Parent Quick Links.
Athletics
Follow the link below to find out more about playing SLS sports. Our program is open to all SLS students and St. Louis PRE students.
Reload Lunch
Contact Beth Doney to set up an account. Add money to your account here.
Spirit Shop
Who has school spirit? We do!
Visit the Spirit Shop and show your school spirit with the latest SLS sportswear!
Dress Code
Uniforms are available for purchase through Dennis Uniform. Download our PDF to review our dress code requirements.
Lunch Menu
Nutritionally appropriate meals are prepared daily and served by parent volunteers. View our current menu.
Parent Quick Links.
Athletics
Follow the link below to find out more about playing SLS sports. Our program is open to all SLS students and St. Louis PRE students.
Reload Lunch
Contact Beth Doney to set up an account. Add money to your account here.
Spirit Shop
Who has school spirit? We do!
Visit the Spirit Shop and show your school spirit with the latest SLS sportswear!
Dress Code
Uniforms are available for purchase through Dennis Uniform. Download our PDF to review our dress code requirements.
Lunch Menu
Nutritionally appropriate meals are prepared daily and served by parent volunteers. View our current menu.
Parent Quick Links.
Athletics
Follow the link below to find out more about playing SLS sports. Our program is open to all SLS students and St. Louis PRE students.
Reload Lunch
Contact Beth Doney to set up an account. Add money to your account here.
Spirit Shop
Who has school spirit? We do!
Visit the Spirit Shop and show your school spirit with the latest SLS sportswear!
Dress Code
Uniforms are available for purchase through Dennis Uniform. Download our PDF to review our dress code requirements.
Lunch Menu
Nutritionally appropriate meals are prepared daily and served by parent volunteers. View our current menu.
Get
Involved.
There are many opportunities for parents, grandparents, and special friends of our students to get involved at St. Louis. Fill out our online volunteer form if your are interested in the opportunities listed below. You can also contact officers of our parent organizations, the Home and School Association and the St. Louis Men's Club, for information about volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Both organizations' meetings are posted on our school calendar- we encourage parents to attend these meetings! Fill out our form and we will share your contact info with the appropriate employee or volunteer.
Volunteer
Opportunities
01Room Parent – coordinates class parties, helps classroom teacher with various activities throughout the year.
02Library volunteer – helps check-out books one day a month, usually to your child’s homeroom.
03Art room volunteer – assists Mrs. Durden in the art room during your child’s class period.
04Cafeteria volunteer – works with other parents one day a month to assist serving lunch.
05Concession volunteer – works with class parents during an assigned month to staff the concession stand.
06Receptions volunteer – works with receptions chairman to host various receptions throughout the year.
07Athletic team coach – coaches students in grades 1-8 on various sports teams.
08Cardinal Crops Volunteer – works with a committee of parents to help plan and plant our school garden.
Get
Involved.
There are many opportunities for parents, grandparents, and special friends of our students to get involved at St. Louis. Fill out our online volunteer form if your are interested in the opportunities listed below. You can also contact officers of our parent organizations, the Home and School Association and the St. Louis Men's Club, for information about volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Both organizations' meetings are posted on our school calendar- we encourage parents to attend these meetings! Fill out our form and we will share your contact info with the appropriate employee or volunteer.
Volunteer
Opportunities
01Room Parent – coordinates class parties, helps classroom teacher with various activities throughout the year.
02Library volunteer – helps check-out books one day a month, usually to your child’s homeroom.
03Art room volunteer – assists Mrs. Durden in the art room during your child’s class period.
04Cafeteria volunteer – works with other parents one day a month to assist serving lunch.
05Concession volunteer – works with class parents during an assigned month to staff the concession stand.
06Receptions volunteer – works with receptions chairman to host various receptions throughout the year.
07Athletic team coach – coaches students in grades 1-8 on various sports teams.
08Cardinal Crops Volunteer – works with a committee of parents to help plan and plant our school garden.
Diocese Virtus Training
Volunteers who work with our children must complete Virtus training and a background check. Click below to visit their website and view the training sessions schedule or to download/print the background check form. Background check forms are also available in the school office.
Diocese Virtus Training
Volunteers who work with our children must complete Virtus training and a background check. Click below to visit their website and view the training sessions schedule or to download/print the background check form. Background check forms are also available in the school office.
