Our Lenten Journey Continues
Praying together during this Lent …
… 9:00 a.m. Sunday Masses at St. Ambrose Church are family Masses. Join other St. Ambrose School families at 9:00 a.m. Mass. “The family that prays together, stays together.”
… 2:10 p.m. next Thursday, the 28th our School Community will the Stations of the Cross.
… During the morning of Holy Thursday, April 5th the School Community will gather to pray the “Living Stations of the Cross.” More information will be forthcoming. Parents are invited.
Receiving Jesus’ forgiveness …
… through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During the morning of Thursday, March 29th the 2nd – 8th grade students will participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Serving others during Lent …
… the Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students, before Spring Break, put together a “flip calendar” to be given to Miss Mary Lynne Harris. The calendar pages are filled with notes and fun facts to bring cheer to Miss Harris as she continues to recover from her recent illness. Miss Harris is in good spirits and gaining physical strength through physical therapy. Please continue to keep Miss Harris in your prayers to the Lord of Life.
… Mrs. Emily Elmore’s 3rd grade class donated extra Valentine’s cards and gifts to Children’s Hospital. They will soon be picking up trash at Berra Park, the date will be announced.
… Mrs. Jennifer Smith’s 4th grade class collected various arts and crafts for distribution at Cardinal Glennon Children’s hospital.
… Mrs. Judy King’s 5th grade class will be collecting pajamas and books for needy children. These will be distributed by an organization that has access to needy areas.
.… Mrs. Kathy McIver’s 5th grade class wrote letters (in computer Lab) to “brighten up” a shut in or any other person that “needed a lift” during their stay in a rehabilitation facility in St. Louis County. Included in these letters were prayers and words of encouragement to each recipient. … the middle school (6th-8th grade) students, on March 14th, organized and executed a sandwich-making activity for Lent. Members of STUCO and their parents (along with Mrs. Kate Black) took the sandwiches to St. Patrick’s Center to help the Center complete a lunch meal to be given to those the Center serves. The students made over 300 sandwiches and included with the sandwiches peanut butter crackers. All items were donated by the middle school students and teachers as well as an anonymous donor.
“True Christian charity gives us a tender and compassionate heart for all those who suffer.”
~~ Clelia Merloni
… Journeying with the Holy Family
Tupa, Tupa! (Knock, Knock!)
Last Sunday, March 18th during the parish wide celebration of the St. Joseph Altar several 7th grade students portrayed the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as well as Masters of the House in a skit titled “Tupa, Tupa!” which means “Knock, Knock!” in Italian. In this skit the Holy Family travels from home to home seeking shelter. At the third home the Master of the House asks the Holy Family, “Who are you and what do you want?” St. Joseph answers, “We are the Holy Family – Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.” Upon hearing this the Master of the House cries out, “Enter, enter.” and he commands his household, “Prepare a grand meal because we have with us the Holy Family.” When did you last welcome the Holy Family to enter your home?
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph I love you.
Spring Has Sprung! …
… for the First Annual Spring Concerts on Wednesday, April 25th:
**The Kindergarten – 4th grade students will share song and spirit with parents, grandparents, and other relatives. After the concert, an Open House with refreshments will take place, this in an attempt to respond to those who would like grandparents to have an opportunity to visit St. Ambrose School.
**The 5th – 8th grade students will share of song and spirit at 7:00 p.m.
… Spring Break Adventures with Mother Clelia … Where in the World Is Mother Clelia?
Did you bring “Flat Clelia” on Spring Break with you? Did you take a picture of Flat Clelia on Spring Break? If you answered “yes” to these questions please email your picture to Christina Sanders at ctinasanders@yahoo.com for inclusion in future newsletters. Please include the location where the picture was taken. (Did you know that Mother Clelia celebrated her 151st birthday on March 10th?)
Positive Behavior …
In June of last year all the St. Ambrose School teachers attended a two day professional development workshop that focused on positive behavior. The topics covered at this workshop proved helpful to the teachers and, so, last week the workshop presenter visited the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes and encouraged the students to use positive behavior toward their classmates.
For the remainder of this school year, Tina Murphy, of West County Psychological, will be visiting our school to talk with the 3rd, 6th, and 7th grade students about peer relationships. Ms. Murphy will discuss the following topics: getting along with others; relational aggression, cyber boundaries
Happy Birthday Mother Clelia!
