STM Newsletter for Wednesday, October 18, 2023

View this email in your browser October 18, 2023 Hello STM Broncos! Hope you are well and enjoying the beautiful weather!   Tomorrow (Thursday, October 19) is The Great California Shakeout.  A few minutes after some of the classes were preparing for tomorrow, we received a notification/alert about an earthquake today centered near Isleton in the Sacramento-San-Joaquin-Delta.  Our students did a wonderful job being ready. Families - please make sure to have a plan at home in case of emergencies. We all want to make sure we are as prepared as possible. Thank you to University of San Francisco's Volleyball Team for hosting our 4th grade girls at one of their practices!    STM @ USF  Go Dons!!! And Go Broncos!!!    This Friday, October 20, is "Fee" Dress – to support Breast Cancer Research.   Next week is our Fall Spirit Week 2023!  Monday, 10/23: Pajama Day  Tuesday, 10/24: Twin/Group Day  Wednesday, 10/25 Culture Day/Flag Color Day  Thursday, 10/26: Disney Day  Friday, 10/27: Bronco Day Thank you everyone for all the sports participation. Our Broncos are doing great and creating many wonderful memories.  Thank you families for instilling and encouraging fair play and sportsmanship.  CYO Athletics - It' not just about the final score... October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Every child deserves to be safe.  Together, we can create a world without bullying. Parents and Guardians - Click this link to see how you can help. Please see the information boxes below from STM's Wellness and Counseling Department – Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry.   If you would like to contribute to the 2023 WinterFaith Shelter Walk which was a 4.5 mile trek around Lake Merced, it's not too late. You can help the San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC) support its core mission, the Interfaith Winter Shelter, a critical program which provides shelter and meals for up to 80 homeless San Franciscans nightly during the most cold and rainy winter months. The walk will return next year. For more information, check out: 2023 WinterFaith Shelter Walk. Parents and Guardians - If you could please take a few minutes and complete the following survey: STM Standards of Excellence School Vitality Survey, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. 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 Breast Cancer Awareness $2 Free Dress STM Spirit Week Yearbook Order Mother Son Sports Night MugsyClicks Bronco Merch Robotics Club High Schools Hosting Information Sessions with 8th Graders Information from STM's Wellness and Counseling Department St. Anne's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament  STM Celebrating 70 Years Health and Safety Notification CALENDAR 2023-2024 School Calendar Friday, October 20 $2 PINK Free Dress for Breast Cancer Awareness Monday, October 23  Minimum Day  Pajama Day Tuesday, October 24 Twin/Group Day Wednesday October 25 Culture/Flag Color Day Thursday, October 26 Disney Day  Friday October 27 Bronco Day Monday, October 30  Makeup Picture Day  Tuesday, October 31  Halloween  Minimum Day  November 6-10 Star Q2 Testing Yearbook Order Purchase by October 31 for 10% off!  Purchase here! STM passcode: 1015250322084584 Mother Son Sports Night Mother/Son Sports Night! Fun filled games and activities for Mothers and Son(s) to participate in. Raffle prize(s), games, other activities etc.  Location: Games/Activites will be held in the GYM and/or outside if weather permits. Food will be served in Carroll Hall.  Cost: $25 for an adult and one child (TK - 8th Grade); $5 for each additional child; $10 for each additional adult *** NO Dads allowed *** Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Contact parentsclub@stthomasmoreschool.org if you have any questions. SCHOOL PHOTOS Photos are available to view. Follow the link that MugsyClicks sent to your email for the access code. If you did not receive that email, contact customersupport@mugsyclicks.com. Log into  www.MugsyClicks.com. Create an Account online at www.MugsyClicks.com  Enter your Image Access Code Our Photo Make Up Day is Monday, October 30, 2023. Sign up for Make Up Day closes the night before on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at midnight. 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 Information from STM's Wellness and Counseling Department Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry: October is National Bullying Prevention Month Bullying is when someone aggressively uses their "power" to target another individual with repeated, unwanted words or actions, both in person and/or online. Those targeted are hurt  physically or emotionally  and have a hard time stopping what is happening to them   National Bullying Prevention Month is an opportunity to: Encourage the nation to take action at the local level to create safe and supportive schools Offer information and education about how everyone can prevent bullying Provide a platform to hold school and community events Share information about the issue through news media, social media, videos, and print publications Speak with education and public policy leaders about their roles in bullying prevention Promote dialogue between educators, parents, and students on their roles in addressing and preventing bullying Invite organizations to share information about their bullying prevention resources Inspire everyone to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion Help create a world without bullying For more information or any further support, please feel free to  contact our Counselor Ms. Corry at jcorry@stthomasmoreschool.org and/or click on the links below. https://www.pacer.org/bullying/ https://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/ School Counseling Release Form Do you want to hoop and help others? STM Celebrating 70 Years! In 2024, STM will celebrate our 70th anniversary year.   That will begin our 5 year journey to 75 years strong!   We are looking forward to several amazing and memorable celebrations along the way to 2029.   Want to support STM Broncos with some new apparel?   Check out our new designs for 2023-2024! STM Merchandise Link St Thomas More - Established in 1954   Safety & Health Updates Thank you for continuing to keep our community healthy and safe. Earthquake Notification Service: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/ens/ 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 no COVID cases reported in school this week. 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