STM Newsletter, August 5, 2026

View this email in your browser August 5, 2026 Hello STM Broncos! Happy Wednesday!  Hope you are enjoying Summer! First day of school is next week, Thursday, August 13, 2026. Time to shift the sleeping schedules and get everyone ready. We are looking forward to seeing you and celebrating the start of our 72nd year! * * * Please be on the look out for the FACTS registration and email notification. See the info box below for more info regarding:  FACTS SCHOOL INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) UPDATE & INFORMATION  If you have any questions regarding the FACTS SIS, please contact: stmfacts@stmsf.org  * * * CYO Girls' Volleyball - Sign Ups are currently Open! Registration Deadline is August 8. Please email our illustrious Athletic Director, Mr. K. @ jkav@stmsf.org for more information. GO BRONCOS! * * * * * * Thursday, August 13, 2026 - First Day of school - 12:15 p.m./12:30 p.m. Minimum day dismissal Complete/Formal School Uniform on Thursday Please note: PE uniform starts week #2, Tuesday, 8/18/26 First Day of School - No morning and afternoon extended care. * * * Friday, August 14, 2026  12:15 p.m./12:30 p.m. Minimum day dismissal * * * Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Back to School Night @ 6:00 p.m. in the Gym Please click link below if you need child care during Back to School Night. $10 per child (pre-registered) and $20 per child (walk-ins).  Registration deadline is on Tuesday August 18, at 4:00 p.m. Click link to Register:  Back to School Night Child Care Registration 2026 Parents are required to attend this mandatory meeting. Families without a representative in attendance will be assessed a $50 fee for the missed meeting. * * *   As we look forward to the 2026-2027 school year, we're excited to share this preview: We are happy to say that all teacher vacancies have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year. With our increased enrollment, we are proud to welcome the following teachers to our team: Lydia Sandy (4th), Mark Gayapa (6th) and Nina Martinez-Fuaau (8th). All are experienced elementary teachers who are dedicated to Catholic education excellence. We are so blessed to have them join our community! Mrs. Alicia Cabe-Reyes will continue as our Vice Principal and Dean of Academics. She will be helping to ensure that our growing academic programming continues to thrive!  Ms. Ginger Trumpbour will be our Science and Garden teacher.  Ms. Theresa Buscher will be our 3rd grade teacher. Mrs. Maura Clancy will be our STEAM and Robotics instructor. Mr. Ismael Santiago will be teaching junior high math and 7th grade homeroom. Mrs. Karen Aguas-Bongco will continue to teach and lead our growing Resource and Wellness program. In addition, she will support our library until Mrs. Cardona returns from maternity leave. * * * Reminder: For all current families, please be sure you have signed up for STM's Emergency Messaging System by clicking this link:  STM Emergency Messaging System.   * * * Thank you for all the sports participation. Our student athlete Broncos are doing great and creating many wonderful memories.  Thank you families for instilling and encouraging fair play and sportsmanship.  CYO Athletics - It' not just about the final score...   * * * Please be sure to see all the updates!  Scroll down to see upcoming events, afterschool enrichment classes, and 2026-2027 School Year Information: Calendar, Financial Policies, Supply List, Summer Reading List, School Foodies, Simply Uniforms, etc.  * * * We are all truly blessed to be part of such an amazing community! Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you soon! Let us please continue to pray for peace and healing.  May our words and actions bring about a more just and peaceful world.   God bless you all! Peace, love, happiness and harmony. David Greenbaum (Mr. G.), Principal Below are the updates for this week:  2026-2027 School Year Information  STM Utopia Preschool Applications 2026-2027 Calendar FACTS - SCHOOL INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) - UPDATE & INFORMATION Academic Chess (See flyer below) STM School's SF Giants Filipino Heritage Night Parent Participation Requirement  STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities Morning Drop-Off Info - Keep it Moving! Keep it Grooving! Safety First! San Francisco Golf Club (SFGC) Construction Project Updates 2026 Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry STM Celebrating 72 Years Bronco Bulletin Bronco Merch STM Emergency Messaging System WASC / WCEA Information Safety and Health Updates 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION School days for all students TK-8 will begin at 8:10 a.m. promptly.  TK-8 Calendar 2026-2027 Financial Policies 2026-2027 Parent Tuition Agreement Form and Parent Participation Requirements Form 2026-2027 SchoolFoodies Brochure and Menu 2026-2027 SchoolFoodies Flyer 2026-2027 Simply Uniforms 2026-2027 Simply Uniforms Price List 2026-2027 STM Uniform Regulations TK-8 Supply List 2026-2027 Grades 3-8 Summer Reading List 2026-2027   Utopia Preschool Applications for 2026-2027 now available Currently enrolling!  * Utopia families have access to priority registration for STM TK-8. Come join the Utopia Preschool Community!!! Our school sets the foundation for a successful educational future by fostering a love of learning through daily explorations, group collaborations, and so much more! Learn more about our curriculum by scheduling a tour: call (415) 317-6269 or email  svorrises@stmsf.org.  