STM Newsletter for August 26, 2015

Dear Friends, Welcome Back! We are excited to welcome the twenty-three kindergartners many of whom recently graduated from our preschool, Utopia. Another special welcome goes out to the nineteen, new, first through eighth graders who are joining us this year. It is our expectation that all our new students and their families will again be warmly welcomed and enjoy their time at St. Thomas More School. Our school continues to thrive because of your wonderful community spirit and the precious children you entrust to our care.

IMPORTANT FORMS Important forms that require your attention were included in your Envelope yesterday. Please complete and return the forms below immediately.

Universal Medical Information/Emergency Contact Release and Consent Form (beige/tan form) Medical Release and Consent to Treatment/General Terms of Parental Consent (2 forms, green and orange)

AM Extended Care Sign up (for those using this service)   PM Extended Care Sign up/Authorization/Allergies (for those using this service now or possibly in the future)

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Thursday, August 27th, is our Back-to-School Night beginning at 6:30pm in the gym. This is a mandatory meeting for all families. We will have a raffle for $500 off tuition for all who arrive on time! Please sign in with you child’s teacher(s). One ticket per child. At least one parent from each family is required to attend. As per the 2015-2016 Parent Participation Requirements, families without a representative in attendance will be assessed a $25 fee for a missed meeting. While it would be ideal if children could stay at home, we understand this is not always possible. Childcare for younger children enrolled at STM will be available in Carroll Hall at $10 per family. Please click here to make a reservation for childcare. We can only accommodate families who have pre-registered. Parking will be difficult, please plan to arrive on time. Limited parking will be available in the school yard. Consider parking on Brotherhood Way or in Park Merced.

GENERAL REMINDERS Parents of kindergarten students need to submit immunization records, showing that the TB test has been recorded or documentation from your pediatrician saying your child is not at risk, as well as a recent physical. Parents of 7th grade students need to submit evidence that they have received their Tdap shot.

The new school year always brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. Disappointment at the end of summer vacation and excitement and anxiety over what the new school year will bring. We look forward to partnering with you and your child as they begin their journey here at St. Thomas More School! Sincerely, Marie Fitzpartick Principal

STM Newsletter for August 14th, 2015

View this email in your browser STM Newsletter for August 14th, 2015 Dear Parents,   Greetings and welcome from St. Thomas More School! In just a short time, Tuesday, August 25th, we will be back in school. Time does pass too quickly!   Here at school, we have been busy preparing for the new school year. Besides ordering textbooks and supplies, cleaning the school building inside and out, and making some limited repairs, we have also updated and made some fantastic additions to our library. All this in an effort to maintain our level of academic excellence and to keep the facilities in good shape. Unfortunately, the building of the stage has not gone ahead as hoped. The architects are still working out final details. We hope to proceed sometime over the next couple of months without interfering too much with the regular of the gym. We've had a few staff changes over the summer. Mrs. Santillan will be taking over as home room teacher in the 6th grade classroom. Replacing her as Junior High math teacher, will be Mr. McKillion. We also welcome Mrs. Goel who will be working as a teachers' aide in the primary grades.   We would like to congratulate our Kindergarten teacher, Anna Tyaglo and her husband, Oleg, on the birth of their second child, Robert in July. We know David (2nd grade), is doing a great job of being an older brother and helping mom take care of the baby.   SCHOOL HOURS: Our first day of school, Tuesday, August 25th, will begin at 8:10, with dismissal at 12:15/12:30pm. There is no after school care that day. Complete school uniforms are to be worn and all students will need their backpacks. The Parents' Club will host a "Welcome Back" reception in Carroll Hall from 8:00am until dismissal. There will be limited parking in the schoolyard for those who arrive before 7:45am. This is such a pleasant way to meet other school parents while students are being oriented to the new school year.   After Tuesday's early dismissal we will ease into the school year. Wednesday, the 26th is also a minimum day according to the schedule provided. Both morning and afternoon extended care programs will begin on Wednesday, August 26th. The first full day of school will be Thursday, August 27th. From this point on, we will follow regular school hours and dismissal times.   Regular school hours and dismissal times:   Monday-Thursday Friday Minimum Days Kinder-3rd grade 8:10-2:45 8:10-2:15 8:10-12:15 4th-8th grade 8:10-3:00 8:10-2:30 8:10-12:30   UNIFORM SALES AT STM: Do you have your child(ren)'s school uniforms yet? Don't forget that tomorrow, Saturday, August 15th we have the new and used uniform sale in the gym from 9-11am. The Parents' Club will also sell used uniforms on first day of school and also at Back-to-School Night on August 27th. Please follow closely the uniform regulations and pay special attention to the shoe requirements. Students wearing incorrect footwear will be required to replace them. If you are unsure of the suitability of a particular shoe, please check with the school office.   SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The K-8 school supply lists are all online. Planners for grades 2-5 will be delivered directly to your child's classroom within the first two weeks of school and will billed through FACTS ($10 each). MORNING EXTENDED CARE BEGINS 8/26: The before school extended care program is NOT a drop-in program. The program is held in the 1st grade classroom each morning from 7:00 to 7:45. Students may arrive for the program at any time during that period. The cost of this program is $350 per child, per year, payable in 4 installments. Billing will be through FACTS. Further information and an enrollment form will be sent home to you on the first day of school.   AFTER-SCHOOL EXTENDED CARE BEGINS 8/26: Advance sign up is not necessary for the after-school extended care program. It is a good idea for parents of lower grade students to notify their children's teachers, in writing, when they are planning to use the extended care program. The hourly charge is $4 per hour or fraction thereof. Extended care runs from dismissal each day until 6:00 p.m. Billing will be through FACTS. Further information and a pick-up authorization sheet will be sent home to you on the first day of school.   UPCOMING EVENTS: While you will receive a full calendar of September events in your first Wednesday Envelope, we ask you to please mark your calendar for some upcoming events. Thursday, August 27th, is our Back-to-School Night beginning at 6:30pm in the gym. This is a mandatory meeting for all families. At least one parent from each family is required to attend. As per the 2015-2016 Parent Participation Requirements, families without a representative in attendance will be assessed a $25 fee for a missed meeting. While it would be ideal if children could stay at home, we understand this is not always possible. Childcare for younger children enrolled at STM will be available in Carroll Hall at $10 per family. Please click here to make a reservation for childcare. We can only accommodate families who have pre-registered. A lucky attending family will receive $500 off their 2015-2016 tuition in our raffle. Be there on time as we draw the winning name promptly at 6:30pm. The school lunch program will begin on Thursday. August 27th. As soon as the menu is prepared, we will post it on the school website. All students and their families are invited to join us for our Back-to-School Family Mass and picnic (following Mass) on Sunday, September 13th. We welcome our new pastor, Father Marvin Felipe. Please introduce yourself and welcome him to our community.   The new school year always brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. Disappointment at the end of summer vacation and excitement and anxiety over what the new school year will bring. We look forward to partnering with you and your child as they begin or continue their journey here at St. Thomas More School!   If you have any questions or concerns between now and the start of school do email us at office@stmsf.org. Sincerely,   Marie Fitzpatrick Principal       Kinder-8th GRADE 2015-2016 SUPPLY LISTS 3rd-8th GRADE 2015-2016 SUMMER READING 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR Copyright © 2014 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

