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Fri, June 6, 2014
Last Day of School
11:30 am Dissmissal
Have a great summer!! |
| 14-15 School Release Calendar | 
Click the link below to see next year's school calendar;
the calendar is also on the website.
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Summer SCRIP
SCRIP will be available this summer:
Order by 8 AM Thursday mornings, pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday mornings.
As always, I will send you an email when your order arrives.
Questions? Contact Laurie Barrett at [email protected]
Happy Summer |
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Parent Survey coming soon | |
Please stay tuned to your email boxes. We will be sending out a Survey Monkey that is a required step towards our MNSAA Accreditation process. |
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Summer Camps |
Cretin Derham Hall
DeLaSalle
Saint Thomas Academy
Linwood Baseball Camp
Camp Erin
This is a wonderful camp for those children who have experienced the death of a loved one or friend.
Saint Thomas More Summer Camps
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EXTENDED DAY-
SUMMER FORMS DUE NOW!
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FUN AND GAMES- Complete the word find and claim a prize!
JOIN FOR A WEEK, DAY or just a TRIP!
Don't miss out on the awesome trips we have planned.
In June we will visit
Central Park in Roseville
MN Center for the Book Arts
AND BASE CAMP at Fort Snelling.
Weekly walking trips to local establishments, parks and the Farmer's Market too!
READ more about the innovative, truly flexible, high-quality summer programming that will be offered this summer at Saint Thomas More.
June- Sign up & Calendar- Due NOW
July- Sign up & Calendar- Due NOW
August- Sign up & Calendar
Application-
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This week in pictures-
We are ending our regular school year and eager to meet lots of new friends this summer. We are loving this weather and ended our year with a "Having a ball" unit. Mr. Kohler cut the balls open for us after we tried to see what was in each of them!
Summer Programming Info & Application:
June-Sign up & Calendar- DUE NOW!
July-Sign up & Calendar
August- Sign up & Calendar
Application
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| STM Summer Tutoring |
 Several teachers will be offering summer tutoring at our school. Typically we work on reading, writing and/or math. Some teachers offer small groups and book clubs as well as individual lessons.
The fee is $35/hour for individuals and $25/hour for small groups. (We will ask you to pay the school and regular tax deductions are made.)
If you are interested, please email the teacher soon for more information.
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Academic Programs for Summer
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Summer is right around the corner! Schedules fill quickly with sports and camps, but don't forget to include some academic programs to help your child maintain skills over the summer months. Here are some great options for your child:
- The Convent of the Visitation School is again holding classes designed to help children maintain their reading, writing, and math skills over the summer. Jump Start Reading (Orton-Gillingham approach); Jump Start Math (small group); and Jump Start Writing (small group, Kansas Writing Strategies) are each one hour per day, five days a week, for five weeks. The dates for the classes are June 16-July 17. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please visit their website to register: http://www.visitation.net
- Orton-Gillingham of Minnesota is an organization that trains teachers to use this multi-sensory method for reading and spelling. They need students of all ages to serve as practicum students. Students receive one-on-one instruction in hour-long sessions over 2 weeks. The sessions are being held in June and July at Faithful Shepherd in Eagan. The cost is $100 for 9 classes. If you would like more information, please visit their website: http://www.ortongillingham-mn.org
- We also have several St. Thomas More teachers offering private tutoring this summer. Please see the article in the Family Flyer with contact information for the STM teachers offering tutoring in reading, writing and math.
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Our Principal - Mrs. Woodard | |
The end of an amazing year is here! I can't remember a year that flew by so fast! I hope you each have a restful and enjoyable summer - EVERYONE deserves one!
Don't forget to sign up for SCRIP! Your rebates count towards your fundraising obligation for next year. Think summer trips, outings, etc. It WILL come in handy!
Also, our new tuition payment system, FACTS, will be reaching out to you soon via email to set up your payment options. Remember, that all payments next year will be made via ACH or credit card. There are payment date options and multiple plans to choose from. We hope that the options assist you.
I am thrilled with the choice of the Search Committee and Father Weiss in Lynn Volkenant as the next leader of our school. I am confident that her skills, gifts and experiences can continue to carry STM to great things!
Final First Friday Coffee will be tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who has had a hand in these this year. It is a wonderful way to build community, something we are known for!
The halls will be very quiet next week, but we will still be here closing out the year and planning for the next. If you need something let us know!
In Spirit and Peace,
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A.M.D.G.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam - For the Greater Glory of God | |
Dear Friends,
Yes, you made it through the last full day of the school year! Congratulations! Before we disperse for Summer Vacation I want to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Woodard for her excellent leadership this year. We are especially grateful for her dedication to our children and their formation in mind, body and spirit. We wish her and her family many blessings in their new home in Dallas!
