Dear Parents,
A community of faith can provide support when we are in need of help. They can envelop us in caring and love. With this in mind, we ask you to join with us next week as we pray together in community for those who are ill and especially those who are affected by breast cancer. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Student Council has initiated several ways to bring this issue to our attention. We ask you all to join us in prayer during this month. Together our prayers can be powerful.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK: Beginning Monday, October 21st, we are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Week. The Student Council have decided, in Miss Beach’s honor, to raise funds for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation in the following ways.
Throughout the week, a Memory Wall will be available where names of those who have been affected by breast cancer can be written. You are welcome to drop in any time during the school day to add a name to this wall. Please join us each morning when the Student Council will say a special prayer during Morning Assembly for those who have been listed on the wall. The Memory Wall will be displayed throughout the entire week and then presented during mass on Friday as part of the offertory procession.
On Thursday, the 3rd through 8th grade students will participate in a Breast Cancer Awareness Rally and solidarity walk. Those students are receiving permission slips in the envelopes today. Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade will hold posters and cheer us on as we leave for our walk. We encourage all parents and family members to participate as time allows. Also on Thursday, students will have the opportunity to wear pink clothing or appropriate accessories that support breast cancer awareness for a $3 (or more) donation.
PICTURE RE-TAKES: Just a reminder that picture retakes are this Friday for all students who have retuned their complete photo packet as requested. We have prepared a list of students who requested a retake. Forgot to send your packet back? Contact Melody immediately so that your child can be added to this list.
NIGHT AT THE RACES: The “horse races” are coming to STM on Saturday, November 2nd! Reservation flyers, Ad space and Name a Horse/Jockey/Owner flyers are in today’s envelope. This has always been an exciting evening with lots of fun activities, including two bingo games, “adult” refreshments and lively entertainment. All this for only $20! Don’t forget that childcare is also available for a nominal fee. Send in your reservations now! All proceeds go towards STM’s technology program.
HALLOWEEN: Please consider joining us for our annual K-8 Halloween parade, which begins at 1:15 in the schoolyard on Thursday, October 31st. Preschool students will hold their parade at an earlier time to facilitate their nap schedule. When purchasing costumes for wearing to school on Thursday, October 31st, please consider the following:
Don't forget - The Parent-Teacher Conference forms are due back by tomorrow!! Please make sure these forms are filled out completely. Several of these forms have been returned to parents as all three options were not selected.
And finally, congratulations to our 5th grade teacher, Kelly Stamatis, who is sporting a beautiful new engagement ring. Our best wishes go to her and her fiancé, John.
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal
A community of faith can provide support when we are in need of help. They can envelop us in caring and love. With this in mind, we ask you to join with us next week as we pray together in community for those who are ill and especially those who are affected by breast cancer. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Student Council has initiated several ways to bring this issue to our attention. We ask you all to join us in prayer during this month. Together our prayers can be powerful.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK: Beginning Monday, October 21st, we are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Week. The Student Council have decided, in Miss Beach’s honor, to raise funds for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation in the following ways.
- Daily bake sales
- Breast Cancer Pin sales
- Dress in Pink Day - $3 (or more) donation
- Popsicle sale Thursday
Throughout the week, a Memory Wall will be available where names of those who have been affected by breast cancer can be written. You are welcome to drop in any time during the school day to add a name to this wall. Please join us each morning when the Student Council will say a special prayer during Morning Assembly for those who have been listed on the wall. The Memory Wall will be displayed throughout the entire week and then presented during mass on Friday as part of the offertory procession.
On Thursday, the 3rd through 8th grade students will participate in a Breast Cancer Awareness Rally and solidarity walk. Those students are receiving permission slips in the envelopes today. Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade will hold posters and cheer us on as we leave for our walk. We encourage all parents and family members to participate as time allows. Also on Thursday, students will have the opportunity to wear pink clothing or appropriate accessories that support breast cancer awareness for a $3 (or more) donation.
PICTURE RE-TAKES: Just a reminder that picture retakes are this Friday for all students who have retuned their complete photo packet as requested. We have prepared a list of students who requested a retake. Forgot to send your packet back? Contact Melody immediately so that your child can be added to this list.
NIGHT AT THE RACES: The “horse races” are coming to STM on Saturday, November 2nd! Reservation flyers, Ad space and Name a Horse/Jockey/Owner flyers are in today’s envelope. This has always been an exciting evening with lots of fun activities, including two bingo games, “adult” refreshments and lively entertainment. All this for only $20! Don’t forget that childcare is also available for a nominal fee. Send in your reservations now! All proceeds go towards STM’s technology program.
HALLOWEEN: Please consider joining us for our annual K-8 Halloween parade, which begins at 1:15 in the schoolyard on Thursday, October 31st. Preschool students will hold their parade at an earlier time to facilitate their nap schedule. When purchasing costumes for wearing to school on Thursday, 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
- Tuesday, November 5th at 9:00am
- Wednesday, November 20th at 11:00am
- Tuesday, December 10th at 9:00am
- Tuesday, January 28th at 9:00am
Don't forget - The Parent-Teacher Conference forms are due back by tomorrow!! Please make sure these forms are filled out completely. Several of these forms have been returned to parents as all three options were not selected.
And finally, congratulations to our 5th grade teacher, Kelly Stamatis, who is sporting a beautiful new engagement ring. Our best wishes go to her and her fiancé, John.
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal
