Wednesday, May 11, 2022

STM Newsletter for Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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Dear Families,

As we move into the last few weeks of this school year we have much to look forward to and lots to fit into this busy time of the year. Hopefully, this beautiful weather continues for our Spring Festival this coming Saturday. May 14, 2022. We look forward to gathering together as a community to celebrate with each other, and to enjoy the many food and refreshment offerings.  Many fun activities are planned for our students. 

Monday, May 16, is our Strategic Planning meeting and dinner from 6-8pm. If you are interested in serving on this committee please contact me directly so you can be added to the list of attendees. 

Perhaps you would like to serve on the Parents' Club for next school year. Consider completing the attached nomination sheet for yourself or a friend.

CALENDAR

Friday, May 13
Jiten Daiko Assembly

Saturday, May 14
Spring Festival 11 am-7 pm

Wednesday, May 18
TK and Grade 2 Academy of Sciences Field Trip

Thursday, May 19
Grades 4-6 Linda Mar Beach Field Trip

Monday, May 23
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 dismissal

Monday, May 30
Memorial Day - School Holiday

SPELLING BEE 2022


We are very proud of all of our 2022 Spelling Bee contestants! 
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners!

1st Place - Steven in Grade 6
2nd Place - Isa in Grade 8
3rd Place - Dominic in Grade 6

Please help us by completing this survey


CATHOLIC IDENTITY SURVEY

Due by: Friday, May 13, 2022

So far we received 27 responses to our survey. This Catholic Identity Assessment Guide incorporates a vision of the Catholic character of the school within an assessment and review process designed to identify strengths and target areas for growth.

The focus of this assessment process is to build on the strengths within the school while affirming and encouraging efforts to live out the Catholic character in all aspects of the school's life.

LINK: Catholic Identity Survey

2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Here is the 2022-2023 school calendar that has officially been approved by the Department of Catholic Schools.

First Day of School: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Last Day of School: Tuesday, June 6, 2023


LINK: 2022-2023 School Calendar

PARENTS' CLUB NOMINATIONS


The Parents' Club is seeking interested parents to take a leadership position as part of the 2022-2023 Parents' Club. We hope you will consider yourself an interested candidate, or if you know of someone else who should be considered, please write that name next to the position you feel appropriate. Your suggestions do not obligate these parents in any way, but only assist us in the selection. We will continue to accept nominations through the end of next week.
 

LINK: Parents' Club Nomination Form

SPRING FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Come One, Come All
To a spectacular Spring Festival Celebration!  
Make sure to save the date for a full day of food, music, and games. 

PRE-ORDER DEADLINE: Thursday, May 12, 2022

NEW ITEMS FOR PRE-ORDER

Wristbands for Obstacle Course and Laser Tag

The presale price for wristbands is $20. Purchasing on the day of will increase to $25.

Ticket Pre-order Form: 

https://stthomasmoreschool.aware3.net/form/EdWgFDu3U

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

This is your last opportunity to earn parent hours for this school year. Below is a sign up genius link for Saturday, May 14, 2022 Spring Festival. There are over 89 shifts available to sign up for, with no limit to earn hours.

LINK: SignUp Genius Spring Festival Volunteer Form

SPRING FESTIVAL CALL FOR DONATIONS!

Please help our STM Bar by donating wine and liquor. Drop off your donations directly to the office by Friday, May 13, 2022. You will receive a maximum of 2 hours earned for your donation. We appreciate your generosity!

 

1-HOUR

2-HOURS

Jameson Irish Whiskey

750ml bottle

1L bottle

Hornitos Plata Tequila

750ml bottle

1L bottle

Red or White Wine**

1 bottle

2 bottles

**Bottle must be at least 750ml and cost more than $15.00

In order for us to accurately give credit for your hours, we need you to drop-off your donation at the school front office and closely follow the instructions below:

  1. Please DO NOT leave unpacked bottles at the school office. Instead, please drop-off your donation INSIDE A BAG.
  2. Please either staple a note on the outside of the bag or just put a note inside the bag with the following: Student's FULL NAME and grade.
  3. Please drop off your donation NO LATER THAN May 13, 2022.

IF YOUR FAMILY FEEL LIKE DONATING MORE THAN WHAT IS ALLOWED FOR THE 2-HOUR MAXIMUM, PLEASE DO SO. WE KINDLY APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY.

IF YOUR FAMILY HAS ALREADY FULFILLED THE VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR, BUT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ANY OF THE ITEMS ABOVE, PLEASE DO SO. WE KINDLY APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY.

8th grade made storybooks about memories with their buddies this year

SHOP WITH SCRIP

 

Shop With Scrip has been rebrand and is now
Raise Right!

ACADEMIC CHESS

SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY

SUMMER INSTITUTE

LINK: Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Summer Institute

UNIFORM INFORMATION

SIMPLY UNIFORMS

 

Flyer and Price List

As we prepare for the end of this school year and the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, we below are three PDFs for your distribution.

  1. Pricelist, Effective June 1, 2022
  2. Our summer letter, with special dates and hours for the back-to-school season
  3. Our 15% Early Bird summer sale flyer, which begins on June 15th, 2022.

If you have any questions, feel free to let us know. Our website https://www.simplyuniformscolma.com/ has our most up-to-date operational information, and the new price lists will go live closer to June 1st. On the website, you  can find their price lists and sizing guides and find the best ways to contact us and place an order in advance. Due to the current situation with supply chain issues, we recommend that parents shop as early as possible.

