| | | | Dear Friends,
As we move towards the holiday season, we want our students to continue to show that 'There's a Wideness in God's Mercy' by participating in our annual collection of peanut butter. Our collection this year, lead by the first graders, will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The St. Vincent de Paul Society has requested peanut butter, as it is a much-needed nutritious staple for them throughout the holiday season. Last year's collection was so successful, that the students brought in over 1,000 jars in just 4 weeks. This year, our collection, which starts today, November 16, will also run over the next four weeks so our goal as a school is to collect 800 jars! If we reach our goal of 800 jars of peanut butter by December 16, the student body will enjoy free dress on Tuesday, December 20. Please send a jar (or two!), any kind, any size with your child by Friday, December 16.
SANDWICHES-FOR-THE-NEEDY
This Friday, November 18, is our next collection of sandwiches-for-the-needy. All are welcome to participate and the 1st and 8th graders are charged with taking the lead that day. In order to facilitate the distribution of sandwiches, we have been asked to provide just one type of sandwich: turkey on sliced white or brown bread. We thank you in advance for what we hope will be another huge collection for those at the Martin de Porres House of Hospitality.
Next week's schedule leaves us with only one-and-a-half short days of school. Please remember that on Tuesday, November 22 we begin our Thanksgiving break with minimum day dismissal, 12:15/12:30. Extended Care will be available. School will resume on Monday, November 28.
We won't be here to do a Wednesday newsletter next week, however, we will send home the relevant flyers we receive for distribution on Tuesday. | | | TOILETRIES DRIVE FOR VETERANS
Thank you to all who supported the travel size toiletry drive for veterans. These much needed supplies will be donated to the San Francisco VA Medical Center along with some festive Thanksgiving decorations made by the students. | | | TOY DRIVE
The SF Firefighters toy barrel will be in the office shortly and will be awaiting your donations! Please consider donating new, unwrapped toy(s) for kids ages infant to 12 years old. Let's continue to show the wideness of God's mercy to less fortunate kids in our community, especially at this time of the year. We will continue collecting the toys until December 16. Check out the flyer you are receiving in today's envelope for more information. | |  | SCRIP
Just a reminder to order your scrip by 6am this Friday November 18 in order to receive it on Tuesday, November 22, the last day to receive gift cards before Thanksgiving break. Keep an eye out for Thank-scrip-ing Day deals. We will open the library on Tuesday, November 22 from 8:30am-10:00am to facilitate the purchase of scrip. If you haven't signed up yet, drop by during those hours and we'll be there to help you! | | | KNOCKOUT CANCELLED
The Athletic Board has decided to cancel Friday's Knockout Competition because not enough students have signed up for this event. Please consider signing up for the Hoop-a-Thon later on this year.
SANTA'S SECRET SHOP
The Parents' Club present their annual 2-day Santa's Secret Shop starting, Thursday, December 1. Students will have an opportunity to purchase gifts for parents, friends and relatives. Keep a lookout for more information to be sent home next Tuesday.
DECEMBER 4 - PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Please mark December 4 on your calendar as an exciting day here at STM. We will begin the day with our 10:00am Family Mass, followed by a Pancake Breakfast presented by the 7th and 8th grade dads, and a visit with Santa in Carroll Hall. Be sure to check out the Christmas Boutique items for sale in Carroll Hall as well.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Please save Thursday night, December 15, for our school's presentation of our Christmas Program. We will begin at 7:00pm in the Gym and all students, preschool through 8th grade will have a part in this program. | | | As we come to the day when we recognize all for which we should be thankful, we are especially mindful of you. You continue to support so many of our efforts by your presence and participation. These efforts have continued for years. Thank you, thank you, thank you and enjoy a great holiday with family and friends! | | | | Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
