STM Newsletter, October 30, 2024

View this email in your browser October 30, 2024 Hello STM! Happy Wednesday! Halloween Trunk or Treat is tomorrow! Our Spooktacular Dance Extravaganza will be Amazing! Our students are very excited for the festivities!  Please see the Trunk or Treat reminders and schedule below.  Students should come to school in their Halloween costumes.   * * * Congratulations to all our STM Volleyball Teams! For the first time in our school's history, it is very likely that ALL of our teams will make it to the playoffs! Go Broncos! * * * Father & Son Movie Duo Event is on November 9, 2024.  The theme is based on father son duos to dress up as Batman/Robin, Marlin/Nemo, Darth Vader/Luke Skywalker, etc.  Fun filled day of activities for Fathers and Son(s) to participate in.  Check out the flyer below to pre-register for this event. * * * There are two fundraisers coming up this November to help our Class of 2028 with their Outdoor Education next school year.  I hope that you will join us in supporting our Outdoor Education fundraisers so that every STM student has the opportunity to experience this amazing program. * * * Share any of your school pictures: sports, events, activities etc. to: yearbook@stthomasmoreschool.org * * *   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 All Saints Day Mass Times Trunk or Treat Schedule & Reminder Share Trunk or Treat Pictures and Videos Father & Son Event Fried Chicken and Waffle Fundraiser Panda Express Fundraiser Secret Santa Shoppe Event 2024-2025 School Year Information  STM Parent Club Participation Requirement and Opportunities Cioppino Auction Chair Opportunities  Yearbook Orders SF Golf Club Proposal Update & Links STM Celebrating 70 Years STM Utopia Preschool Bronco Bulletin Bronco Merch STM Emergency Messaging System Safety and Health Updates CALENDAR 2024-2025 Calendar Hot lunch service, preorder from School Foodies Flyer  Thursday, October 31 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. dismissal Halloween Trunk or Treat (School Yard) Students wear their Halloween costumes to school Friday, November 1 No School -  Local Holiday All Saints Day Saturday, November 2 All Souls Day Sunday, November 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends Monday, November 4 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Friday, November 8 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal All Saints Day Mass Times Saint Thomas More Church Saint Thomas More School Trunk or Treat Schedule Important Halloween Information & Update Please make sure to be aware of the following: Thank you in advance for ensuring that your child's costume is culturally sensitive. Thank you as well for not sending them to school with any props (guns, knives, etc.) and for keeping costumes age-level appropriate for all our learners (we have four-year old students on campus). We want to encourage a safe and fun environment.  Consult with your classroom teacher to make sure your child's costume is appropriate. Halloween Costume Reminders: Age Appropriate Bathroom accessible Make up must be applied at home  Shoes must be comfortable for walking/dancing   No weapons of any kind   Share Your Trunk or Treat Pictures and Videos Father & Son Event Registration Link/QR Code Deadline: November 1, 2024 https://stthomasmoreschool.aware3.net/form/O3Uy6xpRM?authToken=__token__ Outdoor Ed Fundraiser - Class of 2028 Chicken and Waffle Lunch Fundraiser Deadline: November 13, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Click link or scan:   https://forms.gle/XXChUoJCr93CmnJLA   Outdoor Ed Fundraiser - Class of 2028 Panda Express Order Date: November 25, 2024 Click link or scan QR Code: Panda Express Order   Secret Santa Shoppe Event 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 Father & Son Event Registration Link:  https://stthomasmoreschool.aware3.net/form/O3Uy6xpRM?authToken=__token__ 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! Sign-Up Genius for Santa's Secret Shop will be live on Wednesday, 11/6 around 7 p.m. If you do not receive an email you can access the link by: Visiting STM PC Volunteer Opportunities and navigating to the specific event using the headings on the left. Logging in to your Sign Up Genius account with the email provided to the STM Office. You will see "Sign Ups I'm Invited To" The Secret Santa Shop requires parent volunteers to complete Virtus training and fingerprinting prior to the event. This process can take between 3–4 weeks. Please plan accordingly and contact the school's front office with questions.  Parents can always review guidelines as well as see current & past events or sign-ups at STM PC Volunteer Opportunities    Thanks! STM Parents Club Cioppino Auction Chair Opportunities Join us for a Fun-filled Evening and help make our Cioppino Dinner & Auction a Great Success!  Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the team, your support is invaluable. Come help us create a memorable event that showcases our school spirit and culinary delights! We're looking for volunteers to assist with planning, setup, and event coordination for this exciting school fundraiser. Your efforts will help us raise funds for STM's while bringing our school and alumni community together over a delicious seafood feast! Great way to get your parent hours and super fun! Need 4 Chairs (15 hours credit each!)  Ready to dive in?  Contact Trilce Farrugia at trilce.farrugia@gmail.com  for more information or to get involved.  Yearbook Pre-Sale Order This entire month of October, we are taking presales for the yearbook. The offer is you would get a 10% discount off either the soft cover or hard cover yearbook.  See link or PDF flyer below. https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015250322084584   Soft Cover Price Before Tax $26.23 Hard Cover Price Before Tax $32.09 SF Golf Club Proposal Update & Links   Thank you to all the families and community members that came out on October 17, 2024 to City Hall to support the St. Thomas More community.  Thank you for writing letters and sharing your voices and concerns.  The next planning commission meeting will take place on January 9, 2025.   Here are the links to the CBS News Report on October 16, 2024 and the Planning Commission Meeting from October 17, 2024. https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-golf-clubs-plan-maintenance-facility-near-playground-backlash/ https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/player/clip/47283?view_id=20&redirect=true Start @ 6:07 FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF WHO TO EMAIL AND/OR FOR MORE INFORMATION HOW YOU CAN HELP OR GET INVOLVED, CONTACT: LP1114@aol.com or WLOLINGER@hotmail.com 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! STM Emergency Messaging System 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.   Hi Parents, Saint Thomas More School has been utilizing Remind as an emergency messaging system (like natural disasters, or other unprecedented situations), so please sign up and subscribe so you can receive our emergency alerts via the app, texts, or email message immediately. Here are the instructions: Joining a Class on Remind Open the Remind app or go to Remind.com and log in or sign up. Once logged in, click on the "Join a class" button (in the app, tap the "+" icon at the top).         Enter the class code provided below. Here are the codes for the classes Transitional Kindergarten: stm2034 Kindergarten: stm2033 1st Grade: stm2032 2nd Grade: stm2031 3rd Grade: stm2030 4th Grade: stm2029 5th Grade: stm2028 6th Grade: stm2027 7th Grade: stm2026 8th Grade: stm2025 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 No 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. 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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