| Congratulations 8th graders: The San Francisco Public Library sponsors an annual Youth Poetry Contest with a specific theme. The theme of this year's contest was "the Power of Peace". In response to the contest challenge, the 8th graders composed a collection of contemporary sonnets, in classical Shakespearean rhythm (iambic pentameter) and style (quatrains and couplets), and submitted them to the contest committee. We are extremely proud to announce that the 8th graders took several awards in this year's contest! The committee sent us the following note:
"Well, the committee has certainly enjoyed reading your students' poems! The overall quality of their work impressed us greatly. I am pleased to inform you that your class has won TWO overall prizes 1. Highest Class Submissions (6th-8th grade) and 2. The Shakespeare Prize for Best Class Project. I am pleased to inform you as well, that after a very difficult decision we selected four students to represent their class as readers at our grand finale event April 18th, 2-4pm at the SF Main Public Library's Koret Auditorium.The students are: Kevin Dunn:"The Burden of Humanity," Chloe David: "Mending Minds," Isabella Villante: "Equality," and Ava Ragasa: ""Peace Is the Key"
Congratulations to all our participating 8th graders! The grand finale event is on Saturday, April 18th, 2-4pm, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Public Library. It is FREE and open to all STM students and their families.
Used Ink Cartridges: We continue to receive monies from the company that recycles used ink cartridges. Our last check was $72.00! Keep these donations coming. Every little bit counts!
At this time of the year, teachers of all classes will begin working on the Family Life portion of the Religious Education curriculum. All grades will be using the Benziger Family Life series. We strongly encourage you to use this time to talk with your child about your family's individual views and expectations. Please contact your child's teacher directly if you have any questions about this program.
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | 
