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August 26, 2026
Happy Wednesday Broncos!
Thank you for joining us for our 2026 Back to School Night! It was wonderful so wonderful to bring everyone together! We are all in this together. We are going to have a great year!
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Back to School Night 2026
 Congratulations to our eight lucky Back to School Night raffle winners!
Noah Totten (Kinder), Kenzo Guillermo (1st), Vincent Semeraro (1st), Paolo Timpano (2nd), Cameron Wong (3rd), Liam Dickow (4th), Preston Chan (6th), and Vivian Hoang (8th)
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Congratulations to our Citizens of the Week! 
We are so proud of you all!
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Star Testing starts this Monday, August 31!
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New for 2026! Rolling Pick-up @ Dismissal
We are piloting a new effort to help with the pickup/dismissal process -
to help with safety, efficiency and convenience.
Please place your neon yellow sign on the passenger side of your dashboard for rolling pickup. White zone is for loading not parking. Look for STM Staff who will call/radio it in for you.
Thank you all for your partnership, patience and cooperation. It's getting better and better every day! * * * Please note the Archdiocese is officially sunsetting our Powerschool School account.
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
will allow all TK-8 families and parents to view report cards, progress reports and more.
Please update your information as soon as possible so you can gain access.
Please be on the look out for the FACTS registration and email notification.
See the info box below for more info regarding:
FACTS
STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS)
UPDATE & INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding the FACTS SIS, please contact: stmfacts@stmsf.org * * *
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.
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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's 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 |
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Below are the updates for this week:
- 2026-2027 School Year Information
- STM Utopia Preschool Applications 2026-2027
- Calendar
- FACTS - TK-8th STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) - UPDATE & INFORMATION (Replacing Power School)
- Archdiocese of SF Asbestos Notification
- Outdoor Ed Fundraiser (See flyer below)
- Academic Chess (See flyer below)
- Fun Run (See flyer below)
- STM After School Garden Club with Ms. Ginger (See flyer below)
- Music Matters - Drum or Wind Ensemble (See flyer below)
- Bronco Merch
- Bronco Bulletin
- STM School's SF Giants Filipino Heritage Night (See flyer below)
- Parent Participation Requirement
- STM Parent Club Participation Requirements & Opportunities
- Morning Drop-Off Info - Keep it Moving! Keep it Grooving! Safety First!
- San Francisco Golf Club (SFGC) Construction Project Updates 2026
- Bay Area Air District Public Notice
- Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry
- STM Celebrating 72 Years
- 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.
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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: TK-8 Calendar 2026-2027
Hot lunch service, pre-order form: SchoolFoodies Flyer 2026-2027Friday, August 28Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m. Monday, August 31Full Day
STAR Testing TK-8th Tuesday, September 1
STAR Testing TK-8th Wednesday, September 2
STAR Testing TK-8th
Fun Run Kick Off Thursday, September 3
STAR Testing TK-8th Friday, September 4Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
STAR Testing TK-8th Monday, September 7
No School - Labor DayTuesday, September 8
STAR Testing TK-8th
STM School's SF GIANTS Filipino Heritage Night @ 6:45 p.m.
(see flyer below) Wednesday, September 9
STAR Testing TK-8th Thursday, September 10
STAR Testing TK-8th Friday, September 11Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
STAR Testing TK-8th Monday, September 14Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 p.m. Dismissal
STAR Testing TK-8th Tuesday, September 15
STAR Testing TK-8th
Parents' Club Dues
Garden Club w/ Ms. Ginger (registered students) Wednesday, September 16
STAR Testing TK-8th
Academic Chess Class Begins Thursday, September 17
STAR Testing TK-8th Friday, September 18Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Fun Run Preschool-8th
(Wear Fun Run T-Shirt & PE Sweatpants)
STAR Testing TK-8th
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FACTS
STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS)
UPDATE & INFORMATION
We are excited to announce that we will begin using FACTS as our new student information system this school year!
You should have received an email invitation directly from FACTS containing a custom link to create your account. Please complete your account setup as soon as possible once received.
For families who have already completed the account setup:
Please bookmark the following link, as you will use this Family Portal to log into FACTS moving forward: STM Family Portal
(The district code SFARCH-DIO will auto-populate. Simply click Next, then enter your existing username and password. Your login credentials have not changed.)
For families who have not yet set up their accounts:
Please check your inbox (and Spam/Promotions folders) for the initial email invitation from FACTS containing your custom setup link. For more detailed instructions, please click the following link: STM Families- Welcome to FACTS
If you have any questions regarding the FACTS SIS, please contact us at stmfacts@stmsf.org
Thank you for your cooperation as we transition to this exciting new system! We look forward to supporting you throughout the process.
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Archdiocese of San Francisco
Asbestos Notification 2026
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Outdoor Ed Fundraiser - Class of 2029Please help support our 6th graders
as they get ready for Outdoor Ed this year!
Make sure to take a screenshot of the flyer or use the code GIVEBACK when using the mobile app on September 13th.
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Academic Chess
Kinder - 8th Grade
September 16 - November 11
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FUN RUN Schedule 2026
Parents please check your email for FUN RUN information/details.
9:00-9:30 a.m. - Preschool, TK and K
9:30-10:00 a.m. - 1 and 4
10:00-10:15 a.m. - TK-3rd Recess in the Gym or Classroom
10:15-10:30 a.m. - 4th-8th Recess in the Gym or Classroom
10:00-10:30 a.m. - 2 and 8
10:30-11:00 a.m. - 3 and 6
11:00-11:30 a.m. - 5 and 7
Regular Lunch Times (TK-8th)
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Music Matters - Grades 4th-8th
Drum or Wind Ensemble
with Mr. Joshua Frye 2026
Any Questions/Concerns: Contact: musicmatterssf@gmail.comRegistration DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
or until all slots are filled.
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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.
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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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Parent Participation Requirement - All Families
2026-2027
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.
$75 Parents’ Club Dues - Parent
Participation Requirement - ALL Families
Each family is required to join ($75 per family per year) and to cooperate with the Parents’ Club fulfilling their Parent Participation Requirements. The school works in cooperation with the Club's leadership in the decision-making, implementation and enforcement of their policies. Dues are payable no later than September 15, 2026 and are non-refundable.
Scrip Purchase Requirement - All Families
2026-2027
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
- 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 2026–2027.
- 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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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
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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Bay Area Air District
Public Notice 
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STM's Wellness and
Counseling Department Notes from Counselor Jennifer Corry
 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:
September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is an opportunity for schools to foster open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and share life-saving resources.
- Things to know:
- 988 is the National Crisis Hotline that offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people:
- Experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Substance abuse
- A mental health crisis
- Any other kind of emotional distress
People can also call 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support
October - National Bullying Prevention Month
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
https://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
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: 1-800-985-5990, or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-8255 or dial 911
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STM Celebrating 72 Years!
2026-2027 - STM celebrates our 72nd 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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STM Emergency Messaging SystemSaint 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.
All current families are asked to sign up for the St. Thomas More Emergency Messaging System by clicking this link and joining your child's or children's respective class(es): STM Emergency Messaging System
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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 72 years and going strong!
Great Job Broncos! 
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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
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