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STM Newsletter, April 29, 2026

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April 29, 2026

Hello STM Broncos!
Happy Wednesday! Happy Spirit Week! We are in the final stretch of the school year. With only a little more than a month to go, we are so appreciative and excited to close out the year strong and celebrate our amazing community!

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Spirit Week schedule!

STM Spirit Week (Tuesday 4/28 - Tuesday, 5/5)
Thursday, 4/30 - Faith Family Colors
Friday, 5/1 - Celebrity Day
Tuesday, 5/5 - Bronco/Blue Day

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Little Mermaid Junior splashes into STM next week! Four shows only!
Thursday 5.7.26 @ 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. 
Friday 5.8.26 @ 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. 

STM School's The Little Mermaid Musical 2026

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STM on Earth Day 2026! Great job STM!

STM on abc news - Check this out!
STM Earth Day News Report on ABC

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What an awesome Aloha Fiesta! Thank you to the committee, volunteers and performers! It was such a fun and amazing event! Thank you all for supporting St. Thomas More School!

STM Aloha Fiesta 2026 

Special Thanks to:
* Princess Costello * Jasmin Viloria * Watabe Kumi * Jason West * Eva He * Lauren Fogarty *
* Jan Magat * Joe & Cheryll Nicolas * Myra Dirige Wong * Ameera Shaw * Trami Pham *
* Jessica Cabrera * Melody Casuga * Joanne Martinez * STM 7th grade * April Dela Cruz *
* Tom Carter * Jennyfer Montoya * Joy Estayo * Nancy Trinh * Donna Pon * Lakisha Quinn *
* Earley Pualengco * Hong Tien * Guilllean Arradaza * Cindy Rivera * Mr. Oscar * STM Parent Club *





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STM Spelling Bee 2026

Congratulations to all our Spelling Bee participants! Special thanks to Mr K!

STM Spelling Bee 2026

1st Place - Chloe Carino - 5th Grade
2nd Place - Blaise Guillermo - 5th Grade

Participants:
Emma Posadas - 4th Grade
Everett Ngoon - 4th Grade
Emily Pineda - 4th Grade
Arianna Murillo - 5th Grade
Jonathan Alvarado - 6th Grade
Vera Chow - 6th Grade
Cassidy Sales - 6th Grade
Alexander Jung - 7th Grade
Jovanka Jayalie  - 7th Grade
Jessica Nicolas - 7th Grade
Eoin Clancy  - 8th Grade
Elise Ngoon - 8th Grade
Collin Woo - 8th Grade

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Little Mermaid Tickets on Sale Now!!!
Scan QR Code or click link to purchase tickets:
STM School's The Little Mermaid Musical 2026

Splashing into STM....
Tickets for our Spring Musical The Little Mermaid Junior on sale now
STM 2026 Spring Musical - Little Mermaid Junior
Thursday 5.7.26 @ 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. 
Friday 5.8.26 @ 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. 

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STM Yearbook - Save the memories—forever!

From classroom moments, celebrations, and school events, this year’s STM Yearbook is packed with the highlights your family will want to revisit for years.
Reserve yours today: 
Soft Cover $27.08 (before tax) / Hard Cover $32.93 (before tax). 
Scroll down to see flyer below and scan QR code to order.  School Code: 1015250322084584.

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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.  

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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...

 

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Please be sure to see all the updates!  Scroll down to see upcoming events, afterschool enrichment classes, and 2025-2026 School Year Information: Calendar, Financial Policies, Supply List, etc. 


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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: 

  • 2025-2026 School Year Information 
  • STM Utopia Preschool Applications 2026-2027
  • Calendar
  • STM Spirit Week (Tuesday, 4/28 - Tuesday, 5/5)
  • Last Chance to Order Yearbook 2026 (See flyer below)
  • The Little Mermaid Jr. Musical 2026 (See flyer below)
  • Simply Uniforms 15% Sale - May 27 - June 27 (See flyer below)
  • Bronco Clinic (See flyer below)
  • STM Summer PE Kick Off  (See flyer below)
  • STM School's SF Giants Filipino Heritage Night
  • Riordan HS Summer Camp 2026
  • 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
  • Parent Participation Requirement 
  • STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities
  • STM Financial Aid Application 2026-2027
  • STM Celebrating 71 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. 

