| | | | | February 18, 2026
Happy Wednesday Broncos! Thank you for joining our special Ash Wednesday Mass. 
Week one of Lent is upon us. 
Check out this video - Made for Heaven -
Lent - Week 1 - with Father Agustino Torres
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Happy Lunar New Year!
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Congratulations to our St. Thomas More Choir who performed
in the Archdiocese of San Francisco 2026 Choral Festival!
Go Broncos!
Thank you to our amazing choir, student leaders and parent chaperones.
Special thank you to Mrs. Clancy, Mrs. Alioto, Sister Olive and Mr. Feyer!
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5th-8th grade Geography Bee on Monday, February 23, 2026
at 10:45 a.m. in the gym. Parents are welcome to attend.
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*** 34th Annual Cioppino Dinner & Silent Auction 2026.
Tables and tickets available now!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Click Link: St. Thomas More 34th Annual Cioppino Dinner & Silent Auction 2026
See flyer below and scan QR code for more information ***
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Save the dates and/or get your tickets!
Father-Daughter Dance (3.21.26)
Aloha Fiesta International/ STM Spring Festival (4.25.26)
Spring Musical - Little Mermaid Junior (5.7.26 & 5.8.26)
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Father-Daughter Dance tickets now on sale!
Only presale tickets and no walk-ins.
Deadline to purchase tickets for the Father-Daughter Dance is March 9, 2026.
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STM's Financial Aid Application 2026-2027 is now open.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026 Late applications will not be accepted.
To apply, go to: STM Financial Aid Application Form 2026-2027
REMINDER: Please complete BOTH the STM Financial Aid Form
and the TADS (www.tads.com) form to be considered for financial aid.
* * * If you are NOT RETURNING, next school year 2026-2027, please click this link (Due: 3/5/26):
Student NOT RETURNING for School Year 2026-2027
All RETURNING STUDENTS, no link or form needed. You will be billed the re-registration fee via FACTS. * * *
Reminder: For all current families, please be sure you have signed up for STM's Emergency Messaging System by clicking this link: STM Emergency Messaging System. * * *
Thank you for all the sports participation. Our student athlete Broncos are doing great and creating many wonderful memories. Thank you families for instilling and encouraging fair play and sportsmanship. CYO Athletics - It' not just about the final score...
* * * Please be sure to see all the updates! Scroll down to see upcoming events, afterschool enrichment classes, and 2025-2026 School Year Information: Calendar, Financial Policies, Supply List, etc.
* * * We are all truly blessed to be part of such an amazing community! Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Let us please continue to pray for peace and healing. May our words and actions bring about a more just and peaceful world. 
God bless you all!
Peace, love, happiness and harmony.
David Greenbaum (Mr. G.), Principal | | | Below are the updates for this week: - 2025-2026 School Year Information
- STM Utopia Preschool Applications 2026-2027
- Calendar
- 34th Annual Cioppino Dinner & Silent Auction 2026
- Information from STM Cioppino Auction Committee
- Father-Daughter Dance 2026 (See flyer below)
- Morning Drop-Off Info - Keep it Moving! Keep it Grooving! Safety First!
