Wednesday, November 20, 2024

STM Newsletter, November 20, 2024

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November 20, 2024

Happy Wednesday Broncos!

Our first trimester is done and this year is truly flying by!  We are proud of all the work, focus, kindness and dedication our students have demonstrated. Thank you for supporting our students and their educational journeys!  

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STM Sunday Family Mass - Thank you Father Rick & Deacon Abbie!
Great job 3rd and 7th grade classes! Special thanks to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Schnur and Ms. Ginger!

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Congratulations to all our student athletes! Thank you to the coaches and families for all the love, dedication, encouragement and support! Congrats to the 8th grade girls volleyball team who won the championship! Go Broncos!

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Congratulations 8th Grade Girl's Volleyball Team!!!

 2024 Champions!!! - Go Broncos!

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There is one more super yummy fundraiser (Panda Express) this November 25th to support Outdoor Education for the Class of 2028.  Get some delicious food and help ensure that every STM student has the opportunity to experience this amazing Outdoor Education program.

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STM Thanksgiving Food Drive will end this Friday, November 22.  Our 8th grade class will be collecting unexpired & non-perishable items which will be delivered to the SF-Marin Food Bank.  All families are welcomed and encouraged to donate if you would like to help. 

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The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is inviting us to join with their:
Annual Parol-Making Workshop this Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at St. Mark Church's Parish Hall, 325 Marine View Avenue Belmont, CA 94002.  Parol is a Filipino lantern displayed during the Christmas season.  Cost for Parol Kit is $15.00 (15-inch Parol, lights sold separately) and it includes breakfast and light lunch.  It is a fun, casual drop-in event so come when you can!  But give yourself plenty of time to make your parol!

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2024 Father-Son Awesome Adventure @ STM
Dynamic Duos - Ready to Save the World!

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Share any of your school pictures: sports, events, activities etc. to: yearbook@stthomasmoreschool.org

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Please be sure to check out all the announcements below.

We are all truly blessed to be part of such an amazing community!
 

God bless you all!

Peace, love, happiness, and harmony. 

David Greenbaum (Mr. G.),
Principal

Below are the updates for this week: 

  • Calendar
  • STM Thanksgiving Food  Drive
  • Free Tickets for youth ages 5-12 - The Great Dickens Fair @ The Cow Palace
  • School Foodies
  • Panda Express Fundraiser
  • San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program
  • Annual Parol-Making Workshop
  • Secret Santa Shoppe 
  • Holiday Faire Wish List/Donations
  • Holiday Faire
  • 2024-2025 School Year Information 
  • Scrip Order Reminder (Raise Right)
  • STM Parent Club Participation Requirement and Opportunities
  • Cioppino Auction Chair Opportunities 
  • SF Golf Club Proposal Update & Links
  • STM Celebrating 70 Years
  • STM Utopia Preschool
  • Bronco Bulletin
  • Bronco Merch
  • STM Emergency Messaging System
  • Safety and Health Updates

CALENDAR

2024-2025 Calendar
Hot lunch service, preorder from School Foodies Flyer 

Wednesday, November 20
Academic Chess Winter Class Begins
San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program Begins

Friday, November 22
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
STM Thanksgiving Food Drive Ends

Monday, November 25
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
Outdoor Ed Fundraiser - Panda Express

Tuesday, November 26
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday


Monday, December 2
Classes Resume - Full Day

STM Thanksgiving Food Drive

 

Free Tickets for STM youth
Ages 5-12 - Contact Ms. Ginger (
gtrumpbour@stmsf.org)

Free Tickets for STM youth
Ages 5-12 - Contact Ms. Ginger (
gtrumpbour@stmsf.org)

School Foodies

Outdoor Ed Fundraiser - Class of 2028

Panda Express
Order Date: November 25, 2024
Click link or scan QR Code: Panda Express Order

 

San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program
November 20th - December 12th



Please donate unwrapped new toys so we can bless families in need.
November 20th-December 12th

Annual Parol-Making Workshop 

 

Secret Santa Shoppe 2024

Holiday Faire 2024 Wish List/Donations 

STM Holiday Faire 2024 - Coming Soon!

