Monday, January 30, 2023
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This Week at a Glance
- Tuesday, January 31 - Thursday, February 2: Catholic Schools Week (More information below)
- Friday, February 3 - NO SCHOOL
- Thursday, February 2 - Lions for Life, 7:10AM, Room 221 (please use the RE Doors)
- Monday, February 6 - IOWA Testing begins
- Wednesday, February 9 - Used Uniform Sale; 3:15pm to 5:00pm; school basement
- Thursday, February 16-Friday, February 17 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (Lion's Den Open)
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Important Links
Tuesday, January 31 – Celebrating Our Students
- Neon Day – wear the brightest clothes in your closet; Student Council will be searching for the classroom with the best participation!
- Student will be given a special treat, provided by Home and School
- Mullen Drumline, Cheer, and POMS will come do a performance at 2:15
Wednesday, February 1 – Celebrating our Families
- Wacky Tacky Wednesday – wear your best mismatched outfit
- Open House for Prospective Families
- VIP Lunch – You are welcome to come bring and/or eat lunch with your child at their specified lunch period
- Only two guests per student as that is all that we can accommodate
- K-2 (11:05-11:25); 3-5 (11:30-11:50); 6-8 (11:55-12:15)
Thursday, February 2 – Celebrate our Clergy
- Dress UP Day for Mass
- Religion Bowl at 2:15, led by Father Randy
Friday, February 3 – NO SCHOOL
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Celebrating our Years of Service
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, we want to take a moment and acknowledge our faculty and staff for all the time and effort put forth to educating your child here at St. Thomas More. For every five years worked within the Archdiocese of Denver, faculty and staff members are recognized. Those reaching a milestone this year are Leanell Angell, Rachel Burkholder, Eric Dahn, Gretchen DeWolfe, Barb Doherty, Julie Hefele, Fr. Matt, Erica Shumsky, Pattie Wilcox, and Kathy Wink.
We are so grateful for your commitment to Catholic education!
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FOX 31
"This morning we had the privilege to have with us Dan Daru reporting on our student's 4th - 8thgrade making fleece blankets for the homeless. If you missed it live this morning, there is still a chance that a loop of it might air tonight on Fox 31 news. If you catch it, tag us on social media @stmcatholic.
Way to go to all the students and faculty that were interviewed on the spot!! We have an amazing school to share!"
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Lunchroom Volunteers
Thank you to all our wonderful lunchroom volunteers. It is now time to sign up for March/April. Please refrain from signing up for multiple shifts per week as there are others who would also like the opportunity. Thank you.
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It’s that time of year again.
Doodle For Google
Let’s get your students thinking of a Doodle to submit to Google.
The theme this year is: “I am grateful for ……….”
Artists may create their Doodles using any materials they want. From crayons to clay to found objects.
One National Winner’s artwork will be displayed on Google.com for one day (24 hours). He or she will also receive:
- A $30,000 college scholarship
- A $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization
- Google hardware
- Fun Google swag
Each National Finalist will receive:
- A $5,000 college scholarship
- Google hardware
- Fun Google swag
This is a win-win for 5-8 grade students who may earn extra credit in Art and Language Arts/Literature for completing a well thought out Doodle and thoughtfully completing the Artist’s statement on the entry form.
For more information go to: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/
Doodles turned in to Ms. Heslin by February 24th will be mailed in.
Parents who wish to submit their student’s Doodles may do so electronically. If you choose to send your student’s Doodle in yourself, please send a scan of the Doodle to Ms. Heslin so that your student may get extra credit.
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Sweet and Savory BBQ to warm up during Catholic Schools week – plan on heading to Famous Dave's this Thursday, February 2nd for some delicious BBQ and more! Famous Dave’s is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout & Pick up orders to support STM. **MUST MENTION STM WHEN ORDERING FOR DONATION TO APPLY!
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support! All details below:
What: STM Spirit Night @ Famous Dave’s 20% back to school
When: Thursday, February 2nd
Fundraiser Hours 12 – 8 PM
Where:Famous Dave’s
15725 E Briarwood Cir, Aurora, CO 80016 (located in the Cornerstar Shopping Center at Arapahoe & Parker Rd.)
Phone: 303-396-6227
Location Website: https://www.famousdaves.com/Cornerstar
How: You can participate in this fundraiser by: Dining in -- Take out -- Pick up Orders
**Participants MUST mention STM when ordering or dining-in for the donation to apply to school!
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Spaghetti Dinner Saturday February 4, 5 pm to 7 pm
Come support the Annual Parish Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by St Thomas More’s Boy Scout Troop 770 which will be held in McCallin Hall. Enjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti, meatballs, Mile High sausage and peppers, mac n cheese, soup, salad, Big Bill’s garlic knots, breadsticks, beverages, and desserts. Boy Scouts will sell tickets in the narthex after Mass the weekend of January 28 & 29 and at the door. Cost: $12 per adult, $6 per child (ages 6-12) 5 and under FREE, $30 for (parents and children 12 and under). Spaghetti-To-Go will be available at the door.
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MANE Event 2023
The Mane Event Committee for 2023 is excited to host an interest meeting regarding our planning and volunteer needs for our amazing fundraiser. It truly takes a village, and all contributions and abilities are greatly appreciated and valued. We will briefly discuss our different areas of needs and answer questions. We will also have options for out of school volunteer opportunities. All Mane Event prep counts towards your family volunteer service hours! All are welcome! Please join us if you can and grab a friend or two to join the fun. We have two options to accommodate attendance. It is a great opportunity to meet other parents at the school, get to know the staff and administration, and most of all, it is a joy and an honor to be a part of this treasured tradition at STM Catholic!
When: February 2nd at 8:15am in the Large cafeteria
Remote Option Via Zoom: Click following link to join: zoom.us/j/7611270150...
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FLYERS
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