- San Francisco Golf Club (SFGC) Construction Project Updates 2026
- Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry
- Parent Participation Requirement
- STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities
- STM Financial Aid Application 2026-2027
- STM Celebrating 71 Years
- Bronco Bulletin
- Bronco Merch
- STM Emergency Messaging System
- WASC / WCEA Information
- Safety and Health Updates
| | | 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION School days for all students TK-8 will begin at 8:10 a.m. promptly. | | | Utopia Preschool Applications for 2026-2027 now available
Currently enrolling! * Utopia families have access to priority registration for STM TK-8. Come join the Utopia Preschool Community!!! Our school sets the foundation for a successful educational future by fostering a love of learning through daily explorations, group collaborations, and so much more! Learn more about our curriculum by scheduling a tour: call (415) 317-6269 or email svorrises@stmsf.org. We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Families with children enrolled at STM receive a 10% Utopia tuition discount! Start your child's STM journey with us!!!  | | | CALENDAR Calendar 2025-2026
Hot lunch service, preorder from SchoolFoodies Flyer 2025-2026
Friday, February 20
No School - Local Holiday
Monday, February 23
5th-8th Geography Bee @ 10:45 a.m. (Gym)
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
Friday, February 27
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
End of Trimester 2
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Saturday, February 28
34th Annual Cioppino (No Walk-ins/Adults Only)
Doors open at 5:00 p.m., Dinner @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 1
Maintenance Fee Due
Monday, March 2
Full Day
Friday, March 6
No School - Local Holiday
Deadline to purchase Father-Daughter Dance Tickets
Sunday, March 8
Daylight Saving Time Starts
Monday, March 9
No School - Local Holiday
Friday, March 13
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Monday, March 16
Full Day
Tuesday, March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Friday, March 20
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Saturday, March 21
Father-Daughter Dance 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 23
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
2nd Grader's First Reconciliation @ 9:30 a.m. (STM Church)
Elementary Professional Development Day
Friday, March 27
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Monday, March 30
Full Day | | | * * * Info from STM Cioppino
Auction Committee * * *
34th Annual Cioppino Dinner
and Silent Auction 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Doors open @ 5:00 p.m. - Dinner @ 7:00 p.m.
Click Link: St. Thomas More 34th Annual Cioppino Dinner & Silent Auction 2026 * * * * Cioppino 2026 is fast approaching. The Cioppino Auction Committee will begin accepting parent donations through Wednesday 2/18. Donation items must be new and at least $25.00 in value. Examples of items include gift cards, cash, wine, liquor, hotel stays and vacation options. Please also consider unique donations such as vendor services.
* For each parent donation made by a family, students will receive (1) free dress pass / date determined by Mr. G and (1) raffle ticket for every $25.00 donation.
* Example: (1) $75.00 donation = (1) free dress pass + (3) raffle tickets
The raffle prize is a full PE uniform from Simply Uniform.
* Donations due date February 18
* Drop items into the office labeled with Cioppino Silent Auction/ Parent contact information and student name/grade
* Scan the QR code to complete the donation submission form or email Angelina.
* Please don't log your donation until items are at school.
* Thank you for your continued support GO BRONCOS!
Questions: Contact Angelina Lee Guardado - angelina.lee03@gmail.com | | | Father Daughter Dance 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
| | | MORNING DROP-OFF INFO
Keep it moving! Keep it grooving!
Safety First! Before you leave for school, please do a quick health check with your child at home. Please keep children at home if they are ill or demonstrating any contagious symptoms. Thank you for keeping our students and families as healthy as possible! MORNING DROP-OFF - The schoolyard gate will open at 7:45 a.m.
- TK-8 students may be dropped off between 7:45-8:10 a.m. in the morning.
- Please drop students off in the white zone. Pull forward and drive around the block or park up on top of the hill in front of the church.
- NO Double Parking for the safety of our community and the Alma Via residents.
- NO Red Zone Parking
- DPT will ticket and tow
- Please drop students off in the white zone. Pull forward. Keep it moving! Keep it grooving! Safety First!
- Drivers and family members, please stay in your vehicle.
- For our younger students, please practice exiting the vehicle. STM staff members will be on traffic duty to supervise and help with morning drop-off.
- If you must exit your vehicle, please find a parking space across the church or in the neighborhood and walk your child to school.
- NO U-TURNS
- Please do not gather in front of the gate for extended periods during peak drop-off/pick up times.
MORNING ASSEMBLY
Students will stay in the schoolyard for morning assembly. Parents, family members, and other adults are not allowed in the schoolyard as we continue to limit visitors to our campus. TARDY STUDENTS Students arriving after morning assembly will enter through the front office doors for check-in and receive a tardy pass to give to their teacher. | | | San Francisco Golf Club (SFGC) -
Construction Project -
Updates - 2026 February 2026 - Please be mindful, stay safe, and be aware of the construction signs on the SFGC private road.
It has been communicated that they will utilize their private road for the upcoming construction deliveries.
