STM Newsletter, December 4, 2024

View this email in your browser December 4, 2024 Happy Wednesday Broncos!   I hope you all have an enjoyable and restful time over the Thanksgiving break.  The holiday season is upon us and we are filled with gratitude of the time to celebrate and gather with family and friends.  STM is ready for Christmas! * * *  STM's Holiday Faire is this Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Get your tickets while you can and join in the fun!  Fun for the whole family! Food, drinks, music, raffle, fun activities, community, student marketplace, craft vendors and more.  Presale tickets for $5 ends today, December 4th.  Tickets are available at the door for $7! * * *  Save the date for Cioppino - Saturday, February 22, 2025.  Please scroll down and scan QR code to reserve your tickets!  * * *  We are partnering with SFFD Toy Drive that began on November 20th until December 12th.  Please donate new unwrapped toys so we can bless families in need. * * * Jamba Juice BOGO Cards Fundraiser from December 4th-13th to support Outdoor Education for the Class of 2028.  Get some gift cards and help ensure that every STM student has the opportunity to experience this amazing Outdoor Education program.  * * * The 5th grade class will be hosting the Sunday Family Mass on December 15, 2024.  Looking forward to seeing you all there for the 10:00 a.m. mass! * * * STM Presents our 2024 Christmas Concert on: 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! * * * * 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! Sunday, December 1, 2024 - the First Sunday of Advent 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 Utopia Preschool Applications 2025-2026 Scrip December Order Reminder School Foodies San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program Secret Santa Shoppe  Holiday Faire Wish List/Donations Holiday Faire Jamba BOGO Cards Fundraiser - Outdoor Ed The Nutcracker 2024 22nd Annual Parol Lantern Festival 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  Thursday, December 5 Secret Santa Shoppe (Students Only) Parent's Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Friday, December 6 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Secret Santa Shoppe (Students Only) Saturday, December 7 Holiday Faire 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday, December 9 Full Day Friday, December 13 Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Monday, December 16 Full Day Wednesday, December 18 STM Christmas Concert @ 6:00 p.m. (Gym)  Festive attire is encouraged by all  Friday, December 20 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal December 21 - January 6 No School - Christmas Break Advent Calendar 2024   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!  Scrip December Order Reminder (Raise Right) Any scrip orders for physical cards need to be placed by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, 12/13/24, to insure delivery before the Christmas break. Thank you!   School Foodies San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program November 20th-December 12th Please donate unwrapped new toys so we can bless families in need. November 20th-December 12th Secret Santa Shoppe 2024 Holiday Faire 2024 Wish List/Donations  STM Holiday Faire 2024 Jamba Juice BOGO - Outdoor Ed Class of 2028 December 4th - 13th The Nutcracker 2024 Featuring STM students & alumni !!!! 22nd Annual Parol Lantern Festival 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 Parent's Club Meeting tomorrow, December 5th, at 7:00 p.m.via Zoom Holiday Faire 2024 Wish List/Donations (see flyer above). 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 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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