We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Families with children enrolled at STM receive a 10% Utopia tuition discount!  Start your child’s STM journey with us!!!                                 CALENDAR  Click link: TK-8 Calendar 2026-2027 Hot lunch service, preorder form: SchoolFoodies Flyer 2026-2027 Saturday, August 8 ($25 per student) STM Broncos Summer Hoops Clinic 3rd-5th @ 9:00-10:00 (Gym) 6th-8th @ 10:30-11:30 (Gym) Thursday, August 13 First Day of School - Complete School Uniform No PE Class Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Friday, August 14 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Saturday, August 15 ($25 per student) STM Broncos Summer Hoops Clinic 3rd-5th @ 9:00-10:00 (Gym) 6th-8th @ 10:30-11:30 (Gym) Monday, August 17 Full Day  Tuesday, August 18 PE Classes Starts  (Students wear PE uniform to school) Friday, August 21 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Wednesday, August 19 Back to School Night @ 6:00 p.m. (Gym) Monday, August 24 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Friday, August 28 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal FACTS SCHOOL INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) UPDATE & INFORMATION We are excited to announce that we will begin using FACTS as our new school information system this school year!  In the coming days, you will receive an email invitation directly from FACTS containing a custom link to create your account. Please complete your account setup as soon as possible after receiving it.  For more detailed instructions, please click the following link: STM Families- Welcome to FACTS  If you have any questions regarding the FACTS SIS, please contact: stmfacts@stmsf.org  Thank you for your cooperation as we transition to this exciting new system! We look forward to supporting you throughout the process. Academic Chess Kinder - 8th Grade September 16  - November 11 Click link to register: LINK: Academic Chess Registration St. Thomas More School SF GIANTS Filipino Heritage Night Join your Saint Thomas More community for an unforgettable evening with the  San Francisco Giants during Filipino Heritage Night! SF Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals   Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:45 PM (PDT)  Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA Special STM Ticket Offer – ONLY $36!  Bleachers Sections 140 & 141  Discounted group rate  No additional fees  Exclusive San Francisco Jersey Giveaway  A portion of every ticket supports Saint Thomas More Seats are selling out fast, so don’t wait! Here is your ticket link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Saintthomas26 Bring your family and friends, celebrate Filipino Heritage Night, and show your STM spirit at the ballpark!  Let’s pack the bleachers in blue and gold — Go Giants! Go STM!  If you have any questions, please contact STM Super Parent - Francis Custodio at:  stmfun@stmsf.org Parent Participation Requirement - All Families 2026-2027 All families are required to participate for a minimum of 20  hours for school approved activities. Parents who sign-up to volunteer/participate and do not show up, or cancel their spot without at least 48 hours notice will be assessed a $50 fee. Failure to complete ALL 20 parent participation hours as assigned by the Parents’ Club and/or the St. Thomas More School administration will result in a $1,200 fee to be paid before a child’s seat can be saved for the following school year. $75 Parents’ Club Dues - Parent Participation Requirement - ALL Families Each family is required to join ($75 per family per year) and to cooperate with the Parents’ Club fulfilling their Parent Participation Requirements. The school works in cooperation with the Club's leadership in the decision-making, implementation and enforcement of their policies. Dues are payable no later than September 15, 2026 and are non-refundable.  Scrip Purchase Requirement - All Families 2026-2027 All families are required to generate a minimum of $100 profit by participating in the RaiseRight program authorized by the school. Scrip purchased between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027 will be credited to this requirement. Families who do not wish to participate or do not reach the minimum requirement of $100 profit will need to use a combination of scrip profit and payment via FACTS for a total of $150. The buy out fee is due no later than April 20, 2027. STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities Be sure to check the signups periodically as families may have dropped shifts after the initial posting day.  If you do not receive an email for event volunteer sign-ups you can access the link by: Visiting STM Parent Club Volunteer Opportunities and navigating to the specific event using the headings on the left. Logging in to your Sign Up Genius account with the email provided to the STM Office. You will see "Sign Ups I'm Invited To" Parents can always review guidelines as well as see current & past events or sign-ups at STM Parent Club Volunteer Opportunities, then go to Document Tab 2026–2027. All events require Virtus online training and fingerprinting.  It should be completed and confirmed prior to the event you signed up for.  Please contact school's front office if you have any questions. This process can take between 3–4 weeks. Be sure to plan accordingly. For questions about volunteering at events email pcvolunteer@stthomasmoreschool.org   Share any of your school pictures and videos: sports, events, activities etc. to: yearbook@stthomasmoreschool.org  Thank you for being involved in the STM school community. Our events are a success because of parents who work hard behind the scenes to make them happen! Thanks! STM Parents Club MORNING DROP-OFF INFO Keep it moving! Keep it grooving! Safety First!   