STM Newsletter, March 4, 2026

View this email in your browser March 4, 2026 Happy Wednesday Broncos! And just like that - we are in March! Time is truly flying by! Please take time to breathe and enjoy the little moments in life! Thank you for being such a loving, caring and supportive community - especially in times of need. Thank you for being there for one another. May God continue to bless us all! Week three of Lent is upon us….        Check out this video - Made for Heaven - Lent Week 3 - with Father Agustino Torres * * * 34th Annual Cioppino Dinner & Silent Auction 2026 Thank you to everyone for celebrating STM's 34th Annual Cioppino! Thank you all for gathering near To celebrate STM's 34th Cioppino year! More than a meal, more than a night, It's hearts that make this shine so bright. With laughter shared and stories told, We strengthen bonds both new and old. The cioppino simmered rich with care, But it's the people who flavor the air. Chicken, pasta, salad, cheer— And our community is what we hold dear. Grateful for each friend we bring— Here's to next year's 35th - We Sing!  Special thank you to Super Alum, parent and grandparent Linda for 34 years of STM Cioppino Leadership and Love! * * * STM Yearbook - Save the memories—forever! From classroom moments, celebrations, and school events, this year's STM Yearbook is packed with the highlights your family will want to revisit for years. Reserve yours today:  Soft Cover $27.08 (before tax) / Hard Cover $32.93 (before tax).  Scroll down to see flyer below and scan QR code to order.  School Code: 1015250322084584.   * * * Spring Read-A-Thon St. Thomas More School is hosting our Spring fundraiser as a "Spring into Reading" Read-a-thon! From Tuesday, March 10th to Thursday, March 19th, all students are encouraged to read a book or books of their reading/grade level. The minimum required total is $30 per student. Total amount pledged will be billed to Parents' FACTS account. Turn the form to your child's teacher by Friday, March 20th, 2026. Please scroll down to see flyer & form below. * * *  Save the dates and/or get your tickets for the upcoming events!  Father-Daughter Dance (3.21.26)  Easter Egg Hunt (3.28.26)  Aloha Fiesta International / STM Spring Festival (4.25.26) Spring Musical - Little Mermaid Junior (5.7.26 & 5.8.26)   * * * 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. * * * 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 (Due: 4/15/26) . * * * 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 Father-Daughter Dance 2026 (See flyer below) Spring Read-A-Thon Fundraiser 2026 (See flyer below) Last Chance to Order Yearbook 2026 (See flyer below) Save The Date - Spring Festival 2026 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.  Calendar 2025-2026 Financial policies for 2025-2026 Parent Tuition Agreement Form and Parent Participation Requirements Form 2025-2026 TK-8th Supply List 2025-2026 3rd-8th Summer Reading Assignment 2025-2026 Simply Uniforms SchoolFoodies Flyer 2025-2026 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, March 6 No School - Local Holiday Sunday, March 8 Daylight Saving Time Starts Monday, March 9 No School - Local Holiday Deadline to purchase Father-Daughter Dance Tickets Monday, March 10 Spring Read-A-Thon Begins Friday, March 13 School Mass @ 8:30 a.m. Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Monday, March 16 Full Day Re-registration Begins (Via FACTS Due:4/15) Tuesday, March 17 Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day Performance @ 10:50 a.m. (Gym) Thursday, March 19 Spring Read-A-Thon Ends Friday, March 20 School Mass @ 8:30 a.m. Spring Read-A-Thon Forms Due Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Saturday, March 21 Father-Daughter Dance 5:30-8:00 p.m. (No walk-ins) Monday, March 23 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal 2nd Grader's First Reconciliation @ 9:00 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 Sunday, March 29 1st & 5th Grade Family Mass 10:00-11:00 a.m. (STM Church) Monday, March 30 Full Day Thursday, April 2 Holy Thursday Lenten Prayer Service 9:15-10:15(STM Church) Friday, April 3 No School - Good Friday Sunday, April 5 Happy Easter!!!! Friday, April 6-10 Easter Break Monday, April 13 Teachers' Catechetical Day  No School - Student Holiday Tuesday, April 14 School Resumes  Wednesday, April 15 Re-registration Due (Via FACTS) Father Daughter Dance 2026 Saturday, March 21, 2026  5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Carroll Hall   Click link or scan QR code to purchase tickets: Father-Daughter Dance 2026   Spring Read-a-Thon Fundraiser 2026 March 10-19, 2026 All TK-8 students will participate in the Spring Read-A-Thon. There will be a minimum total pledge amount of $30 per child for the Read-A-Thon.  Last Chance to Order Yearbook 2026 Scan QR code below to purchase tickets. Save the memories—forever. From classroom moments, celebrations, and school events, this year's STM Yearbook is packed with the highlights your family will want to revisit for years. Reserve yours today:  Soft Cover $27.08 (before tax) / Hard Cover $32.93 (before tax).   Save The Date Spring Festival 2026   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 Nurturing Mental and Emotional Well‑Being During Lent Lent often invites meaningful reflection, discipline, and personal growth. But as we take on sacrifices or new habits, it's important to remember that spiritual commitments shouldn't come at the cost of emotional strain. A balanced approach can help: Maintain realistic expectations for your Lenten commitments Practice self-compassion when challenges arise Include activities that replenish your emotional energy, such as quiet reflection or time in nature Seek connection with others for support and encouragement Pay attention to your inner state and adjust your practices if they begin to feel overwhelming Honoring mental health during Lent isn't a sign of weakness—it's a way of ensuring that the season remains meaningful, constructive, and spiritually enriching.    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. February - Focus of the Month: Kindness, Empathy & Relationships February is a perfect time to promote kindness and empathy! Purpose: To encourage, celebrate, and normalize small acts of kindness to create a positive impact on the world. 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).   Spring Read-A-Thon Requirement 2025-2026 March 10-19, 2026   All TK-8th students will participate in the Spring Read-A-Thon.  There will be a minimum total pledge amount of $30 per child for the Read-A-Thon. Deadline to turn in form: March 20, 2026.   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 FAMILY sign-up for Easter Egg Hunt will be posted next Wednesday, 3/11 around 7:00 p.m. Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 2026 Spring Festival will be posted tonight, 3/4 around 7:00 p.m. Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 2026 Father Daughter and 2026 Easter Egg Hunt went out on Wednesday, 2/18 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.  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 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!    Great Job Broncos! 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. 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