Almost a quarter of a century ago, six families found they shared the same dream — that their children with special needs could attend their parish grade school with their siblings and friends. Through hard work and advocacy, the Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education (F.I.R.E.) was established and in 1996, three children with special needs were enrolled at Visitation and St. Peter’s schools. They were followed by other children and other schools became partners with the foundation, which raised money to help with salaries for para-professionals and special education teachers to support and instruct students with special needs, purchase equipment and technology to empower and aid students in learning and offer professional development and training to educators enabling them to address their students’ unique needs and help them succeed.
Today, 12 Catholic grade schools, St. Elizabeth; St. Peter’s; St. Therese; St. Regis Academy; St. Patrick; Visitation, Our Lady of Hope; Holy Cross; Nativity of Mary; Our Lady of the Presentation; St. Thomas More; Borromeo Academy and two high schools, St. Pius X and St. Michael the Archangel, partner with FIRE Foundation, which continues to raise funds to continue helping schools create environments of learning where students with special needs learn and thrive alongside their typically developing peers.*

*Excerpt from Catholic Key by Marty Denzer

Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade have contributed their artwork from class to create the STE's Virtual Art Gallery.
Art work will be added as projects are completed.

Click here to view the class galleries!

​Art Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Maggard

STE Merry Market - November 20

It's back this year! Please mark your calendars for a
one day holiday market in Seton Hall on November 20th from 10am-6pm.
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There is still room for vendors (adult and young entrepreneurs), so if you are interested please reach out to Julie Fende at [email protected].

Join the St. Elizabeth School Book Fair from November 30-December 6.

St. Elizabeth School Book Fair

Why Book Fair Organizers and Families Love eWallet

• Safe, cashless way for students to shop for their own books
• Free (and easy!) to set up an account
• Funds are immediately available for use at the Book Fair
• Secure, contactless check-out
• Click here for pdf instructions to use eWallet

Shop with your eWallet!

The infamous Bag Toss Tournament is back!!

Join us on Saturday, November 13, 2021 for the 7th annual STE event in the old ECC parking lot. Doors open at 6pm, first toss is at 6:30pm. Register as a team for $75 (2 people). Spectator registration is $20/person. All registrations include food and adult beverages. Must be 21 to attend.

STE families, parishioners, and friends are welcome!

Register by emailing [email protected] and Venmo @taramcgovernsteauction.

Please join us for an Informational Evening for parents.

Wednesday, November 10th at 6:30 p.m.

Do you have a child entering kindergarten next year?
Already know St. Elizabeth School is for you?
Still undecided?
Just beginning to explore your options?

Don't miss your chance to:

• See our new early childhood building
  ​To view more information about our Early Childhood Center, click here to visit through the self-guided virtual tour. Kindergarten classrooms are located on the second floor of the Early Childhood Center (ECC).
• Meet our principal, pastor, and kindergarten teachers
• Learn about our K-8 school, kindergarten curriculum, and more - Click here!

Questions:
Contact Joann Aubuchon, Assistant Principal
[email protected]
816-523-7100 extension 3163

St. Elizabeth School is celebrating 25 Days of F.I.R.E. to recognize and appreciate all our differences and to encourage empathy and acceptance.

Each day brings a different experience.
Day 1: Donuts and Juice (donations to F.I.R.E. Foundation - Penny Wars Begins
Day 2: Fuel the FIRE with Art
Day 3: F.I.R.E. Film Day
Day 4: Family F.I.R.E. Awareness
Day 5: Follow in God's Footsteps: Acts of Kindness
Day 6: Lighting the Way
Day 7: Inside Out Day
Day 8: Spread the FIRE with a SMILE!
Penny Wars Ends
Day 9: Thankful Thursday
Day 10: Fair isn't Always Equal
Day 11: Family Fun Inclusion!
Day 12: A Dozen Days of FIRE
Day 13: Stars: They're Just Like Us
Day 14: Walk in Someone Else's Shoes
Day 15: Teacher and Staff Appreciation
Day 16: Simulation Day
Day 17: Friday FIRE Shirt Day or RED Shirt
Day 18: Celebrate Your Gifts
Day 19: FIRE Celebration at Mass
Day 20: Strengths and Weaknesses
Raffle Ends
Day 21: Bookmark Activity
Day 22: Keep the Flame Ignited: Do the Right Thing Day!
Day 23: Thankful Thursday: Popcicles
Day 24: Friday FIRE Shirt Day or RED Shirt
​Day 25: FIRE Ball!

FRIDAY NIGHT
Team Parties: 6pm-11:30pm
Live Music from The Patrick Lentz Band: 7:30pm-11:30pm
Beer Garden: 6pm-11pm
Photo Booth: 7:30pm-11:30pm
Smoker's Selection: 7:30pm-9pm
NO KIDS Friday Night

SATURDAY - FAMILY FUN DAY
Food Trucks: 11am -6pm
Beer Garden: 11am-10pm
Kona Ice Truck: 10am-4pm
Live Music from Quite Frank/y:12pm-2pm
Video Game Truck: 12pm-4pm
Face Painters and Balloon Artist: 12pm-2pm Awards Ceremony: 6pm
Closing Celebration: 6:30pm-10pm

Mark your calendars: Smoking 'n Waldo 10 is coming!!

When:
Friday, September 17, 6:00pm-11:30pm
Saturday, September 18, 11:00am-10:00pm

Where: St. Elizabeth Church, 2 E. 75th Street

Who:
​St. Elizabeth Families and the Waldo Community

Friday night enjoy the Smoker's Selection, beer garden, photo booth and live music from The Patrick Lentz Band. NO KIDS ON FRIDAY NIGHT.

Saturday is Family Fun Day-enjoy the face painters, balloon artist, video-game trailer, food truck, Kona Ice, and live music from Quite Frankly and more.

For more information, including how to become a sponsor, check us out online:

https://www.facebook.com/Smoking.n.Waldo
http://stekc.weconnect.com/snw

Questions? Contact [email protected]