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION

School days for all students TK-8 will begin at 8:10 a.m. promptly. 

Scrip Order Reminder (Raise Right)

Any scrip orders for physical cards need to be placed by 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, 11/21/24, to insure delivery before the Thanksgiving break.

Thank you!

STM Parent Club Participation
Requirements & Opportunities

  • Holiday Faire 2024 Wish List/Donations (see flyer above).
  • If you do not receive an email you can access the link by:
    • Visiting STM PC 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"
  • All parent volunteers are required to complete Virtus online training and fingerprinting prior to any school event. This process can take between 3–4 weeks. Please plan accordingly and contact the school's front office with questions. 
  • Parents can always review guidelines as well as see current & past events or sign-ups at STM PC Volunteer Opportunities 
  • 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

Cioppino Auction
Chair Opportunities


Join us for a Fun-filled Evening and help make our Cioppino Dinner & Auction a Great Success! 


Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the team, your support is invaluable. Come help us create a memorable event that showcases our school spirit and culinary delights!

We're looking for volunteers to assist with planning, setup, and event coordination for this exciting school fundraiser. Your efforts will help us raise funds for STM's while bringing our school and alumni community together over a delicious seafood feast!

Great way to get your parent hours and super fun!
Need 4 Chairs (15 hours credit each!) 

Ready to dive in? 
Contact Trilce Farrugia at trilce.farrugia@gmail.com 
for more information or to get involved. 

SF Golf Club Proposal Update & Links

Thank you to all the families and community members that came out on October 17, 2024 to City Hall to support the St. Thomas More community.  Thank you for writing letters and sharing your voices and concerns.  The next planning commission meeting will take place on January 9, 2025.  

Here are the links to the CBS News Report on October 16, 2024 and the Planning Commission Meeting from October 17, 2024.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-golf-clubs-plan-maintenance-facility-near-playground-backlash/
3 minute news report 

https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/player/clip/47283?view_id=20&redirect=true
Start @ 6:07


FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF WHO TO EMAIL AND/OR FOR MORE INFORMATION HOW YOU CAN HELP OR GET INVOLVED, CONTACT:

 

STM Celebrating 70 Years!

  • 2024-2025 - STM celebrates our 70th Anniversary year!  

  • We now begin our 5 year journey to 75 years strong!  

  • We are looking forward to several amazing and memorable celebrations along the way to 2029.  
  • Want to support STM Broncos with some new apparel?  
  • Check out our new designs for 2024-2025! 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.


Utopia Preschool is accepting applications
for the 2024-2025 school year!
Schedule a tour by calling (415) 317-6269 or
email Director Stephanie at svorrises@stmsf.org.
Current STM families are given priority enrollment!

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

For all current families, please be sure you have signed up for St. Thomas More's Emergency Messaging System by clicking this link:  STM Emergency Messaging System.  

Hi Parents,
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. Here are the instructions:

Joining a Class on Remind

  • Open the Remind app or go to Remind.com and log in or sign up.
  • Once logged in, click on the "Join a class" button (in the app, tap the "+" icon at the top).
       
  • Enter the class code provided below.
Here are the codes for the classes
  • Transitional Kindergarten: stm2034
  • Kindergarten: stm2033
  • 1st Grade: stm2032
  • 2nd Grade: stm2031
  • 3rd Grade: stm2030
  • 4th Grade: stm2029
  • 5th Grade: stm2028
  • 6th Grade: stm2027
  • 7th Grade: stm2026
  • 8th Grade: stm2025

Safety & Health Updates

  • Thank you for continuing to keep our community healthy and safe.

  • Please check out SF's safety health reminders

  • For all current families, please be sure you have signed up for St. Thomas More's Emergency Messaging System by clicking this link:  STM Emergency Messaging System.  
COVID NOTIFICATION
No COVID cases reported in school this week.
Please continue to be mindful and safe. Thank you. 
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