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Upcoming Events
View the May STA School Calendar.
St. Teresa's Academy
Golf Classic
Monday, May 5, at 8:30 a.m.
Country Club of Leawood
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Stars Walk-of-Fame
Congratulations and thank you to the incredible STA students, faculty/staff, and Star Parents Association volunteers for the wonderfully successful Stars Walk-of-Fame and Color Throw held on April 25. The event surpassed both expectations and first year earnings. Funds raised from the walk will support the school's endowment fund and the Emergency Fund which provides assistance to families in financial crisis.
Over 550 students walked one mile on the track and then joined in a circle on the southwest corner of campus to be doused in colored powder. It was a very fun and very colorful day at STA! Thanks again to all who helped support and make this event so successful.
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World Language National Honor Societies
The World Language Department recently selected members to be inducted into their respective national honor societies. The requirements for each honor society varied by language but included the following: grade standards, service requirement, and/or promotion of the language and culture.
Société Honoraire de Français
Sarah Cozad
Abigail Ellias
Abbey Haines
Evelyn Heck
Molly Heck
Magdalene E. Hutchison
Lydia Lundquist
Anya Mateski
Gloria Mun
Sumin Nam
Andie Ryan Round
Ellie Shorter
Mary Sommerhauser
Hillary Talken
Emma Vaughters
STA JCL Latin Honor Society
Anna Barone
Margaret Bowen
Marin Brown
Emma Kate Callahan
Casey Campo
Heather Cigas
Sarah Cigas
Emily Cosgrove
Ally Drummond
Paige Drummond
Jillian Gallagher
Cara Gose
Sadie Green
Abigail Haines
Katie Hornbeck
Sydney Hunter
Quinn Kernell
Maggie Knox
Sinead McGonagle
Monica McGraw
Molly Muehlebach
Natalie Nuessle
Adrianna Ohmes
Natalie Rose
Tessa Smith
Emma Swinney
Jesse Walker-McGraw
STA Chapter of the Isabel Allende Spanish National Honor Society
Madeline Meloy
Lauren Ryan
Hannah Grant
Hallie Ryan
Emma Willibey
Olivia Bellatin
Linden O'Brien-Williams
Meredith Raymer
Cora Martin
Isabela Solorio
Maya Krygiel
Michaela Coleman
Deidre Herrman
Madalyn Schulte
Katie Donnellan
Lily Koppen
Kylie Ceriotti
Abby Tarwater
Elaina Bailey
Gwyn Doran
Eden Kreighbaum
Emma Fernandez
Kay VanAsdale
Alison Munoz
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Uniform Shirt Orders
The Star Shop is currently taking orders for uniform shirts. If you are interested in ordering additional shirts for next fall, now is the time to do so. Shirts ordered by June 30 will be available for pick-up on Orientation Day.
Download the form and mail it along with your payment to:
St. Teresa's Academy
Attn: Star Shop
5600 Main
Kansas City, MO 64113
For questions, contact Marcia Warwick at
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Athletics
The Athletics Department announced the 2014 senior award winners May 23 at the STA Awards Assembly. Student-athletes were well-represented with the valedictorian, salutatorian, and Academy Woman of the Year all earning department awards. The award winners include: Grace Bullington and Katie Hornbeck (Booster Club Award), Abbey Haines and Emily Wemhoff (Sister Harriet Award), Anna Kropf and Savannah Trujillo (Pauline Reardon Award).
Soccer boasts a 9-0 record and currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by studentsports.com. Thus far, the Stars have defeated three teams in the FAB 50, including at the time No. 3, St. Thomas Aquainas (No. 1 in Kansas, currently No. 12 nationally), Blue Valley Northwest (2013 Kansas 6A Champ, currently No. 20 nationally, No. 2 in Kansas) and Blue Valley West (currently No. 43 nationally, No. 3 in Kansas). The squad was also named the Fox 4 Team of the Week, April 17. The Stars will participate in the Tournament of Champions, May 1-3 in Burlington, Ia., before hosting the MSHSAA, Class 3, District 15 tournament, May 17-22.
