STM Newsletter, December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas from St. Thomas More!

View this email in your browser 2024 Christmas Blessing & Prayer  A Christmas Blessing   On this holy night, so pure and bright, We gather in joy, hearts filled with light. The birth of a Savior, the world to save, Brings hope to all, from cradle to grave.   At St. Thomas More, where faith does grow, We plant seeds of love, where young hearts glow. In classrooms of learning, in halls of care, We follow His light, together, we share.   The spirit of Christmas, so gentle, so kind, In each lesson we learn, in each thought we find. Like St. Thomas More, with courage we stand, Guided by faith, united as one band.   May our hearts be full, our spirits alight, As we honor the Savior, this holy night. With joy and with peace, may we always be, A school of great love, in His name, we're free.   A Christmas Prayer    Heavenly Father, On this blessed Christmas, we come before You with grateful hearts.   We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, whose birth brings us hope, peace, and joy.  As we celebrate His love, we ask for Your guidance and  blessings upon St. Thomas More School.   May Your light shine brightly within our classrooms and halls, inspiring both students and teachers to grow in wisdom, kindness, and faith.  Help us to follow the example of St. Thomas More, who stood firm in his convictions and sought to live with integrity, always seeking Your truth.   We pray for our families, friends, and all those in need, that this Christmas may bring healing, comfort, and renewal.  May we reflect Your love in all we do, and may Your peace dwell in our hearts now and always.   Bless our school community, Lord, and help us to carry the spirit of Christmas throughout the year - loving, serving, and shining Your light in all the world!   We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Amen.   Peace, Love, Happiness & Harmony! Merry Christmas from STM! David Greenbaum (Mr.G.), Principal 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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STM Newsletter, December 18, 2024

View this email in your browser December 18, 2024 Happy Wednesday Broncos! Here we are at our final newsletter/bulletin for the year!  This year has flown by!  We are so blessed to be part of such a loving and inclusive community!   * * * If you are interested in participating at City Hall on January 9, 2025 during the Planning Commission Meeting presentation by the San Francisco Golf Club, please click this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_j8IxJFeiel8oTidLXIn7-8-BI0HxdOOdynTgwRz_5RrYdQ/viewform Support STM @ the City Hall Planning Commission meeting - Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025  * * * Tonight is our Christmas Concert - Sounds of the Season! The students are doing an amazing job and are so excited to sing and dance for you all!  Students report back at 5:30. Doors to the gym for audience seating opens up at about 5:45.  Thank you for driving safely!  * * * Thank you Ms. Espinoza and the 5th graders for hosting last Sunday's Family Mass.  It was wonderful to see all of you! STM Family Mass Great job 5th grade! We are so proud of you! * * * STM Presents our 2024 Christmas Concert Tonight: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 @ 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 p.m. Students will enter through the school yard and check-in at side entrance of the gym before performance.  * Festive attire is encouraged by all! * * * * This week is still our Winter Spirit Week 2024! Please note - students may choose to wear their uniforms if they do not want to participate in Spirit Week.  It is a fun student council created and led activity. No pressure! Thursday - Celebrity Day Friday - Christmas Spirit Day * * * Thank you for all your generous donations for our SFFD Toy Drive.   Your donated new unwrapped toys can bless families in need. * * * Save the date for Cioppino - Saturday, February 22, 2025.  Please scroll down and scan QR code to reserve your tickets!  * * * 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. Please scroll all the way down to see the instructions on how to sign up. * * * Please 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! See you tonight for the Concert! God bless you all! Peace, love, happiness, and harmony.  David Greenbaum (Mr. G.), Principal Below are the updates for this week:  Calendar Advent Calendar 2024 Spirit Week December  St. Thomas More Church Christmas Eve Mass Utopia Preschool Applications 2025-2026 School Foodies The Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2024-2025 School Year Information  STM Parent Club Participation Requirement and Opportunities Cioppino Auction Chair Opportunities  Cioppino Ticket Reservation  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  Wednesday, December 18 STM Christmas Concert @ 6:00 p.m. (Gym)  Festive attire is encouraged by all  Thursday, December 19 Spirit Week - Celebrity Day Friday, December 20 Spirit Week - Christmas Spirit Day Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal December 21 - January 6 No School - Christmas Break Tuesday, January 7 Classes Resume Friday, January 10 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Friday, January 17 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Monday, January 20 No School - MLK Jr. Holiday Advent Calendar 2024   St. Thomas More School Spirit Week December 16th-20th   St. Thomas More Church Christmas Eve Mass St. Thomas More Church is looking for interested students to join in and participate in the Christmas Eve 5:00 pm Mass.  All ages are welcome and should come to the next rehearsal in the church, Saturday, Dec. 21st @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  The children will perform the story of Jesus's birth.  Angels, shepherds, Star of Wonder, Lectors/Readers, Altar Servers & Choir are very needed~  Please direct all questions to Kathy  joyisgod@yahoo.com Family [Children's Nativity] Mass Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. Next Rehearsals:  Wednesday, Dec. 18th @ 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21st @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal * Sunday, Dec. 22nd 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dress Rehearsal * Monday, Dec. 23rd  @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Utopia Preschool Applications for 2025-2026 Utopia Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 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!  School Foodies The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Free Tickets for STM youth Ages 5-12 - Contact Ms. Ginger (gtrumpbour@stmsf.org)   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 Sign-Up Genius for Book Faire will be live on Thursday, 12/19 around 7:00 p.m.  The Book Faire requires parent volunteers to complete Virtus training and fingerprinting (Live Scan) prior to the event. This process can take between 3–4 weeks. Please plan accordingly and contact the school's front office with questions.  Sign-Up Genius for Cioppino will be live on Thursday, 12/19 around 7:30 p.m. Parents Club Meeting on 1/16/15, via Zoom at 7:00 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" All parent volunteers are required to complete Virtus online training and fingerprinting prior to any school 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  Share any of your school pictures and videos: sports, events, activities etc. to: yearbook@stthomasmoreschool.org 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! 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.  Cioppino 2024 Dinner Reservation Click link or scan QR code below to reserve and pay with your credit/debit card https://stthomasmoreschool.aware3.net/form/qLEqH4bTr?authToken=__token__ 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/ 3 minute news report  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   If you are interested in participating at City Hall on January 9, 2025 during the Planning Commission Meeting presentation by the San Francisco Golf Club, please click this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_j8IxJFeiel8oTidLXIn7-8-BI0HxdOOdynTgwRz_5RrYdQ/viewform Support STM @ the City Hall Planning Commission meeting - Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025  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 2025-2026 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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