Wednesday, April 24, 2024

STM Newsletter for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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April 24, 2024

Hello STM Broncos! 

With only a few weeks left before summer, there is still much going on! 
 
SPELLING BEE 2024

Congratulations to all our participants! Special thanks to
Mr. K. and Chloe Tan.  
Congratulations to Steven Gonzaga, our 2024 STM Spelling Bee Champion!

Great job students!
4th: 
Cassidy Sales, Emma Grace Wong & Kevin Massis
5th: Alex Jung, Ava Costello & Ellie Keyser
6th: Russell Nguyen, Eoin Clancy & Elise Ngoon
7th: Peter Jajeh, Marcel Garde & Amaiya Guiellermo
8th: Steven Gonzaga, Sofia de Guzman & Dominic Mutuc

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Earth Day - April 22, 2024
Special thanks to Miss O'Donnell for coordinating and to the 6th and 7th grades who did a wonderful clean up of the school and surrounding area!
 
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STM's Spring Celebration and Aloha Festival takes place on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Only 3 days away!  Click the following for:  ALL of the INFO for the ALOHA Festival 2024 - Link & Reminders

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St. Thomas More Preschool Utopia – is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Priority enrollment is given to STM families. Application can be found here.

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STM's Spring Musical Lion King– rehearsals are underway. Parents - If you would like to help with the production, please email: maura_clancy@hotmail.com for more information of what opportunities are available. Performances will take place on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.! Just a few weeks away! Tickets on sale now! Parent Sign-Up Genius goes live tonight at 7:00 p.m.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024 marks the 40th day of the passing of Msgr. Labib Kobe, who was the pastor at St. John of God Church, San Francisco from 1999-2002 and at St. Thomas More Parish from 2002 – 2015 until he retired.  There will be a mass at 12 noon on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Monsignor Kobti was a spiritual leader to the Arab American Catholic community. He will be greatly missed by friends and parishioners alike.

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Let us please continue to pray for peace and healing.  May our words and actions bring about a more just and peaceful world.
  
 
 
Thank you for your support! 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
  • 2024-2025 School Year Information
  • Aloha Festival- Buy Tickets Here! 
  • Msgr. Labib Kobti Memorial Mass
  • STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities
  • Gabriel Project Donations
  • Utopia Preschool Applications Open
  • STM Presents The Lion King - Info
  • Yearbook Photos Needed! 
  • Yearbook Order
  • Bronco Merch
  • 2024 Summer Camp @ STM - Registration & Info
  • STM Celebrating 70 Years & Our Mission
  • Health and Safety Notification

CALENDAR

2023-2024 School Calendar

Friday, April 26
Last Day for Custom Pages in Yearbook

Saturday, April 27
Aloha Festival 

Sunday, April 28
Mass at 12 noon
Mass in honor of Monsignor Labib Kobti

Tuesday, April 30 
Parent Volunteer Hours Due 

Thursday, May 2 
Parents' Club Meeting- 7 pm Virtual

Monday, May 6 
No School

May 7-17 
Q4 Star Testing

Monday, May 27
Memorial Day- No School

Friday, May 31 
8th Grade Graduation 

2024-2025 School Year Information

 2024-2025 Financial Policies 

2024-2025 Calendar 

Simply Uniforms information for 2024-2025 school year

Supply List 2024-2025

Grades 3-8 Summer Reading Activities 2024-2025

The used uniform sale will be Sunday, August 4th from 10am-12:00 noon in the gym
Please Note: New Uniform Purchases will take place only at Simply Uniform https://www.simplyuniformscolma.com/

CLICK THIS LINK FOR:
ALL of the INFO for the ALOHA Festival 2024 - Link & Reminders

Join with the community of St. Thomas More Church 
on Sunday, April 28, 2024 

as we mark the 40th day of the passing into eternal life of

Msgr. Labib Kobti
at the 12 noon Sunday Mass (in English)
 potluck meal of mercy follows in Carroll Hall


Monsignor Labib Kobti passed away on March 19, 2024 in San Francisco. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon on August 31, 1950. Loving son of the late Fawzi and Veriginie Kobti; loving brother of Emil Cobti and the late Elie Kobti. Survived by loving nieces and nephews.

Monsignor Kobti was ordained a priest on June 7, 1975. He was a priest with the Patriarca of Jerusalem and in residence in the Archdiocese of San Francisco at St. Anne's of the Sunset from 1993-1999. Fr. Labib was pastor at St. John of God Church, San Francisco from 1999-2002 and at St. Thomas More Parish from 2002 – 2015 until he retired.

Monsignor Kobti was a spiritual leader to the Arab American Catholic community. He will be greatly missed by friends and parishioners alike.

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,
 and may perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace."

STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities

  • Thank you for being involved in the STM school community. Our events are a success because of parents who work hard behind the scenes to make them happen!
  • Parents can always review guidelines as well as see current & past events or sign-ups at STM PC Volunteer Opportunities 
  • Parent Volunteer Hours DUE 5/15

Utopia Preschool is now accepting applications
for the 2024-2025 school year!
Schedule a tour by calling (415) 317-6269 or
email our Director, Stephanie at svorrises@stmsf.org.
Current STM families are given priority enrollment!
LION KING - OUR SPRING MUSICAL!!!
* FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 @ 3:30 P.M. & 6:00 P.M. *
* SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 @ 3:30 P.M. & 6:00 P.M. *
* TICKETS ON SALE NOW! *

Yearbook Order




Purchase here!
STM passcode: 1015250322084584

Bronco Merch 

2024 SUMMER CAMP @ STM - REGISTRATION & INFO

Summer is right around the corner and we are so excited to offer two summer camps for 2024 - a 3 day PE camp and a 5 day Basketball Camp with Benchmark Athletics.  

Registration is now open!

Click the links below for more information: 


2024 Summer PE Camp - June 5-7 @ STM

2024 Summer Basketball Camp - June 10-14 @ STM
 
 

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
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Our Mission 
 
Guided by Catholic values, St. Thomas More School is committed to educating each individual based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.  We advocate academic excellence and inspire spiritual, intellectual and social growth. We prepare our diverse community of students to become citizens committed to service and stewardship.

Safety & Health Updates& Info

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COVID NOTIFICATION
No COVID cases reported in school this week.
Please continue being mindful and safe. Thank you.
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