Monday, November 1, 2021
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This Week at a Glance
- Wednesday, November 3 - Used Uniform Sale - 3:30PM-5:00PM
- Wednesday, November 3 - Beta Harvest Day (More Information Below)
- Thursday, November 4 - Lions for Life - 7:10AM, Room 221
- Friday, November 5 - NO SCHOOL - Archdiocesan Professional Development (Lion's Den Open)
- Saturday, November 6 - Mane Event
- Sunday, November 7 – Daylight Savings Time Ends – turn back your clocks!
- Thursday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day
- Friday, November 12 – 11:30 dismissal
- Friday, November 12 – End of First Trimester
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Treats for Troops!
STM's 2nd Grade Cubs Scouts will be holding a candy drive to support our Troops through the Treats for Troops program on November 2nd. Please send in any and all candy you can from your household's Halloween stash to support this great cause. The Cub Scout boys will be collecting candy during the morning car line on Tuesday the 2nd to give everyone a chance to sort and keep their favorites.
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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 19th. Orders will be delivered the week of November 29th. Delivery/Pick-up details will be sent later via email.
Please let STM Home & School know if you have any questions homeandschool@stmcatholic.org.
12-inch Round - $28
20-inch Wreath - $32
26-inch Wreath - $36
30-inch Wreath - $44
25 ft. Garland - $60
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Important Links
All Saints Day Mass
This month the 6th grade students from Mrs. Abar and Ms. Weiland’s rooms have been researching saints of their choice. The kids have been working on a presentation for class, as well as preparing the liturgy for Nov. 2nd. Please join us for this special 9 am school Mass where the students will dress as a saint and process into the church carrying a relic. We will begin the procession at 8:50, so please plan on being early to Mass tomorrow. We hope you can join us!
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Lunch Room Volunteers for November/December
Below is the new link for November/December Signup Genius for the lunchroom
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Rosary Count
The STM students participated in 40 Days for Life from September 22nd to October 31st. The school community prayed 1,296 rosaries for the end to abortion and the respect of all life. Thank you so much for being part of our community of life!
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You’re Invited!
Advent by Candlelight
Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 pm
Advent by Candlelight is an annual community tradition at STM hosted by the school’s FIAT (Faith in Action Together) Ministry. It features a guest speaker (nationally renowned Sr. Maris Stella), music, food, wine, and fellowship. Each table at the event is individually hosted and decorated by a table hostess /leader. There is no cost to attend, although guests may be asked by their table leaders to contribute food to share. This year hosts have the option of hosting a table in festive McCallin Hall or in their own home watching the speaker with their guests by Livestream.
You can host a table alone or with friends and invite people to join you. Or you can sign up as a guest and we will place you at a table. Either way, please register at:
All RSVPs must be in by November 24, 2021, but space is limited, so please do not delay. Questions? Contact Jan Ahern at janahern.ja@gmail.com or Diane Duero at dianeduero@gmail.com.
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Beta Harvest Day
This Wednesday will be our last Beta Harvest Day for 2021. Please send non-perishable food items with your child to school on Wednesday, and they earn free dress. These items will be collected by Beta Members at carline. This is our last collection before the holidays, so let’s make it our best! Please email Mrs. Basile (abigailb@stmcatholic.org) with any questions.
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Web Design Help Needed
Parents - If you have professional background in web design and development and are interested in volunteering to be a part of our marketing team, please reach out to Mrs. DeWolfe at gretchend@stthomasmore.org. Thank you!
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Spirit Night November 3
Cold weather got you feeling down? Warm your belly and your mood with some fresh Baja cooking from Costa Vida!
What: Join the STM community for dinner on Wednesday and 20% of your bill will be donated to support the Mane Event
When: Wednesday November 3, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Costa Vida Lone Tree, 10005 Commons St., Ste. 280, Lone Tree
How: Mention STM Catholic Fundraiser at the counter during checkout, on the phone by phone order, OR add "STM Catholic Fundraiser" to your name for online orders
Home and School and the Mane Event thanks you for your continued support!!!
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Sam's Membership
Looking to stock up for the winter? Getting bored with the same-old school snacks? A Sam's Club membership is for you!
When you get your Sam's Club membership before Sunday, November 14, 2021, 33% of your membership cost will be donated back to STM Catholic! Use the following link to sign up for exclusive savings and perks and support our amazing school: grouprai.se/sams432s...
Sam's Club “Club” memberships are $45 through the link above, with the option to upgrade to the Plus membership in-store (even more perks and savings!!!).
Please email homeandschool@stmcatho... with any questions. As always, thank you for your continued support!
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Trivia Night at Rock Bottom Brewery!
Trivia Night is back by popular demand! Come join us at Rock Bottom Brewery (9627 E. County Line Rd. Centennial 80112) on Friday, November 12 from 7pm- 9pm. Feel free to create your own group of 6-8. Don't have a group? No worries, we will put you in one! Topics will be based on a variety of genres and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams!
- Cost: $10 per person
- Food and drinks not included in cost
- Adults 21+ only please
Register here: https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7741
We look forward to seeing you there!
For questions or more information, please contact Melanie Lauer at melaniel@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9234.
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