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Dear Parents,
STM Rector, Fr. Rippy, blessed a basket of rosaries at last Friday's Mass. These rosaries will be used by all students during the school year. STM school continues the beautiful tradition of the IHM sisters to pray a daily rosary. We are grateful for the generous donation that makes it possible for all students to have a rosary when they pray.
Middle school students enjoyed a visit from the
Most Reverend Michael F. Bu
rbidge, Bishop of Arlington, last Thursday. He explained the
threefold ministry of a Bishop: to Teach, to Sanctify, and to Govern. He asked the students to continue to pray to the Lord to transform hearts and bring peace to the world.
We conclude four weeks of school this Friday, and Interims will be distributed in accordance with the Diocesan calendar. Please be aware that t
he
first two weeks of school focus on routines and procedures, so teachers are just beginning to measure academic progress. Parents of students in 4th to 8th grade can access grades through the parent portal, but a paper copy conduct interim will be sent home.
I hope to see many familiar faces at this Saturday's Parish Picnic! It is a wonderful event with a great opportunity to visit with friends and enjoy some delicious Oktoberfest food- - - and it's FREE! Come to the Church parking lot between 6pm to 9pm to have some great fun!
God Bless,
Eleanor McCormack
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MEDIA RELEASE FORM
The new Diocesan Media Release Form was sent home today to those families who have not yet completed this required form or who may have completed the form incorrectly. These forms are due back in the school office on Friday, September 22. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
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OCTOBER HOT LUNCH ORDERS ARE DUE!
STM serves hot lunch four days a week Monday through Thursday. The cost of each meal will be $6.25. The October hot lunches will begin the week of Monday October 2, 2017, and will run through Tuesday, October 31, 2017. This lunch rotation consists
of 17
lunches and the total cost will be $106.25 per child.
Completed October order forms are due Friday September 22.
Please indicate whether you would prefer to order monthly for October only or for the Fall quarter (Oct - Dec 2017)? Hot Lunch charges will be posted in FACTS. You can either pay using FACTS or by sending in a check to the school office. We hope this will make it more convenient for parents.
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USED UNIFORM SALE
Come to the Used Uniform sale this Monday, September 25, 2017, from 7:00am to 9:00am in the school cafeteria. This is a great way for families to get a jump-start on collecting pieces for the winter uniform, while also supporting the PTO. Uniform pieces will be $3 each (ties and headbands $1 each). Payment by cash or check.
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Parish Picnic News!
Oktoberfest is back! Please come and enjoy delicious food and great music...all for free! This is a wonderful parish event that draws crowds year after year, so come and join the party! When and where? Saturday, September 23
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from 6-9 in
the church parking lot.
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SCANTRON 
Do you want more information on the Diocesan-wide Scantron assessment that students in grades 3 to 7 have been taking? Check it out on the school website:
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STM After School
Enrichment Registration
The STM PTO is excited to offer after school classes for our students. 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. This session, we are offering classes on film making, intro to science, cooking, piano, engineering, chess, improve, hip hop, and drawing!
Registration for the Fall Session is open
Thurs., 9/21 - Mon., 10/2 (at midnight)
For program information, schedule, and registration, visit the STM Enrichment site:
For more information, please contact
Ellen Walsh, STM PTO Enrhichment Coordinator
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STM SEAPERCH
"SeaPerch" is a STEM based curriculum project developed by MIT in which students build underwater rovers from a basic kit of everyday materials. The program introduces students to the basics of engineering and physics as they learn how to use tools to create an underwater robot, then modify their design, test and troubleshoot electrical connections, and finally remotely navigate their vehicle through a series of underwater challenges! Students participating in the STM SeaPerch Sub Club will generally have the opportunity to enter their robots in as many as two competitive regional events to see how their underwater rovers measure up under pressure against other competitive designs.
The first STM Sea Perch meeting and build/revisions will be Saturday, October 7 from 9-11 a.m. in the STM cafeteria. Formal registration will take place at that time for new and returning members. The second meeting will be the following Saturday, October 14, from 9-11 a.m. in the STM cafeteria.
Parent attendance is an absolute requirement for this project.
All parents must complete certain paperwork and attend Virtus training
BEFORE the first build session in order for their child to participate. All parents must attend all the build sessions and all competitions with their child.
