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St. Thomas School Newsletter - January 28, 2015
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Dear St. Thomas Families,
We have had a great Catholic Schools Week so far. With only two days remaining, it is rapidly coming to a close. This Thursday, January 29, is our Faculty and Staff appreciation day. The day begins with a special breakfast for faculty and staff hosted by Student Council. Thursday is also an early dismissal day with students being dismissed at 1:50pm. Teachers will be attending a special celebration and the school will be closed. We ask that you make arrangements to pick up your child promptly after dismissal.
This Friday, January 30, we will honor our volunteers and community with a special all-school Mass at 8:15am. If you are a room mom, cafeteria helper, a classroom helper, kindergarten computer helper, chaperon on a field trip, Olympic Day helper, Walk-a-thon helper, Fitness Testing helper, Academic team helper (to name just a few), we cordially invite you to join us at this special time. We will finish our week with our annual Student/Faculty volleyball game at 1:30pm in the gym. All are welcome to attend. Be sure to check out the Around the School section at the end of the newsletter for a look at photos from this week's events.
On behalf of the entire school I would like to extend a big thank you to the many parents and students who volunteered on Sunday during our Open House and the many Catholic Schools Week activities. The success of our week is due in a large part to the enthusiasm and commitment of these dedicated volunteers!
Grandparent's Day is fast approaching. We will host the day on Friday, February 13. The day begins with an all-school Mass at 8:15am. Immediately following, Grandparents are invited to the school gym for a continental breakfast and slide show.
A flyer is in your Wednesday folder inviting your grandparents to mass, breakfast and participating in the mass that day. Please be sure to RSVP by no later than Thursday, February 5th. If you would like to include pictures of your grandparents for the slideshow, please email to Ms. Schnell at kschn@sttschool.org. Pictures for the slide show are due to the school no later than Friday, February 6. We ask that each family limit the number of photos to four. Group pictures are preferable.
Have a blessed week,
Barry Thomas
Principal
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 Calling All School Volunteers!
Room Moms and Dads, Chaperones, Cafeteria Worker, Walk-a-thon helpers, Classroom helpers, Governors' Cup Workers, basketball, soccer, and volleyball coaches, Mothers' Club, and Boosters. All Volunteers are deeply appreciated and we would like to give you a special thanks from our school!
Please join us for Catholic Schools Week Mass on Friday, January 30th at 8:15 am.
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Congratulations! - Tomcats Earn Scholarships
As the result of achieving one of the top two scores on the High School Placement Exam (HSPT) at Villa Madonna Academy, 8th grader Gabriel Powell has been awarded an academic scholarship to VMA.
Congratulations also, to Olivia Ossege for the Bauereis Pulsfort Scholarship at Notre Dame for her freshman year.
We are proud of you!
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Open House Signs
Thanks to all who got the word out about Open House with yard signs. Please return signs to the office this week so we can use them again next year.
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Everybody Counts
The students of St Thomas will be participating in the Everybody Counts program throughout the week of February 2nd. Everybody Counts! is a program designed to teach children about various handicaps and how children with these disabilities cope with them. It also helps our children understand that they don't have to be the best at everything. The goal is to help everyone know the person behind the disability and to create a climate in which we all feel at ease with other people's differences. The areas to be covered include:
- Blindness (1st grade)
- Hearing Impairment (2nd grade)
- Developmentally Handicapped (3rd and 6th grades)
- Motor Disabilities (4th grade)
- Learning Disabilities (5th grade)
- Chronic Conditions (7th grade)
- Serious Illness (8th grade)
- Introduction to Disabilities (Kindergarten)
Each session will provide the children with an opportunity to try to experience what it would be like to cope with the disability. Children will examine aids and appliances associated with the disability and will be given a chance to see and hear videos, books, and tapes, designed to deepen their understanding.
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Catholic Order of Foresters
Many people ask, "What is the Catholic Order of Foresters?" It is a fundraiser at St. Thomas that we participate in every month. For just $25 per year you receive $10,000 of life insurance for your child. There is no additional cost.
For a small price we can make a big impact. The first $25 you pay for a pathways policy, the school receives $25. In addition, twice a month we sponsor events. If your child is a Forester member and they sign in at the event, the school receives $4.00 per signature. So far we have made over $20,000 with this simple fundraiser and your child can be part of it. It is a win for the school, the students, and your family. Plus it provides security for you.
For questions or to learn how to participate, contact Robin Holtz at rholt@sttschool.org or Heather Murphy at hmurphy@fuse.net or 781-2609.
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Missing Gym Equipment
We re missing a piece of gym equipment. It is a free-standing basketball hoop like the one pictured below. If you have seen it or perhaps borrowed it, please contact Mrs. Zapp at jzapp@sttschool.org
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Boosters News
Anyone who is not currently receiving e-mails from the Boosters who has a child playing sports, please let us know by e-mailing us at boosters@sttschool.org.
We will get you on the list so you do not miss any upcoming information.
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 Catholic Schools Week Schedule
The following is a schedule for Catholic Schools Week at St. Thomas School
Sunday, January 25th
- Come visit your child's classroom during the Open House 11:30-1:30! Please encourage anyone interested in our school to attend and find out about the wonderful things we do here each day!
- The Book Fair will be going on during the Open House in the School Library.
Monday, January 26th -Day of Faith
- A Prayer Service will be led by the 2nd grade in the Cafeteria at 8:00.
- The whole school will take part in praying a "Living Rosary" in the Gym at 2:00.
- Parents are welcome to join us in prayer for both or either of these events.
- The Book Fair will be open from 3:00-4:00.
Tuesday, January 27th - Parent Appreciation Day
- The students will be doing special activities in school to remind them of how lucky they are to have you as parents!
- In honor of how hard the parents work with their children at home, we have decided to make this a NO HOMEWORK night! Enjoy some quality time together without having to do school work.
- The Book Fair will be open from 3:00-4:00.
Wednesday, January 28th - Student Appreciation Day
- The students may come out of uniform.
- To honor the children and all of their hard work, this is a NO HOMEWORK night, too!
- Students may bring in board games and even electronic games to play during lunchtime.
- Student/Parent Lunch from 11:00-1:00pm. *Please bring a lunch, including a drink, to share with your family during your assigned time. The kitchen will be closed!
Last Names H-M 11:00-11:30
Last Names T-Z 11:30-12:00
Last Names N-S 12:00-12:30
Last Names A-G 12:30-1:00
- The children will enjoy a movie and popcorn in the classroom after lunch! (Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the Mother's Club.)
- The Book Fair will be open during the Parent Lunch and from 3:00-4:00.
Thursday, January 29th -- Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
- The Teachers & Staff will be treated to a breakfast before school sponsored by Student Council.
- There will be early dismissal at 1:50.
Friday, January 30th - Volunteer Appreciation Day
- There will be an All School Mass at 8:15. We will be inviting Volunteers to join us for mass.
- The 8th grade vs. Teachers volleyball game will begin at 1:30 in the gym.
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Library News
Our Scholastic Book Fair began this Sunday, January 25. The fair will also be open Monday through Wednesday of this week.
Please support our school library by purchasing a book for your child. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a book for your child's classroom. Just look for the Teacher Wish List display.
Access our book fair homepage here:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/stthomastomcats
In conjunction with the fair we are participating in the All for Books Program. We are collecting money to purchase books from the fair for our students and classroom libraries. For every dollar collected at St. Thomas, Scholastic Book Fairs will donate a book to the Kids in Need Foundation or Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. This is a win/win situation. We will be able to purchase books for our students while helping children in need. Please send your donations to the library.
We have another opportunity to earn free Scholastic books for our school library through the Tyson A+ program. It is very easy, just collect the A+ labels on more than 40 Tyson products in both bags and boxes and send them to the library. For every 100 labels submitted between now and March 31, 2015 our school can earn ten free Scholastic books in addition to the usual 24 cents per label. Please spread the word to friends and family. We have only until the end of March to earn free books! Thank you again for your support of our school library.
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Grandparents/Special Person Day
A flyer is in your Wednesday folder, with all information regarding this day. Mass will be at 8:15 with a continental breakfast and slide show immediately following in the school gym.
Pictures can be email to Ms. Schnell at kschn@sttschool.org by Friday, February 6th. Please limit your pictures to 4 per family. Group pictures are preferable to allow for full screen viewing.
We are also looking for volunteers that day to help set-up in the cafeteria beginning at 7:45 and serving coffee and donuts from the hours of 9-11 am. Call the office at 572-4641 or email Mrs. Hug at mhug@sttschool.org if you would like to help.
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NCC Registration for 2015-2016
Attention incoming freshmen for the 2015-2016 school year!
An academic scheduling/registration orientation will be held at Newport Central Catholic on Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 PM.
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 Prayer Corner
If you have someone you would like to add to the prayer corner just let us know.
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For the families in Connecticut
For the families and students at LaSalle High School
Dave Bricking-Jerry Bricking's brother and uncle of Jeremy, Michele and Jill Bricking
John Caudill, Lauren Caudill's dad
Debbie Eberhart - Kevin, Katilyn and Mackenzie's mother
Tom Edwards - Mrs. Laber's brother-in-law
Mary Ann Howard - Gabriel and Audrey Powell's grandma
Byron and Gloria Mills - Julia & Eileen Bunch's grandparents
Renee Rose Ray Family
Greg Sarakatsannis-serving in Afghanistan
Julie Sarakatsannis-Crohn's disease
Casen Shrock -6 year old - accident
Special Intentions
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Cancer Patients
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Barb Bredwell - Sydney and Adeline Bredwell's grandma
Bill Burkart - brother of Ginny Burkart
Mark Hasson
Doug Miller - Friend of Todd Murphy family
Sarah Eilerman Weinel - Julia deSylva's sister
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I Can...
* be respectful
* live my faith
* be thankful
* be generous
* be accepting
* love others
* do my best
* be a good steward
* be a role model
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Vocation Prayer
Most High, Glorious God, enlighten the darkness of our minds. Give us a right faith, a firm hope, and a perfect charity, so that we may always and in all things act according to Your Holy Will.
Amen.
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