Monday, September 13, 2021
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This Week at a Glance
- Monday, 9/13 - Thursday, 9/16 - Book Fair Week (Volunteers needed please see link below)
- Wednesday, 9/15 – Friday 9/17 – 6th and 7th grade Outdoor Lab
- Thursday, 9/16 – Friday 9/17 – 8th grade retreat
- Friday, September1 17 - Spirit Dress - Wear any STM spirit shirt with jeans or uniform bottom
Book Fair Week!
The Book Fair is this week! Please join us in the gym Monday – Wednesday 8:00-5:00 and Thursday 8:00-11:00. Boulder Book Store returns 20% of the sales back to the school, so please support this year’s book fair!
There are several volunteer opportunities still available to support the Book Fair. Partially shift options are available.
Important Links
STM Catholic Robotics Club
All 6-8 grade students are invited to join the Robotics Club on Mondays beginning September 20 – November 1 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the computer lab. Space is limited to 10 students, and it is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. The fee for this club is $20.00 and includes 6 sessions. Deadline to register is Friday, September 17. See the attached flyer for more information and use the following link to register.
MANE Event Kick Off Week
Help us celebrate STM Catholic by raising funds for our school’s 2021 MANE Event Fundraiser. Let's kick-off this year's fundraising efforts with a week of fun next week!
9/20 Pep Rally with RJHS band!
9/21 Mad Minute Class competition – Bring in your extra change for a Mad Minute competition. The class who brings in the most change during that minute wins an ice cream party!
9/22 Favorite Jersey Day – Go ahead and wear your favorite team jersey, or your favorite athletic attire.
9/23 Beta Free Dress Day – STM Beta club will be hosting their first “Harvest Day.” If a student brings in ONE or more non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of the Rockies, they earn a FREE DRESS DAY!
9/24 Pajama Day & Donuts – Come to school in your favorite comfy jammies and enjoy a delicious donut provided by the MANE EVENT SPIRIT Committee.
STM Family Bingo Night
The MANE Event Fundraising committee is excited to host another STM Bingo Night. Two years ago, this event was a hit and a family favorite. You don't want to miss this!
McCallin Hall will be transformed into all things Bingo on September 24th! Bring your entire family to play bingo, grab dinner from Capital City Wraps food truck and a chance to win some cool prizes.
There is no fee to attend, but we ask each family to donate a $25 or more gift card to a store of their choice. *Food truck sold separately
Make your reservation soon as space is limited!
Middle School Dance – Save the Date 11/4/2021
The STM Beta Club will be hosting a dance for all STM Middle School Students (6, 7, & 8 Graders) on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 6:30-8:30 in the gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Basile (abigailb@stmcatholic.org) or Ms. Peel (lizp@stmcatholic.org)
Beta Harvest Day 9/23/2021
STM Beta Club will be hosting their first Harvest Day of the year on Thursday, September 23, 2021. On Beta Harvest Days, students can bring in one (OR MORE!!!) non-perishable food item to earn free dress. These will be collected and donated to food shelters in our area. Please see handbook for free dress guidelines. If possible – send your child with more than one non-perishable food item. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Basile (abigailb@stmcatholic.org) or Ms. Peel (lizp@stmcatholic.org)
Alter Server Training
The upcoming NEW Altar Server Training workshops will take place in the church from 4-6pm on the following Wednesdays:
September 22
October 6
November 3
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
STM Catholic Spirit Night
On Wednesday, September 15th TWO delicious and generous Panera Bread locations are donating back 20% of Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- the Mane Event and St. Thomas More Catholic School! On behalf of St. Thomas More Catholic School you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your local restaurants some love too! When: Wednesday September 15, 2021 from 4:00pm-8:00pmWhere:
- Castle Rock: 32 E Allen St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (due to staffing, in-person dining may not be possible)
- Highlands Ranch: 9579 S University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
How: Order online at panerabread.com and enter code PRFUND at checkout. You can also bring this flyer or show a digital version to the cashier when ordering at the café, or mention the STM Catholic fundraiser when checking out. As always, thank you for supporting STM Catholic and the Mane Event!
Home and School Mane Event
40 Days for Life
Join thousands across the world September 22 - October 31 praying for an end to abortion. Since 2007, over 19,000 babies (that we know of) have been saved from abortion.
* Pray and fast any day for an end to abortion.
* Pray at the Denver Planned Parenthood on Friday, Sept 24 or Saturday, Oct 9 (our parish's days of prayer at that facility).
* Go to Mass with Msgr Tom Fryar on Friday, Sept 24 at 1 p.m. across the street from the Denver Planned Parenthood.
* Pray outside the Littleton Planned Parenthood any day, especially Saturdays.
Visit www.40DaysforLife.com for information. Contact respectlife@stthomasmore.org with any questions.