Monday, October 4, 2021
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This Week at a Glance
- Wednesday, Oct 6 - Progress Reports (Please check IC after 3:00PM)
- Thursday, October 7 - Lions for Life - 7:10AM, Room 221
- Thursday, Oct 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary - 2:00PM (More information below)
- Thursday, October 7 - Home and School Meeting - 7PM in the School Conference Room
- Friday, October 8 - STM Spirit Day - Any STM Spirit Shirt with jeans or uniform bottom
Important Links
Counselor’s Corner, by Mrs. Poniatowski
I want to introduce you to a new Apple Podcast called “Dear Anger”. Started by positive psychology guru, Renee Jain - author of Super Powered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence and Resilience (which I HIGHLY recommend, and have a copy of if anyone would like to borrow it). Together with Ed Crasnick, comedian and Emmy Award winning author, she shares powerful research based solutions for changing the way kids, and parents, respond to powerful, challenging emotions. This podcast is not about getting rid of anger, but rather changing our relationship with it. To date there are 3 episodes:
- Anger’s Purpose and Benefit (pilot)
- Homework Arguments, Stress and Anger
- Negative Reactions to Negative Self-talk
Rosary Count
The rosary count for last week was 245 rosaries.
Lunch Room Volunteers for October
Below is the link for September/October Signup Genius for the lunchroom. Thank you for all your help.
Lunch Room Volunteers for November/December
Below is the new link for November/December Signup Genius for the lunchroom.
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary!
Celebrate this beautiful feast day with the entire STM Catholic school Thursday, October 7th. There will be a Eucharistic Procession around the school beginning at 2:00. Our STM community, Church and families need prayer; we hope you’ll join us.
Bible Study
Bible Study begins this Thursday 10/7 at 8am in the small cafeteria. Please join us!
Direct questions to:
Nikki Schroeder – 303-590-8712 – nicole.schroeder@focus.org
Jan Ahern – 303-877-6229 – janahern.ja@gmail.com
Save the Date
Advent by Candlelight
Advent by Candlelight: December 2nd featuring National speaker Sr. Maris Stella, SV from the Sisters of Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H790GGUPu6U
Sr. will be reflecting on “Spending time with the Prince of Peace”
Invitation and sign up coming soon!
Would you like to help plan this special evening? Many hands make light the work and we could use many hands to create a beautiful and special evening. Please contact: Jan Ahern – 303-877-6229 – janahern.ja@gmail.com
We will have a planning meeting on October 12th after Mass (around 10). We will meet at Starbucks on Quebec and County Line. Please let Jan Ahern know if you will be attending.
Pizza & Ice Cream
Who wants pizza and ice cream?? Home & School is treating the STM students to Big Bill’s pizza and ice cream on Monday, October 11th! Please fill out a registration form via Eventbrite for each student so we can ensure that we have enough pizza! Hot lunch is still being served or you can bring a lunch from home.
The preschool will be treated on Tuesday, October 12th and will get a separate email and registration link.
Let us know if you have any questions - homeandschool@stmcatholic.org.
Wreath Sale
The holidays are fast approaching, and we would like to add some Christmas spirit to your home! STM Home & School will be selling fresh evergreen wreaths and garland to raise funds to support our school.
The fresh Fraser fir wreaths will be classically decorated with a red Christmas bow and pinecones and will be sure to brighten your home. We will also have 12-inch rounds that can be used on your dinner table with your Advent wreath or round pillar candles and fresh garland for your fireplace or staircase! See our Eventbrite site for more information and to order https://2021stmcatholicwreathsale.eventbrite.com.
Place your order now to benefit our beloved school and your order will arrive fresh and fragrant in time to enjoy throughout the holidays. Wreaths will be on sale until November 5th. Orders will be delivered the week of November 21st. Delivery/Pick-up details will be sent later via email.
Please let STM Home & School know if you have any questions homeandschool@stmcatholic.org.
Mud Pie Mojo or Cookie Doughn't You Want Some???
Enjoy your favorite Cold Stone treat and help support STM Catholic!
When: Thursday 10/7, ALL DAY!
Where: Cold Stone Creamery Lone Tree, 8441 S. Yosemite St., Lone Tree, CO
How: Mention STM Catholic at checkout, and a portion of sales will go back to STM in support of the Mane Event!
Thank you for supporting STM Catholic and the Mane Event!
- Home and School
STM Fall Festival!
When: Saturday, October 16, 12pm-3pm
Where: STM Catholic School- Soccer Field- 7071 E. Otero Ave. Centennial, CO 80112
Come spend a day of fall fun together! Celebrate the season with games, food and fun for all ages. Enjoy delicious pizza and popcorn and savor sweet treats from our caramel apple station. Bring your already carved pumpkin for a chance to win prizes at our pumpkin competition, the categories are: scariest, silliest, most adorable and best overall. Crafts, cake walks, mini pumpkin decorating and even more fun activities will be available. Don’t miss out on this afternoon of autumn fun!
***This event is FREE! However, if you register, you will be entered for a chance to win a prize!
For questions, contact Melanie Lauer at melaniel@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9234.
Science Matters
Slimeology, is open for enrollment and scheduled to start at St Thomas More on 11/9. Please see the flyer below for more information.
