Weekly Newsletter
April 10 – April 14, 2023
From the Desk of Mrs. Terri O’Daniel, Executive Director
Academy of St. Louis Annual Dinner Auction
PRESENTS:
The Academy of St. Louis Student Performers
Back by Popular Demand!
While performing again at the year’s auction, the Academy Student Performers will once again create an exciting ambiance on stage as they entertain, inspire, and showcase their many talents. You can make every moment of this memorable performance a forever memory by setting your iPhone to video mode. You won’t want to miss a single moment of the performance. Mrs. Dunn has held rehearsals for the past three months, diligently instructing the students in creating another momentous stage performance. See for yourself why our Dinner Auction grows in attendance each year. Weeks…we’re almost there!
Student Dress Attire
Our young ladies are asked to wear a nice dress, skirt, or shirt.
Our gentlemen are asked to wear dress or school uniform pants with a button-down oxford shirt.
Before and After the Performance
Students will be supervised before and after performing in their classrooms and the cafe’ by Academy staff. Dinner is included.
If your child is being picked up by someone after the performance, please let Mrs. Cantareira know.
Auction Set up and Clean-Up
ALL PARENTS are expected to assist with set up and clean up. We set up on Friday afternoon into the evening. More details to come about times of setting up.
ALL PARENTS are expected to clean up as well therefore if your child stays until the end of the auction, please arrange for one parent to stay to help with clean-up. In the past, some parents have driven two cars to the auction, with one bringing their child home and the other parent staying to help with clean-up.
A Sign-Up Genius will be sent out this week to allow you to sign up for specific tasks for set up on Friday and Clean up on Saturday.
Mrs. Kerry Cook
With a sad heart I must say, Mrs. Kerry Cook will no longer be working at the Academy. She recently has gone back to school to receive her Masters’s degree. Many thanks for the time and care she has showered upon our students. We will miss her. I will be administering the transition program until the end of the year. Our transition program is a top priority for me. Next year we will meet with each of you, our parents, separately to explain exactly how your child’s transition plan will benefit their future.
Principal’s Corner – Mrs. Morales
Vacations are so fun, but … it’s the return to work and school that is challenging, especially for our students. This short week felt long, with the students being a little tired and coming back to routines. As much as we need these breaks to recharge and spend time with family, you might wonder if the transition back to the grindstone is worth it. IT IS! It’s a lesson in flexibility, and by getting back into the sleep/wake schedule, our kids learn the importance of routine. We acknowledge that these days are more difficult for our students and try to adjust accordingly. Expectations may be lowered a little, and extra monitoring of tolerance levels is required by all staff. As always, please text or email your homeroom teacher, the office, or myself with any questions or to give a heads-up of rough nights/mornings so we can expect it.
April 22 is EARTH DAY! Our Environmental Club, led by Leo Kraus, Nathan Roeslein, and William Siebert will be hosting an EARTH DAY EXTRAVAGANZA on Wednesday, April 19, from 11:30-1:15. The entire school is planning on walking next door to Shroeder Park to have a picnic, do a trash pick-up, and enjoy a nature walk. FIELD TRIP forms were sent home in your child’s binder on Friday. Please return them as soon as possible! Reach out to us if you did not receive the form.
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