To Our
Parents.
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I’m Kara Jamison and have the pleasure to be the president of the
parent organization known as SLS Home & School Association.
My children are in Kindergarten and 6th grade. Wilson began SLS in the 2nd grade and Brody started in JK. I have had the opportunity to be involved
in a lot of different ways and realize that community is the pillar of this awesome school!
Home & School is a vital support system that provides St. Louis School with the helping hands and donations needed for a successful year. These efforts keep operational costs of the school down, which translates to lower tuition for our families and many different opportunities for us to be involved in our children’s faith formation and education. Our goal this year is to help all parents find areas they can comfortably be involved, as we all have different talents and gifts to share. We will have several Home & School meetings throughout the year to discuss upcoming events and hear about updates and reports on progress of our school. We will also have Q&A opportunities as well as occasional speakers on hot topics. These meetings are a great way to connect, stay informed, and find ways you may be able to help out. Mark your calendars for the first H&S meeting on Tues, Aug 27th, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Clunan Center. A few of our biggest fundraising events include: Fall Fundraiser, Book Fair, H&S Auction, and Cardinal 5K. Please email me or one of our team members if you have suggestions, ideas, or questions about how to get involved. I’m so excited to get the year rolling and I look forward to working with all of you!
Contact Kara
Phone: (901)674-4130
To Our
Parents.
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! I'm Gretchen Brown and will be serving as president of the parent organization, also known as SLS Home & School Association.
My children are in 3rd and 5th grade and began at SLS as preschoolers, so I have had the opportunity to be involved in a lot of different ways and realize that community is the pillar of this awesome school!
Home & School is a vital support system that provides St. Louis School with the helping hands and donations needed for a successful year. These efforts keep operational costs of the school down, which translates to lower tuition for our families and many different opportunities for us to be involved in our children's faith formation and education. Our goal his year is to help all parents find areas they can comfortably be involved, as we all have different talents and gifts to share.
We will have several Home & School meetings throughout the year to discuss upcoming events and hear about updates and reports on progress at the school. We will also have Q&A opportunities as well as occasional speakers on hot topics. These meetings are a great way to connect, stay informed, and find ways you may be able to help out. Mark your calendars for the first H&S meeting on Tues, Aug 28, 6:30-7:30pm in the Clunan Center.
A few of our biggest fundraising events include Fall Fundraiser, H&S Auction, and Cardinal 5K. Our team roster for Home & School can be found in the SLS Handbook, so please email me or one of the team members if you have suggestions, ideas, or questions about how to get involved.
I'm so excited o get the year rolling and am looking forward to working with you all! Warmest welcome,
Gretchen Brown,
Home & School President
Contact Gretchen
Phone: (901) 351-5009
2019-2020
H&S Officers.
President
Kara Jamison
Vice President
Leah Nichols
Treasurer
Stephanie Novarese
Recording Sec.
Christy Cassat
Corresponding Sec.
Holly Goughnour
Chaplain
Leigh Goodwin
Library Staffing
Katherine Baricos
Cardinal Connect
Ashley Coleman
Finy Shirley
Hospitality
Wendy Sanderson
Liz King
Community Fundraising
Natalie Cummings
Kerry Slattery
School Supplies
Christine McBee
Chrissy Edwards
Cardinal Cares
Paige Marcantel
Dawn Rose
Cafeteria Staffing
Rebecca Miller
Concession Mgt.
Sheperd Simmons
Concession Staffing
Katie Abart
Fall Fundraiser
Virginia Williams
Library Fundraising
Katie Frederick
Spirit Night
Maryann Edgington
Room Parent Coord.
Lenore Vollmar
Teacher Appreciation
Catherine Fruechtenicht
Auction Bar
Chris & Carly Pratt
IT/Website
Jason Parish
Registration
Nicole Taylor
Maryann Edgington
Spirit Shop
Benolyn Craig
Camille Vetro
Uniform Resale
Tina Kovacs
Jane Hood
Auction Co-Chairs
Gretchen Brown
Kara Jamison
Trunk-or-Treat
Brandy Sciara
Cardinal Crops
Stacey Brown
Receptions
Marissa Nowlin
Angie LaChapelle
Brandy Sciara
Kim Jackson
Lisa Meginley
Cardinal 5K
Rebecca Miller
Janice Gibert
Jason Gibert
Carrie Roberts
Julie Kate Webster
2018-2019
H&S Officers.
