| | | | Dear Parents,
Our second graders will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00am in the church. First Holy Communion, the second sacrament of initiation, is usually received at about age seven or eight, about the time when the children are in second grade. Because receiving the Eucharist for the first time is such a special sacrament, assisting your child in preparing to receive First Holy Communion, both by instruction and example, is important. By attending Mass frequently, participating in reconciliation on a regular basis and abiding by Catholic values, we can show children how their relationship with God can become stronger. Eucharist is a celebration of what Jesus did at the Last Supper. The word Eucharist means "to give thanks". When we celebrate this sacrament, we thank God for His many gifts and blessings. All are welcome to join us. Please keep the second graders in your prayers as they prepare for this special day.
At this time, we also ask that you take a moment to complete the Catholic Identity Program Effectiveness Parent Survey. This survey is a necessary and important part of the process of school accreditation. The results from the survey are electronically collated and the results will be incorporated into our next WASC study. | | Parent Tuition Agreement and Parent Participation Requirements: Returning kindergarten through seventh graders are receiving the Parent Tuition Agreement and the Parent Participation Requirements for the 2016-2017 school year today. Please read them over and then complete both sides of the form and return them to us by the deadline of Wednesday, April 20th By returning those forms, we will know that you agree with the Parent Tuition Agreement and that you acknowledge and understand the Parent Participation Requirements for the coming school year. | | | FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
When: Saturday, April 23rd
Time: 10:00am
Where: STM Church | | | CONFIRMATION
When: Friday, April 29th
Time: 5:30pm
Where: STM Church | | | | SPRING SHOW GRADES 4-8:
When: Thursday, April 21st, 7:00pm
Where: Carroll Hall
The front doors of the school will open at 6:00pm to allow the 4th-8th grade students to enter their classrooms. Students should arrive no later than 6:20pm. Parking will be available in the schoolyard beginning at 6:00pm. The doors of Carroll Hall will open at 6:00pm. | | | SPRING SHOW GRADES PK-3:
When: Friday, April 22nd, 1:15pm
Where: Carroll Hall
The preschoolers through third graders will perform at 1:15pm in the gym. Parking will be available in the schoolyard beginning at 1:00pm. The doors of Carroll Hall will open at 1:00pm.
| | | | 8TH GRADE FESTIVAL OF PLAYS Please join us for 'Festival of Plays', a unique showcase of 10 original plays, written, directed, produced and performed by the 8th grade class. The showcase will be on Thursday, April 28th at 7pm in Carroll Hall. This one-of-a-kind performance is open to all St. Thomas More School Families. See you there! | | | | MANDATORY PARENT MEETING Our next mandatory school meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, April 26th at 7:00pm for all parents of students who will be in K-8 next school year. No children are allowed attend the meeting, however babysitting will be available for a fee. Meeting topics will include the following: - Current financial picture
- Theatre Arts building project update
- Proposed changes in our Fall Fundraiser
- Long-term seismic improvement plans for all San Francisco Catholic schools
- Parent participation requirements
This letter written by the Archdiocese and personalized and signed by me will give you more information on the seismic upgrades under discussion in the Archdiocese. | | | Knockout! We look forward to the Athletic Board's annual Knockout Competition this Friday, April 8th, at 12:30pm in the gym. Participation is encouraged for all 4-8 grade students. Use the flyer you received this week to sign up for this fun event. Proceeds benefit our athletic program. Do you like Dodgeball?! Join us on April 16th at 3pm for the Adult Dodgeball Tournament. Team packets can be picked up at the front office. $50/team of 6 or $10 per individual. If you have any questions/concerns please contact Ivette Roca @ aztec021@aol.com or Mia Beasley @ KeiKei22@sbcglobal.net. Create your team today! The Athletic Board needs your support! | |  | | THE WINNERS ARE IN! Congratulations to the following students who raised the most in their class for the spell-a-thon and turned in all their pledges by the due date: Camila Rios (K), Elizabeth Alvarado (1st), Gabrielle Remo (2nd), Marquez Beasley-Bell (3rd), Darby Curran (4th), Ethan Taylor (5th), Ariana Montiel (6th), Michael Conefrey (7th), and Rainier Dela Cruz (8th). These students will be receiving their certificates and free dress passes tomorrow. The highest fundraiser in the school was Darby Curran (4th) with $500, and the class that raised the most funds with an average contribution of $69.70 per student, and winners of a popcorn and movie party, is kindergarten. Second and fourth graders were close behind with also more than an average $60 pledge per child. The spell-a-thon raised just over $14,000 (that's $2000 more than last year!). We are also happy to report that 41 students will also receive a certificate for getting 100% correct on their spell-a-thon. Congratulations and thank you again to everyone who participated. Funds will be used to support and upgrade our technology program. | | Enjoy the sunny weather!
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
