Monday, January 10, 2022
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This Week at a Glance
- Monday - Friday January 10-14 IOWA Testing (More information below)
- Friday, January 14 - Full Day of School (NO Early Release)
- Friday, January 14 - STM Spirit Day - Any STM spirit top with jeans or uniform bottom
- Friday, January 14 - Progress Reports
- Monday, January 17 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (Lion's Den Closed)
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IOWA Testing Starts
This week is IOWA testing for grades 3-8. In addition, grades 3, 5 and 7 will be taking the COGAT tests, which are cognitive ability tests, they tell us about how students' brains are working. The bulk of IOWA testing will be in the mornings January 10- January 14. Please be certain your student arrives on time, is well rested, and has eaten a healthy breakfast.
Make-up tests will take place the week of January 18-21.
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Soles4Souls
Hosted by the STM Beta Club
January 5 – January 25
Any shoes, any size, any condition
Please lightly tie laces together or rubber-band them together
There are collection boxes in the church narthex, the entrance to the school, and the entrance to the preschool.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Basile (abigaib@stmcatholic.org)
Important Links
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Correction on Middle School Play Practice Days
Hey, STM Middle School Parents!
We apologize but we have had to switch the practice days on the middle school play to Mondays & Tuesdays.
We will be putting on The Princess Who Had No Name. Auditions will be after school Monday, January 24, and Tuesday, January 25 (your child can sign up for one 5-minute time-slot either of those days). An audition sign up is considered commitment to the play. All kids who audition will receive a part.
Practices are Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:00-4:15 from February 8, 2022 – April 5, 2022. We will have a 1:30 and 6:30 performance on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
The cost to participate is $100 (charged through FACTs after casting (parts announced Jan. 31)).
Please email Director Basile or Director Weiland with any questions.
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Lunch Room Volunteers for January and February
Below is the new link for January/February Signup Genius for the lunchroom.
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Denver Celebrate Life Rally and March
Saturday, January 15
Join thousands from across our state to celebrate life! Speakers include the McGarrity family, STM parishioners.
11:30 am: Mass at the Cathedral in Denver with Archbishop Aquila
1:00 pm: Rally at the Colorado State Capitol with guest speakers and music
2:00 pm: March in Civic Center Park
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Counselor's Corner
Are you concerned about the information your children have access to today? Do you ever ask yourself if you are doing all you can to protect your children while they are online?
Parents and Guardians of students in ALL grades are invited to join Mrs. Poniatowski, STM School Counselor, for a 6 week video series entitled “Keeping Kids Safe Online”. Attend any or all sessions. After each video there will be time for sharing and short discussion.
Dates:
January 11, 18, 25, and February 8, 15, 22
Time: Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:00 PM. Videos will begin promptly at 5:00.
Location: St. Francis Hall
Topics:1/11/22 – Childhood 2.0 (Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.)
PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION WILL RUN LONG. THE DOCUMENTARY IS 90 MINUTES.
1/18/22 – Warning Signs of Predators (especially relevant for parents of girls)
1/25/22 – Protecting Kids from Pornography
2/8/22 – Talking to Kids about Pornography
2/15/22 – Kids with Pornography Addiction
2/22/22 – Responding to Punks
DUE TO MATURE AND SENSITIVE CONTENT THIS SERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN
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MS Gratitude Challenge winner!
Ally Hartmann has broken the 6th grade winning streak in the Middle School Gratitude Challenge. She is the winner for the month of December. Ally chose the free Homework Pass as her prize. Congratulations Ally!! Will 7th grade win again next month? Will 6th grade take back the reign? Will 8th grade win for the first time this year? Stay tuned!
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Smart Cow Yogurt
Who said you can't have ice cream in January?! Treat your kids to a back-to-school treat with Smart Cow Yogurt Bar!
What: STM Spirit Night at Smart Cow Yogurt Bar, 20% of proceeds will go back to STM Catholic!
When: Tuesday 1/11 from 1:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Smart Cow Yogurt Bar, 36 E Allen St., Ste 500, Castle Rock, CO 80108
Be sure to mention STM Catholic at the register to ensure proceeds go back to STM. Thanks again for your support, and Happy New Year!
STM Home and School
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Spirits, Ribs and Parables
Grow your faith, meet other STM couples and feast! Couples meet for four months, rotating hosts with four couples. Enjoy home cooked meals and spiritual discussion all while developing great friendships!
Please register by January 16.
Contact Jonathan and Darcy Souza at SRP@stthomasmore.org or 303.250.2318