DENNIS UNIFORM

FLYER

COVID NOTIFICATIONS

Marie Fitzpatrick

Principal

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

STM Newsletter for Wednesday, May 4, 2022

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May Crowning led by Grade 5
Photos

Dear STM Families,

It is a week of celebration and appreciation! It was Teacher Appreciation day yesterday, May 3rd and don't forget Mothers' Day this Sunday, May 8th! Thank you to our teachers and mothers for all you do for us. We appreciate you all!

Below are the updates for this week: 

  • Calendar
  • Parents' Club Meeting 
  • Catholic Identity Survey
  • Spring Festival
  • Donations needed for the Spring Festival
  • Robotics Parent Meeting
  • STEM Guest Speaker
  • Summer at HSArts 2022
  • COVID Notifications and Updates

CALENDAR

Q4 STAR Testing 
May 2-13

Thursday, May 5
Grade 4 Read-a-thon Movie Party
Parents' Club Meeting 7 pm via Zoom

Monday, May 9
Grade 3-8 Spelling Bee 1:15 pm (Livestream on school website)

Friday, May 6
Confirmation 5 pm at STM Church

Saturday, May 14
Spring Festival 11 am-7 pm

Monday, May 23
Minimum Day 12:15/12:30 dismissal

Monday, May 30
Memorial Day - School Holiday

PARENTS' CLUB MEETING

Tomorrow, May 5, 2022 at 7 pm


Email parentsclub@stmsf.org for a Zoom link if you are interested in attending this month's Parents' Club meeting.

Please help us by completing this survey


CATHOLIC IDENTITY SURVEY

Due by: Friday, May 13, 2022

So far we received 24 responses to our survey. This Catholic Identity Assessment Guide incorporates a vision of the Catholic character of the school within an assessment and review process designed to identify strengths and target areas for growth.

The focus of this assessment process is to build on the strengths within the school while affirming and encouraging efforts to live out the Catholic character in all aspects of the school's life.

LINK: Catholic Identity Survey

SPRING FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Come One, Come All
To a spectacular Spring Festival Celebration!  
Make sure to save the date for a full day of food, music, and games. 

PRE-ORDER DEADLINE: Thursday, May 12, 2022

NEW ITEMS FOR PRE-ORDER

Wristbands for Obstacle Course and Laser Tag

The presale price for wristbands is $20. Purchasing on the day of will increase to $25.

Ticket Pre-order Form: 

https://stthomasmoreschool.aware3.net/form/EdWgFDu3U

SPRING FESTIVAL CALL FOR DONATIONS!

Please help our STM Bar by donating wine, beer, and liquor. Drop off your donations directly to the office by Monday, May 9th. You will receive a maximum of 2 hours earned for your donation. We appreciate your generosity!

 

1-HOUR

2-HOURS

Corona Extra

12pk - 12oz btls

24pk - 12oz btls

Heineken

12pk - 12oz btls

24pk - 12oz btls

Jameson Irish Whiskey

750ml bottle

1L bottle

Tito's Handmade Vodka

750ml bottle

1L bottle

Hornitos Plata Tequila

750ml bottle

1L bottle

Prosecco/Merlot/Chardonnay of choice**

1 bottle

2 bottles

**Bottle must be at least 750ml and cost more than $15.00

In order for us to accurately give credit for your hours, we need you to drop-off your donation at the school front office and closely follow the instructions below:

  1. Please DO NOT leave unpacked bottles at the school office. Instead, please drop-off your donation INSIDE A BAG.
  2. Please either staple a note on the outside of the bag or just put a note inside the bag with the following: Student's FULL NAME and grade.
  3. Please drop off your donation NO LATER THAN May 9, 2022.

IF YOUR FAMILY FEEL LIKE DONATING MORE THAN WHAT IS ALLOWED FOR THE 2-HOUR MAXIMUM, PLEASE DO SO. WE KINDLY APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY.

IF YOUR FAMILY HAS ALREADY FULFILLED THE VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR, BUT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ANY OF THE ITEMS ABOVE, PLEASE DO SO. WE KINDLY APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY.

ROBOTICS PARENT MEETING

May 10, 2022 at 3:15 pm 

 

Let's Rebuild our Robotics Program at STM!

We did not have a robotics team this year, so let's plan for 2022-23!

Join us on Tuesday, May 10 at 3:15 pm in the Science lab to start to plan for a 2022-23 Robotics Season.

Come to the Science classroom, check out the Robotics area near the library, and learn about the 2022-23 Lego League Competition and how to support the team as a coach or with fundraising for the 2022-23 school year. Your STM student is welcome to attend with you.

If you have any questions, or if you cannot attend but want to participate, email Maura Clancy (Mom to Eithne and Eoin, Gr. 4) maura_clancy@hotmail.com.



STEM GUEST SPEAKER VISITED K and 8

Melanie Albano Valdez, who is an engineer and graduate of Mercy Burlingame gave a presentation on STEM to the Kindergarteners and their 8th grade buddies. She brought toys and games that utilize STEM technology and introduced the 8th graders to some of the activities they could pursue in high school. She also provided information to the girls who will be attending Mercy B in the fall.

SUMMER at HSArts 2022

Three Sessions: June 13-August 12

COVID NOTIFICATIONS

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Catholic Identity Survey due Friday, May 13, 2022

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CATHOLIC IDENTITY SURVEY

Due: Friday, May 13, 2022


Dear STM Families,

Please help us by completing this year's Catholic Identity Survey. This Catholic Identity Assessment Guide incorporates a vision of the Catholic character of the school within an assessment and review process designed to identify strengths and target areas for growth.

The focus of this assessment process is to build on the strengths within the school while affirming and encouraging efforts to live out the Catholic character in all aspects of the school's life.

LINK: Catholic Identity Survey

 

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