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Eagle News - September 22, 2020 |
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News & Events
Church News
Nurse's Corner
Calendar
Cafeteria Menu
Helpful Links
Athletics
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Accelerated Reader Home Connect
You may login with your student's AR username and password. You may also sign up to receive emails each time your child takes an AR test. This platform will also allow you to view past books read.
If you or your student would like to find other books that are Accelerated Reader titles, click here.
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Fan Day is this Friday, September 25
Support your favorite sports team and show your fan spirit on Friday, September 25!
All students are invited to wear shirts, jerseys, hats, socks, and accessories representing their favorite sports team. Students may choose any team, high school, college, pro, or STM.
Special thanks to our STM Cheerleaders who are planning something special for this day!
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Move the Mulch Volunteer Project
Volunteers needed to replenish the mulch on the Eagle's Nest and the playground this Saturday, September 26 beginning at 8 AM.
Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels, garden gloves. Please park in the gym parking lot and meet us on the playground!
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In Memoriam - Sister Johanne Peterson
Please join us as we pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Johanne Petersen who passed away this weekend. As the principal of St. Thomas More from 1983-1995, she left a huge impact on our school community.
She was a true icon of the St. Thomas More community and will be greatly missed.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
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Child Nutrition Program Provides Free Breakfast, Lunch, & Supper
We have some big news to share with our school families. The Child Nutrition Program has been approved for a nationwide waiver from the USDA that will extend the summer feeding program through the end of this semester. Like the summer feeding program we implemented over the summer, ALL STUDENTS will qualify for FREE breakfast and lunch (suppers remain free) from the CNP, regardless of income. Supper can be provided for those in extended care.
We are grateful for this chance to feed children in our communities at no cost to parents and guardians as we all learn to cope with changes brought by COVID19 and now Hurricane Laura. We will be sending more information as it comes to us. Please feel free to share this big news with your school families.
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Conference Days Update
An email will be sent with a Sign Up Genius link for each family to schedule their conference time. The teacher will follow up with a link for the virtual conference in Google Meet.
PK-4 Conference Day is now scheduled for October 2. There will be no school for PK - 4 students, but students in 5-8 will attend school.
5-8 Conference Day is Monday, October 12, following Fall Break. There will be no school for 5-8 students, but students in PK-4 will attend school.
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Carpool Reminders
PK-K carpool: Please be reminded to line up down Fairhaven, NOT down Sylvan that backs up to Goodwood Boulevard.
As a reminder, morning carpool ends at 7:40 a.m.
Attendance is taken at 7:50 a.m. Students should be in their classroom before this time.
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Box Tops, Amazon Smile, and Community Coffee!
Help our Eagles earn additional funds from corporate rewards programs!
The Box Tops for Education program is changing the way we can earn cash for our school and some of you HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN STARTED!
First things First—head to the app store on your smartphone or tablet and download the new Box Tops App.
Amazon Smile is another rewards program. Simply go to smile.amazon.com. Click the menu icon in the top left of the screen. Scroll to the bottom and select Your Amazon Smile. Choose your charity as St. Thomas More School. When shopping, go to smile.amazon.com and order away. The rest is automated!
We are also still collecting Community Coffee Labels.
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St. Thomas More Church News |
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Guidelines for Mass Attendance
We love seeing our parishioners back in the church! If you are coming to STM for Mass, please remember:
- church opens 30 minutes before Mass
- an usher will seat you (weekends) - in a marked pews only
- wear a mask - for the entire Mass
- bring a small hand sanitizer
- maintain 6' social distance from anyone not in your household
- no gloves, please
We do encourage those at high risk for severe illness from Covid-19 to stay home and watch Sunday Mass LIVE at 10 am (or any time afterwards).
The Sunday Mass obligation continues to be dispensed for all Catholics indefinitely.
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A Word from Nurse Rochelle
Friendly mask tips: Fabric masks should be 2 or 3 layers of breathable, washable fabric. (Hint: if you can see sunlight through the mask, it is not effective.) Fabric masks should be washed and dried daily with regular laundry. Masks should cover mouth and nose and fit snugly against the sides of your face without gaps. Disposable masks should be used for one day only and then discarded. Please send at least one extra mask each day with your K-8 student(s) in case their mask becomes lost, soiled, or broken.
We have been so impressed with our students and how well they have adapted to wearing masks at school! Our school's wellness can be directly attributed to our diligence in mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing. And a HUGE thank you to our STM parents, we would not be able to do this without your support!
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Important Dates for September
September 25 - Fan Day Accessories
September 26 - Move the Mulch Project
September 29 - Individual Picture Make Up Day
October 2 - PK - 4 Conference Day, No school for these students
October 8 and 9 - Fall Break - No school
October 12 - Grades 5 - 8 Conference Day, No school for these students
October 19 - 23 - Red Ribbon Week
October 30 - Orange and Black Accessory Day
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Upcoming Menu
September 23
Cajun Chicken Stew, Steamed Rice, Salad Cup, Pineapple, Milk Choice
September 24
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, White Beans and Curly Greens, Peaches, Biscuit, Milk Choice
September 25
Chicken Parm, spaghetti pasta, marinara sauce, sweet peas, orange wedges
September 28
Crispy Chicken Tenderloins, Red Beans and Rice, Orange Wedges, Biscuit, Milk Choice
September 29
Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Pineapple, Milk Choice
September 30
Flatbread Pizza, Salad Cup, Red Apple Wedges, Milk Choice
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Elementary and Middle Schools Suspend Athletic Competition for the Fall Semester
From the August 21, 2020 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools Press Release
Catholic elementary and middle schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge reopened in August with appropriate procedures in place to mitigate the chance of COVID-19 transmission on campus.
The health and safety of students and staff were of primary importance in the decision to reopen school buildings in service to students and families. With that focus, it has been determined that extra-curricular athletics will not be held during the first semester of this school year. With time, it is hoped that it will be possible to consider resuming sports programs in elementary and middle schools during the spring semester.
These are extraordinary times that have caused us to take this extraordinary action. School leaders are grateful for the support and cooperation of all stakeholders as decisions are made to ensure safety of all. We share the disappointment of our students, their families, our faculties and staffs, and the communities in which our athletic teams have participated for decades.
We all pray for a safe environment in the spring that will permit a return to spirited sports competition.
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