Happy Birthday Mother Clelia!
This Saturday, March 10th marks the 151st Anniversary of Mother Clelia Merloni’s birth. Mother Clelia is the foundress of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus have served at St. Ambrose School since 1941.
Did you know?
… Mother Clelia is very much a woman of our day and age, though born in 1861. At the death of her dear mother…she became the child of a single parent. She became the child of a broken home when a few years after remarrying, her father…entered into a relationship which broke the heart of his second wife…who left and shortly thereafter died. Each of these experiences prepared Clelia step by step for the vocation to which God was calling her. …
To celebrate the life of any person is to celebrate their achievements. Some might assess founding a religious community Clelia’s greatest achievement, but to count this as such is to focus on the externals of her life. Clelia’s profound trust and tenacious search for God’s will in all the strange twists and turns of her life, whether that be discerning a specific vocation or patiently and lovingly responding when confronted with rejection or betrayal, is her greatest achievement.
In all things she responded with love and loved even when it was difficult or hard. We celebrate the birth of Clelia Merloni, because she is a Witness of Love. Source: www.ascjus.org
Spring Break Adventures with Clelia … Where in the World Is Mother Clelia?
This is a new rendition of “Flat Stanley.” Children may color the picture of Mother Clelia, have someone take a photo of them with their drawing, and send it to Christina Sanders at ctinasanders@yahoo.com. Please include the location where the picture was taken. Pictures will be featured in future newsletters so, that, we may see where Mother Clelia traveled during the spring break of her 151st year of her life!
The picture to color may be found at http://www.ascjus.org/data/files/news/AdventuresofClelia/adventures_of_clelia1.pdf
Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in you.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, we believe in your love for us.
Mother Clelia, pray for us
Our Lenten Journey Continues:
Our School Community continues to pray the Stations of the Cross on Thursdays. Come join us as we join Jesus on his road to Calvary. Remaining dates are March 22nd, and 29th from 2:10 to 2:50 p.m. in the Church.
Service to others: Each grade and House are serving others during the Lenten Season. During last month’s Enthronement of the Sacred Heart, Sr. Bridget (Coordinator of Catholic Identity) asked the students to serve others as Jesus served; and, the students took her request to heart. This week, the middle school students within the House System are making sandwiches to be distributed to the poor; more information on this project and others to come.
Announcements:
Spring 2012 Extended Care Enrichment Classes
Sign-ups: Tuesday March 13 & Wednesday March 14th, 7:00-8:00 a.m. in St. Ambrose’s Cafeteria
Monday:
Outdoor Games with Mr. Justin Dibb for grades K – 3; April 16 – May 21 (6 weeks)
Tuesday:
Collage and Mosaic Art with Mrs. Sally Hovey for grades K – 4; March 27 – April 24
(5 weeks) Theatre by Metro Theatre for grades 3 – 5; March 27 – May 22 (8 weeks)
Wednesday:
Theatre by Metro Theatre for grades K – 2; March 28 – May 16 (8 weeks)
Ballroom Dancing by Ballroom Dance Academy for grades 5 – 8; March 28 – May 16 (8 weeks)
Thursday:
Chinese Language & Culture taught by Mrs. Edrin Chen for grades K – 3; March 29 – May 17 (8 weeks)
Theatre by Metro Theatre for grades 6 – 8; March 29 – May 17 (8 weeks)
Human Biology: “How the Body Works” taught by Mrs. Sarah Chavez for grades 3 – 5; March 29 – May 17
Ursuline Leadership Academy
June 4 – 5, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. On the campus of Ursuline Academy (Kirkwood, Missouri) Celebrate girl power! Polish your people skills! Build a better you! For more information phone 314.966.4556.
Congratulations! …
… Timothy Booth, St. Ambrose Class of 2009, who recently was presented the “2012 Order of the Griffin Award” from St. John Vianney High School. This award recognizes Tim as being a young man who has established himself in the eyes of the faculty and staff as greatly deserving of recognition for his commitment to the Characteristics of Marianist Education. These characteristics represent: Faith Formation, Quality Education, Family Spirit, Service, Justice and Peace, and Adaptation and Change.
… Hannah Moran, 8th grade student, on being accepted into Bishop DuBourg High School’s Academy of Advanced Studies and receiving a Merit Based Scholarship.
… McKayla Nord, 8th grade student, on receiving a Merit Based Scholarship from Bishop DuBourg High School.