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STM Newsletter

View this email in your browser NEW and USED UNIFORM SALE: AUGUST 15th, 9am-11am, STM GYM Do you have your child(ren)'s school uniforms yet? Simply Uniforms will be coming on campus for a special new uniform sale on Saturday, August 15th. Everyone will receive 10% off of their new uniform purchases during this event.   We will have Simply Uniforms scrip on hand so that you can start earning scrip credit for the 2015-2016 school year. INCOMING KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES: A special meeting for all families with children entering Kindergarten will also be held on Saturday, August 15th at 10am in the Kindergarten classroom. This is a great opportunity to meet with the Kindergarten teachers, as well as connect with other incoming families. We hope to see you there. UPCOMING EVENTS: Thursday, August 27th, is our Back-to-School Night beginning at 6:30pm in the gym. This is a mandatory meeting for all families. At least one parent from each family is required to attend. As per the 2015-2016 Parent Agreement, families without a representative in attendance will be assessed a $25 fee. The school lunch program will begin on Monday, August 31st. As soon as the menu is prepared, we will post it on the school website. All students and their families are invited to join us for our Back-to-School Family Mass and picnic on Sunday, September 13th. If you have any questions or concerns between now and the start of school do give us a call. The school office will continue to be open by 9:00am each day during the remainder of the summer with the exception of August 19th through August 21st which are set aside for faculty in-services and retreat. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation with your children! Sincerely, Marie Fitzpatrick Principal          Copyright © 2014 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

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Extended Care Help Wanted

View this email in your browser Extended Care Part-Time Help Wanted We have an opening for a part-time staff position at St. Thomas More School's Extended Care. The shifts usually are great for college students who have their afternoons free.  Ideally, we prefer college-aged STM alumni, but that is not a requirement.  If you know anyone interested, please let me know and give them my contact info.  Thank you.   John Kavanagh Director, Extended Care JKav@stmsf.org   Copyright © 2015 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: St. Thomas More School 50 Thomas More Way San Francisco, CA 94132 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

