Wednesday, August 8, 2018

STM Newsletter for August 8, 2018

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Dear Parents, 

Greetings and welcome from St. Thomas More School! In just a short time, Thursday, August 16, we will be back in school. Time does pass too quickly!
 
Here at school, we have been busy preparing for the new school year, ordering textbooks and supplies, cleaning the school building inside and out, and making some limited repairs. All this in an effort to maintain our level of academic excellence and to keep the facilities in good shape.

SCHOOL HOURS: Our first day of school, Thursday, August 16, will begin at 8:10, with dismissal at 12:15/12:30pm. There is no after school extended care that day. Complete school uniforms are to be worn and all students will need their backpacks and a morning snack. The Parents' Club and the Grandparents' Brigade will host a "Welcome Back" reception in Carroll Hall from 8:00 am until dismissal. There will be limited parking in the schoolyard for those who arrive before 7:45 am. This is such a pleasant way to meet other school parents while students are being oriented to the new school year.

After Thursday's early dismissal we will follow our regular school hours and dismissal times according to the schedule below. Both morning and afternoon extended care programs will begin on Friday, August 17.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The K-8 school supply lists are all online. Planners for grades 2-5 will be delivered directly to your child's classroom within the first week of school and will be billed through FACTS ($10 each).

MORNING EXTENDED CARE BEGINS 8/17
The before school extended care program is NOT a drop-in program. The program is held in the 2nd grade classroom each morning from 7:00 to 7:45. Students may arrive for the program at any time during that period. The cost of this program is $375 per child, per year, payable in 4 installments. Billing will be through FACTS. Further information and an enrollment form will be sent home to you on the first day of school.
 
AFTER-SCHOOL EXTENDED CARE BEGINS 8/17
Advance sign up is not necessary for the after-school extended care program. It is a good idea for parents of lower grade students to notify their children's teachers, in writing, when they are planning to use the extended care program. The hourly charge is $5 per hour (per child) or fraction thereof. Extended care runs from dismissal each day until 6:00 p.m. Billing will be through FACTS. Further information and a pick-up authorization sheet will be sent home to you on the first day of school.

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
We are partnering with ​Choicelunch again this year to provide nutritious, delicious meals for all our students. This program will begin on Friday, August 17, and must be pre-ordered online by 9am the previous day. How to Register: Visit www.choicelunch.com to create a new account and register your child(ren) (name, grade & allergy info). Please feel free to contact Choicelunch customer service with any question at 1-855-465-8624.

UPCOMING EVENTS
While you will receive a full calendar of September events in your first Wednesday Envelope, we ask you to please mark your calendar for some important upcoming events.

  • Thursday, August 23, is our Back-to-School Night beginning at 7:00pm in the gym. This is a mandatory meeting for all families. At least one parent from each family is required to attend. As per the 2018-2019 Parent Participation Requirements, families without a representative in attendance will be assessed a $50 fee for a missed meeting.

  • Monday, August 27, is a minimum day - 12:15pm/12:30pm dismissal.

The new school year always brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. Disappointment at the end of summer vacation and excitement and anxiety over what the new school year will bring. We look forward to partnering with you and your child as they begin or continue their journey here at St. Thomas More School!
 
If you have any questions or concerns between now and the start of school do email us at office@stmsf.org.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Sincerely,
 
Marie Fitzpatrick, Principal

And the rest of the office:
Shelley White, Vice-Principal
Melody Dicks, Admin. Assistant/Admissions
Judy Silva, Office Assistant
Betty Quinlan, Office Assistant        

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