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St. Thomas School

Mid-Week Memo: November 20, 2024

St. Thomas SchoolMid-Week Memo: November 20, 2024

Our Mission:

St. Thomas School serves the parishes of St. Therese of Lisieux, Holy Spirit, and St. Matthew.

In partnership with the family, we are dedicated to nurturing the personal development of the whole child. Our mission is to instill Catholic values, foster self-discipline, and promote academic excellence in the spirit of a caring, affirming community.

From the Principal's Desk...

Greetings, St. Thomas families!


We look forward to our Thanksgiving Luncheon with families tomorrow. As a reminder, if you would like your children from multiple grades to eat with you, please notify the office and they will be called down when you arrive. Please see the luncheon times below:


  • 10:30am PreK-Grade 2
  • 11:30am Grades 3-5
  • 12:30pm Grades 6-8



A huge THANK YOU to Leonor Walker, our kitchen manager for her tremendous effort to provide us with such a delicious meal. Many pitched in and helped as well … thank you to Lynn Cross, the St. Thomas Knights of Columbus, Ericka Sanborn, and Joan Bedard. We appreciate you!


Instant Alert Test TODAY With the changing of the seasons, we are preparing for the possibility of canceling school due to inclement weather. To that end, we will be sending out a TEST instant alert today at 4:00pm. If you do not receive this alert, please call the school to check your contact information and preferences.


Protecting God’s Children This Saturday there is a Protecting God’s Children course at the parish office. If you are interested in volunteering or chaperoning at the school in the future, you will need to take this course. Please call the office and speak with Mrs. Cusack about how to sign up.


A Night at the Maine Celtics! We are thrilled to share that we will have a St. Thomas Night at the Maine Celtics! This will happen Friday, January 31st at 7:00pm. This is a fun-filled way to end Catholic Schools’ Week! St. Thomas School will be listed on the PA board and every ticket comes with a free Maine Celtics hat! The number of tickets we sell depends on the other fan experiences we can take part in … see more here. For tickets and more information, click here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/StThomasSchool


REMINDERS


No school Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29 – Happy Thanksgiving!


Mikini Spirit Wear Fundraiser

  • Mikini Spiritwear Options (New link!)

  • Mikini Order Form

  • Orders Due: THIS Friday, 11/22/2024 (to be guaranteed in time for Christmas)

  • Order Forms: Dropped off at Mikini or brought to the school (you may send it in with your child)

  • Order Pickup: From the school or the store (check the appropriate box on the order form)

  • Payment: Credit Card, Cash, or Check (made payable to Mikini)


Have a delightful remainder of the week and weekend ahead!


In His joy,

Mrs. Angela Madigan

Principal

Instead of a restaurant, this month we'll be partnering with Mikini for St. Thomas gear/swag! Take a look at the many amazing items below - items that would make great Christmas gifts! Order HERE by November 22nd to ensure delivery just in time for Christmas. Thank you for your support!

(Checks made payable to Mikini.)

Poinsettia Fundraiser (Now - December 1st):

Order a beautiful poinsettia this holiday season and support St. Thomas! The website to order is linked to the image below!

Advent Memory Tree Fundraiser (Now - December 6th):

Remember a loved one who has passed by lighting a light on our Memory Tree. The cost is $1.00 per name, and the tree - which will be located in our lobby - will be lit from December 9th through Christmas break. Thank you for your support of this beautiful and meaningful fundraiser.


If you are able to assist with sales both before and after Mass on a Saturday or Sunday during November, please click HERE.

Bean Supper (December 7th):

Hosted by kindergarten and grade seven! Please sign-up to assist HERE.

Family Mass & Snacks with Santa (December 8th):

Babysitting Fundraiser (December 14th):

VIRTUS-certified volunteers are needed to assist! Please sign-up HERE.

Christmas Concert (December 18th):

Important Reminders:

Questions? Email joanne.cusack@portlanddiocese.org.

  • Now - 11/22: Mikini "Dining-to-Donate." Please see above.
  • Now - 12/1: Poinsettia Fundraiser. Please see above.
  • Now - 12/6: Advent Memory Tree Fundraiser. Please see above.
  • 11/20: PTO meeting via Zoom at 6:30pm. Please access the link HERE.
  • 11/20: Final day of Running Club.
  • 11/21: Thanksgiving luncheon - 10:30am (Pre-K - 2), 11:30am (3-5), 12:30pm (6-8).
  • 11/22: Fabulous Friday - Inside Out/Mismatch Day!
  • 11/23: Protecting God's Children Class from 9am-Noon. Please see details below.
  • 11/24: Youth Ministry Pizza & Movie Night (for middle schoolers)! Please see below.
  • 11/26: Grade six prayer service at 9am in the cafeteria. All are invited!
  • 11/27 - 11/29: Thanksgiving break.
  • 11/28: Happy Thanksgiving! Mass at 8am (St. Matthew) & 10am (St. Therese).
  • 12/2: Bishop Ruggieri visits St. Thomas!
  • 12/2: Gift catalog fundraising items to be delivered to St. Thomas.
  • 12/3: Poinsettia pick-up from 3-6pm in the cafeteria.
  • 12/7: Bean supper hosted by kindergarten and grade seven. Please see above.
  • 12/8: Family Mass & Snacks with Santa event. Please see above.
  • 12/14: Babysitting fundraiser from 4-8pm. Please see more above.
  • 12/18: Christmas concert at the Sanford Performing Arts Center at 6pm.
St. Therese of Lisieux Parish
View Mass times, give online, or contact Fr. Bill Labbe, Pastor.

Protecting God's Children Class (November 23rd):

If you're interested in substituting, volunteering for school events, etc., this class is required, along with related paperwork. To participate in this class, please notify Mrs. Cusack.

An Invitation to St. Thomas Middle Schoolers (November 24th):

Mrs. Angela Madigan, Principal
angela.madigan@portlanddiocese.org