… Allison and Brittany Smith, 8th grade students, on receiving a Family Scholarship from Bishop DuBourg High School.
News from:
… Athletic Association: New this Year! Track!
Signups for the St. Ambrose Track Team for ages 6-14 years are currently underway and will run through March 12th. The signup fee is $15.00. Please make the checks out to the St. Ambrose Athletic Association and forward it to the office (attention: Joe Canino).
The team will practice on Monday nights at the Bishop DuBourg High School track, starting on March 26th. The whole team will run in the qualifying meet that held at Trinity High School on April 30th. The top six finishers in each event will go to the finals at Bishop DuBourg on May 21st.
… PE Department
In a March 5th press release from the American Heart Association’s “Jump Rope for Heart” program Mr. Justin Dibb (St. Ambrose School’s PE teacher) was quoted:
“This year’s event was a huge success! We’re very proud of all the students, and we all had a lot of fun. The last time St. Ambrose did this activity $350 was raised so I was extremely surprised and proud of the hard work put in by the students. Because of their efforts US Games will be sending a certificate of over $400 for extra equipment needed in physical education classes.”
The students at St. Ambrose raised $3,100. 
… Sacred Heart Villa
All are invited to a skit about the life of Mother Clelia Merloni this Friday, March 9th beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Villa (2108 Macklind Ave. / St. Louis, MO 63110). The skit will be performed by the students of the Villa.
… Speech Team
Members of St. Ambrose Speech Team will be competing in a Bellarmine Speech League meet this Saturday, the 10th at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Good luck to the Team. Thank you to the coaches for mentoring: Mrs. Joan Dreas, Mrs. Judy King (also Secretary for Bellarmine Board), Ms. Kathy Mitchell (also Judge at the meets), and Mrs. Jennifer Ruggeri.
Save the Date:
Wednesday, March 28th: Family Night for Kindergarten – 5th grades from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25th: Spring Concerts: Kindergarten – 4th grade students at 2:15 p.m. and 5th – 8th grade students at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you …
… PTO for organizing the very successful and fun-filled Middle School Trivia Night held on Saturday, March 3rd. The school cafeteria was filled with 110 students from around the Archdiocese. The winning table team was from St. Catherine Laboure (Sappington, MO) … congrats!
A special thanks is extended to Bernadette Mense and Pam Lahrman for chairing this night and to the many volunteers: Wendy Baur, Perla Burk, Joe Canino, Jen Cissi, Steve and Michelle Feltz, Sharon Gambaro, Angie Kaestner, Jen Kelly, Mandy Longland, Magan Marcallini, Michaela Mense (DuBourg student), Mike Mense, Dawn Miller, Carolyn Mitchell, Jamie Russo (DuBourg student), Henry Samson (8th grade teacher), Denise Seib, Rick Severino, Melissa Sullivan, Mark Thompson, Jill Springer, Christy Turnbough, and Bridget Yates.
… Cor Jesu Academy students who shared their time and talent in service to St. Ambrose School on Saturday, February 25th. The CJA students helped clean out and organize several rooms on the fourth floor.
… Supporters of the 4th grade “Joplin Gift Box” service project: Carol Ezell, Christina Giudici and family, Miss Mary Lynne Harris (1st grade teacher), Sr. Christine Kiley (Principal), Mrs. Mandy Longland and Cori, Missouri Baking Company, Ms. Kathy Mitchell (4th grade teacher’s aide), St. Ambrose Girl Scout Troop under the leadership of Jen Cissi, Natalie Sheers and family, Mrs. Jennifer Smith (4th grade teacher), Tammy Stotler, and Urzi’s Market.
Mrs. Stotler said: “I wish everyone could have seen the faces of the children who received the boxes. … After seeing the devastated area and the re-building taking place [my family] left Joplin knowing the 4th grade class did a wonderful thing for six families.”
We Are The Church
“We are the Church. Happy to be a part of God’s family!”
9:00 a.m. Sunday Masses at St. Ambrose Parish are family Masses.
Make it your family’s Lenten resolution to bring your family to 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Remember “the family that prays together, stays together.” See you there!
Registration for the 2012-2013 School Year is due on Monday, April 2.
