-Luck Lollipop Tree

Raffles Nuclear Obstacle Course

Murrays Snow Cones Snack Shack

Beer Garden Wine Booths Carnival Games

Craft Booth 3 Man Bungee Run

Jungle Train Toy Town

Inflatable Combo Country Store Cake Booth

Food Corner Chick on a Stick

Meatball Sub Arancini Salsiccia

Toasted Raviolis Hot Dogs

Gioias Hot Salami Pretzels Nachos Popcorn

Snow Cones And Much Much More

200+ cakes needed for the cake wall Please bring your cakes to the rectory after May 3rd. If you would like to volunteer, please contact: Mandy Longland at 314-348-5032 or mrslongland@gmail.com

St. Ambrose La Festa – Volunteers

Needed

Saturday-LaFesta Help Needed

We need a few people to help set up (heavy lifting) for La Festa on

Saturday, May 4th. The link is below. 

Thanks! -PTO 

www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BAFAB2BA4F49-lafesta1

La Festa Volunteers Needed!

The link to sign up as a volunteer for La Festa is below. If it doesn't work please copy and paste it into your browser. If you need any help with

SignUpGenius message Abbey Phillips on FastDirect. 

Thanks! 

-PTO 

www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BAFAB2BA4F49-lafesta

St. Ambrose La Festa Shirts

Get your shirts preordered today! There will be limited merchandise available the day of LaFesta May 5, 2019 Dri-Fit Unisex and Ladies sizes available (Youth not available in dri-fit sizes) Name: __________________________ Phone #:_________________________ $15.00 each Sizes: XS-XXL Gender not specified it will be ordered in Unisex Youth/Ladies/Unisex Size _________Qty._____ Youth/Ladies/Unisex Size _________Qty._____ Youth/Ladies/Unisex Size _________Qty._____ Youth/Ladies/Unisex Size _________Qty._____ Qty. _____. X $15.00 = $_____ Orders due by: April 15th (Money and envelope marked La Festa Shirts to rectory or school office Checks made payable to St. Ambrose) Contact Mandy Longland with any questions. 314.348.5032

Order Forms were sent out via Fast Direct

Holy Week Server’s Schedule

Holy Thursday March 18

7:30PM MassVincent Weinbauer Eliza Kelly Joe Abbate Matteo Abbate

Good Friday April 19

3:00PM Vincent Weinbauer Francesco Curran Gianni Gibbons

Holy Saturday, April 20

7:30 PM MassVincent Weinbauer Angelo Tucci Joe Abbate Matteo Abate

Easter Sunday April 21

7AM Mass Abby Roy Rueben Hovey Jed Hovey

9AM Mass Marco Campisi Jimmy Striler Brooke Tatum

11AM Mass Sophia Nugent Ava Miller

April Lector’s Schedule  April 21: Brady and Mia Gordon April 28: Ava and Adam MolliReadings 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.  

April Greeter’s Schedule April 21: Nikolai, Pancella, Perotta, Scholbe  April 28: Stahl, Steck, Tockstein, Torres 

Contact Us…

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