STM Newsletter for June 3, 2015

View this email in your browser Newsletter for Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Dear Parents, Welcome to your last Wednesday newsletter of the year! No permission slips, no pizza or hot dog lunch order forms…the year is rolling to an end. Class of 2015: The graduates are off on their last service project today serving lunch to the Glide Memorial community. Tomorrow they will embark on their graduation trip to Great America before they return for all the activities of graduation day this Friday. We are saying good-bye to a fine class of eighth grade students. They have earned awards and recognition for their academic achievements from several of the high schools at which they have been accepted! The student body will come together for the graduates' last Mass as STM students this Friday at 11:00 a.m. The graduation ceremony will be at 5:00 p.m. that evening. At those events, students will pray together, share their thoughts about their time at STM, hear the announcements of awards, and celebrate this educational milestone in their lives. We salute our graduates and hope you will join them at either or both ceremonies. Congratulations to: Michelle Auyeung, Lara Bautista, Laura Bonomi, Joshua Bustos, Russell Chan, Chloe David, Izadora de Oliviera, Lemar Deguzman, Olivia Del Rosario. Skyler Dela Cruz, Kevin Dunn, Olivia Edwards, Matthew Goncalves, Kenneth Jung, Hannah Leung, Ryan Lobre, Seth Maldonado, Jesse Manalo, Anthony Martinez, Addison Miller, Isabella Mingoa, Blake Owens, Ava Ragasa, Nixie Ricafort, Nicolas Riego, Dylan Rojo-Cagadoc, Gaven Roque, Reuben Salbad, Marlyn San Juan, Jonathan Santos, Melissa Sheridan, Zoe Taylor, Elijah Trigueros, Shivaya Urcuyo, John-Azel Velez, Isabella Villante, Jacqueline Villarosa, and D'Andre Virgin. Free Dress Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday/Used Uniform Collection: All students have free dress next week to end out the school year and to facilitate the donation of uniform pieces that your children have outgrown or that you will no longer be using. We are looking for a couple of parent volunteers to help sort these items as they arrive next week. Help is also needed to wash these items before our used uniform sale on August 15th. If you are available to help, please contact the school office.   New Uniform Sale/Scrip: Simply Uniform will be coming on campus for a special new uniform sale on Saturday, August 15th, 2015. We will have Simply Uniform scrip on hand so that you can start earning scrip credit for the 2015-2016 school year. Don't forget, Simply Uniforms will be giving 10% off of purchases during this sale. Kinder-8th GRADE 2015-2016 SUPPLY LISTS 3rd-8th GRADE 2015-2016 SUMMER READING 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR Reminders for Wednesday, June 10, our last day. Make sure that your family's account is paid in full. Report cards are subject to holds for delinquent accounts. Parents' Club hospitality, Carroll Hall, 8:30-9:00am Donations of pastries, breakfast items and juices may be dropped in the office on Tuesday or in Carroll Hall on Wednesday morning. 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony for K-7: 9:00am, gym Kindergarten through 7th will dismiss at 10:00am. No Extended Care that day. School yard parking available at 8:30am. Summer Hours: The school office will be open through June 26th. Hours may vary but generally will be from 9am-1pm. We will be closed for the month of July and will re-open on August 3rd. Please call before you drop by the office to ensure we are available. You may also email us at office@stmsf.org. Scrip: This Friday, June 5th is the last day to order gift cards through the scrip program before the summer break. Orders placed by the 6am deadline will be sent home next week. 2015-2016 SAVE THE DATES First day of school, K-8 is Tuesday, August 25th. Back-to-School Night: The evening of Thursday, August 27th is a mandatory meeting for all parents. International Food Festival/Fall Festival: September 26th and 27th. At this time, we would like to announce that we have a few changes in staff for the new school year and some shuffling from one grade to another. Both Heidi Haas (Kindergarten) and Megan Kennedy (2nd grade) will be moving on from St. Thomas More School. Leaving us also is one of our Learning Support Specialists, Tara Geoghegan. We wish everyone well as they pursue new challenges in their careers and take advantage of new opportunities. We are excited to announce that Judy DeMicheli will be joining Anna Tyaglo team teaching kindergarten in the Fall. Jeannette Santillan, who has been aiding in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, will be a full-time teacher next school year. We look forward to welcoming Kathleen Wilkinson as the second grade teacher next year. Taking the place of Tara, we welcome Lynne Ruppel to the Learning Support Program.   We would also like to congratulate both our Kindergarten teacher, Anna Tyaglo and her husband, Oleg, who are expecting their second child in July as well as Megan Kennedy, and her husband, Tim, who are expecting their third child in October! Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our families who volunteered their time this school year. Activities like showing up for yard duty, volunteering as class reps, attending the Parents' Club meetings and School Advisory Board meetings, chaperoning on field trips, working on Cioppino, the Food Festival, and numerous other school activities, would not happen without you. Your involvement allows St. Thomas More School to be a wonderful place for your children to grow and develop. A special thank you also to those who have donated paper, envelopes, used cartridges, and books for our library. Together we make a big difference in the lives of our children. Have a fantastic Summer! Sincerely, Marie Fitzpatrick Principal          Copyright © 2014 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

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