| | | | | Dear Parents:
Last Sunday, which was Palm Sunday, marked the beginning of Holy Week. Our remembrance of the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus makes Holy Week the most sacred time of the year for Catholics. Remember to balance the sacred part of Holy Week with all the other Easter preparations you may be making. Over the next few days, as we draw closer to Easter Sunday, let us remember the days leading up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. - Today, also known as Spy Wednesday, recalls the decision of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
- Holy Thursday is the day when we remember Jesus and his disciples gathering together for the Last Supper. During this meal, Jesus instituted the very first Eucharist. The Mass of the Last Supper, celebrated tomorrow, reminds us of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples to impress upon them the call to serve others.
- Good Friday services commemorate the crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus. This is the one day of the year Mass is not celebrated. Instead, Good Friday services are held from noon until 3:00pm. This is also a day of fasting and abstinence to commemorate the pain and suffering of Jesus.
- Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday) Liturgy consists of several parts, including the lighting of the Paschal candle, the Liturgy of the Word, and the Sacraments of Initiation for those electing to become members of the Catholic Church.
- Easter Sunday is a joyful celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead. He also joined his disciples for a meal and told them to carry on his works.
Please check out your church's schedule for Easter Week activities.
SPRING SHOW
Tomorrow we are very excited to present our Spring Show under the direction of our music teacher, Michelle McDaniel. This year, all students in kindergarten through 8th grade will perform show tunes from musicals like Newsies, The Sound of Music, Annie Get Your Gun and more on the stage of The Shah Performing Arts Center. The Preschool students will perform a special dance to "Can't Stop the Feeling"! We look forward to seeing you at this fun production which kicks off at 11:00am. Parking will be available in the schoolyard beginning at 10:30am and the gym doors will also open at this time. | | | EASTER BREAK - APRIL 14-23 | | | 8TH GRADE PLAY FESTIVAL
When: Thursday, April 27
Time: Doors Open 6:15pm, Show Starts 7:00pm
Where: Shah Performing Arts Center | | | | RECONCILIATION FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES When: Tuesday, May 2
Time: 9:30am
Where: STM Church | | | | CONFIRMATION
When: Friday, May 5
Time: 5:00pm
Where: STM Church | | | FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 10:00am
Where: STM Church | | |  | | ATTENTION ALL BOOK FAIR FANS! We are looking to create a team to run our school Scholastic Book Fairs, which are twice a year (September and January). If you would like to be on the team, please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30pm in the school library. You will learn what running the Book Fair entails, generate some ideas, and see how running the Fair as a team allows different schedules to work together. We look forward to an awesome collaboration of parents to help spread the love of reading while being able to earn parent volunteer hours. If you have questions, please contact Judy Silva, at jsilva@stmsf.org. Happy Reading! | | TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR THIS YEAR'S SCRIP!
Shop With Scrip rebate total of at least $100 per family for this year ends April 30!!! The last order placement to qualify for this year is 8:00am April 28 for physical cards, April 30 with Presto Pay! May 1 begins earning for 2017-18 school year. If you have questions please contact Judy at jsilva@stmsf.org. Happy Scripping!
EXTENDED CARE - PIZZA LUNCH
Tomorrow is a minimum day and Afternoon Extended Care will be open for its usual hours closing at 6:00pm. There will NOT be a pizza lunch offered. However, we return to school after the Easter break on Monday April 24, that is also a minimum day and a pizza lunch will be offered that day. There will be a choice of cheese or pepperoni. One slice with a drink is $4 and an extra slice is $2 more. Billing will be through FACTS.
EXTENDED CARE - HELP WANTED
We have an opening for a part-time staff position at St. Thomas More School's Extended Care. The shifts usually are great for college students who have their afternoons free. Ideally, we prefer college-aged STM alumni, but that is not a requirement. If you know anyone interested, please let Mr. Kavanagh know and give them his contact info: jkav@stmsf.org.
EASTER VACATION
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 13 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. Street parking will be limited because of the early dismissal schedule. Street parking will be limited because of the early dismissal schedule and Spring show. The school yard will be open beginning at 10:30am for additional parking.
Please note that the school office will be closed beginning tomorrow, Thursday April 13 at 1:00pm and will re-open on Monday, April 24 at 7:45am.
Happy Easter!
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
