g{x lxtÜ Éy iÉvtà|ÉÇá St. Thomas More School Principal’s Newsletter g {x UtÜÜ|áàxÜ “I am God’s good servant first.” October 30, 2014 St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Our Patron Saint Sts. Benedict and Scholastica At St. Thomas More School ... Friday, October 31 Get your tickets for our "Under the Sea" Casino Night for $15 by October 31 at www.stmschool.com. This event promises to be a fun-filled evening. You will be able to take your chances playing blackjack, poker, roulette, poker, dice or the always favorite, money wheel. There will be many opportunities to win cash and prizes. There is something for everyone! Please come out and support the St. Thomas More School Parents’ Association. All proceeds will go to the school and will assist in providing the best education and environment for our children. Speaking of the children, you have to come and see all the sea creatures made by the students during their art classes. Remember to buy your tickets by October 31 online. Tickets will be $20 at the door the night of the event. Kristin Peters and Renee Whelan, Co-Chairs Halloween Parade: K-3 1:15 PM Gym Parties: 1:45 Classroom/Area Dismissal: 3:00 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 CASINO NIGHT 6:00-Midnight Monday, November 3 Tuesday, November 4 Friday, November 7 FALL BREAK FALL BREAK Spirit Wear Day [tÑÑç U|Üà{wtç? Ytà{xÜ `|~x4 VETERANS & ACTIVE SERVICE We would be honored if you can join us for holy Mass on Tuesday, November 11 at 8:30 AM. COMING TO ST. THOMAS MORE ON: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 6:00 - MIDNIGHT It’s FALL BACK time again … Don’t be late to Mass … or School Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed on Saturday, November 1st! Please remember to check the battery in your smoke detectors. This is a good time of year to do so. So many house fires and injuries are caused by lapsed batteries in smoke detectors. Thanks! Monday, November 3 And Tuesday, November 4 FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL HAVE FUN! Dear Parents, Friday, of course, is Halloween and many of you will be a ending the parade at 1:15, in the gym, and some may also be helping with the par es in the classrooms. The north parking lot will be open for those a ending the parade. You may enter through the gym doors, pick up a visitors pass, and go right into the gym. If you are helping at the par es we ask that you park in the south lot and line up as you would for dismissal, so those coming for pick-up at 3 o'clock will have room to park. Thank You! Troop 10006 is collecting used jewelry to send to the Dominican Republic for their Marian Award project. Please send your donations of unwanted jewelry to school attention Mrs. Buksa. Any type of jewelry will be greatly appreciated (costume, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.) We will be collecting the items until Oct. 31. Thank you for helping our troop. • • • • Snow is predicted for Halloween? Several of our teachers have gone to attend Professional Development courses? It’s only 8 weeks until Christmas? The human brain contains 78% water? STMS is PLANNING AHEAD to CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN on Friday, October 31st YES, they may br ing their costume to school for the par ty. YES, EVERYONE may have a costume! No grade level is left out!! YES, EVEN PARENTS ar e ur ged to come to school in a costume. Featuring children in Kindergarten – Grade 3 • • • • The parade will begin in the GYM of our school promptly at 1:15 P.M. Parents, grandparents are invited to come witness the parade! Bleachers will be ready for seating along with some chairs. The children will walk through twice, so be sure to have your camera ready. ► M ake-up may NOT be worn to school. Costumes may NOT be worn to school. ► If your child needs “special make-up” to complete their costume, you are welcome to come to school at 1:00 PM to help him/her get ready. Let’s remember we ARE a CATHOLIC SCHOOL ... NO guns or knives OF ANY KIND NO Gothic Look How about a Saint Costume? The Official Classroom Party begins at: 1:45PM S.T.M. LUNCH MENU – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Daily Ala Carets: Salads—Large-$2.30; Small-$1.85 Monday, Nov. 3 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, Nov. 4 NO SCHOOL Yogurt--$0.70 Milk--$0.50 Wednesday, Nov. 5 Chicken Nuggets Macaroni & Cheese Broccoli/Peas Fruit Mix Milk Wednesday Volunteers Chris Balbo Ellie Martinez Amanda Ponce de Leon Thursday, Nov. 6 Hot Dog/Chili Dog Baked Beans Cucumber Slices/Dip Pears Fruit Snack Bag Milk Friday, Nov. 7 Cheese Pizza on a Bun Salad/Corn Fresh Fruit “Teddy” Grahams Milk Ala Carte Hot Dog: $1.25 Ala Carte Pizza Bun: $.80 (1) Thursday Volunteers Yesenia Olivencia Kelli Galanos Michael Smith Friday Volunteers Suzanne Caceres Hilda Cooper Janice Reynolds The More You Honor Me, The More I will bless you. IMPORTANT REMINDERS Menu subject to change Hot Lunch Prices: Student- $2.00; Adult- $2.60 Cash or Checks made out to STM are accepted Families with more than one student eating hot lunch are encouraged to send in ONE check (or cash) in one envelope. Money will be divided between siblings accordingly. There is a $-10.00 charge limit per account. If students do not br ing in money after 5 char ges, they will not be allowed in the hot lunch line until payment is made. However, students will be offered a cheese sandwich if they have nothing else to eat. Students should turn in payment in a SEALED envelope labeled with the following information: LUNCH MONEY, STUDENT FIRST AND LAST NAME, TEACHER NAME, AMOUNT ENCLOSED. Check STM School website for the monthly menu under Student tab/Nutrition; check the Barrister for the weekly menu and volunteer list. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com to check student account balances and to make credit card payments. STM ATHLETICS GIRLS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION · Deadline to register is Wednesday, November 5th · Fee: $65.00 per athlete plus uniform fee · Uniform needed for 5th graders & new athletes. Full uniform $95.00 · New shorts $28.00. New jersey $67.00 · Contact Sandi Albrecht for uniforms [email protected] · Current physical required if we don’t have one on file from fall sport · Questions? Email [email protected] 5th & 7th Grade Volleyball Heading to Championship!! Cheer on the Lady Eagles on Saturday, 11/1/14 STM (Kleszynski) vs. St. Mary GR ~ 10:30 a.m. STM (Zabrecky) vs. St. Mary GR ~ 11:45 a.m. Games played at The Diggz 4590 West 61st Avenue Hobart (behind Wendy’s) Good luck to both teams!!! Andrean High School Open House Sunday, November 2nd ~ 12:00 to 3:00 Athletes stop in the main gym to meet coaches and players from all sports teams!!