Principal's Weekly Update

Friday, December 8 - Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception; Presentation of the Roses

Tuesday, Decemeber 12 - Mass - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Monday, December 18 - School Posada

• 2:00pm Christmas Concern, St. Peter & Paul Parish

Friday, December 22 - January 1 - No School; Christmas Break

Tuesday, January 2 - School Resumes

"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”

(2 Timothy 2:15)

Congratulations Mrs. Julie Julian on your nomination for a Golden Apple Award for St. Thomas More School! Mrs. Julian is a hard-working and dedicated member of the STM staff, and we are honored to have her as a teacher! Students enjoy reading and working with Mrs. Julian on their math. She always greets every child by their name and a smile. Way to go Mrs. Julian! We are so proud of you!

To support the success of our students and to help families, St. Thomas More School has implemented the following policy beginning with the current school year (2023-24). The policy can be found on page eight of the Family Handbook/Manual Familiar. We thank you for your help and assistance in following this policy!

Extended Absence Policy

St. Thomas More School will NOT allow extended absence of any kind which results in more than five consecutive missed days of school.

Extended absences lasting from two to five days must be pre-approved by the principal through an extended absence form which can be obtained in the front office of the school. NO homework will be prepared for the student ahead of an extended absence and it is the responsibility of the student to make up this homework after returning.

The only absences that will be allowed to extend past the five days will be for student illness. In the event of an extended illness lasting more than two days, the student must obtain a medical excuse from his or her medical provider.

Students or families who violate this policy will be withdrawn from St. Thomas More School at the time of the extended absence. Withdrawn students will risk losing their STM enrollment, and this could also affect their participation in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.

For families wishing to take an extended vacation, it is recommended to use the pre-planned days that St. Thomas More School is not in session.

Do you have some time available during the day? Have you considered volunteering at St. Thomas More School? We can use your help! Specifically we are looking for individuals who can help during the following times:

10:45 - 1:00 - Cafeteria & Recess Supervision (Monday - Friday)

Even if you are only able to help one day a week, we are grateful! Please speak with Esperanza in the office and she will get you all set up.

Thanks!

Exciting news is on the horizon! As part of our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and nurturing faith-based learning at GRACE, we want to hear from you - our valued parents! This Friday, December 1, 2023 you will receive a letter by email from GRACE Communications on behalf of our Education Committee detailing an essential opportunity for your input titled the "Voice of the Customer Survey." This letter will guide you on how to access and participate in this survey by sharing your insights and thoughts on your child's GRACE learning experience. Stay tuned for full details on Friday!

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Would you like to order a holiday gift box for you and your family? Fox Communities Credit Union is once again sponsoring a Community Christmas Box filled with fun holiday games, food, and activities for the whole family! Families must register for a box prior to December 4th at the following link:

Registration Link: https://foxcu.kadince.com/external/community/events/37e57bbc21892c519535305dbe92978e/location

Also, families must be able to pick up their boxes on Saturday, December 9th at the Resch Center between 9:00 - 1:00. Merry Christmas!

1420 Harvey Street

Green Bay, WI 54302

920-432-8242

stmoffice@gracesystem.org