“Education Expo” at St. Louis City Hall
St. Ambrose School participated in an “Education Expo” under St. Louis City Hall’s rotunda on Wednesday, February 29th. St. Ambrose was one of 55 schools from the City represented at the Expo. This event gave the school an opportunity to share with interested passer-byers about the quality faith-based education offered at St. Ambrose. While at the Expo, Sr. Christine Kiley was interviewed by local media.
Thank you to …
Mayor Francis Slay and his office staff for the invitation to promote St. Ambrose School.
The School’s Marketing Committee for sharing of their time and talent.
Sr. Christine Kiley (Principal) with local media crew
Sr. Christine Kiley (Principal), Mr. Justin Dibb (PE Teacher), and Mrs. Sharon Gambaro (Parent).
Let Saint Ambrose Go to Your Head!
“St. Ambrose Headbands” are for sale! The headbands come in red or forest green or navy blue and there are many different fonts you may choose from. The cost: 1 headband $5.00 or 2 headbands $9.00. If interested please call Nicole Mazzuca 314.681.4654 to place an order or ask questions.
Congratulations! …
“Picture the Music” Finalists!
Blue Ribbon:
Michael Baur, 1st grade, with “All Kinds of Shapes”
Jedediah Hovey, 2nd grade, with “Shapes”
Aidan Wildhaber, 5th grade, with “Magic Floor”
Special Recognition Awards:
Claudia Fuse, 4th grade, with “Curvy Universe”
Isabella Yates, 6th grade, with “Storm Clouds”
These five students along with the other 95 finalists of the “Picture the Music” contest were announced by the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association at an awards ceremony held the evening of March 1st.
The “Picture the Music” Finalists’ artwork will be on exhibit at seven different locations throughout the metropolitan area. Several of the locations are near St. Ambrose School: Powell Hall: March 1st-4th, Schafly Public Library: March 13th-21st, and St. Louis Zoo Living World: March 22nd-April 9th.
Jump Rope For Heart
During this month of February, students in their PE classes did their part to save a heart by participating in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope For Heart. The students raised over $3,000 for the American Heart Association. 
News Items
Athletic Association: Baseball – Softball – Tball Sign Ups!
Sign-ups for St. Ambrose School baseball, softball, and tball teams are currently taking place. Register fee is $15 per player if you register by this MONDAY, March 5th and $30 after the 5th. For registration forms go to www.stambrosesports.com or stop by the School office.
The Music Department: Spring Concert
Save the date: Wednesday, April 25th. Spring Concert for Kindergarten – 4th grade students at 2:15 p.m. and Spring Concert for 5th – 8th grade students at 7:00 p.m.
PTO
Save the date: Wednesday, March 28th. Family Night for Kindergarten – 5th grade from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Technology Committee: iPads are coming! Google Apps, too!
St. Ambrose students will soon be using iPad 2 Wi-Fi devises and Google Apps to take learning to a whole new level. The iPad 2s will inspire creativity and hands-on learning while Google Apps will encourage further collaboration and interaction between teachers and students. An Apple iPad Learning cart will allow us to effortlessly move our iPad 2 devices around school.
Our Lenten Journey Begins
Our Lenten journey
Sssssh!!: Alleluia Farewell: On Tuesday of this week all of the students went forth from church and placed their individual Alleluia banners in a box. Since Alleluia is not said or sung in Church from the Ash Wednesday until the Easter Vigil, the banners will be kept in the box all through Lent. Our prayers and songs will have a different tone during Lent. Our focus will be on prayer, fasting and giving of ourselves so we can unite ourselves to the sufferings and death of Jesus. Then on Easter, the Church will break into songs and prayers of praise filled with Alleluias to proclaim Christ’s resurrection. When we return to school after Easter, the Alleluias will be removed from the box, a darkened place, to celebrate Jesus’ triumph over sin and death.
Stations of the Cross: Join the school community parish community as we pray this popular devotion used by Christians to reflect upon the Passion of Jesus.
Join the School Community…Thursdays, March 1. 8, 22, and 29 from 2:10 to 2:50 p.m. in the Church.
Join the Parish Community…Every Friday of Lent (February 24; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; and Good Friday, April 6) at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
Explore Your Faith:
- Theology 101 ten-week course will be offered at St. Ambrose Parish beginning next Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. for approximately 90 minutes. (The first meeting will take place in school cafeteria.) The course is a summary introduction to the discipline of theology and will be taught by Harold Ernst, formally a professor at Notre Dame University. The course is perfect for people who love to explore core faith issues and discuss (sometimes vigorously) their ideas. There are no assignments and it’s OK if you just “listen in” on what’s being talked about. No prior knowledge necessary. No course fee. Please register by contacting Laura Law via FastDirect or 314.771.1228, ext.5.
