Monday, August 29, 2022
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This Week at a Glance
- Wednesday, August 31 - Back-to-School Night Grades 5-8, 6:00pm School gym (More information below)
- Thursday, September 1 - Lion's for Life; 7:10am; Room 221
- Friday, September 2 - 11:30am dismissal; Teacher Professional Development (Lion's Den Open)
- Monday, September 5 - No School - Labor Day
- Monday, September 5 - Mother/Son Event at the Rockies
- Wednesday, September 7 - Back-to-School Night for K-4; 6:00pm; School Gym
- Friday, September 9 - Red, White, or Blue Dress in honor of Patriot Day
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Morning Carline
Parents here are some friendly reminders to help us make sure Morning Carline is safe for your child and painless for you:
- Once you enter the parking lot, have your child unbuckle and put their backpacks on.
- Hug and kiss your child at home. High five in carline.
- Pull all the way up to the first spot. Do not stop at the school doors unless directed.
- Do not leave big spaces between you and the car in front of you. Pull up as much as you can.
- Do NOT let your child exit on the driver’s side. We have had a few near misses. If you cannot get your child out on the passenger side, please consider walking them to the building.
- Do not get out of your car. Again, we have had a few near misses and do not want to see you hurt.
- Once you drop your child off, pull over to the left to drive off. This will allow us to get another set of cars in line even if we are backed up due to the CCSD bus.
- Have your children (and yourself) walk down the crosswalk. Do not cut in front of a car.
- Make sure you follow all directions from the CCSD bus. Stop when the stop sign is out. We get many calls from CCSD and the police about parents running the stop sign.
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Important Links
We will be hosting Back-to-School Nights starting next week! Please put the following dates in your calendar and join us for a night full of great information while meeting your child/ren's teachers.
Wednesday, August 31 - Grades 5 - 8 @ 6:00pm in the gym
Wednesday, September 7 - Grades K - 4 @ 6:00pm in the gym
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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Boy Scouts
Come Learn About the Cub Scouts!
Cub Scouts (boys in grades K–5)
Our “Join Event” is Monday, August 29th
7:00 pm in the Youth Center
Additional information please call Debbie Sears 303 522 6291
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MILK ORDERS
It’s not too late to turn in your 22-23 Milk Order form. Turn them in to the main office no later than Wednesday August 31, 2022. FACTS accounts will be billed on August 31, 2022 due September 10, 2022. Please let your child know if they are to get milk. THERE IS NO MORE FREE MILK!
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Student Mass
Thank you to all of the students, families and staff that attended the 4pm Mass on Saturday this weekend. It was wonderful seeing the red sweater dotting the congregation and to have our students reading, singing, gift bearing, altar serving and greeting the congregation.
On September 18th, the school will host the 5:30pm Mass. Please consider signing up your child on the following signup genius and supporting our school by being in attendance at that Mass. It is wonderful to see our school and parish community worshipping God together.
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Lunchroom Volunteers for Aug/Sept/Oct
Below is the link for August/September/October. A big thank you to our our parent volunteers. We love having you in the lunch room!
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NoticeAbility
NoticeAbility, our SEL program for Middle School dyslexic students, is looking for a parent volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Rachel Espinosa rachele@stthomasmore.o... for more details.
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Spirit Store
The spirit store is now open! Be sure to grab your new spirit wear before the store closes this Sunday night, September 4th. There are a lot of new fun things, so don’t miss out! Spirit wear will be delivered 3-4 weeks after the store closes.
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7 Date Nights with Your Spouse
Monday September 12 in the Padre at 6pm
7 week series
Take your marriage to the next level! Enjoy time & space to focus on each other and your marriage.
$45 per couple – journals, drinks, & hors d’oeuvres provided!
Questions? Contact Sandra at sandras@stthomasmore.org or 303-221-9235.
Childcare available upon request.
Please email Donna Engel at donnae@stthomasmore.org by September 5 to reserve your spot and indicate the name(s) and age(s) of your child(ren). A 24-hour cancellation notice is required.
Register here: https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=a1b5711b-8b71-466d-9ef2-769f150e9c8e
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Support for Single Parents
Monday September 12 at 6pm in Peregrine 1
9 week series
No matter what has brought you to the life as a single parent, we are here for you. Find ways to empower and equip your family to achieve wholeness in parenting, finances, and healthy relationships while creating an opportunity to establish friendships and go deeper in your relationship with God.
Cost $20 per person
Questions? Contact Sandra at sandras@stthomasmore.org or 303-221-9235.
Childcare available upon request. Please email Donna Engel at donnae@stthomasmore.org by September 5 to reserve your spot and indicate the name(s) and age(s) of your child(ren). A 24-hour cancellation notice is required.
Register here: https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=1a597669-4e12-4b51-9a4b-cd58c5e6f62f
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FIAT Breakfast Social
Wednesday, September 7
Drop In After Drop Off (7:40 am - 9 am)
All STM Catholic parents are invited to drop by the Small Cafeteria after drop-off for coffee, assorted breakfast treats, and fellowship. Catch up with old friends, meet new families, and pick up information about FIAT (Faith in Action Together, a ministry of STM Catholic parents) and faith-affirming activities and resources available through the school and parish. From 8:15-8:25 am, we will lead a prayer for the school. Come for as long or little as your schedule allows. There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Contact dianeduero@gmail.com.
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Sept 13 Human Trafficking Presentation at St. Thomas More Church
Jenelle Goodrich, founder of 'From Silenced to Saved' will give a powerful talk about trafficking in our area on Tuesday, September 13 at 6 p.m. in McCallin Hall.
'From Silenced to Saved' is fundamental in assisting law enforcement recover victims of trafficking and provides valuable assistance to victims, especially in Arapahoe county and the Denver metro area.
Jenelle took part last week in a state-wide sting recovering juveniles from their traffickers. For more details, please see:
