| | | | | Dear Parents:
As May draws to a close, we reflect on its association with Mary. During this special month, in which we celebrated Christ's Ascension into Heaven, we are reminded to always keep Mary in our hearts. As we carry on through the year, we should continue to develop a deep personal relationship with Mary – one of love, affection, devotion and trust, so that she always has an important place in our lives to deepen our devotion to Mary. Let's all try to take some practical steps such as praying the Rosary or maybe saying a special prayer like the Hail Mary or Memorare throughout the year, not just during May. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Queen of Peace, so as we pray, we offer our prayers for peace in our city and throughout the world.
Thank you to our 1st grade teacher, Sue Kapovich, and 2nd grade teacher, Kathleen Wilkinson, for preparing a beautiful May Crowning ceremony during Family Mass last Sunday. A special thank you also to all the 1st and 2nd grade students who participated in such a lovely tradition.
SANDWICHES-FOR-THE-NEEDY FINAL COLLECTION FOR 16-17!
Just a reminder that our final collection of sandwiches-for-the-needy is this coming Friday, May 26th. We ask that ALL grades pull together to provide sandwiches that day. Thank you once again to all who have supported these collections throughout the year. | | SPIRIT WEEK
The Student Council reminds everyone that Spirit Week continues tomorrow with Heroes vs. Villains Day and finishes up on Friday with Pajama Day!
YEARBOOK
Today those who have pre-ordered a yearbook are receiving it in their Envelope. There are still a few copies available but a sellout is assured! Remember, yearbooks are now $25 and can be purchased from the office until our supply runs out. | | | Friday, May 26 - Talent Show, 12:30pm, Shah Center
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday - No School
Wednesday, May 31 – 8th grade serve lunch at Glide Memorial
Thursday, June 1 – 8th grade graduation trip to Great America
- Utopia field trip to CuriOdyssey
- Parents' Club Installation Dinner
Friday, June 2 – 8th grade graduation Mass, 11am, STM Church
- 8th grade graduation ceremony, 5pm, STM Church
Tuesday, June 6 - Move Up Day! Students meet their next year teacher
Wednesday, June 7 – Minimum day, 12:15/12:30 dismissal
Thursday, June 8 – Last day of school, 10am – NO PM EXTENDED CARE | | | | TDAP
Parents of current 6th grade students need to submit evidence that their child has received their Tdap shot before August 16. Students without this on file will not be able to begin the 17-18 school year. | | | STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS Congratulations to all our candidates for running a very successful and effective campaign for the 2017-18 Student Council. All the candidates provided festive and informative campaign materials and each gave rousing campaign speeches to excite the 4th through 8th grade voters! The results demonstrated that every candidate had the support of many voters and the races were fairly fought and fairly won! The following students will hold Student Council Officer positions for the 2017-18 school year: President: Matthew Lim
Vice President: AJ Salise
Secretary: Christian Bustos
Treasurers: Jack Kavanagh and Tyler Reyes
Boys' Sports Commissioner: Santino Woo
Girls' Sports Commissioner: Dominique Cabading
Commissioners of Religious Affairs and Social Justice Outreach:
Santino Martinez and Daniel Solorzano
Commissioners of School Spirit and Publicity: Diego Ruiz and Xavier Chan Commissioner of Ecology: Alexa Cahua
Traffic Commissioners:
Isabella Brenes, Huy Duong and Grayson Salomon
Lunch Coordinator: Daniel Massarweh
Newspaper Editors: Kiely Madrid and Samantha Santiago
Yearbook Editors: Bella Dimacali and Arianna Montiel | | 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
At this time, we would like to announce that we have a few changes in staff for the new school year and some shuffling from one grade to another.
Natalia Girlich (8th grade/Vice-Principal) will be moving on from St. Thomas More School. We wish her well as she pursues new challenges in her career and take advantage of new opportunities. We are excited that Joanne Kane will be taking the reigns as the 8th grade teacher and are happy to announce that Shelley White has been appointed as the Vice Principal. Moving to a full-time classroom position is Rory McKillion who will be the 5th grade teacher next school year and we welcome Madeline Teegan who will teach ELA in the upper grades.
Also leaving us and retiring after 27 years in the SF Archdiocese, six of those here at STM, is Rita Franchi, our office assistant. Taking over Rita's role full-time is Judy Silva, and we welcome Betty Quinlan who will also join us in the office.
Another change for the 17-18 school year, will be the changing role of Sue Kapovich, our 1st grade teacher. We are extremely excited for this change as Mrs. Kapovich will head the Master's Program, a curriculum for accelerated learners. Please see the flyer in today's envelope for more information about this fantastic program. We look forward to welcoming Orlaith Egan as the new 1st grade teacher.
Some more great news! We would like to congratulate our classroom aide and part time 1st grade teacher, Anjali Goel and her husband, Ajay, on the birth of their first child, Amaya, last week. Congratulations also to our preschool director, Rachelle Frantz, and her husband, Matt, who are expecting their second child in July! | | Don't forget, Monday, May 29th is a holiday in observance of Memorial Day.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