WOW…Worship on Wednesdays
At St. Ambrose Church. This is a Series of Lenten Reflections on Forgiveness. Each evening begins at 7:00 with 15 minutes of Adoration followed by a 30 minute talk and ending with 15 minutes of Adoration. The nights, speakers, and topics are as follows:
February 29th: Fr. Thomas Santen on “The Sacrament of Reconciliation”
March 7th: Msgr. James Ramacciotti on “Forgiving God (Why do bad things happen to good people?)”
March 21st: Msgr. John Borcic on “Forgiving Others”
March 28th: Sr. Joan Delaplane, OP on “Forgiving Yourself”
Picture the Music
Over 19,226 students from 107 schools participated in the “Picture the Music” contest sponsored by the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association. Artwork from 600 students was submitted to this contest and recently the Top 100 Finalists were announced. Five St. Ambrose Students are among the 100 finalists who will be recognized in a ceremony the evening of March 1. The students are:
Michael Baur, 1st grade, with “All Kinds of Shapes” 
Jedediah Hovey, 2nd grade, with “Shapes”
Claudia Fuse, 4th grade, with “Curvy Universe”
Aidan Wildhaber, 5th grade, with “Magic Floor”
Isabella Yates, 6th grade, with “Storm Clouds”
Teachers as Students: Professional Development
This month, several of our teachers found themselves filling the role of student as they participated in professional development classes.
Mrs. Marie Foster, Kindergarten teacher, attended the “Developing an Outstanding Kindergarten Classroom” workshop given by Andy Baumgartner, an outstanding kindergarten teacher and recipient of the Miliken Foundation Educator Award and National Teacher of the Year. He presented ideas for classroom management, differentiated learning, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Mrs. Jennifer O’Toole, 1st grade teacher, and Mrs. Jennifer Smith, 4th grade teacher, attended the “Midwest Education Technology Conference” which offered many exciting opportunities to gain ideas for incorporating technology tools into the curriculum (emphasizing student achievement) and extend learning beyond the classroom.
Mrs. Emily Elmore, 3rd grade teacher, took part in “Keeping Students Actively Engaged in Reading Activities While You Teach Small Groups” workshop geared toward 3rd – 6th grades. The workshop provided a variety of small group and individual activities that students can complete independently while the teacher instructs a small group lesson in Reading.
Mrs. Linda Gambaro and Mrs. Hilma Moses, office staff, as well as Mr. Justin Dibb, Physical Education teacher on March 1st will attend the “Sports Concussion: Facts, Fallacies, and New Frontiers” seminar offered by the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.
Love and Faith, and Hope: Virtue Based Restorative Discipline
“When all of us combine our love and faith, and hope our schools and faculties are hopeful institutions and people. We believe that the God we worship, the God revealed to us in the person and life of Jesus Christ, is more powerful than all the evil in the world. The hopefulness of the Catholic school community is stronger than bullying,” writes Ms. Lynne Lang in a recent article published by the Archdiocesan Catholic Education Office (CEO). Ms. Lang is the Director of School Climate of the CEO.
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, February 29:
It is Leap Day and we are given an extra day this year to “Fully Rely On God”!
- Leap over to St. Louis City Hall during your lunch hour and look for St. Ambrose School at the St. Louis City Education Expo. This Expo will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 2:
- “Read Across America” will ignite and encourage our students to read!
Sunday, March 18:
- St. Joseph Altar at St. Ambrose School Cafeteria, Noon to 5:00 p.m. with Mass in Italian at 3:00 p.m. Food samples. Italian delicacies for sale. Music, traditions, and surprises!
Make a Fashion Statement
Fashionable headbands with “St. Ambrose” embroidered on them will soon be available. A flier will come home.
From Hearts to Ashes
The Season of Lent Nears
Next Wednesday, February 22, the universal Catholic Church will enter into the Season of Lent. Our students and faculty will prayerfully begin the Lenten Season by attending a parish-wide Mass at 9:00 a.m.; please join us.
