STM Newsletter, April 1, 2026

View this email in your browser April 1, 2026 Hello STM Broncos! It is hard to believe that we are already in April. With every week, there are so many wonderful blessings that have been bestowed upon our community. Happy Holy Wednesday and Happy upcoming Easter!     * * *      * * * STM Family Mass - Palm Sunday Thank you to all the 1st & 5th grade families and community members that celebrated the STM Palm Sunday Family Mass!  Special thanks to Father Rick, Deacon Abbie, Ms. Espinoza, Ms. Chow, & Mrs. Alioto!     * * * * * * 2nd Grade - First Reconciliation  Congratulations to our second graders for receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.  May God's love be with you all and His presence guide you always. Special thank you to all the families, Mrs. McFadden and Ms. Gallo!   * * * Congratulations STM students and alumni for winning the YMI Essay Contest! YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTE (YMI) - ST JOHN BOSCO COUNCIL #613 23rd ANNUAL JIM CALABRETTA ESSAY CONTEST   These are the winners from STM in the Middle School Division: Alex Jung – 7th Grade Ezzy Jaber – 7th Grade Paityn Shum – 7th Grade Vivian Hoang – 7th Grade Lailah Kagehiro – 7th Grade Kaylanie Lin – 7th Grade Shirley Airey – 7th Grade Owen Bumanglag – 8th Grade   These are the winners from the High School Division who are STM Alumni: Cooper Schwind Collin Noguera Sara Noguera Raiden Kagehiro   In the college Division the following STM Alumni placed: Kiely Madrid Jordan Tan Jack Kavanagh  Talia Bumanglag Congratulations to all of the winners, thank you Mr. Kavanagh for assisting with the contest. The Mission of the YMI is to provide for the mutual aid and good will, the moral, intellectual and social improvement of its members, devotion to the Catholic Church, and loyalty to our country in accordance with its motto: "Pro Deo, Pro Patria – For God, For Country. * * * Congratulations to the 2026 STM Read-a-thon Champions! Thank you for supporting St. Thomas More School's Read-a-Thon! Our school is so grateful to our families, friends, teachers and staff for the amazing support. Your generosity helps fund our school and keeps our students reading. All of our donors and student readers made this event a success! * * * 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. * * *  Save the dates and/or get your tickets for the upcoming events! Aloha Fiesta International / STM Spring Festival (4.25.26) Spring Musical - Little Mermaid Junior (5.7.26 & 5.8.26) * * * 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.  * * * All RETURNING STUDENTS, no link or form needed.  You will be billed the re-registration $525.00 fee via FACTS (Due: 4/15/26).  Those re-registering after the school's stated deadline (4/15/26) will pay a re-registration fee of $675 per child. No seats are saved nor is space reserved for students when established deadlines for fees are not met. This fee is not refundable under any circumstances.  * * * 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.  Happy Easter! 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  Spring Festival - Aloha Fiesta 2026 Last Chance to Order Yearbook 2026 (See flyer below) Last Chance to Customize Yearbook 2026 (See flyer below) STM School's SF Giants Filipino Heritage Night Troop 343 Open House (See flyer below) Riordan HS Summer Camp 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 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION School days for all students TK-8 will begin at 8:10 a.m. promptly.  TK-8 Calendar 2026-2027 Financial Policies 2026-2027 SchoolFoodies Brochure and Menu 2026-2027 SchoolFoodies Flyer 2026-2027      2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-2026 Parent Tuition Agreement Form and Parent Participation Requirements Form 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 Thursday, April 2 Holy Thursday Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal 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  TK-8th STAR Testing  Wednesday, April 15 Re-registration Due (Via FACTS) 3rd Grade Field Trip - Academy of Sciences TK-8th STAR Testing  Thursday, April 16 TK-8th STAR Testing  Friday, April 17 TK-8th STAR Testing  Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Saturday, April 18 2nd Grader's First Holy Communion @ 9:30 a.m. (STM Church) Monday, April 20 Full Day TK-8th STAR Testing  Tuesday, April 21 TK-8th STAR Testing  Wednesday, April 22 TK-8th STAR Testing  Thursday, April 23 TK-8th STAR Testing  Friday, April 24 TK-8th STAR Testing Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Saturday, April 25 Spring Festival - Aloha Fiesta 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (School Yard) Monday, April 27 TK-8th STAR Testing Spelling Bee (4th-8th) @ 10:45 a.m.  Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Teacher Experiences 12:30-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 TK-8th STAR Testing Wednesday, April 29 TK-8th STAR Testing 4th Grade Field Trip - Tech Interactive Thursday, April 30 Field Day TK-8th STAR Testing Friday, May 1 TK-8th STAR Testing School Principals' Day Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Spring Festival Aloha Fiesta 2026   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).   Last Chance to Customize  Yearbook 2026   Deadline: April 15, 2026 Scan QR code below to purchase yearbooks.   St. Thomas More School SF GIANTS Filipino Heritage Night Join your Saint Thomas More community for an unforgettable evening with the  San Francisco Giants during Filipino Heritage Night! SF Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals   Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:45 PM (PDT)  Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA Special STM Ticket Offer – ONLY $36!  Bleachers Sections 140 & 141  Discounted group rate  No additional fees  Exclusive San Francisco Jersey Giveaway  A portion of every ticket supports Saint Thomas More Seats are selling out fast, so don't wait! Here is your ticket link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Saintthomas26 Bring your family and friends, celebrate Filipino Heritage Night, and show your STM spirit at the ballpark!  Let's pack the bleachers in blue and gold — Go Giants! Go STM!  If you have any questions, please contact STM Super Parent - Francis Custodio at:  stmfun@stmsf.org Troop 343 Open House 2026   Summer Camp Crusader 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). PARENT PARTICIPATION HOURS – All Families All families are required to participate for a minimum of 20  hours for school approved activities. Parents who sign-up to volunteer/participate and do not show up, or cancel their spot without at least 48 hours notice will be assessed a $50 fee. Failure to complete ALL 20 parent participation hours as assigned by the Parents' Club and/or the St. Thomas More School administration will result in a $1,200 fee to be paid before a child's seat can be saved for the following school year. STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 8th Grade Social and Spring Musical will be posted today, 4/1/26 around 7:00 p.m. *Last Parent Club events to fulfill participation requirements* Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 2026 Spring Festival was posted on, 3/4/26 around 7:00 p.m. *Many shifts are still available* 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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