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St. Thomas School

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March 13, 2019

Fostering Faith - Inspiring Excellence - Cultivating Leaders

Saint Thomas School Mission Statement

Saint Thomas School partners with the family and community to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ by educating each child using Christian values, superior academics, and loving discipline in a Catholic community.

St Thomas School is a 2006 National Blue Ribbon School

Dear St. Thomas Families,

On this 2^nd week of Lent, we lead the RESPECTFUL practice on the way to the cross. Let us try this week to be more respectful to adults, such as your teachers, parents, staff, to each other, younger children, and to ourselves.

Diocesan Academic Showcase is tonight, March 13^th. The students participating are: Nate Arentsen and Mason Neff - Science; Madeline Bruns - Math and Storytelling; Megan Calme and Annalise Neurohr - Social Studies; Maura Eckerle - Oratory and Math; Zoe Kincaid, Jill Schneider, and Izzy Weise - Art. Good luck Tomcats!

As friendly reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 15 for teacher professional development day.

2019-2020 Registration

Don't forget that now is the time to register your child(ren) to reserve their spot for the 2019-2020 school year. We will continue to use FACTS Management Company to help manage our tuition payment plan. St. Thomas school's specific payment plan link is the same as last year.

LINK TO FACTS: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3WJ4C .

The 3^rd quarters ends Friday, March 15. Report cards will be available through Sycamore Education on Friday, March 22.

In 2018, St. Thomas School received two 3D printers through grant funds from GE. The students in grades 3 through 8 are learning how to design objects with the new printers. With a smile and their 3D design, four of our 4th grade students would like to share with our school families their creative designs.

(L to R): Sebastian Drury, Gracie Mumper, Addie Fisher and Emmie Sheets.

May the strength of God Pilot us , May the Wisdom of God Instruct us, May the hand of God protect us, May the word of God direct us. - St. Patrick.

Have a blessed week,

Deborah Flamm

Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS

School Stations of the Cross

During the season of Lent, the school will be praying the Stations of the Cross. All are welcome to pray with us. Below is the list of additional dates and times:

March 22 - Grade 6	2:15pm
April 5 - Grade 2	2:15pm
April 17 - Grade 8 Living Stations	1:00pm (early dismissal at 1:50)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

March 13 - Diocese Academic Showcase - Covington Catholic High School, 3:30 Registration

March 15 - This marks the end of the third quarter.

March 15 - No school for teacher Professional Development Day

March 18 - 29 - IOWA Standardized tests will be administered to students in 1^st through 7^th grades.

March 22 & 23 - This is the date of our annual 8th grade play. Ever wonder how the old west was really won? Well, come to the St. Thomas 8th grade performance of "How the West was Dun"!! Performances will be held at 7:00pm both evenings. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children/students (3 years and younger are free), $15 for a family.

March 20 - Early dismissal at 1:50pm

March 22 -Third quarter report cards will be available on Sycamore Education parent portal.

St. John's Passion Play will begin April 6^th. "The Passion makes every effort to add authenticity so as to create a greater spiritual impact, according to the Scripture of John 3:16." For reservations or more information, call 859-392-0129 or visit their website for the performance dates and times at www.stjohnpassionplay.org . A great production.

Did you receive the link to fill out your addresses?

Please take the time to do this, any problems or questions email walk@sttschool.org . We will help in any way possible!

Thanks always for making the Walk-a-Thon a great success each year.

Bracket Competition:

May be purchased by Wednesday morning, March 20th.

Top 3 winners:

1^st place - $20 AMC gift card

2^nd place - $10 Chick Fil A gift card

3^rd place - $5 Graeters gift card

1 teacher prize for first

3-Point or Free-Throw Contest:

Open to K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 grades, Friday, April 5^th after lunch. Students will shoot for $1.00 for 1 minute. Winners of each age group will receive a sports snack basket!

Mark the Dates

FISH FRY IS COMING

The dates of the Fish Fry are:

March 15 - Boosters

March 22 - Boy Scouts

March 29 - 8^th Grade

W e can use your help to make this event a success.

Time: 4:00 to 8:00pm.

Please...

We will need desserts donated

for all of these dates.

Please send to the office before end of the school day

or drop off in the cafeteria before and during the Fish Frys

NCC VOLLEYBALL

INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT FOR THE 2019 LADY BREDS VOLLEYBALL TEAM - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 - 6:00 PM. CONTACT COACH RECKERS AT 859-866-2371 WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Lost and Found

Make sure to check out the Lost and Found. We have a box and rack that is over flowing with clothing. Many articles of clothing have been left in the gym during practices and/or tournaments.

With the 4th quarter coming, please consider utilizing Scrip gift cards for summer uniform purchases. Our enrollment code is 44535AC31515. Questions? Contact Beth Griffith at 859.240.0503 or stsscrip@gmail.com . Visit https.//shop.shopwithscrip.com/ for participating retailers. Rebates for St. Thomas include:

Land's End - 15%

Old Navy/Gap - 14%

Childrens Place - 12%

Kohls - 4%

Dillarts - 9%

Target - 2.5%