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Dear Parents,
It is with sadness that I share the news that
Mrs. McCormack's mother,
Jeanne Synan, passed away peacefully at her home in West Springfield, Massachusetts, on Sunday, March 4, 2018. On that day, Mrs. Synan celebrated not only her 100th birthday on earth, but her first birthday in heaven. I know that Mrs. McCormack remains reassured by the continued prayers of the
STM community.
Last Wednesday, Dr. Angela Moran, a materials engineer who teaches at the U. S. Naval Academy, gave a presentation to the STM middle school students about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. This interactive seminar kept the students engaged while fulfilling STM's continuous goal to increase student interest and awareness in STEM. STM was one of fifty schools nationwide selected to be visited by a scientist in anticipation of the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo being held on April 7th and 8th. Click
here to view the video prepared by WDVM and click
here to read the article published by the Catholic Herald. We are proud of the students and how well they presented themselves. Thank you to both the parents and the teachers who have devoted time over the years to help prepare these young men and women.
Due to last Friday's school closing, interims were distributed this week to students in 1st to 8th grade. Please check your child's backpack to review, sign, and return the interim to school.
Important calendar update:
For your planning purposes, STM School has now used two scheduled snow days. At this time, the anticipated last day of school will be Thursday, June 14.
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God Bless,
Nelda D. Thomas, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
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| Dr. Moran describes polymers to students. |
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| Dr. Moran demonstrates elasticity. |
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WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Congratulations to Gabriel MacPhail, STM 8th grade student, who
has qualified for the Virginia Finals of the National Geographic Bee. Gabriel will now compete
in the Virginia State Bee to be held at Longwood University on April 6.
Good luck, Gabe! We are rooting for you!
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REMEMBER TO TURN CLOCKS
FORWARD ONE HOUR!
Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday,
March 11. Remember to "spring forward" and set your clocks ahead one hour!
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PIZZA THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 9, FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO SUBSCRIBED
This Friday Pizza Lunch supports the CHOIR!
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 veggie chili and cornbread. 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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 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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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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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
Friday, March 9
Stations of the Cross
2:00pm
Cathedral of STM
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NO SCHOOL
Professional Development Training for Teachers
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Tuesday, March 13
Kindergarten Bible Plays
8:00am Parent Social
8:30am Performance
Lee Hall/STM Gym
Tuesday, March 13
8th Grade Parent Meeting
6:30pm
STM School Room 3
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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