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Dear Parents,
The metro area continues to battle the high rate of flu diagnoses and other illnesses. To minimize the spread of germs at STM, student desks are wiped down daily, and often several times before the end of the day. Please remember to do your part: children must be
fever
free/symptom free for 24 hours without taking anti-fever medications
before returning to school. Please also refrain from administering anti-fever medication and sending your child to school. When they need medication, they should remain home to help them heal and to limit the spread of infection. Thank you for taking these precautions seriously.
The most recent school shooting has once again focused all of us on the security and safety of the children during the school day. I would like to reassure you that the STM faculty and staff take part in annual training to review safety and security measures. The students and staff participate in lockdown drills both independently and also with the guidance and observation of the Arlington County Police Department in coordination with STM's School Resource Officer, Detective Jackie Pagan. STM works hard to maintain security, but I also remind you to follow the procedures that are already in place. Students are prohibited from opening a school door to visitors, so please don't encourage them to admit you. All visitors must enter through the main gate and sign in at the front office. Security is everyone's job. Working together, the St. Thomas More Cathedral School community will continue to remain safe and secure.
On a personal note, please be aware that I am not in the building this week and possibly next as I assist my siblings with the care of our ailing mother. Please keep her and my family in your prayers as we gather with her to make critical care decisions. We remain hopeful that she will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 4th.
God bless,
Eleanor McCormack
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PIZZA THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO SUBSCRIBED
This Friday Pizza Lunch supports MUSIC!
Pizza and Market Table volunteers are needed in the school cafeteria from 10:45am-1:15pm. You must be VIRTUS-compliant to volunteer. Come for the entire time or just for an hour.
Market Table
Appropriate items and some favorites are individually bagged popcorn, fruit snacks, chips, pretzels, cheese puffs or Jell-O and small items like bubbles, novelty pens, stickers, and mini-notepads. Please do not send in cookies or nut products. Do not send in latex items such as balloons or any item made with latex.
For every $15 spent you earn 1 volunteer hour.
If you have any pizza questions, contact Mike or Cecelia Gilliam at
[email protected]
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STM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
MEATLESS LENTEN SUPPERS!!
Each Friday during Lent, the Women's Council serves a delicious meatless meal in Burke Hall from 5:30-7:30pm. This is an excellent opportunity to have dinner with friends and family. Dinners finish in plenty of time for all of us to attend the Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm in the Cathedral. This Friday we are serving meatless soups. Suppers will continue each Friday in Lent until Friday, March 23, 2018. The food is provided by the Women's Council. Dinners are free - however, donations are accepted!
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Click HERE to download the Registration Form.
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EXPLORING YOUR CHILD'S KIND OF MIND:
SOCIAL COGNITION AND ATTENTION
Presented by Wanda Zehr Anderson, M. Ed.
Educational Consultant and
NESI Title I Teacher at STM
WORKSHOP #3: Thursday, March 15 6:30-7:30 pm Attention and Its Impact on Learning
Attention is not just about staying focused in class or at home. Almost every child (and adult!) has both strengths and challenges in attention. Come find out the many facets of attention from a NDFL perspective. Parents will leave with specific strategies to strengthen this important construct that impacts every area of learning.
This workshop is presented at no cost to you and is open to all STM parents, but you must pre-register by returning this registration form.
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TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
All families are encouraged to apply for tuition aid if assistance is needed. The Diocese of Arlington and the STM School and Parish community are committed to making a Catholic education available to all who seek it. The deadline for tuition assistance applications for next school year is March 10, 2018. The process for applying for tuition aid must be initiated by submitting your application through FACTS Tuition Aid - which can be accessed via STM's homepage:
www.stmschool.org
. Families must pay their registration fee and submit their information to FACTS to be considered for tuition assistance. Please contact the STM Bookkeeper, Tara Ashworth,
any questions.
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FLYNN & O'HARA UNIFORMS
As we enter the second semester, it is time to take a look at the fit of your child's uniform and consider ordering items that will last through June. To help with your ordering, Flynn & O'Hara have provided their 2018 Price List for STM Uniforms. You can order online or stop by their Fairfax store to make immediate purchases.
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SAVE THE DATE!
5TH USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, DC
X-STEM Symposium-Thursday, April 5, 2018
Sneak Peek Friday - Friday, April 6, 2018
Finale Expo - Saturday, April 7 to Sunday, April 8, 2018
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Encore Stage & Studio Private School Spring Break Camp & Summer Camps! www.encorestage.org
Join us for Spring Break camps and explore a new theme every day! Enrollment is a la carte--choose to sign up for one day, or the entire week!
Students in K-2nd grade will enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities and fun in a safe and supportive environment. Students in 3rd - 5th grade will work together to create a brand new play in just one camp day! Using their imaginations, students will develop the script and story, create the setting, and star in the show. Students must bring a brown bag lunch. Healthy snack is provided. There will be a final sharing during the last 15 minutes of camp (2:45pm).
Camp hours: 9 am - 3 pm | Fee: $75 per day. $375 per week | Extended hours available
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Monday/April 2 - Hercules
Tuesday/April 3 - Mulan
Wednesday/April 4 - Willy Wonka
Thursday/April 5 - Moana
Friday/April 6 - Brave
"My child had a wonderful time at the spring break camp. It was refreshing to see the engagement between the staff and the kids. Obviously people who enjoy working with children. Thank you for providing such an enriching, interactive, fun experience." --Parent
2018 Summer Camps
Join us this summer for an exciting theatre adventure! Our summer camps provide a fun and safe environment for children to explore theatre arts. We are providing an additional week of camp for private school students June 18-22, 2018.
Amazing Adventures (Ages 4 - 9) & Modern Day Myths (Ages 8 - 12)
Camp hours: 10 am-4 pm. Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
Fee: $300 $50 AM Extended $50 PM Extended
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BLAST SUBMISSIONS
STM Blast items
must be submitted to [email protected] by noon on Monday
in order to be included in that week's edition.
All submissions must be in print-ready form.
Items received after this deadline will be held until the following issue.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Upcoming Events
Friday, Feb 23
Stations of the Cross
2:00pm
Cathedral of STM
Saturday, Feb 24
First Reconciliation
STM Cathedral
9:45am-12:00pm
Friday, March 2
Quarter 3 Interims
Friday, March 2
Stations of the Cross
2:00pm
Cathedral of STM
Monday, March 12
NO SCHOOL
Professional Development Training for Teachers
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