Cheetah Chatter
August 8th, 2023
Greetings STM-STC Families,
Just a few items this week to discuss and go over. First though just a reminder that this Friday is a Noon Dismissal, and next Friday there is no school for students as it is the AOB PD Day. We have several days off and noon dismissals between now and Christmas break, so please make sure you have them marked somewhere!
- In terms of the new parking scheme for Pre-K-1st, more information is coming. The weather this week through a wrench into our plans of getting the church lot painted. I can not move forward with any changes until that lot has clear cut parking spaces and exit lanes.
- Parent teacher conferences are going to be different this year in a way in which it really is a time to just check in with your child's teachers, talk about the progress they are making, and ask any questions you might have. Middle School parents do not have to schedule conferences with every teacher. If there is a teacher you would like to meet with, you'll sign up with just that teacher. Reminder that Tuesdays conferences are google meet only, and Wednesday will be in person starting at 1pm.
- Lunches are a hot topic right now and I have been working with the AOB closely to try and minimize the frequent changes in the menu, and the quality of some of the food/sandwiches that are going out. Most days it is only the cafe manager down there, which is why lunches often get changed. We have been lucky to have parents and spouses of some of our staff come over and help out so we didn't have to change the menu. As you know we are linked with other AOB schools to qualify for free lunch and breakfast, and this is something that this is never fully guaranteed in the future. I would suggest while we work through the issues and process, that if you can pack your child a lunch.
- This is the last week of the family survey, please complete if you have not done so already!
Yours in Christ,
Matt Zipp
The Catholic High School of Baltimore have invited our 8th grade students to come to see their Fall Drama production Daisy Pulls It Off on Thursday, November 14th from 9:00AM - 11:30AM. The cost of the trip will be $15.00 a student. If your 8th grader would like to attend, please click on the button below to complete the form. The fee will be charged to your FACTS account prior to the performance. If you have any questions, please call the school office. Thank you!
It's that time of year again - TRUNK or TREAT!! This year's Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 26th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Vehicles are needed! Participating parents are asked to bring candy for up to 350 kids and decorate their vehicles. ONE person in EACH vehicle MUST be VIRTUS certified. All vehicles must be preregistered. To register your vehicle, you can click on the button below to download the form to turn into school OR you can complete the form below. All vehicles MUST be registered by October 17th. Spaces are limited! We are looking forward to this fun, spooky, annual event!!
World's Finest Chocolate Sale
We are doing AMAZING so far!! Boxes are flying out the door and selling like crazy!! We currently only have less than 30 boxes of chocolate left at school! Right now our top seller has 20 boxes checked out and our 2nd place student has 17 boxes! Who will win the top prize?!? Please keep up the great work and keep selling!! Our goal is to surpass $18,000 which is what we raised last year! At the rate we are going now, we can definitely reach that goal!! Please keep in mind the following:
- Only UNOPENED boxes of candy may be sent back to school. Once the box is opened, you are responsible for paying for the entire box.
- If you would like to request additional boxes, please send in a note complete with your child's name and grade and signed by a parent/guardian to Mrs. Kim Thayer. Please include a contact email or phone number. You may also call the school office or email Mrs. Kim at kthayer@stmstc.org to request more boxes.
- All money MUST be turned in by Friday, October 11th.
Calling all Middle School LEGO fans! A new LEGO club just for middle school students is forming! The club will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month beginning on Thursday, October 10th from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. If you are in middle school and love building and creating with LEGOs - this is the club for YOU! If your student is interested, please complete the form below.
Mr. Grinch & Minions
We are in search of SEVERAL PARENT VOLUNTEERS who would like to take a shift and be Mr. Grinch or another non talking character for our 2024 Bazaar. Mr. Grinch should be clever, energetic, playful and ready to play jokes, cause low level mischief at the bazaar. Expect to have your photo taken as well. Costume will be provided and multiple Grinches will be needed to provide coverage for the entire event.
Grandma's Attic
Grandma's Attic is a rummage style sale part of the STM-STC School Bazaar. We will be collecting toys, books, glassware, kitchenware, art and home decor. All items should be brought to the STM-STC school office by November 1st. NO donations will be accepted after November 1st.
**Please NO clothing, hygiene supplies, broken or stained items.**
If you would like to support STM-STC, we are in search of individuals to work Grandma's Attic Set-Up (Prior to the bazaar setting up donated items for purchase.) Please complete the sign-up form below.
We are in Need of the Following Items for the Christmas Bazaar:
- Wine - ALL Kinds - Red, White, Sparkling...
- Bottles of various liquors - Bailey's, Smirnoff, Fireball, Captain Morgan, etc.
- Hot Cocoa Bar Items - mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup...
- Bulk Candy or Bulk Snacks - Airheads, Blow Pops, Rock Candy, Pop Rocks, candy canes, chips, fruit snacks, pretzels, etc.
- Large bags of chips and soda (cans or bottles of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, etc.)
*** All items can be sent to the school office or homeroom labeled Bazaar Donation ***
Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank.
