Monday, January 24, 2022
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This Week at a Glance
- Tuesday, January 25 - Soles4Souls Ends (More information below)
- Wednesday, January 26 - Prospective Parent Night at STM - St. Francis Hall at 6:00 PM
- Friday, January 28 - STM Spirit Day - Wear any STM spirit top with jeans or uniform bottoms
- Wednesday, February 2 - Lion's Den Closes at 5:00PM (open normal hours on Thursday, February 3rd)
- Friday, February 4 - NO School - Lion's Den Open 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Important Links
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is fast approaching!! We ask that you and your family attend mass with your children in uniform on Saturday January 29th and Sunday January 30th to show support for our school. We are still in need of proclaimers for mass, please consider having your child participate in the Mass. See the sign up genius above.
Monday 1/31, we will celebrate our Clergy with a prayer circle and letters to clergy. Students can be in spirit wear or religious shirts.
Tuesday 2/1, we will celebrate our community by writing letters to community members such as the police, firefighters, first responders, etc. Grade 5-8 will be making blankets. Students must be in Mass uniform.
Wednesday 2/2, we will celebrate parents. There will be an open house from 11:00am - 2:00 pm for prospective parents; 7th and 8th graders in Student Council and Beta will be giving tours.
Thursday 2/3, we will celebrate students. Decades Day! Students can come dressed in any decade. Students will get a special treat at lunch from Home and School, BINGO in the afternoon, as well as an extra recess.
Friday 2/4, we celebrate faculty, staff, and volunteers by not having school! Have a great weekend.
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UPDATED CALENDAR EVENT
Friday, February 11 WILL BE an 11:30am early dismissal. Teachers will be receiving a training on our new marketing plan!
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Counselor's Corner
January 24th is National Compliment Day! So be sure to share a sincere compliment with some who crosses your path today!
Keeping Kids Safe Online – Tuesday, January 25th
Topic – Warning Signs of Predators (especially relevant for parents of girls)
Time – 5:00 PM
Location – St. Francis Hall
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Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls Shoe Drive Ends Tuesday (1/25)! Send in your shoes by Tuesday! There are collection boxes in the Informational Cove in the Narthex, the School Entrance, and the Preschool Entrance. We LOVE STM - Thank you for your generosity!
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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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Student Council
Student Council is hosting a fund raiser for the victims of the Marshall Fire. Students need to bring in at least $5.00 or a gift card on Thursday January 27 for a free dress day.
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STM Spirit Store
The new STM spirit store will open again next Monday, January 31st to kick off the start of Catholic Schools Week! If you missed out on ordering from our new store in November, or if you would like to add to your collection of new gear, now is your chance! Be sure to look for the link to order in next week's Monday Notes, as well as more Flocknotes to come.
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Comfort for the Divorced
Divorced men and women are invited to this 12 week series which offers help with healing and spiritual support. Weekly topics discussed include shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, finances and family, romance and dating, all in light of Catholic teaching and the encounter with Jesus Christ. Mondays beginning January 31, 6:30-8:30pm. Cost is $20. Childcare available upon request. To register, use the QR code on the attached flyer or visit https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7823