At the same time I want to welcome Mrs. Volkenant to Saint Thomas More Catholic Community as the Principal of our parish school. She will begin her tenure with us on July 1, 2014.
Finally, thank you to our students, parents, teachers and staff for another excellent year at Saint Thomas More School! May God bless your summer days with joy and peace!
In Christ,
Fr. Joe
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2014 DeLaSalle Presidential Scholarship Recipients | |
 Congratuations
Ansley Atkinson
Erin Boehme
Alec Charlton
Jak Kinsella
Nathan Reinboldt
Amy Rueter
Katie Schearer
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STM Alumni Recognition-Hill Murray | |
Eilzabeth Schram Grade 11
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*Awarded the Academic Letter and the Excellence in Chemistry Award; *As a member of the H-M Symphonic Band, she received a Superior Rating (highest score) in Class I (highest possible class); * Elizabeth has also been accepted to the MMEA All-State Concert Band. This all-state program is the highest musical program in MN and is very difficult to audition into the ensemble. ; * Received a Silver Service Award (30+ service experiences) |
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Thank you to all of our coaches | |
 Thank you to all of our coaches this year!
We couldn't do it without you!
Mr Parrish |
 National Physical Fitness Award Winners 2014 |
3rd Grade:
Truman Atkinson
James Brennan
Caitlyn Budd
Lily Cerkvenik
Connor Crowell
Michael Dockry-Paredes
Anders Engstrom
Mara Gleeson
Eladia Gonzalez
Natalie Humbert
Piper Henderson
Una Jhocson
Michael Kimlinger
Carter Kolb
Milo Shrestha
John Scnitzer-Barry
Elena Sjaastad
Molly Sweet
4th Grade:
Chloe Anderson
Cyrus Bashiri
Lucy Berigan
Harrison Bowie
Lauren Hilderbrand
Lindsey Irmiter
Clare Laurey
Ann Oakman
Elena Reinboldt
Sonia Ross
Sydney Ryberg
Maddy Schearer
Adam Sewich
Sylvia Torkelson
Grace Wethington
5th Grade:
Liam Brennan
Isabelle Callanan
David Cerkvenik
Connor Gleeson
Daniel Grady
Dylan Hagg
Ronan Heal
Connor McGrath
Alex Mohs
Audrey Percich
Daniel Rauenhorst
Justin Rauenhorst
Everett Ries
Daniel Rueter
Rebecca Skweres
Julian Toso
Glenna Wethington
Charlie Woodard
6th Grade:
Eli Brotman
Elizabeth Cannon
Kiera DeGroot
Sally Hite
Natalie Ketelsen
Max Kosir
Addy Ney
Nathan Omodt
Joe Williams
7th Grade:
Manny Cerkvenick
Eleanor Dickson
Gabriella Grady
Abigail Johnson
Conor Johnson
Tessa Johnson
Catherine McCafferty
Grace Mentos
Frannie Miller
Adeline Papa
Helena Scnitzer-Barry
Issac Worple
Monica Zink
William Katsiotis
8th Grade:
Ali Barnett
Jack Engstrom
William Hagg
Chenda Hing
Noah Johnson
Jak Kinsella
Cade Leifeld
Sarah Linke
Grace Percich
Parker Swenson
Congratulations
to all of our winners
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Yes, we will have a Summer Stretch program this summer!
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It will follow the same general format as past years. We will have prayer/discussion followed by a morning of service, a lunch break, and a fun afternoon outing. In past years, the group has served at Feed My Starving Children, food shelves, Friends of the Mississippi. Outings have included the beach, water park, and Grand Slam. Again, the program ends with a day at ValleyFair. The kids have had a great time!
Summer Stretch is for students who have finished 5th through 8th Grade.
We will also be needing chaperone help from all of the parents.
This year Summer Stretch will be on Wednesdays in July (July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30). The ValleyFair trip will be on the 1st Thursday in August (August 7).
Registration forms and details will be forthcoming. At this time, we are asking you to email Bernadette Dodge at the parish center of your interest so we can get a preliminary count. Bernadette's email
Please email Bernadette at your earliest convenience.
We are looking forward to a great summer!!
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Wade Scheel Summer Pottery Sale |
Saturday, June 21, 10-4 pm
Sunday, June 22, Noon-3pm
2032 Berkeley Ave
St. Paul
Questions? [email protected]
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Summer Reading FUN!
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Please encourage your student to keep reading this summer!
The 2014-15 nominees for the
Star of the North Picture Book Award (grades K-2)
and the
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (grades 3-8)
have been announced.
Student who read enough books may vote in March
to decide the award winners!
Happy Reading!
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