Dear Parents:
As we approach December 25th
we eagerly await the miracle of the Birth of Jesus. During these hectic final
few days of Advent let us continue to reflect on the “Good News” during this
season of waiting. We use this time to express gratitude for the many blessings
in our lives, especially our children. They give us hope for a bright future,
they bring joy, love, strength and peace into our lives. The challenge for all
of us is to make time in a very busy and hectic schedule to spend time with
Jesus. How do we carve out time to spend with our Lord during this sacred
season of waiting, hoping, and dreaming? Consider joining us here at St. Thomas
More Church on Christmas Eve for the Children’s Mass at 6:00pm. Find out what
time church services are at your local parish. Take a few minutes to pray with
your family. Remind your children often that Jesus loves them and will always
watch over them. Take some time to enjoy your family and friend during this
holy season.
You’re children were AWESOME! We hope you all
enjoyed our Christmas Program last night. You should all be very proud of
your children who did such a wonderful job. A special thank you to Katie
Anderson, our music teacher and our teachers, Jessica Bryan, Kelly Stamatis and
Megan Kennedy for writing and producing such a wonderful program.
Friday, our last day of school before
Christmas vacation is a busy day. Please join the student body for a special
end of year Mass at 8:30am.
CHRISTMAS VACATION: Christmas vacation begins at
12:15pm for grades K-3 and at 12:30pm for grades 4-8 on Friday, December 20th.
Preschool
will be dismissed at 12:00pm. There is no afternoon extended care that day, so
plan ahead. Classes resume at 8:10am on Monday, January 6th, 2013.
BRONCO
BOBA: On Friday the students will enjoy a special treat –
Bronco Boba! Thank you to all who supported this student council fundraiser. Boba’s
will be distributed at snack recess this Friday to students who ordered by last
Friday’s deadline.
STM TAP: Christmas came early to St.
Thomas More School – we are happy to announce that we have once again received
a $20,000 grant from the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation to be
used for tuition assistance. More information will be available on how to apply
for the St. Thomas More School Tuition Assistance Program (STM TAP) in the New
Year. Thank you once again to the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert
Foundation!
During
this busy time of the year, we ask that everyone use patience and consideration
during the drop off and pick up of students. For the safety of our children, please
use indicators when appropriate, follow directions from the school traffic
patrol, avoid U-turns unless absolutely necessary and be aware of pedestrians
and other drivers.
As we reflect back on the past year, we are thankful for so many
things. We are thankful for our supportive families, our dedicated teachers and
staff, our Parents' Club, and the many parents who volunteer hundreds of hours
beyond that required. Most of all we are thankful for our children.
Blessings of the Advent and Christmas Seasons to you and your
family.
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal 