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Dear Parents,
The month of February has come to a close with some wonderful events. This past Saturday,
the second grade students continued their
spiritual journey by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Cathedral of
St. Thomas More. Please continue to keep these students in your prayers as they prepare for their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 5
th
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On Monday evening, the 1
st and 2
nd families gathered for Math Family Game Night in the STM Cafeteria (see photos below). Parents were able to experience the kind of hands-on activities the children use in class to learn math concepts. It was a successful event that will definitely be repeated next year!
We are pleased to announce that tomorrow morning the middle school students will gather in Burke Hall to attend a STEM presentation by
A
ngela Leimkuhler Moran, a materials engineering scientist who works and teaches at the U. S. Naval Academy.
Dr. Moran will speak with the students as part of her outreach program that encourages students to pursue careers in science technology, engineering and math. This program is sponsored by the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo to be held on April 7-8 in Washington, DC.
St. Thomas More Cathedral School is one of fifty schools in the nation who were chosen to host a guest lecturer in anticipation of the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo. We thank Mrs. Raylene Rozzi for nominating STM School and for coordinating this special event.
In closing, please be aware that Mrs. McCormack remains on a leave of absence so that she can assist with her mother's care. I ask for your prayers for Mrs. McCormack, her family, and her mother, Jeanne Synan, during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Nelda D. Thomas, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:
CONTEST WINNER!
Congratulations to Mrs. Busekrus' 5
th
grade class for collecting the most Box Tops for Education during February's Classroom Collection Contest! They have chosen to celebrate with a special Dress Down Day pass as their prize. We had widespread participation in the contest, and that's great news for this school fundraiser. Thank you very much to everyone who clipped and sent in Box Tops! Remember, for each valid Box Top turned in, STM gets money for our school. Please keep collecting Box Tops all year round. For more information on this program, visit
www.BTFE.com
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PIZZA THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 2, FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO SUBSCRIBED
This Friday Pizza Lunch supports COMPUTER!
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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MARCH HOMEWORK HOUR
Registration for March Homework Hour is now being processed. Hour-long homework assistance sessions are offered Mondays through Thursdays in Room 13 from 3:20 to 4:20pm. The cost for this service is $15.00 per daily session per student that is charged to your FACTS account. Students not picked up from Room 13 by 4:20pm will be checked into the Extended Day program.
Please complete the attached form and return to the school office. Confirmation of registration will be sent via email.
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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 pasta and other Italian meatless dishes. 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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INVITE OUR LADY OF FATIMA FOR A VISIT
Is your child preparing to receive a Sacrament this year? Consider inviting the "Pilgrim Virgin" to your home for a week to seek her intercession for your child and your family. Two Legion of Mary members will visit and pray the Rosary and other prayers with you and your family when they bring the "Pilgrim Virgin" to your home. They will also recite prayers with you and your family on her departure. The "Pilgrim Virgin" statue is 27 inches in height. If interested, please contact Mr. and Mrs. Finney
(703- 521-3567) or the Rectory (703-525-1300). The Legion of Mary provides this service as part of its mission. No donations are requested.
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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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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
SPRING 2018--REGISTRATION OPEN!
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Registration is now open for the Spring 2018 After-School Enrichment session, to be held March 19 - May 18! The Enrichment program provides an easy, safe, convenient way for your child to explore a new hobby, dive deeper into a developing passion, or hang out with friends after school in a fun, structured environment.
Registration for the Spring Session
is open through Monday, March 5, Midnight*.
*Please note that if your child is currently enrolled in Hip Hop for the Winter Enrichment session, the class runs through May 17. No additional registration is needed to continue with this class.
For more information, please contact
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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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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN RETREAT
The Knights of Columbus Arlington Cathedral Council # 6790 are hosting a Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 24, 2017 to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Family and friends are welcome!
Itinerary:
9:00 am- Meet at STM Parking Lot
9:10 am - Carpool departs from Cathedral
9:55 am - Arrive at St. JPII Na
tional Shrine
10:00 am - Begin tour of Shrine and Museum Exhibit
Noon - Holy Mass
1:00 pm - Depart Shrine for Brookland Pint
2:30 pm - Carpools depart for Cathedral
Notes:
The tour is free.
Lunch will be hosted at the Brookland Pint, a Pub/Restaurant located adjacent to Catholic University and the Basilica of the National Shrine
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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, March 2
Quarter 3 Interims
Friday, March 2
Stations of the Cross
2:00pm
Cathedral of STM
Tuesday, March 6
Vocations Mass for 8th Grade Students
Holy Spirit School
Friday, March 9
Stations of the Cross
2:00pm
Cathedral of STM
Monday, March 12
NO SCHOOL
Professional Development Training for Teachers
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