| | | | Dear Parents,
Have you noticed some extra people around the school this week? They are the WASC/WCEA Accreditation team and will be with us until Friday afternoon. The Western Catholic Educational Association is a private educational accrediting agency for Catholic elementary and secondary schools in ten western United States and the US Territory of Guam. A Visiting Committee spends three days with the school community after review of the Self Study document. During the three-day visit, the Committee visits classrooms, investigates the written evidence of responses to the WCEA criteria, holds interviews with the members of the school community, and prepares a written report on its findings. The Visiting Committee also writes a recommendation of an Accreditation Status based upon factors relative to the school community's successes and growth needs. This report and recommendation is given to the WCEA Commissioner. In May of each year, the full WCEA Commission reads the reports and recommendations and votes for an Accreditation Status for each school. | | | We are happy to report that everything is going very well. You have much to be proud of in your children, their academic accomplishments and the school you have chosen for their education. We are truly grateful to Teresa Villarosa and Michelle Noguera who will be here each day to provide delectable baked goods and delicious dinners. | |  | GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thank you to everyone who supported our 5th Annual Golf Tournament, The STM Classic. We had some pretty rainy weather but it turned out to be a wonderful success. After expenses, we brought in $23,066 (which is $4,500 more than last year) to aid in the the upgrade and maintenance of our technology program. Congratulations to the winning team - Don Shaw, Brad Thurman, George Birmingham and Joe Hardiman. A big thank you to Sinead Foley and Michael O'Shaughnessy (parents of Aoife, 1st grade, and Anna, 6th grade) for planning and organizing the tournament. A big thank you also to Melody Dicks, Shelley White, Betty Quinlan and Anna Tyaglo who prepared the program, raffle ticket prizes and helped out on the day. | | | On Saturday, February 23, we will have our annual Cioppino dinner and we are SOLD OUT! Tickets will not be given out this year, instead, those attending will check in at the door. Thanks for all your support! | | |  | | Summerbridge a full-time summer academic enrichment session and a school-year academic program. Students attend the six-week summer session over three consecutive summers and spend two years with Summerbridge during the school year. For more information, click here. | |  | Tools for School is a unique summer program tailored for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls. Hosted by Mercy High School Burlingame, the program is a balanced mix of Visual and Performing Arts training, academic preparedness, and weekly educational field trips. From learning about the Mercy Mission of girls education to visiting exciting attractions in the Bay Area, students will experience new activities and topics. Tools for School helps to build a foundation of inquiry and love of learning, preparing students to explore their passions in high school. For more information and to register, click here. | | MANDATORY PARENT MEETING We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 5 for a mandatory parent meeting for all families of TK/Kindergarten through 8th grade. This is a mandatory meeting for all parents. At least one parent from each family is required to attend. Please click HERE to make a reservation for childcare. Doors open at 6:00pm for hospitality and light refreshments. We will begin the meeting in the gym promptly at 6:45pm. Be on time for your chance to win one of two free re-registration fees (a winning 8th grade parent will have their graduation fees waived)! Enjoy your long weekend. We'll see you on Tuesday! Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