Lacrosse currently holds a 6-1 (4-1 league) record heading into a big week of competition against Notre Dame de Sion and Lee's Summit West. The Stars sit in third place of the KC Metro Girls Lacrosse Association, but wins against Sion this week could propel them to the top of the standings. May will bring stiff competition as the Stars will compete in the St. Joseph's Academy tournament and Metro Championships.
Track & Field continues a successful season, having competed in six meets so far and looks to make a strong run at the team title at the MSHSAA, Class 4, District 7 Championships, May 17, at Lee's Summit High School. The top four finishes from districts will qualify for the sectional meet. The team has won the STA Invitational, Bishop Miege Invitational and Blue Eagle Relays this season. The Stars will finish the regular season with meets at Lee's Summit and Piper.
2014-15 Dance tryouts wrapped up April 11. Head Coach Christina Monaco announced team members: Alex Amey, Kylie Ceriotti, Meghan Daniels, Emma Fernandez, Nicole Maus, Anna Moore, Alex Mullins, Alison Munoz, Allyson Pribyl, Molly Riffel, Lily Walsh, Briana Wells, Sydney Wimes, and Alison Yancey. The squad has already begun preparations for summer camp and next school year.
Space is still available for STA Summer Camps. Camps begin May 28 and run through the end of July.
Follow the Stars
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Greetings!
It seems incredible that summer is just around the corner. As the school year begins to wrap up, I will continue to keep you informed of necessary details and information to make the transition into summer a smooth process.
- Upon the completion of finals, all students are required to return their netbook, charger, cables, and netbook bag to the school for upgrades and repairs. Please be sure your daughter backs up any files she wishes to keep on an external flash drive or uploads them to a Cloud computing application like Google Docs. Any damage or repairs that are not covered by the warranty will be noted and formally documented when your daughter drops the netbook off after finals in May.
- All grade reports will be mailed home the first week of June.
Warmest wishes,
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Campus Ministry
View the May CAMPUS MINISTRY CORNER.
A Note From Mrs. Good
Dear Friends,
There are simply not enough words to express the thankfulness that our family has for the community of St. Teresa's Academy. From the prayers, support, and encouragement we received during Don's hospitalization and the early days of his diagnosis through the overwhelming support for us at his death we knew nothing but love. For absolutely everything done for us and with us, we are most grateful. Thank you for praying, laughing, crying, and singing with us! This community reflects God's living presence in word, action, and deed!
With grace, peace and gratitude,
Robin Good and family
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Academics
Congratulations to our Award Winners
The annual awards assembly was held on April 23. Click here to see the award recipients.
Congratulations Incoming Freshmen
Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2018 who earned scholarships for academic performance. Click here to see the full list.
NHS
2014-2015 NHS Qualifications:
Applications will be available in mid-October with an early November deadline. Summer is a great time to work on service requirements!
- Junior or senior
- 93.0 or higher cumulative GPA as of June 2014 (note this GPA must be maintained for continued membership)
- Essays (topics on application)
- Character - review of SBR history
- Leadership - evidence of involvement and leadership in the STA and KC community
Service - a minimum of 15 hours service to the STA community and a minimum of 15 hours service to the KC community. Service must be completed between March 15, 2014, and the application deadline. The service requirement is an annual requirement for membership. Community service must be performed at a non-profit school, agency, or organization. STA hours may be fulfilled by assisting teachers, development or recruitment activities, summer athletic camps, etc. Hours must not be affiliated with a class or STA scholarship. The 90 hour requirement for graduation may not be applied to the NHS requirement. Students are responsible for finding their own service opportunities.
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College Counseling News
Advanced Placement Exams - May 5-15
Please see the school calendar for a list of dates and times. These are national dates and cannot be altered. Students must arrive on time or they will not be admitted to the testing room. Morning exams start at 7:45 a.m.; afternoon exams start at 11:45 a.m.
Class of 2016
Thank you to all the sophomore families who attended the April Sophomore College Planning Night. Your attendance and enthusiasm is appreciated. Info packets for those who did not attend were distributed to students through advisory. You are encouraged to spend time this summer exploring and researching on Naviance.
