St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle

Theresa has begun her summer reading. Have you? 🤓📚

STA Alum, Nick Daigle. We are proud of you.

Congratulations to STA Alum, Sophia Tureau. We are proud of you.

Hi! My name is Theresa the Turtle.

If you've been following St. John Primary/St. Theresa Middle, you may have seen a few posts about me. If you were a 4th or 5th grader at St. Theresa Middle, you probably already know who I am. But if not, let me tell you my story.

Mrs. Lee, a long-time teacher at St. Theresa, had been battling cancer for over four years. During that difficult journey, turtles became a special reminder that, through God, she could handle anything that was thrown her way. Because of this, Mrs. Lee loved all things turtles. She decorated her classroom with them, wore turtle jewelry, and even came to school dressed as a turtle!

In the beginning of last school year, a student named Boston brought me to St. Theresa Middle as a gift for Mrs. Lee. I quickly settled into my new home, and the students loved having me around.

In November, Mrs. Lee took a break from teaching to focus on her health, but she wanted me to stay with my Warrior family. Our new teacher, Mrs. Smith, happily welcomed me as the class pet, and I continued to spend my days with the students.

Mrs. Lee fought her battle with cancer fiercely and courageously. Although we were heartbroken when God called her home to Heaven, we know that she is now at peace—happy, healthy, and whole in His loving presence.

I miss Mrs. Lee very much, but I know her faith continues to inspire everyone who knew her.

I hope I am more than just a classroom pet. I hope I serve as a daily reminder that, with faith in God, we can face life's challenges with courage and perseverance. Like a turtle, we can be shell-strong, keep moving forward, and trust God's plan—one slow and steady step at a time.

I'll be coming out of my shell from time to time to share my adventures from around campus. Keep an eye out for future posts from me—you never know where this turtle might turn up next!

This morning, Theresa the Turtle spent a little time in the Rosary Garden.

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Congratulations to STA Alum, Lee Amedee. We are proud of you.

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Join us as we congratulate our Warriors, Blair S (STA Class of 2024) and Stella L (6th Grade), for being casted in ACT’s “Shrek.” 💚💚
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WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE THE WARRIORS?

Summer is in full swing and Theresa the Turtle wants to know what you’ve been up to. She’s kept busy with the school garden (check out what she’s harvested) and supervising the classroom renovations.
Theresa knows that school is out, but our school spirit never takes a break! Whether your family is heading to the beach, camping, traveling out of state, or enjoying a fun staycation right here in Louisiana, we want to see your Warrior pride!

How to enter the summer gallery:
1. Pack your favorite SJP or STA spirit shirt, hat, or gear.
2. Take a photo wearing it at your summer destination.
3. Post it on Facebook with and tag our page: . John Primary and St. Theresa Middle!
Is your account set to private? Just upload your picture directly in the comments below or send it to our Facebook Messenger inbox so we can share it for you!

Let’s see how far our Warrior spirit can travel!