President
Gretchen Brown
Vice President
Kara Jamison
Treasurer
Stephanie Novarese
Recording Sec.
Christy Cassat
Corresponding Sec.
Holly Goughnour
Chaplain
Leigh Goodwin
Library Staffing
Katherine Baricos
Cardinal Connect
Ashley Coleman
Finy Shirley
Hospitality
Wendy Sanderson
Liz King
Community Fundraising
Natalie Cummings
Kerry Slattery
School Supplies
Christine McBee
Chrissy Edwards
Cardinal Cares
Paige Marcantel
Dawn Rose
Cafeteria Staffing
Rebecca Miller
Concession Mgt.
Sheperd Simmons
Concession Staffing
Katie Abart
Fall Fundraiser
Virginia Williams
Library Fundraising
Katie Frederick
Spirit Night
Maryann Edgington
Room Parent Coord.
Lenore Vollmar
Teacher Appreciation
Catherine Fruechtenicht
Auction Bar
Chris & Carly Pratt
IT/Website
Jason Parish
Registration
Nicole Taylor
Maryann Edgington
Spirit Shop
Benolyn Craig
Camille Vetro
Uniform Resale
Tina Kovacs
Jane Hood
Auction Co-Chairs
Gretchen Brown
Kara Jamison
Trunk-or-Treat
Brandy Sciara
Cardinal Crops
Stacey Brown
Receptions
Marissa Nowlin
Angie LaChapelle
Brandy Sciara
Kim Jackson
Lisa Meginley
Cardinal 5K
Rebecca Miller
Janice Gibert
Jason Gibert
Carrie Roberts
Julie Kate Webster
2018-2019
H&S Officers.
President
Gretchen Brown
Vice President
Kara Jamison
Treasurer
Stephanie Novarese
Recording Sec.
Christy Cassat
Corresponding Sec.
Holly Goughnour
Chaplain
Leigh Goodwin
Library Staffing
Katherine Baricos
Cardinal Connect
Ashley Coleman
Finy Shirley
Hospitality
Wendy Sanderson
Liz King
Community Fundraising
Natalie Cummings
Kerry Slattery
School Supplies
Christine McBee
Chrissy Edwards
Cardinal Cares
Paige Marcantel
Dawn Rose
Cafeteria Staffing
Rebecca Miller
Concession Mgt.
Sheperd Simmons
Concession Staffing
Katie Abart
Fall Fundraiser
Virginia Williams
Library Fundraising
Katie Frederick
Spirit Night
Maryann Edgington
Room Parent Coord.
Lenore Vollmar
Teacher Appreciation
Catherine Fruechtenicht
Auction Bar
CHris & Carly Pratt
Spirit Shop
Benolyn Craig
Camille Vetro
Registration
Nicole Taylor
Maryann Edgington
IT/Website
Jason Parish
Uniform Resale
Tina Kovacs
Jane Hood
Auction Co-Chairs
Gretchen Brown
Kara Jamison
Trunk-or-Treat
Brandy Sciara
Cardinal Crops
Stacey Brown
Receptions
Marissa Nowlin
Angie LaChapelle
Brandy Sciara
Kim Jackson
Lisa Meginley
Cardinal 5K
Rebecca Miller
Janice Gibert
Jason Gibert
Carrie Roberts
Julie Kate Webster
the Wednesday Wire
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the Wednesday Wire
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Letters from
the Counselors.
My name is Kim Fracchia
and I am the School Counselor for grades 5th-8th grade. I received my
Master’s in Counseling from the University of Memphis and have worked with children and families in various roles as well as raising 3 children of my own. Students go through so many changes physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually throughout their educational journeys.
This school year will bring new changes and opportunities with the Covid-19 guidelines and my goal is to help guide students to make positive decisions and to further strengthen them as individuals as well as a community. The counseling program’s aim is to assist our students with the changes and opportunities that each stage of development brings by helping the student understand the individual changes in him/herself and the changes going on around them. Our goal is to help each student reach his/her maximum potential and equip them to be successful academically, personally and professionally in the future. Throughout the day, I will meet with students individually as well as in classroom counseling lessons. I will also meet with parents and consult and collaborate with staff to support your child.
