Monday, January 27, 2020
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This Week at a Glance
- Monday, January 27, 2020, Catholic Schools Week (Please see the Flocknote titled Catholic Schools Week)
- Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - Parent In Prayer, 2:30 PM,
- Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - Open House, 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
- Friday, January 31, 2020 - No School, Staff Development Day (Lion's Den Open)
- Saturday, February 1, 2020 - March Hot Lunch Ordering Opens
- Monday, February 3, 2020 - All School Mass (mass uniforms). We are having our throats blessed immediately after Mass to honor St. Blaise.
- Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - Used Uniform, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, School Basement
- Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Lions for Life, 7:10 AM, Room 221
- Friday, February 7, 2020 - STM Spirit Dress Day, any STM shirt and jeans or uniform bottoms
- Friday, February 7, 2020 - Middle School Dance, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, (See Below for more information)
- Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 3rd/4th Grade Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, 11:00 AM, Small Cafeteria (Teacher dress down ONLY)
Please remember that Monday, 3 February is a Mass day. Students need to wear their mass uniform.
Middle School Parents Save these Dates!
1/28/20 - Middle and high school students and parents are invited to view the most recent Screenagers film, Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience, on January 28, 2020, in McCallin Hall at 6:00 PM. This film examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age.
Parents, please use this link to register/RSVP for the showing of Screenagers Next Chapter - https://impactflow.com/event/11384/
2/3/20 – Join us for an in-depth conversation and Q&A with local experts Lynn Grandon, Mark Sanders, and Frank Cawley on the dangers and risks of social media and its effects on our youth today. This event is open to all middle and high school students and parents in our St. Thomas More School ad Parish community on Monday, February 3, 2020, in McCallin Hall from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
Important Links
Invitation from Mrs. Poniatowski
Mrs. Poniatowski is inviting all STM parents to a presentation called “Coping With Stress” on Wednesday, Feb. 5th, at 7:30 AM in the school library. Tips and resources will be shared. Hope to see you there!
Middle School Dance
Save the date for the middle school dance – February 7, 2020, from 6 pm-8 pm in the STM gym! This dance is free and for STM 6th, 7th, and 8th graders only. Cell phones will not be permitted at the dance. If your child needs to bring their phone, they can check it in at the door and receive it back at the conclusion of the dance. No parent chaperones needed – the STM staff will be chaperones for the dance.
Parents In Prayer
Parents/guardians, please join us on Tuesday, January 28, at 2:30 in front of the school to pray for our community. You may park in the church or padre lot, or leave your car in carline.
What better gift can we give to our community?
Parents/guardians, please join us on Tuesday, January 28, at 2:30 in front of the school to pray for our community. You may park in the church or padre lot, or leave your car in carline.
What better gift can we give to our community?
Current Family Preschool Registration
Current family registration for Preschool starts this week. If you are a current STM family and you have a preschooler starting next year please come to the Preschool Office for a registration form on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. You can turn in your registration on Thursday, January 16, 2020, starting at 8:00 AM. Each registration form will be given a number for placement. It is a first come first served basis. Registration will be open to current families until January 30, 2020.
Respect Life Meeting
Tuesday, January 28 at 7 p.m.
St. Peregrine Hall (downstairs from the Padre restaurant)
Join other parishioners as we pray the Rosary and discuss upcoming Respect Life events.
Contact respectlife@stthomasmore.org with any questions.
PARISH SPAGHETTI DINNER
5-7 p.m., Saturday, FEBRUARY 1, in McCallin Hall
Our parish BOY SCOUTS TROOP 770 invites all parishioners to the annual Spaghetti Dinner. Dine-in McCallin Hall or grab to-go orders of spaghetti (gluten-free available), meatballs/sausage, mac and cheese, Italian soup (back by popular demand), spring salad mix, Big Bill’s garlic knots, desserts, and drinks.
Tickets are available after all Masses the weekend of Jan. 25-26 and at the door: $10 adults, $5 children (5-12, under 5 free) and $25 for a family (parents + kids). Come for the food, fellowship, 50/50 cash raffle, and bid on silent auction items.
Souper Bowl of Caring
Hey all! I just wanted to inform you of our annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” service event for youth and families on Sunday, Feb 2nd! There are two shifts(A shift in the morning and B shift in the afternoon). I attached the two faith direct sign-ups to this email and the PDF flyer and permission slip with further info. This is a great event for all families and youth! In order for the event to go well, we need volunteers!! I encourage all of you to help out and spread the word Great way for youth to get service hours too!
If anyone gets any empty medium to smaller size boxes I can use them for this too!
Team A:
Team B:
Flyers
