Greetings STM-STC Families,

Thank you to all of the Pre-K through 1st grade families for making the transition to parking in the lot a success. Traffic has seemed to ease up on Madeline and I appreciate everyone following directions!

Last Friday morning we welcomed Chancellor Greg Farno to our school. We visited with 4th, 8th, 2nd and 3rd grades. He chatted with the kids in each classroom, and was impressed by what he saw. He even led off our AOB Leadership meeting with his day at our school, and all of the good things he saw, and the funny things the kids said, including his new job title, "The Chandelier".

To end, I would like to say thank to the almost 200 grandparents we had visit our building yesterday. I would also like to personally thank Sarah Wilson, Rachel Popp, Angel Feaster, Michelle DiLucci, Kathryn Lee, Greg Kondilas, Endya Rice, Rochelle Holland, Norma Collin, Aneika Peoples, Janice Gray, Melissa Salaris, and Jess Janczak for all of their work in setting up the cafeteria so beautifully Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. These events can not happen without a strong commitment from our parents

I pray everyone has a nice weekend!

Yours in Christ,

Matt Zipp

Please make sure you are communicating these dates with everyone in your family. There have been a few occasions where students have been here well past the early dismissal times or even on days off, a grand parent or family member is sitting out front waiting for dismissal. See below for the upcoming early dismissals and days off, and forward to those who are responsible for picking your child up. Thank you!

Please check your VIRTUS account to make sure you are up-to-date on all trainings. A new training was assigned to all registered volunteers in May. You must complete this training BEFORE volunteering. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Paula Dossa in the school office or by email a pdossa@stmstc.org. Thank you!

What an amazing sale we had this year!! As of today, we have collected money for over 800 boxes of chocolate! We still have about 50 boxes that have not been paid for yet. It is EXTREMELY important that everyone sends in either UNOPENED boxes of chocolate OR $60 for each box sold. All money and unopened boxes were due last Friday. They are now PAST DUE! Please send either one in ASAP.

We are excited to announce our top sellers this year! Our top seller in the entire school is Jesse L. in PreK 3 who sold a remarkable 26 boxes!! She wins the St. Nicholas Scholarship as well as a Bluetooth Karaoke Speaker! Our top seller in Grades 6-8 is Zion L. in 6th grade. Zion sold 14 boxes!! She wins the Mini Fridge with cash inside!! Congratulations to ALL of our students for being amazing this year and outselling last year! All individual prizes will be sent out as we receive them from World's Finest Chocolate so keep an eye out for them.

Thank you again to all of our school families for your support and incredible effort this year!

A new Middle School debate club is being formed and moderated by Mrs. Ritmiller. The club will meet on Friday afternoons from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. If you are in 6th - 8th grade and are interested in joining, please complete the Google Form below. We look forward to having interesting debates this year!

Please click on the button below for the letter that was sent home to families regarding the "Growing with God" series that is part of our Family Life curriculum. There is also a link below of parent resources provided by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It is password protected. The password can be found in the Parent Letter. Thank you!

There will be a meeting for parents and guardians of students who are interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7PM in the Church Youth Room (Below the Church). Confirmation is offered for 9th graders and above. For questions, please call Sr. Susan at the St. Michael Parish Office (410) 665-1054. Thank you!

Our November Chick-fil-a box lunch fundraiser has been moved up due to the Christmas Bazaar. It will now be on Thursday, November 7th. Please click on the button below to download the order form. ALL order forms and money are DUE NO LATER THAN Friday, November 1st. NO EXCEPTIONS! If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thanks!

***Please Note: All items are subject to change based on availability.***

The Catholic High School of Baltimore will be performing 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 middle school (6th - 9th grade) student 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!!

This year we will be holding a Car Decorating Contest at our annual Trunk or Treat! All of the cars that are participating in this year's event will be entered into the contest! So get those creative juices flowing for some spooky decorating ideas! We do need a group of parents who are NOT decorating their cars to volunteer to be judges of the contest. If you are interested in volunteering to be a judge, please email Mrs. Rachel Popp at poppr@notredameprep.com with your name and email address and she will be contact next Friday if you are selected to be a judge. The prizes for the winners are:

• 1st place - 30 Christmas Bazaar Tickets
• 2nd place - 20 Christmas Bazaar Tickets
• 3rd place - 10 Christmas Bazaar Tickets

We can't wait to see all of the decorations!!

** CHECK OUT THE NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR SCHOOL STORE!! **

All basketball contracts were sent home this week. If you child signed up to play basketball this year, please complete the contract and return to school by Monday, October 21st. If you have any questions, please call the school office. Thank you!

The Christmas Bazaar is by far our largest event. We ask each family to donate six hours (or more) for each child in the school. Volunteers may be parents, grandparents, or other responsible persons over the age of 14. Each grade will sponsor a booth or stand, but feel free to sign-up to work any stand, that needs help!

There is a spot where you can write the name of the student you are volunteering for, if you have a different last name from the student to ensure they get credit towards the mandatory 20 hours! Use the link below to sing-up for your shift. Earn a dress down pass for each extra shift worked.

** Please complete your VIRUTS training PRIOR to working the event. The link can be found at the bottom of the newsletter under Important Links. **

On Friday, November 8th, students will have the opportunity to attend the Bazaar during the day, at which time the bazaar will be closed to the general public. A limited "day-time" kitchen menu will be opening at 11:30AM. The day-time menu will be shared soon!

Grandma's Attic is a rummage sale style part of the STM-STC School Christmas Bazaar. We will be collecting - toys, books, glassware, kitchenware, art, home decor, etc. 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.

We are in need of baked goods for the upcoming STM-STC Christmas Bazaar. Both homemade and store bought are welcomed. Please deliver all baked goods to the Main School Office Tuesday, November 5th - Saturday, November 9th.

*** Friday and Saturday deliveries can be brought directly to the school gym to be put on display. ***

Cookies ~ Cakes ~ Pies ~ Muffins ~ Brownies ~ Fudge ~ Candy ~ Doughnuts

• 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...
• 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 ***

**Cellphones will be LOCKED in Homeroom Teacher's closet until dismissal.**

When selecting our school, please select "Michael - St. Clement School, St. (Baltimore)" Thank you!

"Pray, Hope, Don't Worry"- St. Padre Pio