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October 7, 2026
Happy Wednesday Broncos!
Hope you are all doing well!
Support our City's Golden State Valkyries who are in the playoffs! As a special STM Spirit Day Surprise - this Friday, Oct 9, 2026 - is an optional violet, black, gold and white color free dress! Students are invited to wear Valkyrie colors or their regular uniform. Let's Go Valks at Ballhalla!!!! * * * Thank you to everyone for getting our STM Academic Decathlon going for the 2026-2027 season! We appreciate all the help, support and guidance from all the community members. 
Special thanks to our Decathlon Head Coach, STM VP and
Dean - Alicia Cabe-Reyes! Stay tuned for more updates!
* * * Parent/Guardian Reminders:
- Please be sure to have your neon yellow sign at pick-up. Reminder - white zone for loading only. Limited parking available in from of the church. Thank you all! Keep it moving! Keep it Grooving! Safety first!
- So many wonderful things to celebrate. Let's go STM!
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Check out how you can support our Super STM STEAM program!
Currently seeking donations for STEAM Halloween projects:
- Empty clean cardboard paper towel or TP rolls
- Small clean cardboard boxes, various sizes and shapes welcome, less than 6 to 8 inches
- Flat clean sheets of cardboard (like clean pizza boxes or xerox box lids)
Please drop off STEAM donations in the front office for Mrs. Clancy* * *
 Father-Son Event - Save the Date
49ers Watch Party
Sunday // November 15, 2026 // 1-5pm
Carroll Hall
Utopia-8th Grade Fathers and Sons
Presale tickets available soon! No walk-ins
* * *7th Grade Art Beautiful work STM Artists!* * *Show your support for our 8th Grade Girls' Volleyball Team
Friday, October 23, at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m. * * *Reminder about Remind - our Emergency Messaging System
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. * * *
Congratulations to our Citizens of the Week!
We are so proud of you all!
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Thank you for being an STM Superstar!
* * * 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 * * *
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)
- School Picture Day - Complete School Uniform (See flyer below)
- Utopia Paint Night Fundraiser - (See flyer below)
- Student Council's Snack Sale - (See flyer below)
- Halloween Candy Donations - (See flyer below)
- STEAM Class Halloween Donations - (See flyer below)
- Father-Son Event - Save the date - (See flyer below)
- School Foodies (See flyer below)
- Yearbook Orders 2026 (See flyer below)
- Bronco Merch
- Bronco Bulletin
- 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
- Leadership Transition in the Department of Catholic Schools
- Notes from Counselor
- 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 2026-2027Wednesday, October 74th & 5th Grade Robotics Class Begins (Pre-registered Students)Thursday, October 8
Utopia Preschool Field Trip - Lemos Farm 1st Grade Robotics Class Begins (Pre-registered Students)
2nd Grade Robotics Class Begins (Pre-registered Students)Friday, October 9
Early Day 2:15/2:30 p.m. Dismissal
School Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Valkyrie Day - Wear Violet, Black, Gold & White or School Uniform 2nd Grade Robotics Class Begins (Pre-registered Students)
3rd Grade Robotics Class Begins (Pre-registered Students)6th, 7th & 8th Grade Robotics Class Begins (Pre-registered Students)Monday, October 12
No School - Indigenous Peoples' DayTuesday, October 13No Garden ClubWednesday, October 14Student Council's Snack Sale (morning & lunch recess)Thursday, October 15No Garden Club
TK-2nd Field Trip - Lemos Farm (wear PE uniform) Deadline: CYO Boys' Basketball RegistrationFriday, October 16
No School - Local HolidayMonday, October 19School Picture Day - Complete School Uniform
Faith Families
Full Day Saturday, October 24
Utopia Paint Night 3:00-7:00 p.m. (Carroll Hall)
Utopia & TK-8th Parents are welcome! Adults Only Event!
Sunday, October 25
4th Grade Family Mass @ 10:00 a.m.Monday, October 26
Sports Picture Day Friday, October 30
Trunk or Treat 8:00 a.m. - 12:15/12:30 p.m.
No School Mass Saturday, November 31
Happy Halloween!Sunday, November 1
All Saints' DayMonday, November 2
Full Day
All Souls' Day Sunday, November 8
Deadline: Father-Son Event TicketsFriday, November 13Due: CYO Boys' Basketball Sports Fee
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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!
URGENT ACTION REQUIRED
Once you have created your account, please immediately log in and go to Web Forms > Family Demographic Form, then fill out the Student Demographic Form. We urgently need this updated information to finalize our mandatory NCEA reporting. Please submit these forms as soon as possible. Refer to the screenshots below for step-by-step navigation:
ACCOUNT SETUP REMINDER
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.)
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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School Picture Day
Complete School Uniform
Monday, October 19
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Utopia Preschool Fundraiser
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Student Council's Snack Sale
Wednesday, October 14th
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Halloween Candy Donations
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Father-Son Event - Save the Date
49ers Watch Party
(Preschool - 8th Grade)
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Yearbook Orders 2026
Psst... your yearbook is calling
The deal: Order before October 31 and get 10% off. Procrastinators, consider this your friendly nudge.
How to grab yours:
- Whip out your phone and scan the QR code on the flyer (or head to treering.com/validate)
- Enter your school's passcode: 1015250322084584
- Done. Feel free to do a small victory dance.
Here's the fun part: you get 2 free custom pages. Load them up with photos from your phone, computer, Facebook, Google Drive, wherever your memories are hiding, and answer a few goofy memory-lane questions to help future-you remember exactly how weird and wonderful this year was. Want to go bigger? Extra pages are just $1.99 for every 2 you add — cheap insurance against forgetting.
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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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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.
Fall Fundraiser - Fun Run (All Families)
All families are required to participate in the Fall Fundraiser. Each family is to raise a minimum of $100 per child enrolled in the school. Families who choose not to participate may pay a buyout fee of $150 per child. Families who do not meet the minimum requirement of $100 per child must pay the difference between the amount raised and $150.
$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, 2027. This fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
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
- Sign-Up Genius for Father / Son Event will be posted on Wednesday, 10/14, around 7:00 p.m.
- Sign-Up Genius for Holiday Fair will be posted on Wednesday, 10/21, around 7:00 p.m.
- Sign-Up Genius for Trunk or Treat Traffic Monitors was posted on Wednesday, 9/30 around 7:00 p.m.
- Be sure to check the signups and your email periodically as families may have dropped shifts after the initial posting day.
- 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. Contact the school's front office with questions. This process can take between 3–4 weeks. It should be completed and confirmed prior to the event. 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.
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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Leadership Transition in the
Department of Catholic Schools - 9/23/26
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STM's Wellness and
Counseling Department
 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.
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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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