| | | | Dear Friends,
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 friends during this holy season. | | | PEANUT BUTTER FRIDAY
Let's give it one last big push! If we reach our goal of 800 jars of peanut butter by 10am on Friday, December 16, the student body will enjoy free dress next Tuesday, December 20.
Current count: 750! | | | SANDWICHES FOR THE NEEDY
Thank you in advance to the 3rd and 6th grade students who will take the lead in providing sandwiches for the needy this Friday. We ask students in all grades to consider making at least one sandwich for this collection. | | | TOY DRIVE
Donations will continue to be accepted until Friday, December 16. Please send them in with your child or drop them into the office at any time. We thank you for your generosity. | | | | CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Tomorrow night, December 15, our students will present their Christmas Program and will sing a selection of favorite Christmas Carols. All students will be involved in this production. This year we are excited to present the program on the almost completed stage in our gym.
Students should wear dressy clothes unless told otherwise by their classroom teacher. No t-shirts, sweats or Uggs please. Pants/dressy jeans should be fitted and not baggy.
The yard will be open for parking beginning at 5:45pm. The gym doors will open at 6:00pm to allow students to enter their classrooms and for parents to enter the gym. Everyone is asked to line up in an orderly manner until the gym doors open. All students need to arrive by 6:20pm at the latest. We will begin the program promptly at 7:00 pm.
We are asking that everyone attending tomorrow's Christmas Program considers bringing one or two new, unwrapped toys as part of our toy drive for needy children, or a jar or two of peanut butter for our peanut butter drive. | | | CHRISTMAS VACATION
Christmas vacation begins at 12:15pm for grades K-3 and at 12:30pm for grades 4-8 on Tuesday, 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 Wednesday, January 4th, 2017.
STM TAP
Christmas came early again this year to St. Thomas More School – we are happy to announce that we have received a $25,000 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!
CIOPPINO 2017
Please mark your calendars for our 25th Annual Cioppino Dinner Dance and Silent Auction on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The evening includes appetizers, antipasto, salad, garlic bread, cioppino (or chicken if you prefer), dessert, balloon prizes and a fabulous auction. Babysitting is also available on site! Make an ONLINE RESERVATION!
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
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