STM Community - Thank you for continuing to be mindful and safe for all of our community members. | | | STM's Wellness and
Counseling Department Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry
February Focus of the Month: Kindness, Empathy & Relationships
February is a perfect time to promote kindness and empathy! Important Dates: 2/15-2/21: Random Acts of Kindness Week Purpose: To encourage, celebrate, and normalize small acts of kindness to create a positive impact on the world.  Counselor's Tip for Parents & Guardians
Helping kids manage stress during busy months: -
Encourage a consistent routine (sleep, meals, homework time). -
Model positive coping (talk, take breaks, breathe). -
Remind children that mistakes are part of learning—growth comes from effort! "Remember, a little encouragement can make a big difference. Let's keep building a caring school community together!"
Resource Links:
October - National Bullying Prevention Month
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
https://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is an opportunity for schools to foster open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and share life-saving resources.
For more information or any further support, please feel free to contact our School Counselor
Ms. Corry at jcorry@stthomasmoreschool.org Jennifer Corry
School Counselor Crisis Text Line: Text "SUPPORT" to 741741
Parent Support Line 24/7: 1-888-220-7575
Grief Counseling Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
National Distress Hotline: 1800-985-5990, or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Suicide Prevention: 1.800.273.8255 or dial 911 | | | Parent Participation Requirement - All Families STM Scrip Purchase Requirement
2025-2026 SCRIP PURCHASE REQUIREMENT – All Families All families are required to generate a minimum of $100 profit by participating in the RaiseRight program authorized by the school. Scrip purchased between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026 will be credited to this requirement. Families who do not wish to participate or do not reach the minimum requirement of $100 profit will need to use a combination of scrip profit and cash/check for a total of $150. The buy out fee is due no later than April 20, 2026 (billed via FACTS). Maintenance Fee 2025-2026
$500 MAINTENANCE FEE - All Families
This fee supports the basic maintenance of the school plant. This fee will be billed to your FACTS account in October. This fee may be paid in installments or in one payment as you wish. It must be paid in full by March 1, 2026. This fee is not refundable under any circumstances. | | | STM Parent Club Participation
Requirements & Opportunities - Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 2026 Father-Daughter Dance and Easter Egg Hunt will be emailed tonight, Wednesday, 2/18/26 around 7:00 p.m.
- Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 2026 Cioppino was sent out on Wednesday, 1/28/26 around 7:00 p.m.
- Be sure to check the signups periodically as families may have dropped shifts after the initial posting day.
- If you do not receive an email for event volunteer sign-ups you can access the link by:
- Visiting STM Parent Club 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"
- Parents can always review guidelines as well as see current & past events or sign-ups at STM Parent Club Volunteer Opportunities, then go to Document Tab 2025–2026.
- All events require Virtus online training and fingerprinting. It should be completed and confirmed prior to the event you signed up for. Please contact school's front office if you have any questions. This process can take between 3–4 weeks. Be sure to plan accordingly.
- For questions about volunteering at events email pcvolunteer@stthomasmoreschool.org
- 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 | | | STM Financial Aid Application 2026-2027
STM's Financial Aid Application 2026-2027 is now open.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
To apply, go to: STM Financial Aid Application Form 2026-2027
REMINDER: Please complete BOTH the STM Financial Aid Form
and the TADS (www.tads.com) form to be considered for financial aid. | | | STM Celebrating 71 Years! -
2025-2026 - STM celebrates our 71st Anniversary year! - We are looking forward to several amazing and memorable celebrations along the way to our 75th anniversary in 2029.
- Want to support STM Broncos with some new apparel?
- Check out our new designs! 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. | | | 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. | | | 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 - Utopia Preschool: 7d8874
- Transitional Kindergarten: stm2035
- Kindergarten: stm2034
- 1st Grade: stm2033
- 2nd Grade: stm2032
- 3rd Grade: stm2031
- 4th Grade: stm2030
- 5th Grade: stm2029
- 6th Grade: stm2028
- 7th Grade: stm2027
- 8th Grade: stm2026
| | | | WASC / WCEA Information
- Thank You - to the whole STM Community for a very successful WCEA/WASC accreditation visit!
- STM was approved for the maximum 6 years!
- It is a wonderful testament to all the good work our "village" is doing - celebrating 71 years and going strong!
 
| | | Safety & Health Updates -
Thank you for continuing to keep our community healthy and safe. -
- 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. | | | | | | | | |
