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Nurse's Note
Welcome back, I am beginning my fourth year here at STM school as the School Nurse. I am a Registered Nurse and have worked on a medical-surgical floor, doctor's office, urgent care and Catholic schools. I enjoy caring for your children. Please contact me with any changes or medical problems that arise during the year so we can work as a team. My clinic hours are Mon,Tues,Wed and Friday 7:30-3:30. On Thursdays, Mrs. Bauer provides first aid services in the clinic and is trained in CPR and First Aid. We also have 31 other staff members who are certified in CPR and First Aid training, ready for the new school year. We have 8 staff members trained in medication administration by Va. Dept. of Social Services.
Thanks to all the parents who have been diligently updating your child's emergency medication and doctor forms. Each new or returning child who needs emergency medicine in school must have it on site in order for us to be prepared. If your child needs emergency medicine for food allergy, asthma or other medical condition, there is no "grace period" for completion of forms or bringing in medicine. These items must be on site no later then Friday morning in order for your child to remain in classes. This is for your child's safety.
EXTENDED DAY:
If your student uses our extended day program regularly or on a drop in basis and also has medicine for a chronic condition in the school clinic, we need a second bottle/inhaler in the extended day office. Epipen pairs can be split and put in clinic and extended day. It is required by Arlington County regulation that we have medicine easily accessible by the extended day staff.
Therefore, we are requiring a second dose of your child's medication to be kept in the extended day area in a locked cabinet. This is for your child's safety and will also enable us to respond quickly to your student's needs. No further forms are needed if you have submitted the doctor's orders/plans to the school nurse for this school year already.
Donna Lorge, RN,BSN
703-528-6781 ext 28
nurse@stmschool.org
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Sponsor an Ad in the STM Student Directory!
We are finalizing the STM Student Directory. This year, we are offering a full page ad for $500 and 1/2 page ad for $300. Whether you want to advertise your company or simply shout well wishes from the rooftop, this is a unique opportunity for you. Just send us your ad or we will create one for you!
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First Parking Spot
Last year one lucky family purchased the premier sport at the auction. This family will be able to drive right up to the head of the line during dismissal. This parking spot will be closest to the playground - so please remember to leave that spot available. Please see Mrs. Bauer if you have any questions.
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"Boo Hoo" Breakfasts
After two very well-attended "Boo Hoo" Breakfasts, the Welcome Committee is very much looking forward to seeing the Pre-K parents on Tuesday. Tissues will be provided. Welcome to our wonderful school!!
New Families
If you did not receive a blue Welcome Folder, please contact Cristy Rugo cristyrugo@me.com This informational packet can be sent to you either via backpack mail or electronically in .pdf format.
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Parish Picnic & Oktoberfest -
Join Father Rippy and the entire St. Thomas More Cathedral Parish & School Community on Saturday, September 22 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
for an evening of fun, food and friends! The festivities will take place under tents in the church parking lot by the school. There will be games for kids, raffles, music and dancing with DJ, good food (hamburgers, hotdogs, bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, dessert) beer, and soda. All food is free; there is a minimal charge for beer.
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Enrichment Programs!
If you would like your child to attend one of many Enrichment programs offered this year, follow the link to our website for registration information! Contact Tara Quaadman if you have any questions at tquaadman@stmschool.org or (703)528-6781 ext 41. |
Running Royals
Track season is starting. All 3-8th grade boys and girls are eligible to run track.
We have one meet in the fall which will be held October 13 -14th. Practice will begin on
Wednesday September 5, 2012. Practice runs from 3-4pm. The runners meet in the hallway
by the library in their PE uniform or similar clothes. There are 3 forms that need to be
completed and returned NO LATER THAN Tuesday, September 4. The forms and more information
can be found on the website. There is a $10 participation fee made payable to STM CYO.
I am looking for a couple committed parents to assist with practice and the meet. If interested, please
send an email. Looking forward to another fabulous season.
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CALLING ALL CHOIR MEMBERS!!! EXPERIENCED AND NEW!!!
ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR OF MUSIC AND SONG...FUN AND ADVENTURE...NEW EXPERIENCES AND FRIENDS??
THEN THE STM YOUTH CHOIR IS JUST THE THING FOR YOU!!
Come and join us as we sing for school masses. Come with us on Sundays (usually twice a month) as we sing for the 9:30 Mass here at the Cathedral. Come share your voice for special performances and celebrations and meet other children from other choirs - and this year, from around the world.
If you are ready to sing, sing, sing... then download the Choir Contract, fill it out, and bring it to Mrs. Lee or Mrs. Carr in Room 13, by Thursday, September 20th.
Choir practice will begin NEXT THURSDAY, September 6 at 3:00 and will go unto 4:15. Please meet outside Room 13, ready to sing your heart out and join in the fun!!
Click here for the contract.
**Parents - Choir members will receive a calendar with choir dates and all other necessary information about robes, practices, Masses, etc. at our first rehearsal.
See you then!!
Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Carr
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Mark your calendar!
Striving for More Seats - Building Faith and Futures!
Join us on September 25, 2012 to meet with the architectural firm, Cox, Graae and Spack, who was selected by the facilities committee to develop the Master Plan for our school. |
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New Band Members
Instrument Demonstrations for 4th Grade - All 4th grade students will come to hear an introduction to the instruments offered in the beginning band program at S.T.M. The meeting will take place in the gym on the following schedule: band materials will be sent home at the end of these classes.
4A - 9:30 - 10:10 A.M. - Demonstrations of Instruments - 4th grade ---------------------- 4B - 10:15 - 11:00 A.M. - Demonstration of Instruments- 4th grade
Newly interested students from (5th - 8th) grade are welcome to come to the gym at any time between 9:15 A.M. and 12 (noon) to visit with Mr. Ward concerning joining the band. Come to the gym. Returning Band Members: 1st General Meeting for all (5th - 8th), 11:15 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
1st General Meeting for all returning band members will take place at 11:15 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. in the gym. Registration materials will be handed out and a short welcome back talk will be given by Mr. Ward. If a student has played before at another school, they are asked to come at this time as well.
Parents' (Band Registration) Night Meeting: Thursday, September 6th 6:45 P.M. / 7:30 P.M.
An open registration will take place starting at 6:45 P.M., mostly for returning band students / parent and a meeting for new parents and students will also take place in the gym at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Ward will answer any questions about joining the band program and registration for band will take place at the end. Music and Arts Stores will be present renting instruments, selling books and supplies.
Band Lessons (4th - 8th) and Full Rehearsal will start on Thursday, September 13th. Hopefully with instruments. Thank you in advance for another great year in band at S.T.M.!
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August 31, 2012
11:30 Dismissal
No Extended Day
September 3, 2012
Labor Day
No School
September 4, 2012
First Day of School
Pre-Kindergarten
Back to School Night
Grades 2 - 4
7:00pm
September 6, 2012
Band Parent Meeting
Grades 4 - 8
6:45pm Returning
September 7, 2012
Pizza Lunch
September 10 2012
Back to School
Grades 5- 8
September 11, 2012
Back to School
Grades Pre-K - 1
September 12, 2012
2:00pm Dismissal
Extended Day Available for all who are registered
September 22, 2012
Parish Picnic
5:00 - 8:00pm
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EBlast
Submissions for the EBlast are due on the Tuesday before the Wednesday Eblast. Send articles to:
Eblast@stmschool.org
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Hot Lunch
starts
Tuesday,
September 4, 2012
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