At the Ash Wednesday Mass blessed ashes are spread on our foreheads in the form of a cross—signifying the penitential nature of Lent. Those ashes, which come from the burning of palm branches used on the previous Passion Sunday, are spread by a minister as the somber words of Genesis 3:19 are said, You are dust an shall return to dust, or the clear admonition of Mark 1:15, Turn from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. +
Dust and ashes are signature symbols of Lent, the 40-day liturgical season of prayer, reflection and discipline intended to open us more fully to God’s redeeming and healing presence. +
Ashes denote traditional Lenten goals that we are encouraged to strive for in our relationship with God and with others—for repentance and sorrow for sin and spiritual sloth; for humility in the face of God’s greatness; for good grief and appropriate mourning for all the inevitable losses in our lives. To show that he was at the end of his rope and could do nothing else but throw himself on the mercy of God, Job sat on the ash heap and spread ashes over his head (Job 42:6; 30:19). The psalmist even declares, I eat ashes like bread…(Psalms 102:10), Jesus cited the need to repent in sackcloth and ashes (Matthew 11:21). +
We may be tempted to shy away from the Lenten symbolism of dust and ashes because it seems too negative. Instead, we would be wise to open our minds and hearts to what the Church offers us each year as a healthy dose of realism about God and God’s mercy, and about ourselves and human life. +
We are All Heart at St. Ambrose School:
Remain in my Love: During Mass on Tuesday, the 14th all of the students and faculty participated in the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as King of our Hearts. The students received a holy card depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus and were asked to “pass it on” to a person who does not know the prayer on the back of the card. The prayer reads:
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in you. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in your love for me.
Will You Be My Valentine?: Valentine’s Day cards and sweets were in abundance on the 14th:
Sr. Christine treated all the students to heart shaped sugar cookies after they ate their lunch.
STUCO members sold “candy-grams” to the 5th – 8th grade students. The sale of the candy-grams totaled $337 and this amount will be given to St. Ambrose’s “Sick and Elderly Program.”
Jump Rope For Heart
During February, students in their PE classes have done their part to save a heart by participating in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope For Heart. This program is a great service learning project that offers students a terrific way to learn about community service, integrate physical activity and critical thinking skills
Reminders
- The Special PTO lunch for March is from Gioia’s. This lunch will be served on Monday, March 12. If you have not ordered this lunch for your child and he/she is interested in a hot salami sandwich or club sandwich and chip you must order by Monday, March 5.
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Registration 2012-2013 packets went home on Friday, February 3 with the oldest/only students. Completed forms with the $100 registration fee must be returned on or before April 1.
Positive School Environment
In response to comments made at the listening sessions held by Msgr. Vincent Bommarito in the fall, Lynne Lang spent the morning with our teachers discussing “Virtue Based Restorative Discipline.” Ms. Lang is the Director of School Climate of the Archdiocesan Education Office and she will be returning to St. Ambrose School to speak with parents regarding “Recipes for a Positive School Environment.” It is anticipated that Ms. Lang will speak in April. The date and time will be forthcoming.
Offerings for Parent/Child
The Mother/Daughter Tea will be held on Sunday, March 11th (for 13-17 year olds) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 4th (for 10-12 years) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Father/Son: Boys into Men program will be held on Sunday, March 25th (for 11-12 year olds) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
.These programs are offered by Mercy Hospital (formally St. John’s Mercy) and at their Creve Coeur campus. The programs, developed by the Hospital’s Department of Fertility Care Services, are present to girls and their mothers (or guardians) and boys and their fathers (or guardians) by Registered Nurses, Doctors and a panel including teens. They emphasize respect, understanding, and appreciation of sexuality while encouraging parent/child communication. The cost, which includes a light meal, is $40 per family (scholarships are available).For more information and to register please call 314.991.0327.
Together We are Better
Need a quick gift for someone? Help our school and gift that someone with a gift card from our TWB program. Among the cards that we sell are:
*BP Gasoline *Build-a-Bear *Dierbergs *I-Tones *Panera (Bread Company) *Shell *Shop ‘n Save *Starbucks *Target *Walgreens *Walmart
A full listing of the gift cards available can be found at http://www.glscrip.com/shop/Default.aspx
The latest Car Accessory! St. Ambrose School Window Clings
Window clings (3” x 5”) for your automobile are now on sale for $1 each. Send in window cling money with your child in an envelope marked “window cling” and with your child’s name and grade.
Scroll down to see a slide show of Confirmation at St. Ambrose on February 7.