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RACE FOR EDUCATION
STM's Race for Education 2017
(October 25, 2017) is going digital! Students
will be creating their donation pages in the computer lab next week. Once a student's
page is populated, an email will be sent to parents with a link to the student's page. Students in grades 6-8 will use their school email accounts.
Keep your eyes peeled for more information on how to use your child's site to solicit donations from friends and family!
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STM CYO SPORTS
Welcome to another school year. As the CYO Commissioner and Parish Rep, I want to pass along a few CYO items as we start the school year. Our fall sports are ramping up, so please sign up
on SportsPilot
Our goal is to have maximum participation in our CYO program so any student in need of financial assistance is encouraged to reach out at
stmcyo@live.com. Thanks to the generosity of so many of our families, the CYO has funds set aside to cover these costs.
Registration for basketball (3rd-8th grades) should be opening in early October. Families that played last year are encouraged to let your coach know if your child is still planning to play this year as soon as possible. I am trying to get a soft count on the number of teams STM will have this season so we can budget and plan accordingly.
To those interested in coaching, please contact me as soon as possible. We have a few vacancies this year specifically for 3rd-grade boys and 5th-grade girls. However, we always need the help, so now is the time to get involved. For those interested in coaching or helping this year, please make sure
you are Virtus trained before practices start.
The CYO also offers girls volleyball, Track, and Cheerleading--so please reach out if you have any interest in running these programs. As always, please email Evan Tracey at
stmcyo@live.com if you have any questions about the STM CYO.
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Have You Linked Your Cards?
Please take a moment to register your
GIANT CARD
with our school id
#02198
Here's How You Can Help Starting TODAY:
- OR...call the A+ Hotline at 1-877-Ask-Aplus (1-877-275-2758) they can register your card for you! You'll need your 12-digit Giant Cardnumber.
IF YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR GIANT CARD NUMBER CALL 1-877-366-2668 OPTION #1
To earn points:
- Use your Giant Card each time you shop at Giant, and you will earn CASH for my school. You can track the number of points you are earning for our school by checking your grocery receipt starting now through March 15, 2018.
- At the end of each month, your points are calculated and converted to CASH rewards. These CASH rewards for our school are updated monthly on the Giant A+ website.
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y school will receive one CASH awards check at the end of the program and can use this cash for any of its educational needs.
Harris Teeter's Together In Education program is a fundraising program for schools in our community. When customers purchase selected HT Brand products using their VIC card, Harris Teeter contributes a percentage of those purchase dollars to STM.
LINK
your VIC card to
STM #2069
Linking your VIC card to your school is easy.
* Simply give the cashier your VIC card and the school's Together In Education number (2069) during checkout.
OR
* Go to
www.harristeeter.com
, click on "Community", "Together in Education", "Link to your school",
"Link to your VIC card" then log-in to get to the "My Schools" section.
That is it! This one time sign-up process must take place each school year. The school of your choice is linked to your VIC card until May 31 each year. You can link your VIC card to up to five schools and Harris Teeter will evenly distribute funds to the schools. Look for special promotions where you can earn even more money for your school.
SHOP
for HT brands
When you purchase HT brand items, a percentage of those purchase dollars goes back to STM. Prescription purchases also qualify.
Earn
with no limits, for
STM
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Bishop Burbidge and the Arlington Diocese are sponsoring a Pilgrim Experience for the Whole Family on Saturday, October 14th at the Basilica in Washington. The day includes a Holy Hour with reflections on the Message of Fatima, Mass, and a Eucharistic Procession to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. To view the entire agenda visit arlingtondiocese.org/diocesanpilgrimage
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BLAST SUBMISSIONS
STM Blast items
must be submitted to eblast@stmschool.org 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 Sep 22
11:30am Dismissal
with Extended Day
Saturday Sep 23
Parish Picnic/
OKTOBERFEST
6pm to 9pm
Church parking lot
Monday Sep 25
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Fundraiser
11:30am-9:30pm
Tuesday Sep 26
Dress Down Day for CPK attendees
Tuesday Sep 26
Room Parent Meeting
STM School Room 2
6:30pm
Saturday Sep 30
Confirmation Retreat for Boys
Monday, October 23
CONFIRMATION
STM
Confirmandi
and Sponsors gather in Lee Hall at 6:15pm
Confirmation at 7pm
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