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May 6, 2026
Hello STM Broncos! Happy Wednesday!
Here we are already in the month of May! It is unbelievable how time truly flies! Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you all for the thoughtfulness and generosity! * * * Little Mermaid Junior splashes into STM tomorrow! Four shows only!
Tickets for The Little Mermaid Musical Jr. will be available for purchase
during dismissal in the gym lobby on Thursday (5/7) and Friday (5/8).
Thursday 5.7.26 @ 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Friday 5.8.26 @ 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Little Mermaid - ALL Students (TK-8) - 5/7 & 5/8
Please wear your base costume and bring your accessories in a bag -
clearly labeled with your child's name & grade for safe keeping.
Stage Crew - please come dressed in your all crew black. * * *
Everyone - Please drive safely and be kind and thoughtful on the road with one another. With the ongoing construction and road closures, we are all aware of traffic challenges and have to be patient and understanding with each other. Please consider parking a few blocks away and walking to school when time permits.
Limited parking will be available on campus.
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STM on Earth Day 2026! Great job STM!
STM on abc news - Check this out!
STM Earth Day News Report on ABC
* * * Tickets for The Little Mermaid Musical Jr. will be available for purchase
during dismissal in the gym lobby on Thursday (5/7) and Friday (5/8). 
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 With a few weeks left before summer break, we still have a number of upcoming events including our spring musical, outdoor education week, all-school retreat - which coincides with Laudato Si' (11th year anniversary), STM Talent Show, St. Thomas More Day, Spring Graduation Dance, multiple field trips, 8th grade Baccalaurate Mass and Graduation.
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Before we dive in to all the remaining events, we want to stop and take a moment to share some 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, etc.
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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 |
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Below are the updates for this week:
- 2025-2026 School Year Information
- STM Utopia Preschool Applications 2026-2027
- Calendar
- The Little Mermaid Jr. Musical 2026 (See flyer below)
- Simply Uniforms 15% Sale - May 27 - June 27 (See flyer below)
- 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
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2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATIONSchool days for all students TK-8 will begin at 8:10 a.m. promptly.
2025-2026 School Year
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Utopia PreschoolApplications 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!!!
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CALENDAR Click link: Calendar 2025-2026
Hot lunch service, preorder from SchoolFoodies Flyer 2025-2026
Thursday, May 7
Teacher Appreciation Week
Spring Musical - Little Mermaid 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8
Teacher Appreciation Week
Spring Musical - Little Mermaid 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Sunday, May 10
Happy Mother's Day!
Monday, May 11
Full Day
Friday, May 15
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Saturday, May 16
8th Grade Cluster 1 Graduation Social 6:00-9:00 p.m. (STM Gym)
Monday, May 18
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
Friday, May 22
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Holiday - No School
Wednesday, May 27
8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass 9:00-10:15 (STM Church)
Friday, May 29
8th Grade Graduation Ceremony 10:30-11:30 (STM Church)
8th Grade Graduation Reception 11:30-1:00 (Carroll Hall)
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Monday, June 1
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
Tuesday, June 2
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
Wednesday, June 3
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
Thursday, June 4
10:00 a.m. Dismissal
Last day of school
Report Card Day
NO Morning & Afternoon Care
Enjoy your Summer Break!!! |
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Tickets for The Little Mermaid Musical Jr. will be available for purchase
during dismissal in the gym lobby on Thursday (5/7) and Friday (5/8).
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St. Thomas More School
Bronco Summer Hoops Clinic 2026
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St. Thomas More School
Summer PE Kick Off
Questions, please email Coach Trevor:
benchmarkathletics001@gmail.com
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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
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Summer Camp Crusader 2026
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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STM Parent Club Participation
Requirements & Opportunities
- Sign-Up Genius volunteer sign-ups for 8th Grade Social & Spring Musical was posted Wednesday, 4/1 around 7:00 p.m. *Last Parent Club events to fulfill participation requirements*
- 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
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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. |
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Bronco BulletinSign 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. |
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STM Emergency Messaging SystemFor 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
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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!
 
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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.
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