Wednesday, September 22, 2021

STM Newsletter for Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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September 22, 2021

Dear STM Families, 

 

We are already four weeks into the 2021-2022 school year. The excitement and joy of having students back in class help us all feel a little more normal. So many of you have shared how much happier your children are to be back in school with their friends and teachers, to have a routine and rhythm to their day, and to be just ...kids!  The past few weeks have also brought some struggles with the delta variant that has proved to be highly contagious, especially for our younger students, who are unvaccinated. We understand the frustrations and challenges that last-minute notices of classroom closures bring and appreciate the sacrifices you are making to accommodate these changes. 

We continue to follow the hygiene and sanitation guidelines put in place last school year. School and classroom doors remain open all day for cross-ventilation purposes and each classroom has a large air purifier that is constantly running. Students have designated seating in the classrooms, and we have seating charts available to share with the health department when needed in making decisions on modified or standard quarantine. Students will continue to eat all snacks and lunch in the schoolyard and a written plan is in place for days that the weather does not allow for eating and/playing outside. Both the gym and Carroll Hall will allow for adequate spacing and ventilation when needed.

Continue to remain in your cars until it is time for students to be dismissed. Picking up your child and leaving immediately after is not only the safest thing to do, it also frees up parking spaces for the next group of parents. Families with younger siblings at Utopia are asked to follow the guidelines in place regarding pick-up times. 

Below are the updates for this week:

  • Calendar
  • Meet the Principal
  • FUN RUN
  • School Emergency Messaging System
  • Robotics
  • Halloween Spooktacular/Fall Festival Postponed

CALENDAR

 

Thursday, Sep 23
Picture Day 

  • Students must be in full school uniform
  • Make Up Picture Day - Monday, Nov. 1

Friday, Sep 24 - FUN RUN

Monday, Sep 27
Minimum Day - 12:15/12:30 dismissal

Friday, Oct 1
Student Holiday - Teacher In-service Day

KINDERGARTEN and TK APPLICATIONS

2022-2023

We are happy to announce that many new families have accepted a placement at STM for the next school year. Applications are still being accepted until classes are full. New student applications are available online.

LINK: NEW STUDENT APPLICATION


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VIRTUAL MEET THE PRINCIPAL

We ask your help in encouraging prospective parents to consider St. Thomas More School for their child for the 2022-2023 school year. You, our current families, are our best advertising! Please invite friends and relatives interested in St.Thomas More School to come to one of our virtual "MEET THE PRINCIPAL" events for prospective parents. Click on the link below to reserve a place on one of the dates listed below: 

  • October 20, 2021, 6pm
  • November 10, 2021, 6pm
  • December 8, 2021, 6 pm


LINK: "MEET THE PRINCIPAL" SIGN UP LINK

 

New families will have the opportunity to tour our school during their child's screening. Email office@stmsf.org or call us at 415-337-0100 if you have any questions. 

Emergency Messaging System

This is the easiest way to ensure you receive messages from us in a timely manner.

If you did not receive the Remind.com text message last Friday, you may sign up by visiting our school website. 

https://www.stthomasmoreschool.org/emergency-messaging-system-sign-up.html

Tips:

  • When registering with Remind.com, your mobile number is preferred. 
  • You do not need to download the Remind.com app to receive messages from the school office. 

Contact Mrs. Wong at stmtech@stmsf.org if you have any questions. 

FUN RUN

THIS Friday, September 24, 2021

Our goal is clearly in sight!
Goal: $60,000
Currently: $54,500+

  • Those who have earned prizes will be receiving them this Friday.
  • For the safety of our students and staff, parents or volunteers will not be allowed in the schoolyard during the Fun Run this year. 
  • Students may wear comfortable clothes and shoes for running
  • Bring water bottles; we will not have a water station

LINK: https://stm21.pledge-drive.net/Campaign/Details/2022?code=894E

 

STM ROBOTICS TEAM
FLL Freight Frenzy!

Our award-winning STM robotics team is looking for a few, good coaches! All parents, high school/college age siblings, and adult mentors are eligible (STM parents can earn their parent volunteer hours). An engineering or computer science background is a plus but not required. First Lego League Teams (grades 5-8) compete in the Fall, with a tournament in November. Jr First Lego League Teams (grades 1-4) compete this Winter/Spring with an exposition in early Spring. This year's challenge theme is "Freight Frenzy." Please contact Maura Devlin-Clancy at maura_clancy@hotmail.com if you are interested.

It's not too late to register for Latin Percussion Classes! There are a few spots open. Register now!


Check out these videos to see what we will be working towards!

YouTube Videos:

 

LINK: Music Matters Registration Form

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR/FALL FESTIVAL POSTPONED

Thank you, STM families, for responding to the Parents' Club Fall/Winter Survey! Based on parent feedback, the Fall Festival has been postponed to Spring 2022! We feel it's the most prudent decision for our STM families. 

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