STM Newsletter, May 27, 2026

View this email in your browser May 27, 2026 Hello STM Broncos! Happy Wednesday! Hope you are all well! What a wonderful Baccalaureate Mass celebration we had today!    * * * In order for you to have an opportunity to wash the uniform pieces you wish to donate, we will have FREE DRESS NEXT WEEK - starting Monday, June 1, 2026!  Please drop off clean uniforms at the front office.  Thank you in advance for your donation! * * *  STM Baccalaureate Mass 2026 Thank you to all the families for joining us for the 8th grade Baccalaureate Mass! * * * We are so proud and excited for our 8th grade class! Graduation takes place this Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. Gates open for parking at 9:30 a.m. * * * Congratulations Class of 2026! Cluster 1 - 8th grade Graduation Social @ STM 2026 * * * Class of 2026 - Graduation Week - Adventure * * * Also on Friday, May 29, the Student Council Speeches take place at 1:15 p.m. in the gym. Parents are welcome to attend!  STM Student Council Speeches - Friday @ 1:15 p.m. Good luck to all the candidates!   * * * Thank you to the STM community for supporting all our amazing student-athletes! Thank you to all the parents and community members for having and demonstrating positive and healthy attitudes. Thank you for continuing to be mindful and leading by example. Let's Go Broncos! Thank you to all the parents and coaches for helping to make wonderful memories! Thank you families for instilling and encouraging fair play and sportsmanship.  CYO Athletics - It' not just about the final score... * * * Congratulations to our 8th & 6th grade girls' basketball teams who both won the 2026 CYO Championship! Let's go Broncos! Work hard and stay humble! * * * Thank you to all the coaches for supporting our student athletes! Our STM Broncos represented our school with class and dignity on and off the courts. The spirit, togetherness, and sense of community embodied is a beautiful gift.  * * * Thank you, students, for all the dedication and hard work you put in. Families – thank you for the drinks, snacks, orange slices, cheers, and words of encouragement given to our whole Bronco community.  Congratulations! We are so proud of you all!    Our village, our community, our family is stronger when we lead with our hearts and work together!  * * * STM on Earth Day 2026! Great job STM! STM on abc news - Check this out! STM Earth Day News Report on ABC * * * * * * Updates for next year  We want to thank the following beloved community members who will be leaving STM at the end of the school year and beginning a new chapter.  Thank you: TK Teacher Aide - Ms. Elizabeth Hernandez 6th Grade Teacher - Mrs. Jessica Angeles  7th Grade Teacher - Mr. Owen Schnur We thank you all for your service and dedication to the St. Thomas More community! Our love, prayers, and well wishes are with you as you begin your next great adventure.   May God continue to bless you all! * * * As we look forward to the 2026-2027 school year, we're excited to share this preview: Mrs. Alicia Cabe-Reyes will continue as our Vice Principal and Dean of Academics. She will be helping to ensure that our growing academic programming continues to thrive!  Ms. Ginger Trumpbour will be our Science and Garden teacher.  Ms. Theresa Buscher will be our 3rd grade teacher. Mrs. Maura Clancy will be our STEAM and Robotics instructor. Mr. Ismael Santiago will be teaching junior high math and 7th grade homeroom. Mrs. Karen Aguas-Bongco will continue to teach and lead our growing Resource and Wellness program. In addition, she will support our library until Mrs. Cardona returns from maternity leave. We are happy to say that all teacher vacancies have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year. With our increased enrollment, we are proud to welcome the following teachers to our team: Lydia Sandy (4th), Mark Gayapa (6th) and Nina Martinez-Fuaau (8th). All are experienced elementary teachers who are dedicated to Catholic education excellence. We are so blessed to have them join our community! Specific teacher introductions will be shared in the next few weeks with individual classes. * * * 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 2026-2027 School Year Information: Calendar, Financial Policies, Supply List, Summer Reading List, School Foodies, Simply Uniforms, 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:  2026-2027 School Year Information  STM Utopia Preschool Applications 2026-2027 Calendar Simply Uniforms 15% Sale - May 27 - June 27 (See flyer below) Raise Right/Scrip Orders  Bronco Clinic (See flyer below) STM Summer PE Kick Off  (See flyer below) STM School's SF Giants Filipino Heritage Night 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 Parent Tuition Agreement Form and Parent Participation Requirements Form 2026-2027 SchoolFoodies Brochure and Menu 2026-2027 SchoolFoodies Flyer 2026-2027 Simply Uniforms 2026-2027 Simply Uniforms