     2025-2026 School Year

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: Calendar 2025-2026
Hot lunch service, preorder from SchoolFoodies Flyer 2025-2026

Thursday, April 30
Field Day (School Yard)
Spirit Week - Faith Family Colors
TK-8th STAR Testing

Friday, May 1
TK-8th STAR Testing
School Principals' Day
Spirit Week - Celebrity Day
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal

Monday, May 4
Local Holiday - No School


Tuesday, May 5
Teacher Appreciation Week
Spirit Week - Bronco/Blue Day
Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Wednesday, May 6
Teacher Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 7
Teacher Appreciation Week
Spring Musical - Little Mermaid 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8
Teacher Appreciation Week
Spring Musical - Little Mermaid 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal

Monday, May 11
Full Day

Friday, May 15
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal

Saturday, May 16
8th Grade Cluster 1 Graduation Social 6:00-9:00 p.m. (STM Gym)


Monday, May 18
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal

Friday, May 22
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal

Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Holiday - No School


Wednesday, May 27
8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass 9:00-10:15 (STM Church)

Friday, May 29
8th Grade Graduation Ceremony 10:30-11:30 (STM Church)
8th Grade Graduation Reception 11:30-1:00 (Carroll Hall)
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal

Monday, June 1
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal

Tuesday, June 2
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal

Wednesday, June 3
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal

Thursday, June 4
10:00 a.m. Dismissal

Last day of school
Report Card Day
NO Morning & Afternoon Care

Enjoy your Summer Break!!!

STM Spirit Week
Tuesday, 4/28 - Tuesday, 5/5

 

Last Chance to Order Yearbook 2026


Scan QR code below to purchase tickets.

Save the memories—forever.
From classroom moments, celebrations, and school events, this year’s STM Yearbook is packed with the highlights your family will want to revisit for years.
Reserve yours today: 
Soft Cover $27.08 (before tax) / Hard Cover $32.93 (before tax).
 

Tickets on Sale Now!!! 
Scan QR Code or click link to purchase tickets:
STM School's The Little Mermaid Musical 2026


Simply Uniforms 
15% Off Sale May 27 - June 27, 2026

https://www.simplyuniformscolma.com/

 

 

St. Thomas More School
Bronco Summer Hoops Clinic 2026

 

St. Thomas More School
Summer PE Kick Off 

 
Questions, please email Coach Trevor:
benchmarkathletics001@gmail.com
 

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! ðŸ’™

If you have any questions, please contact
STM Super Parent - Francis Custodio at:

 stmfun@stmsf.org

Summer Camp Crusader 2026

 

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

 
February 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

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

This awareness is an ongoing effort to understand, openly discuss, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. It involves recognizing signs of mental illness, educating the public, fostering empathy, and encouraging people to seek help.

The 5 C's of mental health commonly include Connection, Compassion, Coping, Community, and Care. This framework helps build resilience and emotional well-being by fostering supportive relationships, managing stress, practicing self-compassion, and promoting self-care

For immediate mental health support during May (Mental Health Awareness Month) and beyond, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 in the U.S.

Other key resources include texting "HOME" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or calling the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Resources:

https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/

https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/mental-health-awareness-month

https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/ 

💬 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:
October - National Bullying Prevention Month
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
https://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/

September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is an opportunity for schools to foster open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and share life-saving resources.

February - Focus of the Month: Kindness, Empathy & Relationships February is a perfect time to promote kindness and empathy!

Purpose: To encourage, celebrate, and normalize small acts of kindness to create a positive impact on the world.

April - Honoring mental health during Lent isn’t a sign of weakness—it's a way of ensuring that the season remains meaningful, constructive, and spiritually enriching.

May - is Mental Health Awareness Month! This awareness is an ongoing effort to understand, openly discuss, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. It involves recognizing signs of mental illness, educating the public, fostering empathy, and encouraging people to seek help.

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: 1800-985-5990, or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Suicide Prevention: 1.800.273.8255 or dial 911

Parent Participation Requirement - All Families

PARENT PARTICIPATION HOURS – All Families

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.
 

STM Scrip Purchase Requirement
2026-2027

SCRIP PURCHASE REQUIREMENT – All Families

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

  • Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 8th Grade Social and Spring Musical was posted on, 4/1/26 around 7:00 p.m. *Last Parent Club events to fulfill participation requirements* *Many shifts are still available* 
  • 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 2025–2026.
  • 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

STM Celebrating 71 Years!

  • 2025-2026 - STM celebrates our 71st 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

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
  • Utopia Preschool: 7d8874
  • Transitional Kindergarten: stm2035
  • Kindergarten: stm2034
  • 1st Grade: stm2033
  • 2nd Grade: stm2032
  • 3rd Grade: stm2031
  • 4th Grade: stm2030
  • 5th Grade: stm2029
  • 6th Grade: stm2028
  • 7th Grade: stm2027
  • 8th Grade: stm2026
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 71 years and going strong! 
 
  • Great Job Broncos!

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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