St. Teresa of Calcutta School

🌟 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Ms. Megan Medeiros! 🌟
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Ms. Megan Medeiros, our Second Grade Teacher! ❤️💙
This year marks Ms. Medeiros’ third year at St. Teresa of Calcutta School and her seventh year serving in the Diocese. She loves the family atmosphere at STOC and the special community we share. 🏫❤️
👩‍🏫 What inspired her to become a teacher?
Her first-grade teacher inspired her to become an educator, and her love for teaching continued to grow through the positive influence of her other teachers.
✨ Fun Fact: Ms. Medeiros loves visiting Disney, and her favorite character is Stitch! 💙🌺
🎨 Outside of school, she enjoys crafting, baking, and shopping.
💭 One of her favorite inspirational quotes is:
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — Winnie the Pooh
And her advice to her students this year?
“Never give up on your dreams!” 🌟
Ms. Medeiros is especially looking forward to meeting her new class of second graders and making wonderful memories together!
Please join us in welcoming and celebrating Ms. Megan Medeiros! We are so blessed to have her as part of our STOC family! ❤️💙
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🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Mr. Robert Luippold 🌟
We’re excited to shine this week’s Staff Spotlight on Mr. Robert Luippold, our Middle School ELA Teacher! 📚✏️
After joining the St. Teresa of Calcutta School family midway through last year, Mr. Luippold is excited to begin his first full year with us. He loves the energy, honesty, and humor of our students and is grateful for the welcoming community that made him feel at home from day one.
Inspired by his own high school literature teacher, Mr. Luke Foley, Mr. Luippold is passionate about helping students become stronger readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
His favorite advice for students this year is simple but powerful:
“Treat people with kindness—even when it’s difficult.” ❤️
A few fun facts:
📖 Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
🎬 Favorite Movie: Amadeus
🕯️ Fun Fact: He is a skilled chandler (candle maker)!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Luippold to his first full year at St. Teresa of Calcutta School! We are blessed to have him as part of our school family and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll have on our middle school students.
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🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Miss Jamie Donahue! 🍎💙
We’re excited to introduce Miss Jamie Donahue, our wonderful Kindergarten Teacher, as this week’s Staff Spotlight!

As she begins her second year at St. Teresa of Calcutta School, Miss Donahue is looking forward to welcoming a new group of Kindergarten students and reconnecting with our amazing school community.

💙 What she loves most about STOC:
“The tight-knit community amongst staff, students, and families! STOC feels like one big family!”

✨ Fun Fact: She loves to travel—especially to Disney World and Disneyland! 🏰

🎬 Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia!

❤️ Advice for her students:
“Always try your best and have FUN!”

We are so grateful to have Miss Donahue as part of our STOC family. Please join us in wishing her an amazing school year filled with joy, learning, and wonderful memories!

💙💛 We’re so happy you’re part of the STOC family, Miss Donahue!

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🚨 Help Us Complete Our Classroom Emergency Kits! 💙💛

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the families who have already donated items for our classroom emergency kits. Your generosity is helping us create a safer environment for every student at St. Teresa of Calcutta School!

We just need a few more items to complete the emergency kits for our Annex Building classrooms, and we're asking for your help.

Every donation—big or small—makes a difference and helps ensure our classrooms are fully prepared in the event of an emergency.

🛒 View our remaining wish list here:
https://a.co/0iQxAMnK

Thank you for your continued support, kindness, and commitment to our school community. Together, we can make sure every classroom is equipped and ready.

💙 Many Hands. One Mission. One Safe School. 💛

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🎉 You're Invited to STOC Family Welcome Night! 💙💛

The start of a new school year is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our students and families back to St. Teresa of Calcutta School!

Join us for our STOC Family Welcome Night on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:00–6:00 PM. This special evening is all about building connections, meeting new families, reconnecting with friends, and kicking off an amazing school year together.

🕓 4:00–5:00 PM | Family Welcome Social (School Gym)

Meet your child's teacher
Connect with classmates and their families
Meet new members of our STOC community
Enjoy refreshments and conversation

🕔 5:00–6:00 PM | Classroom Visit

Drop off school supplies
Explore your child's classroom
Meet with the teacher and get ready for a successful school year

At St. Teresa of Calcutta School, we believe that strong relationships build a strong community. Whether you're a returning family or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you as part of our school family.

We can't wait to see you there!

💙 Many Hands. One Mission. One School Family. 💛

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Nancy Morin 🌟
Today we’re shining the spotlight on Nancy Morin, our wonderful Bookkeeper, who is beginning her 4th year at St. Teresa of Calcutta School!
Nancy says her favorite part of each day is greeting our students at the door every morning. She loves the family atmosphere at STOC and treasures the friendships she’s built with her coworkers and the joy our students bring each day.
A few fun facts about Nancy:
🏈 She shares a birthday with Tom Brady and is a big football fan!
🎬 Her favorite movie is Pretty in Pink.
👟 She loves to walk, whether it’s on the treadmill or enjoying the outdoors.
Her favorite Scripture comes from 1 Corinthians 13:
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”
As we prepare for another wonderful school year, Nancy shares:
💙 “I can’t wait to have everyone back! I’m looking forward to seeing all of our students!”
Please join us in thanking Nancy for the kindness, warmth, and dedication she brings to our school community each and every day. We are so grateful to have her as part of the St. Teresa of Calcutta School family! ❤️💙💛

🚗 Volunteers Needed! 💙❤️

St. Teresa of Calcutta School is looking for 4 parent volunteers to help make our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal safe and welcoming for our students.

🕢 Morning Drop-Off: 7:30–8:15 AM
🕝 Afternoon Pick-Up: 1:45–2:45 PM

Even volunteering just 1–2 days a week can make a tremendous difference for our school community! Your time and support help ensure our students have a safe, smooth start and end to each school day.

If you're able to help, please contact the school office or email [email protected].

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve our school family. Together, we can make a big impact! 💙💛

📣 Welcome to Our Extended Care Team! 💙💛

St. Teresa of Calcutta School is pleased to announce that Miss Lewis will be joining our Afterschool Extended Care Program!

Miss Lewis brings a warm, caring presence and a commitment to creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for our students after the school day ends. We are excited for our school community to get to know her and know she will be a wonderful addition to our team.

Please join us in giving Miss Lewis a warm St. Teresa of Calcutta welcome! We look forward to a fantastic year ahead.

💙 Welcome, Miss Lewis! 💛

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Daphne Costa, our Middle School Math & Lead Teacher! ❤️📚➗
As she begins her 5th year at St. Teresa of Calcutta School and her 28th year serving in Catholic education, Mrs. Costa continues to inspire students through her compassion, dedication, and unwavering belief that every child can succeed. Her own educational journey—from learning English in a bilingual classroom to becoming the first in her family to earn a master’s degree—has shaped the educator she is today.
Mrs. Costa treasures the lasting relationships she builds with her students and believes that mistakes are some of our greatest opportunities to learn. Her advice for this school year is one we can all take to heart: “It is okay to make mistakes, as they can be valuable learning opportunities.”
When she’s not teaching math, she’s a proud NSYNC and NKOTB fan, loves the movie A Walk to Remember, and even considers napping one of her favorite hobbies! 😊
We’re so grateful to have Mrs. Costa as part of our STOC family and look forward to another incredible year of learning, faith, and growth together.
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