The Family Guild wishes to express appreciation to many volunteers who worked countless hours and to all the individuals and businesses that donated money, prizes and/or decorations to the to make our annual Christmas Fair a huge success. A financial report will be available at the next meeting showing our profit but more importantly the children and families of St. Teresa School and Parish had a wonderful time celebrating the season with each other and sharing many happy moments as a parish family. Everyone's hard work and generosity is truly appreciated.

The next Family Guild meeting will be held on TUESDAY, JANUARY 17th at 7:30 pm in the Lower Church Hall. The destination is sunny Florida so we hope you come in out of the cold and use this forum to share your ideas and learn about upcoming events. On the agenda: Christmas Fair Feedback and Financial Reporting; Talents Show news; the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son Dances; Fundraising ideas; and Chinese Auction Planning.

Pizza Fridays
The next Pizza Friday dates are: January 13th, January 20th and January 27th. Reminder Pizza lunch is available to all students for $2 per slice. Forms and payment are due on the Wednesday before each date. Students must bring their own drinks and snacks on pizza days. If you would like to volunteer to help serve the pizza, please call Maria at 718-698-7143. (click here for pizza order form)


Talent Show
This year's show will be held on May 11 at 7:00 pm but the planning starts now. The committee has planned some exciting changes to the show's format to include a greater showcase for TALENT. This will include, but is not limited to, singing, dancing, magic acts, joke telling, acting, narration and set design.
Whatever your child's talent, there is a place for them in this year's show. Students not wanting to appear on stage can assist with set design, concession sales and set-up so everyone can take part. The registration form is being distributed through school and you can also download a copy by clicking this link (Registration Form). Students wanting to participate but need help forming an act should contact Nancy Esposito at nancy21972@aol.com so one of our coordinators can help them put something together.

Chinese Auction
Received a Christmas present that you will never use? Consider donating it to the Chinese Auction to be used as a prize. We are currently accepting donations of new items including housewares, seasonal decor, toys, electronics, jewelry, gift cards, liquor and more. To arrange to drop off or have a donation picked up, please call Maria at 718-698-7143 or email her at larrdrew1@aol.com.

Father Daughter Dance
This year's Father Daughter Dance will be once again chaired by Cammie Carter and Denise Infantino. The theme is a Night under the Stars. It will be held on Friday, February 10 from 6:00 -10:00pm at the Staaten. Tickets are $80 per couple and $35 for each additional child. An invitation went home through school and you can also download the response card by clicking this link. (Father/Daughter Dance)