Before you leave for school, please do a quick health check with your child at home. Please keep children at home if they are ill or demonstrating any contagious symptoms.  Thank you for keeping our students and families as healthy as possible!  MORNING DROP-OFF The schoolyard gate will open at 7:45 a.m.  TK-8 students may be dropped off between 7:45-8:10 a.m. in the morning.  Please drop students off in the white zone. Pull forward and drive around the block or park up on top of the hill in front of the church.  NO Double Parking for the safety of our community and the Alma Via residents. NO Red Zone Parking DPT will ticket and tow Please drop students off in the white zone. Pull forward.  Keep it moving! Keep it grooving! Safety First! Drivers and family members, please stay in your vehicle.  For our younger students, please practice exiting the vehicle. STM staff members will be on traffic duty to supervise and help with morning drop-off.  If you must exit your vehicle, please find a parking space across the church or in the neighborhood and walk your child to school.  NO U-TURNS Please do not gather in front of the gate for extended periods during peak drop-off/pick up times. MORNING ASSEMBLY Students will stay in the schoolyard for morning assembly. Parents, family members, and other adults are not allowed in the schoolyard as we continue to limit visitors to our campus. TARDY STUDENTS Students arriving after morning assembly will enter through the front office doors for check-in and receive a tardy pass to give to their teacher. San Francisco Golf Club (SFGC) - Construction Project - Updates - 2026   Please be mindful, stay safe, and be aware of the construction signs on the SFGC private road.   It has been communicated that they will utilize their private road for the upcoming construction deliveries. STM Community - Thank you for continuing to be mindful and safe for all of our community members.  STM's Wellness and Counseling Department  Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry  Counselor’s Tip for Parents & Guardians Helping kids manage stress during busy months: Encourage a consistent routine (sleep, meals, homework time). Model positive coping (talk, take breaks, breathe). Remind children that mistakes are part of learning—growth comes from effort! “Remember, a little encouragement can make a big difference. Let’s keep building a caring school community together!” Resource Links: September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is an opportunity for schools to foster open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and share life-saving resources. Things to know: 988 is the National Crisis Hotline that offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people: Experiencing suicidal thoughts Substance abuse A mental health crisis Any other kind of emotional distress People can also call 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support October - National Bullying Prevention Month https://www.pacer.org/bullying/ https://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/ For more information or any further support, please feel free to  contact our School Counselor Ms. Corry at jcorry@stthomasmoreschool.org Jennifer Corry School Counselor Crisis Text Line: Text "SUPPORT" to 741741 Parent Support Line 24/7: 1-888-220-7575 Grief Counseling Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990, or Text TalkWithUs to 66746 Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-8255 or dial 911 STM Celebrating 72 Years! 2026-2027 - STM celebrates our 72nd Anniversary year!  We are looking forward to several amazing and memorable celebrations along the way to our 75th anniversary in 2029.   Want to support STM Broncos with some new apparel?   Check out our new designs! STM Merchandise Link Saint Thomas More School - Established in 1954 Our Mission   Guided by Catholic values, St. Thomas More School is committed to educating each individual based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.  We advocate academic excellence and inspire spiritual, intellectual and social growth. We prepare our diverse community of students to become citizens committed to service and stewardship. Bronco Bulletin Sign up for the Bronco Bulletin and never miss Bronco Sports information! The Bulletin can be found on the school website under the Student Life tab.  Subscribe here!  Go Broncos!  Bronco Merch  Order here! STM Emergency Messaging System Saint Thomas More School has been utilizing Remind as an emergency messaging system (like natural disasters, or other unprecedented situations), so please sign up and subscribe so you can receive our emergency alerts via the app, texts, or email message immediately.  All current families are asked to sign up for the St. Thomas More Emergency Messaging System by clicking this link and joining your child's or children's respective class(es): STM Emergency Messaging System     WASC / WCEA Information Thank You - to the whole STM Community for a very successful WCEA/WASC accreditation visit!  STM was approved for the maximum 6 years!   It is a wonderful testament to all the good work our "village" is doing - celebrating 72 years and going strong!  Great Job Broncos! Safety & Health Updates Thank you for continuing to keep our community healthy and safe. 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