OK, Book Blasters, who's ready for our 4th Drawing Prize Winner?
Congratulations, Matthias Gruenewald!
There’s still time to complete your Treasure Map for your chance to win our last drawing prize. get some great books for your home library, and help your teacher earn a $100 or $200 Shopping Spree.
“Let’s start the day with some exciting news. We now have our 2nd Drawing Prize Winner in our Book Blast! Congratulations Katelyn White for winning the treasure chest stuffed with cash, coins, jewels, and candy! Who wants to be our next winner? We still have three more drawing prizes to give away, so be sure to complete your Treasure Map assignment tonight for a chance to win your very own treasure chest.”
Wow - Our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Makenzie Mehler for winning our first drawing prize: the Epic Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our remaining Treasure Chests!
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINS JANUARY 26TH! CELEBRATE AT THE 10 AM MASS WHERE WILL HONOR THE 2025 ALUMNI AND VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! JOIN US AFTER MASS FOR OPEN HOUSE! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts tomorrow where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025-2026 - The online application for new and requalifying students opens Tuesday, January 21st! Incoming Kindergarten families as well as existing families are encouraged to apply! TTEF-STL.org or scan the QR code!

IMPORTANT! The next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, January 21st at 6:30 pm at school. There are some things that need to be voted on before February. This is for school and preschool families. Please be sure to have at least one parent attend the meeting.
Students in grades 3 - 6 will be taking their standardized test tomorrow so please be sure they get a good night's sleep and a good breakfast each day this week.
JR DIAMONDS NIGHT IS TONIGHT! Dine in or carry out from 3 pm to 7 pm! Specials are: Cajun Prime Rib, Boneless Fried Chicken Breast with Gravy and the 1/2 lb Angus Cheddar Burger. Students get a free dress day tomorrow if your family attends. Thank you for your support!
Welcome Back! There are lots of things coming home tonight so please ask your students for information sent home today - Report Cards, Domino's Pizza Fundraiser info, Mouse Races info and Tuition Scholarship information!
SNOWMAN DAY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH! Do you want to build a snowman? Or at least look like one? Wear your jeans with your favorite snowflake/snowman attire!!
K - 4th Grade Basketball forms are coming home tonight. They need to be returned to St. Alphonsus by 9 a.m. on December 18th. Any forms turned in after that date will need to be turned into the Silex School office.
Last day to order Scrip gift cards will be December 16th. Please have your order in by 10:30 a.m. Help our school by purchasing your Christmas gift cards from us! Cards will still be available, just subject to what we have on-hand. Thank you to all who support this fundraiser not just at Christmas but all year long!
We will be collecting new and gently used coats and children's pajamas and blankets in memory of Myla Lindsay until Monday, December 16th. Pajamas can be sized up to 5T, button front or two piece please. Thank you for your support of this wonderful service project!
Days of Outfits My Principal Let Me Wear (Students 2024) List!

Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
• 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
• 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30
Valid through 12/1/24
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
NO MASS ON FRIDAY, 11/22 DUE TO THE FUNERAL OF ONE OF OUR FORMER BUS DRIVERS, MR. DAN ROBERTS. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIS FAMILY.
Our 7th and 8th Grade Speech students will be performing at Silex School tomorrow. Their first meet is Saturday so please say a prayer for a successful meet! Permission slips have been sent home for both. Please return them asap! Thank you!
PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS TOMORROW! Please return your portrait package to school if you are getting re-takes. This is for students and staff. If your student did not have their photo taken, they may do so tomorrow.
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN CLASS - Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 pm at school. Please register at www.preventandprotectstl.org if you plan on attending! Thank you!
