STM Newsletter for March 3, 2021

View this email in your browser March 3, 2021 Dear STM Community, By studying the lives of the saints, students are learning ways they can learn from their example and become closer to Jesus during this Lenten season. On Holy Thursday, we will have a Day to celebrate some of our Saints. Each student will choose a particular saint to study and can dress as them and share information about their life with their classmates. CIOPPINO 2021 Congratulations to our Cioppino Committee on the resounding success of this annual fundraiser. Their months of preparation made for a very organized event with many compliments ranging from the great food to the smooth pick-up process. While final numbers are not yet available, we have heard nothing but praise for the wonderful dinner, silent auction and other offerings.  A huge Thank You to Committee Members: Linda Shah, Alumni parent Zodine Spiegel, Alumni parent, former STM teacher Anarose Schelstrate, Alumni parent Jessica Ramirez, Alumni parent Mike Giusti, Alumni parent Jeffrey Spiegel, Alumni parent Trilce Farrugia, (Jianna, 3, and  Enzo, 8) Angelina Lee, (Samantha, K) Robert Maldonado, (Mateo, 7) April Dominguez (Antonio, 8) Daniel Padilla, (Luciana, 1) Debbie Mira-Padilla, (Luciana, 1) David Alexander, (Marigold, K) We are extremely grateful to the following businesses for their sponsorship: Sam's Chowder House                     Roti Indian Bistro David Joy Construction                     Round Table Pizza (Portola) Kerley Construction                           Vince's Shellfish CALENDAR Thursday, March 4 Parents' Club Meeting 7 pm T2 Report Cards distributed  Monday, March 8 March Student Request for In-person Instruction Return (form due today) Friday, March 12 Local Holiday Sunday, March 14 Daylight Savings Time starts TRIMESTER 2 REPORT CARDS  Report Cards and STAR Parent Reports will be distributed tomorrow, March 4, 2021.   In-school Learners: Printed copies of the trimester 2 report cards and Q3 STAR parent reports will be distributed in school on Thursday, March 4.  Grades 6-8 students will not have printed copies of the report card. Please view grades in PowerSchool.  PowerSchool LINK: https://sfarch.powerschool.com Distance Learners: Teachers will email parents a digital copy of the report card and STAR parent report to families with distance learners. You may pick up printed copies from the office.  In-N-Out AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Thank you to our wonderful students for incredible work this school year. We at STM are so very proud of your many successes. Our friends at IN-N-OUT BURGER think you're terrific as well. Each grade will be awarded five Award of Excellence certificates for their outstanding achievements in the Second Trimester at STM. Excellence can be achieved for high academics, for outstanding citizenship or for extraordinary effort. Keep up the good work! RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION  Today, March 3, is the last day to submit your request for your child to return for  in-person instruction on Monday, March 8, 2021. Now that the majority of our staff and faculty have received their first vaccine,and the transmission rates have dropped significantly in the Bay Area, St. Thomas More school continues to be a very safe place for our students to learn.  LINK: Request for Student In-Person Learning Below are the other upcoming return to in-person instruction dates. Please submit your request at least 5 days before your child's return date.  April 12, 2021 May 4, 2021 Please help us by completing this survey CATHOLIC IDENTITY SURVEY Due by: Monday, March 8, 2021 This Catholic Identity Assessment Guide incorporates a vision of the Catholic character of the school within an assessment and review process designed to identify strengths and target areas for growth. The focus of this assessment process is to build on the strengths within the school while affirming and encouraging efforts to live out the Catholic character in all aspects of the school's life. LINK: Catholic Identity Survey 2021-2022 STM RE-REGISTRATION RETURNING STUDENTS All current TK-7 STM students will be automatically re-registered for the 2021-2022 school year. The re-registration fee of $450 will be billed to your FACTS account on Monday, March 22, 2021.  Re-registration fee is due by Thursday, April 15, 2020   STUDENTS NOT RETURNING  Please complete the following form by Friday, March 19, 2020 if your child is NOT returning for the 2021-2022 school year.   Students NOT returning for the 2020-2021 school year FINANCIAL POLICIES Here are the updated Financial Policies for the 2020-2021 school year. The tuition increase of approximately 4.5% will assist in balancing our budget. The rising cost of employee salaries and benefits, textbooks, school supplies and student activities were all factors in deciding the new tuition rates. Contact our office at office@stmsf.org if you have any questions.  Join us for an evening of painting and fun for the whole family! Virtual Paint Night Event Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021 Time: 6:00-8:00 pm ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! For questions, please email stmparentsclassof2027@gmail.com. Stay safe, get vaccinated when it's your turn, and continue to pray for the safe reopening of local businesses, a return to sports programs for our children, and the ability to meet safely with family and friends. With gratitude for the many blessings in our lives, Marie Fitzpatrick Principal Copyright © 2021 St. Thomas More School, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email from the office of St. Thomas More School.   Thank you for helping us go green. Our mailing address is: 50 Thomas More Way San Francisco, CA 94132 www.stmsf.org unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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