Dear Parents,
A BIG thank you to the sixth grade students, their families and their teacher, Julianne Beach for preparing and participating in the Family Mass last Sunday. It was wonderful to see so many children be installed as altar servers. Thank you to the following students who have decided to take on this special role in the church. From fourth grade: Jackie Schneider, Clark Kelly, Lorenzo Mutuc, Zach White, Francise Panlaqui, Kevin Caranceja, Anthony Sheridan, Micah Gastrock, Aysaiah Radoc-Manrique and Matthew Candler. Fifth grade altar servers are: Brian Qare, Christopher Law, Rainer Dela Cruz, Arabella Sunga. Serving from sixth grade: Skyler Dela Cruz, Reuben Sablad, Kenny Jung and Jesse Manalo. From seventh grade: Carlos Colom, Natasha Alvarado, Melina Diaz, Nathan Candler and Krystelle Chloe Sunga, and our eighth grade servers are: Julietta Lehmann and Julius Aguinaldo. Thank you also to Monsignor Labib and St. Thomas More Church for having a second collection in support of the school. Thanks for your donations which raised over $300.
STUDENT HOLIDAY: This Friday, October 19th, is a holiday for all students, Preschool through 8th grade. The faculty will engage in an all day in-service on that day to continue WASC accreditation preparation.
MINIMUM DAY: Next Monday, October 22nd is the fourth-Monday-of-the-month minimum day dismissal. Don’t forget we dismiss at 12:15 (K-3) and 12:30 (4-8) that day. Yes, we will have extended care beginning immediately at the end of the shortened school day. Extended Care will offer a hot dog lunch for those staying for $3.00.
FIELD TRIPS: Yesterday, our fourth graders visited the San Mateo County Museum and were introduced to the art of shell jewelry making. The first and eighth grade students enjoyed their trip to the Pumpkin Patch, also yesterday. We’re sure the kindergarten students will also come home with smiling faces and big orange pumpkins after their upcoming trip, tomorrow! The seventh grade students are also going on a field trip tomorrow to the SF Food Bank. Second graders are receiving a permission slip today for their upcoming trip to Elkus Ranch on November 2nd. Pay close attention to the due date to return that form and payment!
OFF TO THE RACES: Off to the Races is coming to STM on Saturday, November 17th! Save the Date flyers are in your envelopes today. Look for Reservation flyers, Ad space, and Name a Horse/Jockey/Owner in next week’s envelope. This has always been an exciting evening with lots of fun activities, “adult” refreshments and lively entertainment. All this for only $15! Don’t forget that childcare is also available. Save the date!
HALLOWEEN: Today, students are receiving information from their teacher about next week's Halloween celebration. Please read the information provided carefully and pay attention to the specific information regarding costumes and make-up. When purchasing costumes for wearing to school on Wednesday, October 31st, please consider the following:
- Age appropriate
- Bathroom accessible
- Make up must be applied at home
- Shoes must be comfortable for walking
- No weapons of any kind
SCHOOL PHOTOS: Unfortunately, we were not happy with the quality of the school photos that were taken in September of this year. We have been working with Lifetouch who produces the photos and have decided to do an entire student body photo retake using an enhanced program called ‘Expressions First’ which the company believes will offer more consistent lighting and background. This retake day will be on Friday, October 26th. All students in Preschool through eighth grade will be photographed that day. Families who purchased photos in September will be receiving a check refund from the company. This will be in your Wednesday Envelope next week. All families will have the opportunity to re-purchase their child’s photo using the flyer in next week’s envelope.
SHOPAROO: How are you doing?! We have almost $180 in our school account thanks to those who simply signed up for Shoparoo and snap their receipts. There is no limit to how much money we can raise with Shoparoo, so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to join in – every receipt counts!
SCHOOL TOURS/APPLICATION FORMS: We ask your help in encouraging prospective parents to consider St. Thomas More School for their child for the 2012-2013 school year. You, our current families, are our best advertising! Please invite friends and relatives interested in St. Thomas More School to come to one of our school tours for prospective parents. Please call the school office at (415) 337-0100 to reserve a place on one of the tours listed below:
9:00-10:15am Tuesday, November 6
9:00-10:15am Wednesday, November 14
9:00-10:15am Thursday, November 29
9:00-10:15am Wednesday, December 5
K-8 application forms for the 2013-2014 school year will be available in the front office and online beginning November 1st, 2012. Siblings of current students as well as preschool students can use the flyer in next week’s envelope to request an application. Students currently attending Utopia Preschool and/or with siblings currently attending St. Thomas More School will be given preference in the kindergarten class of 2013-2014.9:00-10:15am Wednesday, November 14
9:00-10:15am Thursday, November 29
9:00-10:15am Wednesday, December 5
LET'S GO GIANTS...LET'S GO! Tomorrow, Thursday, October 18th, students will have the opportunity to wear free 'orange and black' dress in honor of the SF Giants. As we continue to 'THINK like Jesus’, on this special free dress day, we ask that each student considers donating $1 (or more) which will be donated to the "Say Hey for the Kids" Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club at Hunters Point. Let's go Giants! Let's go...into the World Series!!!
Don't forget - The Parent-Teacher Conference forms are due back by tomorrow!!
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal
