| | | | Dear Friends,
As Thanksgiving approaches we have much for which we are thankful. It is a time of year when we think of others less fortunate. Today we are kicking off our annual collection of peanut butter. Our collection this year will benefit the Martin de Porres House of Hospitality. This organization has requested peanut butter, as it is a much-needed nutritious staple for them throughout the holiday season. This year, our collection, which starts today, November 14, will run over the next four weeks. Please send a jar (or two!), any kind, any size with your child by Friday, December 14. Let's reach our goal of 500 jars! | | As we continue to prepare for Thanksgiving, please consider joining us next Tuesday, November 20, for a Thanksgiving prayer service presented by kindergarten in the gym at 8:10am.
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. | | | THANKSGIVING BREAK Next week's schedule leaves us with only one-and-a-half short days of school. Please remember that on Tuesday, November 20, we begin our Thanksgiving break with minimum day dismissal, 12:15/12:30. Extended Care will be available. School will resume on Monday, November 26, which is also a minimum day. | | |  | SCRIP Keep an eye out for Thank-scrip-ing Day deals on Tuesday, November 20. Visit shopwithscrip.com to sign up now! | | SCHOOL TOURS Please share this link to sign up for a tour with family and friends considering TK/Kindergarten for the next school year. Below are the next tour dates. - November 28
- December 5, 12
APPLICATION FORMS New student application forms Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten and grades 1st-8th for the 2019-2020 school year are available from the front office and may also be completed online. 2019-2020 PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS Utopia, our preschool, has begun accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have a child who is of preschool age (3 years old by September 1st) and you would like them to attend Utopia next Fall, please arrange a tour with Utopia's Director, Rachelle Frantz, rfrantz@stmsf.org. | | | | Tomorrow night Mercy High School is holding their second information session about the McAuley Academic Program (MAP), which supports students with identified learning differences. This information session is especially important to students and parents searching for a fully integrated and proven learning support program in a Catholic girls' high school. Click here for more information. | | | | We always love an opportunity to highlight the achievements of our Alumni!
Reuben Sablad, STM class of 2015, is now a senior at Archbishop Riordan High School. He was chosen to give the student address at their recent President's dinner. His sister, Abigail, is currently a 4th grader. Congratulations Reuben! | | | DECEMBER 2 - FAMILY MASS, PANCAKE BREAKFAST and HOLIDAY FAIR We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday, December 2. Please join us at 10:00am for our Family Mass where we will present all our Confirmation and First Communion candidates. Before and after Mass, check out the Holiday Fair and Pancake Breakfast (9:00am/11:15am) in the gym. They will also offer pictures with Santa. More information and the reservation form is included in your envelope today. Check out the themes below for the Christmas Tree Auction! | | | | Christmas tree auction themes!
8th Grade - Winter Wonderland
7th Grade - Money Grows on Trees
6th Grade - Golden State Warriors
5th Grade - Fortnite
4th Grade - Lottery scratchers
3rd Grade - TARGET tree
2nd Grade - 25 Days of Christmas
1st Grade - Christmas stockings
Kinder and TK - Dinner and a movie
Preschool - Alcohol and chocolate | | | 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 | | | | | | | |
