Wednesday Wire, January 28, 2026

For everyone’s safety due to continued icy conditions, our Grades 1–8 Grandparents’ Day has been rescheduled to Friday, February 20. This day will be a schoolwide half day.

Snow and ice may be on the ground, but our Home and School Auction, SLS Under the Palms is ON! Palm Beach is always warm! Our Live Auction is happening Saturday, January 31 at 5:00 PM at the FedEx Event Center. The venue will be clearing sidewalks and parking lots throughout the week to prepare for guests. It’s still freezing outside … but inside, we’re bringing all the Palm Royale party vibes! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Tickets are still available!

Stuck inside? Looking for something different to do? Then visit our online auction at http://slsunderpalms.givesmart.com to support St. Louis Catholic School!

Our school Talent Show has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3 at 6:00 PM in the old gym. Please make plans to join us to see the incredible talents of our students!

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the teacher’s classroom. The sign-ups for conferences will be sent next week. Teachers will contact you if they feel that a conference is necessary.

As cold and flu season continues, we kindly remind you to take precautions to help keep our school community healthy. Please encourage frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping your child home if they are feeling unwell. If your child has a fever, vomiting, or other flu-like symptoms, please keep them home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all!

Mahjong Club will resume on Monday, February 2. For questions, please contact Mrs. Soefker at dsoefker@stlouismemphis.org.

Since we were unable to have our annual on campus Book Fair this week, please support our school library by visiting our online book store at https://literati.com/store/?school=saint-louis-school-memphis-tn. We are not yet certain if we can reschedule the on campus Book Fair.

Lego Club is starting on Wednesday, February 4. See the Wednesday Wire for registration info.

Home and School’s February Spirit Day is with Nothing Bundt Cakes. This is an order ahead type of Spirit Night. Orders and money are due by Thursday, February 5. Orders Pick Up at Park & Pick Up on Thursday, February 12, just in time for Valentines Day! Place your order at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AEAE28A5FFCE9-61837020-2026#/. See Wednesday Wire for more details.

Due to the inclement weather, Diocesan leadership and the Memphis Grizzlies have made the decision to postpone our Catholic Night with the Grizzlies. We are excited to announce that we have officially reset Catholic night with the Grizzlies for Wednesday March 4^that 7:00 PM. On this special night we will still have all our fan experiences and giveaways aligned with what was already expected. You will still see your tickets for tonight’s game and those tickets are still valid should you choose to attend tonight. Within the next one to two weeks, you will receive communication from the Grizzlies once your Wednesday, March 4^th tickets have been added to your account. No action is required from you. Your seating for March 4 will be in approximately the same location as your original purchase.

All families applying for financial aid are required to apply for the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship unless they are already participating in the Education Savings Account (ESA) program. All financial aid applicants will be required to submit proof of EFS application once complete.

The Debate Club is moving its planning day to the first Thursday of the month and debates to the third Thursday of the month due to many conflicts for our regular debaters on Wednesday. See the Wednesday Wire for dates.