Price List 2026-2027 STM Uniform Regulations TK-8 Supply List 2026-2027 Grades 3-8 Summer Reading List 2026-2027    2025-2026 School Year Calendar 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  Click link: Calendar 2025-2026  Click link: TK-8 Calendar 2026-2027 Hot lunch service, preorder form: SchoolFoodies Flyer 2026-2027 Wednesday, May 27 Simply Uniforms 15% Sale Begins - May 27 - June 27 Thursday, May 28 8th Grade Trip to Peace Park @ 11:30 a.m. 5th Grade Moving Up Day @ 12:45 p.m. (Classroom) Friday, May 29 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony 10:30-11:30 (STM Church) 8th Grade Graduation Reception 11:30-1:00 (Carroll Hall) STM Student Council Speeches @ 1:15 p.m. (Gym) Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal Saturday, May 30 Class of 1976 50th Anniversary Tour @ 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 1 Free Dress - Used Uniform Drop Off (Office) Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Tuesday, June 2 Free Dress - Used Uniform Drop Off (Office) Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Wednesday, June 3 Free Dress - Used Uniform Drop Off (Office) Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Kindergarten Moving Up Day 9:00-11:00 (Carroll Hall) Thursday, June 4 10:00 a.m. Dismissal Last day of school Report Card Day NO Morning & Afternoon Care Free Dress - Used Uniform Drop Off (Office) Enjoy your Summer Break!!! Saturday, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 STM Broncos Summer Hoops Clinic ($25 per student) 3rd-5th @ 9:00-10:00 6th-8th @ 10:30-11:30 Saturday, July 11, 18 & 25 ($25 per student) STM Broncos Summer Hoops Clinic 3rd-5th @ 9:00-10:00 6th-8th @ 10:30-11:30 Saturday, August 1, 8 & 15 ($25 per student) STM Broncos Summer Hoops Clinic 3rd-5th @ 9:00-10:00 6th-8th @ 10:30-11:30 Thursday, August 13 First Day of School Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Friday, August 14 Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal Simply Uniforms  15% Off Sale May 27 - June 27, 2026 Simply Uniforms Price List 2026-2027 https://www.simplyuniformscolma.com/      Raise Right/Scrip Orders Reminder, Thursday, May 28th, will be the last day to place Scrip orders (Raise Right) that need to be delivered to the school.  Please place your orders by 8:00 a.m.  If you are ordering E-Cards, those may still be ordered after that day. Thank you! Scrip Coordinator St. Thomas More School Bronco Summer Hoops Clinic 2026   Click link below to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX0Yyv5ifiyqbVPZVaputnfPioEkE0xukmduf9hfUd5H6F9A/viewform   St. Thomas More School Summer PE Kick Off    Questions, please email Coach Trevor: benchmarkathletics001@gmail.com   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 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 May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This awareness is an ongoing effort to understand, openly discuss, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. It involves recognizing signs of mental illness, educating the public, fostering empathy, and encouraging people to seek help. The 5 C's of mental health commonly include Connection, Compassion, Coping, Community, and Care. This framework helps build resilience and emotional well-being by fostering supportive relationships, managing stress, practicing self-compassion, and promoting self-care For immediate mental health support during May (Mental Health Awareness Month) and beyond, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 in the U.S. Other key resources include texting "HOME" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or calling the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Resources: https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/ https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/mental-health-awareness-month https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/   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. April - 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. May - is Mental Health Awareness Month! This awareness is an ongoing effort to understand, openly discuss, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. It involves recognizing signs of mental illness, educating the public, fostering empathy, and encouraging people to seek help. 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 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 Scrip Purchase Requirement 2026-2027 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, 2026 and March 31, 2027 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 payment via FACTS for a total of $150. The buy out fee is due no later than April 20, 2027. STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities 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 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. Thank you.  Copyright © 2026-2027 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