STM Newsletter, September 25, 2024

View this email in your browser September 25, 2024 Thank you everyone for your continued support of the 2024 STM Fun Run which took place last Friday.  Thank you for encouraging health, wellness, fitness and supporting our community!   Why do we need to fundraise? Tuition and fees only cover a portion of the cost to educate our students. Through a variety of fundraising efforts - including Fun Run, Cioppino, Aloha Festival, etc. - we work together to raise essential funds for our community.  Funds raised through these events and activities help support and offset annual operating expenses. Thank you to the families, alumni, friends and neighbors who generously support STM each year.   * * * Special thanks to the 2024 Bingo Planning Committee and parent volunteers!  Thank you to everyone who came out for STM Family Bingo and Dinner!  Please complete the Bingo Night 2024 Survey: https://forms.gle/UfNYPpHiKHd2bNRh6 * * *  STM Family Bingo 2024 STM Sports Themed Bingo 2024 - So much fun! * * * Congratulations 4th grade for hosting the first Saint Thomas More School Family Mass of the year!    Great job 4th grade! Special thanks to Mr. Ismael Santiago.   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SF GOLF CLUB PROJECT PROPOSAL * * * UPDATE * * *   Please Join the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m. – Google Meet - Online   * If you are interested and/or concerned in learning about the San Francisco Golf Club project proposal next to the St. Thomas More preschool, please join the online meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m.   * Administration, faculty, staff, parents, and neighborhood groups have expressed serious concerns about health and safety issues for the students, staff, seniors at Alma Via, parish, community members and others who live and/or work nearby.    * This meeting is being hosted by Supervisor Melgar's office. The link is below. Thank you.   * Please feel free to share the link.  _______________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now - Thursday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m.  Meeting ID: 264 093 613 321 Passcode: rsYcpv Dial in by phone +1 415-906-4659,,829333902# United States, San Francisco Find a local number Phone conference ID: 829 333 902# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please be sure to check out all the announcements below.     We are all truly blessed to be part of such an amazing community! 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 SF Golf Club Project Proposal *Update* $2 Little Way Dress Down Day 2024-2025 School Year Information  STM Parent Club Participation Requirement and Opportunities Bingo Night 2024 - Survey Latino and National Hispanic Heritage Month STM Celebrating 70 Years STM Utopia Preschool Bronco Bulletin Bronco Merch Safety and Health Updates CALENDAR 2024-2025 Calendar Hot lunch service, preorder from School Foodies Flyer  Wednesday, September 25 Sign-Up for Parent Teacher Conferences closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, September 26 SF Golf Club Project Proposal Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. meeting link: Join the meeting now Friday, September 27 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. dismissal Monday-Thursday, September 30-October 3 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. dismissal Parent-Teacher Conferences (Via Zoom) Thursday, October 3 $2 Little Way Dress Down Day - Fee "Free" Dress Day Supports Missionary Childhood Association Check Student Handbook (pg. 29) for Proper Free Dress Attire Friday, October 4 No School - Student Holiday Professional Development Day Friday, October 11 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. dismissal Monday, October 14 No School - Indigenous People's Day Friday, October 18 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. dismissal PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES September 30-October 3, Monday-Thursday Minimum Days 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Parent conferences are an opportunity to discuss the achievements of your child with their teacher, as well as how best to support their continued academic, social and emotional growth and development. 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 on September 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. via SignUp. Sign-ups close on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Please contact your child's homeroom teacher if you have any questions about conferences.   Sign Up Dates: Wednesday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday, September 25, at 11:59 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conference Dates: Monday, September 30-Thursday, October 3, 2024   SF GOLF CLUB PROJECT PROPOSAL * * * UPDATE * * *   Thursday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m.  Online Link: Join the meeting now   If you are interested and/or concerned in learning about the San Francisco Golf Club project proposal next to the St. Thomas More preschool, please join the online meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m.   Administration, faculty, staff, parents, and neighborhood groups have expressed serious concerns about health and safety issues for the students, staff, seniors at Alma Via, parish, community members and others who live and/or work nearby.    This meeting is being hosted by Supervisor Melgar's office. The link is below. Thank you.   Please feel free to share the link.   __________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help? Thursday, Sept. 26th @ 6:30 p.m. – Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 264 093 613 321 Passcode: rsYcpv Dial in by phone +1 415-906-4659,,829333902# United States, San Francisco Find a local number Phone conference ID: 829 333 902# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN Little Dress Down Day October 3, 2024 - Free Dress Day (Check Student Handbook (pg. 29) for Proper Free Dress Attire) Give $2 To Dress Down & Support The Missions - Missionary Childhood Association - 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION School days for all students TK-8 will begin at 8:10 a.m. promptly.   2024-2025 Calendar  2024-2025 Financial Policies  TK-8th Supply List 2024-2025 3rd-8th Summer Reading List 2024-2025 School Foodies  STM PC Volunteer Opportunities  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  Fall Fundraiser - All families are required to participate in the Fall Fundraiser.  Each family is to raise a minimum $100 per per child enrolled in the school.  Families who choose not to participate may pay a buyout fee of $150 per child.  Families who do not  meet the minimum requirement of $100 per child must pay the difference between the amount raised and $150. Thanks! STM Parents Club Please complete the  Bingo Night 2024 Survey https://forms.gle/UfNYPpHiKHd2bNRh6 September 15 – October 15 Latino and National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15 is Latino and National Hispanic Heritage Month.  If any families would like to share or contribute other resources, please contact your classroom teacher. Check out the following links for more information: Latino Heritage Month - SF Gov National Hispanic Heritage Month ¡VIVA! A Celebration of Latinx Cultures and Traditions STM Celebrating 70 Years! 2024-2025 - STM celebrates our 70th Anniversary year!   We now 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 2024-2025! STM Merchandise Link Saint Thomas More School - Established in 1954 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. Utopia Preschool is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year! Schedule a tour by calling (415) 317-6269 or email Director Stephanie at svorrises@stmsf.org. Current STM families are given priority enrollment! Bronco Bulletin Sign up for the Bronco Bulletin and never miss Bronco Sports information! The Bulletin can be found on the school website under the Student Life tab.  Subscribe here!  Go Broncos!  Bronco Merch  Order here! Safety & Health Updates Thank you for continuing to keep our community healthy and safe. 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 2 COVID cases reported in school this week. Please continue to be mindful and safe. Thank you.  Copyright © 2024-2025 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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