Class of 2015
Be on the lookout for your summer College Planning News. It will go out via email to students and parents on July 1 and Aug. 1. Mark your calendars for the mandatory Senior Application Kick Off Night - Thurs., Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. in the M&A Auditorium. This event is for students and parents. Self-Inventories (students), parent brag sheets and resumes are due Sept. 1; details are in the May College Planning News for the Class of 2015.
Class of 2014
Best wishes and congratulations!
College acceptances have been pouring in. A full list will be posted in the Commencement Program. A sampling of acceptances include: Rice, Tulane, New York U, MU, Pomona, Stanford, Regis, Texas Christian U, Marquette, Millikin, Elon, Marist, Creighton, U of Oklahoma, KU, Indiana U, U of San Francisco, K-State, U of Dayton, Drexel, U of Nebraska, U of Evansville, Saint Louis U, UMKC, Loyola Chicago, MO U of Science & Tech, U of Arkansas, Duke, MO State, Truman State, Loyola New Orleans, Earlham, U of Tulsa, DePaul, Rockhurst, Miami of Ohio, Avila, Loyola Maryland, Rhodes, Cornell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Dartmouth, Iowa State, Washington U, and Vanderbilt.
Debi Hudson & Liz Majors
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News from the Guidance Department
- Avoid Cramming! Start preparing far enough in advance so that you are able to identify any areas you do not understand and you can get the help you need well in advance.
- Consider creating a study group with classmates to compare your class notes, listen to and discuss concepts in a new way, and to help motivate and encourage yourself in the studying process.
- When studying, ask yourself what questions are likely to be asked and answer them by using ideas from lectures, textbooks, and handouts.
- Get plenty of sleep, especially the night before the exam. Staying up late to study the night before the exam will hurt more than help.
- Eat a healthy meal before the exam - avoid processed foods, soft drinks, and sugar.
- Have all the materials you will need for the test gathered together the night before the exam and try to arrive at the test location early so that you can relax and mentally prepare.
- Visit the Guidance Counseling Moodle page for links to websites with additional information on how to study!
Ideas for summer enrichment for students of all grades:
- volunteer
- employment
- shadow a career professional in a current interest area
- visit a college campus
- summer enrichment courses on college campuses
- complete a career interest inventory on MO Connections
eMentoring
St. Teresa's eMentoring program recruited 34 women from across the United States to mentor junior students in over 20 career fields. The eMentoring program is available to junior students interested in exploring potential career fields. Information on eMentoring will be shared with the students next August. If you have questions, contact Kathy Brodie at kbrodie@stteresasacademy.org.
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Fine Arts
FAB Meeting
Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 p.m., Zahner Lounge
National Scholastic Art Award Winners
There were 250,000 entries in this year's contest and only 12 winners from the state of Missouri. Two of the 12 were STA students: freshman Sarah Ferron with a Gold Key Award in Drawing and senior Emily Taylor with a Silver Key Award in Ceramics. The award ceremony will be webcast live from Carnegie Hall on June 6.The Congressional Art Competition: A Voyage of Artistic Discovery Senior Annie McCalla--Nuno Felted Scarf Junior Sydney Hunter--Nuno Felted Scarf Each spring, members of the United States House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. For the past ten years, it has been a pleasure working with you and our dedicated high school art instructors to ensure that our Missouri Fifth District young artists have an opportunity to display their work at A Voyage of Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition. The artwas on display at the Kansas City Library from April 22 - 28, 2014. Our winner's artwork will be on display in the Cannon Tunnel leading to the United States Capitol for one year. To view past winners, please go to http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/state/MO The National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition  Congratulations to Laura Dobens whose art work was selected for The National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition in Milwaukee, WI, from 3/19/2014 to 3/22/2014. Of the 1,154 total entries, only 150 were selected for the exhibition and are considered among the best in the country. Laura's artwork will be seen by thousands of visitors from all over the world, many of whom will be in Milwaukee for the NCECA conference.
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