STM Newsletter for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

View this email in your browser December 6, 2023  Hello STM Broncos! Happy Wednesday! The holiday season is upon us and we are so appreciative of the time to celebrate and gather with family and friends. Thank you for keeping our community healthy and safe. Please check out SF's latest safety health reminders. Thank you to everyone for joining in the Holiday Faire! Thank you to all the committee members, the vendors and the whole STM community that supported the kickoff to the holiday season!   Thank you to Mr. Schnur, Ms. O'Donnell, 7th grade and student council for hosting Sunday's Family Mass on December 3, 2023.  It was wonderful to see all of you!  Family Mass 12/3/23 - First Sunday of Advent   We are honored to partner with the following organizations during this season of giving! SF Firefighters Toy Program - Toy Drive – Place any unwrapped toy, book or game in the toy bin located in the front office. La Casa de Las Madres - Holiday Gift Box Drive - La Casa de las Madres - A Refuge. An Advocate. A Strong Voice Against Domestic Violence.  One Warm Coat - Donate new or gently used Coats for children or adults San Francisco Marin Food Bank - Bring in Canned and/or other packaged food donations. WinterFaith Shelter Walk 2023 - Donate to help those who are currently unhoused. So many wonderful ways to get involved and help others!   * * * BACK FOR DECEMBER 2023 - STM will be hosting a Physical Education Christmas Camp with Mr. Schnur and other sports celebrities!   Registration is now open! Click here for: Registration Info STM Christmas PE Camp * * *   PERFORMING ARTS UPDATE – ONE WEEK AWAY!!!!!   We are excited to host a live in-person visual and performing arts extravaganza!  When? Wednesday, 12/13/23 @ 6:00 p.m.     * * * * * *  STM Presents  * * * * * *    2023 Christmas Concert – JOY TO THE WORLD! Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.   Parents – Please plan on getting your students home for an early dinner and then prepare for a festive evening filled with visual and performing arts. Students – please report back to school @ 5:30.   * * * Festive attire is encouraged by all! * * * * * * First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023   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 Utopia Preschool Applications Open Raise Right Scrip Program - Order Deadline - Tomorrow (12/7/23) January-February Yard Duty Sign Up STM Winter Service Project Toy Drive  Holiday Gift Box Drive Outdoor Education Fundraisers Yearbook Order 2023 STM Christmas PE CAMP - Registration Now Open! Bronco Merch Christmas Concert Save the Date Advent Calendar  STM Celebrating 70 Years Health and Safety Notification CALENDAR 2023-2024 School Calendar Thursday, December 7 Parents' Club Meeting- Zoom at 7 Wednesday, December 13 2023 Christmas Concert at 6 Students arrive at 5:30 Friday, December 15  Minimum Day  Beginning of Christmas Break Tuesday, January 2 School starts  Utopia Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year! The first round of acceptance letters will be distributed in January. Schedule a tour by calling (415) 317-6269 or email our Director, Stephanie at svorrises@stmsf.org. Current STM families are given priority enrollment! Raise Right Scrip Program   Tomorrow - Dec, 7, 2023 is the last day to order any physical cards through the Raise Right program to ensure delivery to the school by December 15th. If you have any questions, please email Nancy at ncottura@stmsf.org January-February Yard Duty Sign Up Parents – Please review the STM Yard Duty - Volunteer Guidelines                                            STM Volunteer Guidelines - Please make sure that you are monitoring all the children in your area or zones and not just your own child/children. - No pictures of the students are permitted during recess or lunch duty.   - All phones are to be put away and only used in case of an emergency.   - Kindly encourage the students to clean up after themselves and their community. - Please talk with the faculty member on duty if you have any questions. - Each day is 1.5 hours for parent hours.  - Please only sign up for a maximum of 4 days. This way we have more opportunities for more parents.  - Please note - the maximum service hours a family can receive for Yard Duty is 6 hours per school year. Sign up here! Fundraisers for Outdoor Education     Outdoor Ed Panda Express Fundraising When:  Thursday, December 14, 2023 Place your order for pickup or delivery on Thursday, December 14! Where:  Available at Panda Express locations nationwide www.pandaexpress.com How: Online orders only Apply code 919407 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via App.  This is a nationwide fundraising event. Please ask your friends and families to support us. Share the flyer to everyone! 28% of sales will be donated to: St Thomas More School. 33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH | 4-8PM 213 WESTLAKE CTR, DALY CITY, CA, 94015 ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE LKWRMDZ OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT Yearbook Order Purchase here! STM passcode: 1015250322084584 2023 STM Christmas PE Camp 5 days of physical education fun! Monday - Friday, December 18 - 22, 2023 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!   BACK FOR DECEMBER 2023 - STM will be hosting a Christmas Physical Education Camp with Mr. Schnur and other sports celebrities!   Click here for:  Registration Info STM Christmas PE Camp     Bronco Merch  Order here! Christmas Concert Save The Date Advent Calendar  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/ 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 3 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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