STM Newsletter for Wednesday, September 27, 2023

View this email in your browser September 27, 2023 Hello STM Broncos! Thank you to everyone for all the support of the STM Fun Run '23! Thank you for encouraging health, wellness, fitness and for helping our school!    Thank you to everyone who came out for STM Family Bingo and Dinner!  Special thanks to the Bingo Planning Team! Check out the beautiful STM Bingo 2023 Pictures! So much fun! Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd grade classes for hosting the first STM Family Mass of the year.  Special thanks to Ms. Murray, Mrs. Alioto, Ms. McCann and Mrs. McFadden! Great job 1st and 2nd Grade!   In a few short months, STM will celebrate our 70th anniversary year.  That will begin our 5 year journey to 75 years strong!  We are looking forward to a number of amazing and memorable celebrations along the way to 2029.   Want to support STM Broncos with some new athletic apparel?  Check out our new designs for 2023-2024! STM Merchandise Link As we come to the end of September, it is very important that mental health and wellness are always supported and brought to light.  September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  We have several community members that will be leading the charge in bringing supportive programming to those in need.  Please see Suicide Prevention Awareness Month for helpful resources. Feel free to reach out to our counselor, Ms. Corry (jcorry@stmsf.org) for more information.  Parents – here is a link to resources from Common Sense Media. Thank you to everyone for keeping our community safe by respecting the pick-up and drop-off zones.  Keep it Moving! Keep it Grooving! If you want to walk and talk, then please park up in front of the church.   Thank you to all the parents who have expressed interest in supporting capital and community projects for our school.  There are and will be plenty of upcoming opportunities to get involved.  In closing, I want to send our condolences and heartfelt thanks to the Ragasa family that has done so much for our St. Thomas More school and church community over many years.  Mariluz (STM Class of 1980) was laid to rest yesterday at her celebration of life at the STM Church.  She was extremely loved and devoted by the STM community giving years and years of service and love for the school, including support for father-daughter dances, Holy Communions, Confirmations, and graduations. They were also known for beautiful designs and creations and donated stunning floral arrangements for our church. I had the privilege to meet the family and many community members this week as they honored their mother.  Thank you Norman (Mariluz's husband) and Dad to Azja (STM 2010), Ava (STM 2015), and Aiden (STM 2018).   We are all truly blessed to be part of such an amazing community! Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you soon! God bless you all! Peace, love, happiness and harmony.  David Greenbaum (Mr. G), Principal   Below are the updates for this week:  Calendar Parent Teacher Conferences Bronco Bingo  Yearbook Order $2 Little Way Dress Down Day MugsyClicks Bronco Merch High Schools Hosting Information Sessions with 8th Graders Introducing our new school counselor Robotics Club St. Anne's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament  Health and Safety Notification CALENDAR 2023-2024 School Calendar Friday, September 29 $2 Free Dress Day Supporting the Missionary Childhood Association October 2-5  Minimum Days  Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 4 Blessing of Pets on the Feast of St. Francis @ 12:45pm - STM Church Friday, October 6 No School  Monday, October 9 Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day No School  Monday, October 23  Minimum Day  Monday, October 30  Makeup Picture Day  Tuesday, October 31  Halloween  Minimum Day  PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES October 2-5, 2023 Last Day to Sign Up September 27, 2023   Today is the last day to sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences. Please contact your child's homeroom teacher if you have any questions or require changes to your appointment. Sign Up Dates: Wednesday, Sep. 20 at 5 pm - Wednesday, Sep. 27 at 11:59 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Dates: Monday, October 2-Thursday, October 5, 2023 - Minimum Days 12:15/12:30 pm dismissal Bronco Bingo   Thank you to all who attended Bronco Bingo!  There were over 200 in attendance! THANK YOU Planning Team: 4th Grade Class Reps: Chatess Sales and Joy Leonardo 4th Grade Co-Chair: John Ramirez 5th Grade Class Reps: Regina Thomas and Maria Kagehiro 5th Grade Co-Chair: Yvette Arguello Bingo Callers: Kevin Kagehiro and Jon Jon Noble   THANK YOU Parent Volunteers!  Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/212NsABNssASyk4y7  Attendees - please complete this survey: https://forms.gle/aQ47MHgEQ1W2TgLb9 Yearbook Order Purchase by October 31 for 10% off!  Purchase here! STM passcode: 1015250322084584 Mugsyclicks will email families directly with a link to order photos. Our Photo Make Up Day is Monday, October 30, 2023. Bronco Merch  Order here! WELCOME & THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOLS FOR HOSTING INFORMATION SESSIONS AT STM:  * Riordan (Wednesday, 9/6, 1:30 - 2:15 P.M.) *SI (Wednesday, 9/13, 2:15 - 2:55 P.M.) *ICA, GIRLS ONLY (Monday, 9/18, 2:15 to 2:55 P.M.) *Serra, BOYS ONLY, (Tuesday, 9/19, 11:30 to 12:15 P.M.) *Mercy, GIRLS ONLY, (Thursday, 9/21, 1:30 to 2:15 P.M.) University High School (Friday, 9/29, 11:55 to 12:25 P.M.) SHCP (Wednesday, 10/11, 2:15 to 2:45 P.M.) * Completed STM Info Session Introducing our new school counselor - Ms. Corry School Counseling Release Form  STM Robotics for 2023-24 School Year   STM Robotics teams are forming for the First Lego League (FLL) events this year. The theme is "Masterpiece" and should be fun for students that love STEAM: STEM plus Art and Performance! STM participates in FLL Challenge program for Grades 5-8 and FLL Explore for Grades 1-4 Sign up by October 11. (Add link). Fee $200 billed to FACTS. We still need coaches! We will set the schedule and teams based on finding coaches! FLL requires two coaches per team of 6-8 students. Note that we cannot form teams without coaches, but no experience is required, and coaching robotics is a blast! All materials provided with team fee. Teams complete exciting challenges with Lego and coding and attend NorCal events starting in January. If you want to find out more, please email Maura Clancy at maura_clancy@hotmail.com. Do you want to hoop and help others? Safety & Health Updates Thank you for continuing to keep our community healthy and safe. Air Quality Index (AQI) www.AirNow.gov  For more information, check out the - Air Quality Framework – Link here.   Please check out SF's safety health reminders.  For all current families, please be sure you have signed up for St. Thomas More's Emergency Messaging System by clicking this link:  STM Emergency Messaging System.  __________________________________   COVID NOTIFICATION  There have been two new COVID cases reported in school this week. Please be mindful and safe.  Copyright © 2023-2024 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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STM Newsletter for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

View this email in your browser September 20, 2023 Hello STM Broncos! Thank you to everyone for all the support as the STM Fun Run '23 returns this Friday, September 22, 2023!  Thank you for encouraging health, wellness and fitness!   At this time, it appears that Friday will be fine for the Fun Run.  However, if the air quality gets worse, we may need to reschedule the Fun Run - stay tuned.  For now, please plan on sending the students in their physical education uniform with their Fun Run t-shirt on Friday. With all the smoke in the air, please be sure to stay hydrated and check the air quality index at www.AirNow.gov.  For more information, check out the STM - Archdiocese of San Francisco - Air Quality Framework – Link here.   In a few short months, STM will celebrate our 70th anniversary year.  That will begin our 5 year journey to 75 years strong!  We are looking forward to a number of amazing and memorable celebrations along the way to 2029.  Don't miss the STM Family Bingo & Dinner - this Saturday, September 23, 2023. Fun for Everyone!  Want to support STM Broncos with some new athletic apparel?  Check out our new designs for 2023-2024! STM Merchandise Link We have a wonderful community, but we always have to be aware of and be there for each other.  It is very important that mental health and wellness are always supported and brought to light.  September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  We have several community members that will be leading the charge in bringing supportive programming to those in need.  Please see Suicide Prevention Awareness Month for helpful resources. Feel free to reach out to our counselor, Ms. Corry (jcorry@stmsf.org) for more information.  Parents – here is a link to resources from Common Sense Media. Thank you to everyone for keeping our community safe by respecting the pick-up and drop-off zones.  Keep it Moving! Keep it Grooving! If you want to walk and talk, then please park up in front of the church.   Want to support STM Broncos with some new athletic apparel?  Check out our new designs for 2023-2024!  STM Merchandise Link This Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. our first and second grade classes will be hosting the Family Mass at STM Church.  All are welcome!  We are all truly blessed to be part of such an amazing community!   Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you soon! God bless you all! Peace, love, happiness and harmony.  David Greenbaum (Mr. G), Principal   Below are the updates for this week:  Calendar Parent Teacher Conferences Bronco Bingo 2023 Yearbook Order Photo Day for Fall Sports FunRun High Schools Hosting Information Sessions with 8th Graders Introducing our new school counselor Health and Safety Notification CALENDAR 2023-2024 School Calendar Friday, September 22  Fun Run Saturday, September 23 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Bronco Family Bingo & Dinner Sunday, September 24 10:00 a.m. - STM Family Mass Hosted by 1st and 2nd grade - STM Church  Monday, September 25 Minimum Day October 2-5  Minimum Days  Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, October 6 No School  PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES October 2-5, 2023 Parent conferences are an opportunity to discuss the achievements of your child with their teacher, as well as how best to support their continued growth, academically, and in the areas of social and emotional development. During your conference, the teacher will also share the results of the STAR baseline test taken in early September. All conferences will be on Zoom.  An email invitation will be sent to the primary email address today, September 20, 2023 at 5 pm via SignUpGenius. Sign-ups close on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Please contact your child's homeroom teacher if you have any questions about conferences.    Sign Up Dates: Wednesday, Sep. 20 at 5 pm - Wednesday, Sep. 27 at 11:59 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Dates: Monday, October 2-Thursday, October 5, 2023 Bronco Family Bingo 2023 Presale now closed. Tickets available at the door! Yearbook Order Purchase by Sep 30 for 10% off!  Purchase here! STM passcode: 1015250322084584 Photo Day for Fall Sports The Photo Day for Fall Sports will be held in the gym next Monday September 25th, which is a minimum day at school. The schedule is: 12:40. K Soccer 1:00. 1G Soccer 1:20. 3G Vollyeball 1:40. 4-3 Volleyball 2:00. 4-4 Volleyball 2:20. 5G Volleyball 2:40. 6G Volleyball 3:00. 7th/8th Volleyball Coaches are invited to attend for the team photo if their schedule permits. Players should be in full uniform. Here is the LINK to the order form. Any questions about orders should be directed to Coach Trevor at benchmarkathletics001@gmail.com Mr. K. FunRun Friday, September 22, 2023 The St. Thomas More School Fun Run is an exciting program that promotes fitness and healthy habits, as well as being one of our main fundraisers for this school year. Students will be running and walking laps (about 30 minutes) on September 22nd and asking friends, family, and coworkers for donations over the past couple of weeks. This is going to be a blast!! Everyone including staff, students, and families is working hard to make this a huge success. Family and friends from around the globe can support our school by making a donation in support of your student. Let's make this the most successful fundraiser ever!! STM family and friends, come CHEER on our runners!   Time           Classes       9:00-9:30 am      Preschool and TK/K 9:30-10:00 am                     1 and 4 10:00-10:30 am                  2 and 8 10:30-11:00 am                     3 and 6 11:00-11:30 pm                      5 and 7 We can't reach our goal without you! Your generous support is appreciated!  Thank you from everyone at St. Thomas More School! Link to Donation Tracker WELCOME & THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOLS FOR HOSTING INFORMATION SESSIONS AT STM:  * Riordan (Wednesday, 9/6, 1:30 - 2:15 P.M.) *SI (Wednesday, 9/13, 2:15 - 2:55 P.M.) *ICA, GIRLS ONLY (Monday, 9/18, 2:15 to 2:55 P.M.) *Serra, BOYS ONLY, (Tuesday, 9/19, 11:30 to 12:15 P.M.) Mercy, GIRLS ONLY, (Thursday, 9/21, 1:30 to 2:15 P.M.) University High School (Friday, 9/29, 11:55 to 12:25 P.M.) SHCP (Wednesday, 10/11, 2:15 to 2:45 P.M.) * Completed STM Info Session Introducing our new school counselor - Ms. Corry School Counseling Release Form Safety & Health Updates Thank you for continuing to keep our community healthy and safe. Air Quality Index (AQI) www.AirNow.gov  For more information, check out the - Air Quality Framework – Link here.   Please check out SF's safety health reminders.  For all current families, please be sure you have signed up for St. Thomas More's EmergencyMessaging System by clicking this link:  STM Emergency Messaging System.  __________________________________   COVID NOTIFICATION  There have been no new COVID cases reported in school this week. Please continue to be mindful and safe.  Copyright © 2023-2024 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. 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