Principal's Memo - St. Thomas More Parish School

Principal’s MemoNovember 29, 2016

CALENDAR REMINDERSWednesday, Nov. 30 STM Spirit Night at Napoli Restaurant - for additional information see

flyer with this memo.

Friday, December 2 Robotics Club -- 3:20 - 4:20 p.mPTO Parents' Night Out - 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. -- Children must be

registered in advance. See flyer attached to this memo.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JR. HIGH NIGHT WITH OUR CAMPUS

MINISTERS, ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE,HAS BEEN CHANGED TO DEC. 9

Saturday, December 3 Knights of Columbus "Breakfast with Santa" -- see flyer with thismemo.

Monday, December 5 Quiz Bowl Practice - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.Odyssey of the Mind - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.Jr. High Choir caroling at St. Dominic Center - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6 Spirit Day - Students may wear any STM spirit shirt or this year'sOktoberfest shirt with uniform bottoms.

Chess Club -- 3:20 - 4:15 p.m.Jr. High Art Club - 3:20 - 4:15 p.m.Spanish Club - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.Student Council Meeting -- 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.Mini-Librarians Meeting - 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.STM Band and Choir Christmas Concert - 6:00 p.m. - Servant Hall

Wednesday, December 7 "Photos With Santa" - order form attached to this memo. Studentsmust be in dress uniform.

Jr. Librarians Meeting -- 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception - ALL SCHOOL MASS -Students must be in dress uniform.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DECEMBER 12 AND 13, ALL JR. HIGH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WITHTHE EXCEPTION OF PLAY PRACTICE AND SCHEDULED BASKETBALL GAMES ARE CANCELED SO

THAT THE STUDENTS MAY STUDY FOR EXAMS.

Monday, December 12through JR. HIGH EXAMS - see complete schedule in this memo.

Wednesday, December 14

Monday, December 12 4th grade Renaissance Fair - 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Rehkopf CenterAll parents are invited to stop by to view the student demonstrations.








































Wednesday, December 14 Christmas Pep Rally - 2:00 p.m. in gym

Thursday, December 15 7th grade Nativity Paraliturgy - 1:30 p.m. - Church

Friday, December 16 ALL SCHOOL MASS - 8:10 A.M.Christmas Parties11:00 am dismissal for the Christmas Holidays - NO AFTER SCHOOL

CARE

TEACHERS’ CHRISTMAS GIFT FUNDOnce again this year the PTO is organizing the Teachers’ Christmas Gift Fund. Be sure toread the flyer included with this memo.

STM GIVING TREESOnce again this year we will be decorating our “Giving Trees” for the Star of Hope Mission.Please see the flyer attached to this memo for the items we are collecting.

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY PROGRAM DVD’SBe sure to order your DVD of the wonderful Grandparents’ Day program that the students presented inchurch. Send cash/check for $8.00 in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name andGRANDPARENTS DAY DVD.

JR. HIGH EXAM SCHEDULESemester exams for the Jr. High students will be administered according to the following schedule. Examswill be given during regular class times.

Grade Monday, Dec. 12 Tuesday, Dec. 13 Wednesday, Dec. 14

6thScienceSocial Studies

MathLiterature English

7thMathLiterature

Social Studies Science

English

8thLiteratureMath

EnglishScience Social Studies

PTO PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT - THIS FRIDAY NIGHTThe PTO will hold their Annual Parents’ Night Out on December 2 to help you get a head start on yourChristmas shopping or just have a quiet evening out. See the flyer attached to this memo to reserve yourchild's spot!

SAVE THE DATEBack by popular demand "Pictures With Santa" will be December 7th. Theorder form is attached to this memo. This is a great way to register early forthis year's Steps For Students, as well as have a great picture to share atChristmastime!

LOAVES AND FISHES CHRISTMAS PROJECTThis year the Preschool and Aftercare students hope to spread Christmas cheer to the nearly 500 clients ofLoaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen managed by Deacon David Johnson. The students are collecting usedChristmas cards, cutting off the backs and attaching a label wishing the clients a blessed Christmas. We’reasking that if you have any cards, please send them with your child to school or place in the box markedLoaves and Fishes in the teachers’ workroom. Thank you for helping us share Christmas with someone whomight not otherwise receive a Christmas wish.

