Monday, October 10, 2022
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This Week at a Glance
- Wednesday, October 12 - Lifetouch Picture Retake Day (More information below)
- Wednesday, October 12 - Spirit Dress Day - if you are not getting your picture retaken, please wear a STM spirit shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms
- Thursday, October 13 - Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - No School (Lion's Den Open)
- Friday, October 14 - Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - No School (Lion's Den Open)
Important Links
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Sick Kids Need to Stay Home!
Parents, as we are navigating through the school year, we are imploring you to keep your children home from school if they are showing symptoms of ANY kind of illness. Do NOT send your children to school with even the most minor case of the sniffles; let's err on the side of caution so we can ALL stay healthy and in school! If we have a student come to the clinic, we will be calling you to come pick them up immediately. This will help us to maintain a healthy environment for everyone! Thank you for your support!
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Rosary Count: 410
Keep up the amazing prayers and dedication to our Blessed Virgin Mary!
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Lifetouch Picture Retake
SMILE! Picture Day Retakes
Wednesday, October 12!
- Students who were absent in August for picture day should come get their picture taken.
- Please dress up if you are planning to get a retake.
- Students who would like a retake must bring their original portrait packet to the photographer and return it.
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Lost and Found
The lost and found table is full of 1/4 zips and mass sweaters, please take a moment and look to see if any of these items belong to your student when you are in for Conferences on October 13 & 14.
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Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
Conferences are just around the corner and have been scheduled for Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th. You should have received information from your child's teacher regarding conferences. If you did not, please email them for further details.
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Cross Country
Saturday, October 15--Mullen High School 3601 S. Lowell Blvd., Denver 80236
- The course is the same as in 2021 at 2.0 miles.
- Race times: JV girls 8:30 AM, JV boys 9:00 AM, Varsity girls 9:30 AM, and
- Varsity boys 10:00 AM.
- 3 volunteers are needed for the finish line (one from Most Precious Blood, one from Frassati, and one from Blessed Sacrament).
- Team tents can be set up in the training area
- Awards ceremony will take place in the stadium after all races are complete.
- Only runners and coaches are allowed in the stadium. Remind parents to stay off the course.
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Lunchroom Volunteers for November/December
Below is the link for November and December. Thank you to all our parent volunteers. We love having you in the lunchroom!
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6th Grade Outdoor Lab
The 6th graders had a wonderful time at the JPII Outdoor Lab at Annunciation Heights in Estes Park. They were able to learn more about science through geology, astronomy and human survivor lessons. The 6th graders also had many opportunities to grow in their faith through Mass, hikes, missionary witnesses, and reconciliation. They had an amazing time three days in the mountains!
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Halloween Trunk or Treat
Please help STM Catholic celebrate Halloween by participating in our annual Trunk or Treat sponsored by Home & School! Dress up your trunk in your favorite Halloween theme or Fall decor.
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Advent by Candlelight
Save the Date: Tuesday, November 15
6:30 to 9 pm
Ladies, please mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening of food, music, wine, and fellowship, hosted by FIAT! There will also be an inspirational speaker who helps focus our sights on the prayerful time of Advent. More details about this beloved STM tradition will follow in Monday Notes, but please mark your calendars now for this free event. For more information or to join the planning committee, please contact Diane Duero at dianeduero@gmail.com.
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Minted Fundraiser
It is time to start ordering your Christmas cards!! Order through MINTED.com, get 20% off your order, and 15% of net sales from each purchase will come back to STM Catholic. Use the code FUNDRAISEMORECS when you check out!!
Thank you for your support!
Home & School
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STM Fall Fest
Bring your family & friends and spend a day full of fall fun! Celebrate the season with food, popcorn, contests and games. All are welcome!
We will decorate cookies, have a family pumpkin carving contest, compete in a cake walk, plus more!
Saturday October 15
12-3pm in the STM Catholic School Lawn
7071 E Otero Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
$10 per family
Questions? Contact Sandra at sandras@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9235
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Alumni News
Congratulations to STM Alumni Eddie, Louie, and Jane Roth for making Homecoming Court this past weekend! We are very proud of our STM Alumni and always proud to hear of their success!
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Do you need service hours?
STM will be hosting bingo birthday parties at Holy Family Plaza, which is a retirement housing project owned by the Archdiocese and run by Catholic Charities. A lot of the residents don’t have much ability to get out and get few visitors. This is not only a good way to earn services hours but it’s a great way to share in acts of mercy and charity. We are looking for volunteers to help with a bingo birthday party on November 12. If you are interested, please contact Melissa Ogburn at melissaogburn@aol.com.
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Science Matters
Attached is our Machine Madness flyer for St Thomas More. This club is scheduled to start on 10/25/22. If possible, please include our flyer in your electronic parent newsletter.
