Wednesday, October 27, 2021

STM Newsletter for Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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October 27, 2021

Dear STM Families, 

Please know that I have returned from medical leave and am excited to be back in school full-time. I am so grateful to the administrative team of Mrs. Wong and Ms. Kane for keeping everything running smoothly in my absence. 

Coming up in a few days we have some important secular and church holidays to celebrate:

  • Halloween, Oct 31, 2021
  • All Saint's Day, Nov 1, 2021
  • All Soul's Day, Nov 2, 2021

The following video gives a quick update of the differences between each of these celebrations and traditions associated with them from different parts of the world.

All Saints' Day Video from the Catholic Online YouTube Channel

Below are the updates for this week:

  • Calendar
  • Trunk or Treat - Halloween Parade
  • Picture Make Up/Retake Day 
  • Parents' Club Meeting 
  • FUN RUN Total Raised
  • TK and Kindergarten 2022-2023 Applications for STM Siblings
  • School Tours and Meet the Principal
  • Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
  • Breast Cancer Free Dress Fundraiser Total Raised

CALENDAR

Thursday, Oct. 28
Chef It Up 2 Go, Cooking Class, in STM Kitchen 3pm

Friday, Oct. 29
Trunk or Treat Halloween Parade begins at 10 am
Minimum Days 12:15/12:30 dismissal

Monday, Nov. 1
School Picture Makeup Day
Mock Trial 3:15-4:45 pm in Grade 8 classroom

Thursday, Nov. 4
Parents' Club Meeting, 7 pm (Virtual)

Nov. 1-12, Q2 STAR Testing

TRUNK OR TREAT 

 

Our TK-8 Halloween parade will begin at 10:00 am in the schoolyard on Friday, October 29, 2021. Parents' Club Volunteers will be distributing treats to our students in the schoolyard. You may stream the event on Instagram Live @stmsfbroncos beginning at 10:00 am. 

For the safety of our students and staff, parents and guardians are not allowed in the schoolyard nor the classrooms and school building during this event. 

When purchasing costumes for wearing to school for the parade, please consider the following:  

  • Age appropriate
  • Bathroom accessible
  • Makeup must be applied at home
  • Shoes must be comfortable for walking
  • No weapons of any kind

Also remember that Friday, October 29th is a minimum day with a 12:15/12:30pm dismissal.


PHOTO MAKE UP DAY 

Monday, November 1, 2021

Photo Reshoots: 
Parents have the ability to sign up for retakes up to 48 hours prior to Make Up Day. There is a reshoot fee for families that want a second attempt at photos. You can make the payment when you register online from your photo account on the website. (www.mugsyclicks.com

To request your MugsyClicks Access Code, email stmtech@stmsf.org with your child's name and grade.

STM MAD HATTER
PARENTS' CLUB MEETING
Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7 pm 


Email parentsclub@stthomasmoreschool.org if you have any questions. 

FUN RUN FUNDRAISER
Final Total $ 67,829 


What an amazing job our students have done in raising funds for our Tech Program. We will be using the funds to upgrade the classroom iPads and faculty laptops.

SIBLING APPLICATIONS

K and TK 

2022-2023

Do you have a younger child at home who is ready for Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten for next school year? Priority is given to siblings of current students but you do need to complete the online application to ensure a spot is saved for your child.

NEW STUDENT APPLICATION

 

"MEET THE PRINCIPAL" SIGN UP LINK


SCHOOL TOUR SIGN UP

Email office@stmsf.org or call us at 415-337-0100 if you have any questions. 

  • Applications due by Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
  • Screenings will be Saturday, January 8, 2022. You will be contacted in December to sign up for an individual testing time.
  • Your child's screening results will be sent to you on Friday, January 14, 2022.
Registration Fee (non-refundable) will be due by Friday, January 28, 2022.


TOWN HALL ON COVID-19 VACCINES 

FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-11

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • English - Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 7:30-8:30 pm 
  • Cantonese - Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 7:30-8:30 pm
  • Spanish - Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7:30-8:30 pm 

SFGOV TV YouTube LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SFGovTV/featured

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
TOTAL RAISED: $702!

Thank you, STM students and families, for supporting Student Council's Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. A total of $702 was raised! All proceeds are to be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Thanks for your continued adherence to our safety procedures and protocols as we work together to keep our children and families safe.


Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal


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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Free Dress Tomorrow - Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

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Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Pink Free Dress 
Tomorrow, October 25, 2021


The student council is holding a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness on Monday, October 25, in the form of a pink clothing free dress day. Students participating will donate a minimum of $2 in cash.

All proceeds are to be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation (link: https://www.bcrf.org//).
 
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

STM Newsletter for Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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October 20, 2021

Dear STM Families, 

Below are the updates for this week:

  • Calendar
  • MugsyClicks - Photo Make Up Day
  • Parent/Guardian Reminders
  • Trunk or Treat - Halloween Parade
  • Basketball Sign Ups
  • November Parents' Club Meeting 
  • Vocal Auditions for the National Children's Choir
  • TK and Kindergarten 2022-2023 Applications
  • School Tours and Meet the Principal

CALENDAR

Thursday, Oct. 21
Chef It Up After School Cooking Classes 3:00-4:00 pm in STM Kitchen

Monday, Oct. 25
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 dismissal
Mock Trial 12:45-2:15 pm in Grade 8 Classroom

Friday, Oct. 29
Trunk or Treat 10 am
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 dismissal

Monday, Nov. 1
School Picture Makeup Day
Mock Trial 3:15-4:45 pm in Grade 8 Classroom

Thursday, Nov. 4
Parents' Club Meeting 7 pm

 

PICTURE DAY ORDER  & MAKE UP DAY



ORDER PICTURE DAY PHOTOS:

School Portraits are available for viewing at MugsyClicks.com. An email from MugsyClicks was sent last Thursday with student access codes as well as Early Ordering Free Shipping and Discount Promotional codes.

Promo Deadline: 11/12/2021
Free Shipping Coupon Code: SHIP2UFREE

To request your MugsyClicks Access Code, email stmtech@stmsf.org with your child's name and grade. 

 

PHOTO RESHOOTS:

Parents have the ability to sign up for retakes up to 48 hours prior to Make Up Day. There is a reshoot fee for families that want a second attempt at photos. They can make the payment when they register online from their photo account on our website. (www.mugsyclicks.com) At the login page there is a link to contact customer support if they need to locate their account information.

REMINDERS


DROPPING OFF ITEMS 

As we continue to limit visitors to the school, please do not drop off items, such as forgotten homework, books, iPads, water bottles, and other things for your child unless the office contacts you directly. We encourage students to advocate for themselves but also be responsible by accepting the consequences for submitting late assignments or forgetting their iPad. The school has water available for students who have forgotten their water bottles. 

SCHOOL SWEATERS

  • Please remember to put your child's name on his or her school sweater. 
  • Lost Sweaters - Tomorrow, October 21, 2021, parents and guardians may visit Carroll Hall before and after school to retrieve lost sweaters that your child may have lost. 

TRUNK OR TREAT 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2021

Our TK-8 Halloween parade will begin at 10:00 am in the schoolyard on Friday, October 29, 2021. For the safety of our students and staff, parents and guardians are not be allowed in the schoolyard during this event. Parents' Club Volunteers will be distributing treats to our students in the schoolyard. You may stream the event on Instagram Live @stmsfbroncos beginning at 10:00 am. 

When purchasing costumes for wearing to school for the parade, please consider the following:  

  • Age appropriate
  • Bathroom accessible
  • Makeup must be applied at home
  • Shoes must be comfortable for walking
  • No weapons of any kind
Also remember that Friday, October 29th is a minimum day with a 12:15/12:30pm dismissal.

BOYS' BASKETBALL SIGN UP

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021

It is time to begin registration for the 2021 CYO boys' basketball season!

The deadline to sign your son up is October 22nd, 2021. The fee for the season is $150, but a discounted fee of $125 will be available for early payments. Early payments can be made until November 12th for $125. Payments after November 12th, will be $150.

The Boys' Basketball Sign Ups are live and the deadline is this Friday, 10/22. 

LINK: 2021-2022 STM Boys' Basketball Sign Up

STM MAD HATTER PARENTS' CLUB MEETING
November 4, 2021 at 7 pm


Email parentsclub@stmsf.org if you have any questions. 

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIR AUDITIONS

Next month, the National Children's Chorus is holding online auditions for both the Junior and Senior divisions in preparation for our exciting Spring 2022 Season! 

Below is the link for the audition information: 

https://nationalchildrenschorus.com/auditions

Scholarship funding is available to all families who qualify and represent a diverse student body. 

Website: https://nationalchildrenschorus.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalchildrenschorus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalchildrenschorus/

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

LINK: "MEET THE PRINCIPAL" SIGN UP LINK

LINK: SCHOOL TOUR SIGN UP


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.
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