CAN YOU HELP?Once again this year STM and Westbury Christian are joining forces to host "Hoopin' on Hillcroft". Thistournament has entries from Houston to Dallas and we need many volunteers to make it the success thatschools have come to expect. The tournament will be January 3 - 7, 2017. If you can help take tickets,work in the concession stand, help in the coaches hospitality room or any other areas, please contact JaniceFelton at [email protected]

STEPS FOR STUDENTSA very special thank you to those who have registered early for this year's Steps for Students - see thecomplete list attached to this memo. If you are looking for a way to support this fundraiser, we have listedsome of your opportunities on a flyer attached to this memo!

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to the Boys "C" Basketball Team for their first place win in the STM Tournament the firstweekend of Thanksgiving break.

CHANGE IN PHONE USE BY STUDENTSIn an effort to work with parents to teach our students personal responsibility, beginning on our return fromthe Thanksgiving Holidays, students will no longer be able to call home for forgotten homework or lunches.As stated in the family handbook, assignments turned in one day late may earn at most 80% credit; two dayslate may earn 50% credit; credit will not be given for assignments turned in more than two days late.

No child will ever go without lunch as anyone can order from the cafeteria even if there is no money on theiraccount. A negative balance statement will be sent to parents when this happens and the account can bebrought up to date.

MISSION STATEMENT OF ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH SCHOOLAlive with our mission...We, the pastor, staff, and parents of St. Thomas More Parish School, are committedto developing the minds, hearts, and souls of our students. By planting faith-filled seeds of good habits, weopen our students’ minds to knowledge, their hearts to service, and their souls to the beauty of God’sCreation.

Spirit NightWednesday. November 30St. Thomas More is partnering with

5266 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77096713-726-1166

http://www.napolirestaurants.com/

Papa Zack of Naploi is graciously giving back 15% of all salesfor lunch, dinner and takeout for family and friends of St.Thomas More. Just mention St. Thomas More when you place

your order!

Come out for good food, good fellowship, and to support theSTM Tigers!

Come have breakfast with Santa.

The Knights of Columbus are hosting Santa Clause Saturday morning, December 3 in ServantHall. He’ll be there from around 8:30 to 10:00. Great chance to get pictures. This is a freeevent for STM parishioners.

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING EARLY FOR

Nina ColtharpJanice FeltonMitchell HendricksonMary Kay IzardAmber MarshallKatelyn MarshallCharles Normann-PetersenCheryl Normann-PetersenSilvia OliveroDiego OliveroFernando OliveroJuan Jorge OliveroKristen ThomeNicholas ThomeCindy VodehnalJosh VodehnalRiley VodehnalConnor Vodehnal





Help Raise Funds and Awareness for Catholic Education! Steps for Students is an annualArchdiocesan-wide event that raises awareness of the importance of a Catholic education andprovides much needed funds to the schools. This day of family fun includes a 5k USA Track andField Association sanctioned race and Post Race Party.

STEPS FOR STUDENTS 5K Run / WalkSaturday, February 18, 2017

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy,Houston, TX 77002

You can help support TEAM STM by participating in the following events:

•Pictures with Santa – Wednesday, December 7th

•Movie Night – Friday, December 9th

•Bingo – TBA•Family Night on Glenfield - TBA•Blackout Pep Rally - TBA

If you are up to running or walking and would like to join TEAM STM on February18th email Mrs. Felton at [email protected] for information or signup athttps://goo.gl/Cl157T

Remember that 95% of your registration fee and ALL of your pledgescome back to STM!

Help Decorate

STM's Advent Giving Tree!

We are preparing for Christmas this Advent by

decorating the Giving Tree in the halls with

"gifts for those who are homeless"

in Houston.

Please join us as we collect much needed items for Star of Hope homeless shelter

here in Houston.

Have your child choose an item from the list below ~ then have them place it

under the Giving Tree in their hallway

We will complete this Service Project on December 13th so send your item in

early as the kids love watching the Giving Tree “give to the homeless” more and

more each day!

Matthew 25: 31-46 Just as you did it to the least of these, you did it to me

Urgent Needs

Baby Wipes

Toiletries

Shaving Cream

Razors

Deodorant

Travel Size Soap & Shampoo

Bottled Water

Socks for adults

Prayerful Reflections

James 2:14-18 Faith without works is

dead.

Star Of Hope Shelter ~ Houston:

Critical Needs

Deodorant for men and women

Diapers - Sizes 5 & 6

Bath towels

Diapers

Disposable Pull-ups - Sizes 4 & 5

Toilet Paper

Socks (for children)

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