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Dear Parents,
STM students have been very busy successfully applying their skills in a wide variety of events this past week. During the 3rd quarter, students in 5th grade hone their flexibility to include feats in balancing, tumbling, juggling, cycling, and climbing. With Mrs. Bauer's guidance, they showcase these skills in the annual St. Thomas More Circus! The younger students ,who were present to watch the action yesterday, are now looking excitedly ahead to their 5th grade year. Well done, 5th grade!
Yesterday, the Kindergarten students took to the STM stage to enact two Bible plays and sing several church hymns. The K teachers and music teacher did a marvelous job preparing the students to entertain parents, siblings, and prayer partners. It is through these wonderful performances that STM students gain the skills they need to be public speakers and school leaders.
It is Pi Day today! Since 1988, March 14 has traditionally been used to celebrate the mathematical constant, Pi or 3.14. Students in middle school celebrated the day by completing a variety of Pi activities, but one annual tradition remains a favorite: eating PIE!!! Thank you to all the parents who contributed to make this a successful treat for the students (and teachers!)..
My greeting to you today ends on a solemn, but prayerful note. While students across the nation participated in a walkout to honor the victims of the
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, STM middle school students gathered in St. Thomas More Cathedral to offer their prayers. Students read victim's names and lit candles to honor their memory. It was a solemn occasion centered on the power of prayer and it provided an opportunity to reinforce to the students the strength that we can obtain when we turn to God for help.
It was also a visible reminder to me that this 8th grade chose "STM Will Turn The World" as their school theme. In their initial presentation to the students last June, they turned a world of chaos into a world of peace. . . through prayer! How beautiful! Reporters from the Catholic Herald were present to capture this divine and powerful event. Please click
here to read the Herald article..
God Bless,
Nelda D. Thomas, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
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| Kindergarten Students Present Bible Plays |
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| A Favorite Pi Day Activity |
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Mr. Mendoza and Mrs. Johnston help to
serve a Pi Day treat |
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| 8th Grade Students Standing Together In Prayer |
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CALENDAR UPDATE!!
Please note that STM School has used two snow days. The
anticipated last day of school will be Thursday, June 14.
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PIZZA THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 16, FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO SUBSCRIBED
This Friday Pizza Lunch supports the 5th Grade!
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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HOT LUNCH ORDERS FOR APRIL ARE DUE TUESDAY, MARCH 20
April Hot Lunch orders are now being processed.
For the month of April
, hot lunches will begin on
Monday, April 9, 2018, and will run through Monday, April 30, 2018. A total of 12 lunches will be served for a cost of $75.00 per child. Please complete this form to submit an order.
Completed order forms must be returned to the school office no later than March 20, 2018.
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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 casseroles and main dish salads. 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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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, MARCH 18
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Pancake
Breakfast following 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am Masses in Burke Hall on Sunday, March 18.
Please join your fellow parishioners for a great breakfast of Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Rolls and Bacon.
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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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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
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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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 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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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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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
Thursday, March 15
"Exploring Your Child's Kind of Mind" Workshop #3
6:30pm-7:30pm
STM Cafeteria
Friday, March 16
Stations of the Cross 2:00pm
Cathedral of STM
Monday, March 19
"Let Them Eat Cake"
STM Library
Friday, March 23
Stations of the Cross
2:00pm
Cathedral of STM
Saturday, March 24
Diocesan Band Festival
10:15am
Bishop Ireton HS
Thursday March 29
NO SCHOOL
EASTER BREAK BEGINS
Monday, April 9
Classes Resume
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