STM Newsletter for March 25, 2015

View this email in your browser Newsletter for Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Dear Parents, This Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, is known as Palm Sunday. It is the beginning of Holy Week. It celebrates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. Great crowds of people thronged the streets waving palm branches to welcome Him. The people shouted "Hosanna" and laid their cloaks and palm branches from the nearby trees in His path. As we mentioned last week, as part of our preparation for the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, students in grades 3-8 received the sacrament of Reconciliation yesterday.   Please consider joining the student body for mass this Friday at 8:30am. Following mass, we will present the 3rd quarter Academic Awards. At 1:45pm the 4th grade will present the final stations of the cross.   Easter Vacation: As a reminder, Thursday, April 2nd is a minimum day for all Preschool-8th graders and the beginning of Easter Vacation. Preschool will dismiss at 12 noon, K-3 at 12:15pm and 4-8 at 12:30pm. There will still be extended care until 6pm that day for K-8 students. Street parking will be limited because of the early dismissal schedule. The school yard will be open between 11am-noon to facilitate the pick up of Preschool students. STEAM Showcase: Also next Thursday, April 2nd, STEAM students will share their work and projects with STM students and families in a showcase that represent the rigorous work and training resulting from student collaboration, problem solving, effective communication, and critical thinking skills. Please drop by the gym between 11:00am-noon next Thursday to see all they have accomplished. Neighborhood Concerns: Remind your children to be aware of strangers in the vicinity of STM. Recently, we have seen the return of one of the men who was involved previously in stealing money from the church and generally being a nuisance. The police have been alerted and we ask that you be aware of your surroundings when picking up and dropping off your children. Thank you to some alert parents for bringing this to our attention. SPRING SHOW - THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Tomorrow night we are very excited to present our first Spring Show under the direction of Mary Powelson, our Theater Arts teacher. This year, we have divided the school into two performances, the lower grades (PK, K, 1, 2 & 3) and the upper grades (4, 5, 6, 7 & 8). All students will be involved in one of these shows either as performers or stage crew. We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these fantastic productions in the gym. PK, K, 1, 2 & 3: The preschoolers through third graders will perform 1:30pm in the gym. Parking will be available in the schoolyard beginning at 12:45pm. The doors of the gym will open at 1:00pm. 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8: For the evening performance, the front doors of the school will open at 6:15pm to allow the 4th-8th grade students to enter their classrooms. Students should arrive no later than 6:30pm. Parking will be available in the schoolyard beginning at 6:00pm. The doors of the gym will open at 6:15pm. RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016 Thank you to all who have re-registered by today's deadline. Those who have not yet told us of their plans for the next school year will not have their seat held until this is completed. Families returning to STM/UTOPIA for the 2015-2016 school year click here. For families NOT returning to STM/UTOPIA for the 2015-2016 school year, click here. Calendar Items Saturday, March 28th Father-Daughter Dinner Dance April 3rd-12th Easter Break - No School Monday, March 30th Olive the Story-teller visits K-5   March 31 Confirmation Retreat for 7th grade FIRST ANNUAL STM GOLF TOURNAMENT April 18th - Space is limited! Own a business? Consider sponsoring a hole! Layette Drive As a reminder, Tuesday, March 31st is the last day to donate new infant clothing to our Layette Drive. These items will be donated to the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) to benefit needy mothers and their newborns throughout the year. Please send any donation with your child or drop them off in the front office. Your generosity to needy moms and babies is greatly appreciated. And finally, some sad news to share with you all. Daniel Cronin, brother of Sr. Ann Cronin, one of our extended care supervisors, passed away on Monday, March 23rd. Please keep Sr. Ann and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Marie Fitzpatrick Principal          Copyright © 2014 St. Thomas More School, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email from the office of St. Thomas More School.   Thank you for helping us go green. Our mailing address is: 50 Thomas More Way San Francisco, CA 94132 www.stmsf.org unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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