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. I am here to support your students so please contact me if I can assist you in any way.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Brame
SLS School Counselor
5th–8th grade
Hi, my name is Jessica Cordera
and I am thrilled to be the new School Counselor at St. Louis for PreK-4th grade. I will be a leader, advocate, and collaborator for every student to receive access to curriculum and opportunities for personal growth. I want all students to be given an equal chance to succeed in their education and guide
them through the obstacles that may hold them back. This year is going to be a fun year filled with learning, growing, and lots of new adventures. I cannot wait to get to know you, your family, and most importantly your child!
I want to tell you a few things about me. I am originally from Madison, MS. I attended Catholic School K-12th grade. I attended Mississippi State University for my undergraduate degree, where I met my husband, a former SLS Cardinal. I received my master’s degree in 2018 from the University of Southern Mississippi in School and Guidance Counseling. I got married in May, and moved to Germantown, TN. Together, we have 2 miniature dachshunds, Winnie and Poppy!
I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to pursue my passion in Elementary Catholic School Education. I am so excited to get this school year started. My hope is that this school year will be full of fun and successful experiences for every student as they grow in their Catholic education. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or if there is anything I can do to assist your child.
Sincerely,
Lauren Mitchell
SLS School Counselor
Pre-Kindergarten–4th grade
Letter from
the Counselors.
My name is Elizabeth Brame
and I am the School Counselor for grades 5-8 at St. Louis Catholic School. I graduated from the University of Memphis with a Masters in School Counseling and started my career with the Jubilee Catholic Schools. I am so excited to continue to serve in the Memphis community where I grew up.
I believe all students are entitled to a nurturing, safe, and encouraging learning environment which supports and enhances student achievement. Each student is unique and face different challenges. It is my job to work with students to assist them in making decisions, finding paths, and a course of action to help them grow and develop both socially and academically. I will continue to serve as an advocate for the entire community to ensure all students have a positive educational experience at St. Louis School.
I look forward to a wonderful 2019-2020 school year with your child. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance to your family.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Brame
SLS School Counselor
5th–8th grade
My name is Lauren Mitchell
and I am the School Counselor for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade. This will be my third year year at St. Louis Catholic School and my 15th year working as a School Counselor. I worked for Bartlett City Schools prior to coming to St. Louis. I received my Masters degree in School Counseling from The University of Memphis in 2005.
I am so thrilled to come back home to St. Louis where I attended school from Kindergarten through eighth grade. I am proud to be serving at the school where I grew up and provided me with a strong foundation of faith and community.
and teachers to ensure that your child gets the best possible education. A good education includes not only academics, but also learning to get along with others, to accept responsibility, to make good decisions, and to control emotions. My primary responsibility is to promote academic, social-emotional and career development. Throughout the day, I will meet with students individually and teaching classroom counseling lessons. I will also meet with parents, and consult and collaborate with staff to help support your child.
If you would like to contact me you may either email me at lmitchell@stlouismemphis.org or call me at 901-255-1913.
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. Please contact me if I can assist you in any way.
Sincerely,
Lauren Mitchell
SLS School Counselor
Pre-Kindergarten–4th grade
Referrals to the School Counselor
Students may be referred to the School Counselor by a parents, a teacher an administrator or by him/herself.
To make a referral for a student in Fifth through Eighth grade, please call Kim Fracchia at
901-255-1903 or email her at:
To make a referral for a student in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade, please call Lauren Mitchell at
(901) 255-1913 or email her at:
Referrals to the School Counselor
Students may be referred to the School Counselor by a parents, a teacher an administrator or by him/herself.
To make a referral for a student in Fifth through Eighth grade, please call Elizabeth Brame at
901-255-1903 or email her at:
To make a referral for a student in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade, please call Lauren Mitchell at
(901) 255-1913 or email her at:
The School
Counselor Role
The role of your child’s School Counselor is to focus on students’ academic, social/ emotional and career development. This is accomplished through classroom counseling, individual counseling, consultation with parents, teachers and administration and connection to community resources for families. All counseling services are designed to promote a positive learning environment and support students with their academic and social/emotional short and long term goals.
Classroom Counseling
Classroom counseling consists of structured lessons designed to help all students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level.
Topics that may be taught in classroom counseling:
- Study skills
- Conflict resolution
- Career exploration
- Transitions
- Positive peer relationships
- Personal safety
- Empathy
- Social-emotional learning
Individual Counseling
School counselors assist students in establishing personal goals.
Individual counseling is a short-term, solution-focused intervention designed to meet students’ needs and concerns.
Referrals can be provided to families in need of long-term support.
School Counselors can meet individually with students to assist in the following areas:
- Developing academic goals
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management
- Family transitions
- Transitioning to a new school
- Managing emotions
The School
Counselor Role
The role of your child’s School Counselor is to focus on students’ academic, social/ emotional and career development. This is accomplished through classroom counseling, individual counseling, consultation with parents, teachers and administration and connection to community resources for families. All counseling services are designed to promote a positive learning environment and support students with their academic and social/emotional short and long term goals.
Classroom Counseling
Classroom counseling consists of structured lessons designed to help all students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level.
Topics that may be taught in classroom counseling:
- Study skills
- Conflict resolution
- Career exploration
- Transitions
- Positive peer relationships
- Personal safety
- Empathy
- Social-emotional learning
Individual Counseling
School counselors assist students in establishing personal goals.
Individual counseling is a short-term, solution-focused intervention designed to meet students’ needs and concerns.
Referrals can be provided to families in need of long-term support.
School Counselors can meet individually with students to assist in the following areas:
- Developing academic goals
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management
- Family transitions
- Transitioning to a new school
- Managing emotions
Stop Bullying In Its Tracks
St. Louis school has a zero tolerance policy towards any bullying behavior. Learn how to prevent it and how to report it in our anti-bullying guide.
Stop Bullying In Its Tracks
St. Louis school has a zero tolerance policy towards any bullying behavior. Learn how to prevent it and how to report it in our anti-bullying guide.
High School Placement
Test Information
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is made up of five, multiple-choice, parts: verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics, and language skills. The exam takes two hours to complete and contains 298 questions. The multiple-choice questions are designed to indicate how well a student performs tasks that can be expected of an average eighth grader.
For more test day information or additional questions, please contact Admissions Director Nancy Lanigan.
Phone: (901) 261-4952
Looking for more details? Download our PDF guide to get more information on:
• Exam format
• Scoring
• What to bring
• What to expect
• Where to take the exam (list of schools)
• Registration
• Fees
• Scholarships
High School Placement
Test Information
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is made up of five, multiple-choice, parts: verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics, and language skills. The exam takes two hours to complete and contains 298 questions. The multiple-choice questions are designed to indicate how well a student performs tasks that can be expected of an average eighth grader.
For more test day information or additional questions, please contact Admissions Director Nancy Lanigan.
Phone: (901) 261-4952
Looking for more details? Download our PDF guide to get more information on:
• Exam format
• Scoring
• What to bring
• What to expect
• Where to take the exam (list of schools)
• Registration
• Fees
• Scholarships
Summer Reading Requirements
Reading is a fundamental skill in the success of our students. It is important for the students to practice and enforce these skills throughout the year, including summertime. Each student entering grades one through eight will have age appropriate summer reading requirements.
Please refer to the links below for current summer reading requirements.
Summer Math Requirements
Student success in math is linked to regular practice in the grade level skills. Each student entering grades two through eight will have summer IXL math requirements. Students may access their IXL account here. This summertime practice proves very beneficial to the students’ retention of math facts. The classroom teachers have observed a noticeable increase in the students’ performance and our math scores improved in every grade.
Please refer to the links below for current IXL requirements.
Summer Reading Requirements
Reading is a fundamental skill in the success of our students. It is important for the students to practice and enforce these skills throughout the year, including summertime. Each student entering grades one through eight will have age appropriate summer reading requirements.
Please refer to the links below for current summer reading requirements.
Summer Math Requirements
Student success in math is linked to regular practice in the grade level skills. Each student entering grades two through eight will have summer IXL math requirements. Students may access their IXL account here. This summertime practice proves very beneficial to the students’ retention of math facts. The classroom teachers have observed a noticeable increase in the students’ performance and our math scores improved in every grade.
Please refer to the links below for current IXL requirements.