St. Thomas More Cathedral School
PTO Newsletter - March 2, 2018 - Volume 213
Included in this newsletter:
Mid-Year Budget Report
"I need Volunteer Hours!" - We've got you covered.
Important notes about logging volunteer hours
After-School Enrichment Registration
Fun & Games with Mrs. Bauer (Tuesdays after school through 3/27)
Instant Wine Cellar Raffle is OPEN!
Lenten Suppers at the STM Cathedral
Box Tops Contest Winners!
Vacation Bible School
REMINDER! No school on Monday, March 12.
Message from the President
Happy Friday!
Good luck to our STM CYO teams still in the playoffs!! The following teams play:
7th Grade Boys
Saturday, March 3, 2018
11:00 a.m. @ Holy Spirit (Annandale) vs. St. Agnes
7th Grade Girls
Saturday, March 3, 2018
9:30 a.m. @ St. Luke (McLean) vs. All Saints
8th Grade Girls
Saturday, March 3, 2018
6:45 p.m. @ Bishop O'Connell (Main Gym) vs. Blessed Sacrament
For detailed directions/location information, visit http://cdoa.sportspilot.com/Schedules.aspx#/schedule/list and scroll down to the age group of your choice. Click on the St. Thomas More name under each heading.
GO ROYALS!!!
Have a great weekend.
Kassie Stewart
PTO President
Mid-Year Budget Report
At the February 6th PTO board meeting Jeff Rostand, Treasurer provided the following notes/comments as part of his mid-year report:
- Year to date (December) revenue and expenses are trending on plan. There are some minor variances but they offset for most part (ie - Pizza lunch and Chick Fil A). The PTO thanks all Event Chairperson(s) and all volunteers for their time and dedication to helping achieve this budget.
- One area of note was how successful the Race For Education (RFE) was - grossing over $30K! So congrats and thank you to the RFE Chairs, Heather Doucet & Christine Bryan and thank you all for your support as those funds really go to help w student needs (technology, etc.)
- It was also noted that the CPK events are doing very well again this year - so we thank you for your support! The next CPK event is set for April 30th.
- As you know the Spring Auction is not that far away and it would be great to close the budget year out with a great event! Please consider attending, donating and supporting this event as the funds goes towards critical items such as Tuition Assistance, Teacher Bonuses, and other important student needs.
- As Treasurer, I ask the Event Chairs make sure they and their volunteers get expenses submitted to me and/orTara Ashworth as soon as possible for two reasons. First, its important you get reimbursed. Second, its important our financials reflect expenses as timely & accurately as possible as it relates to the budget for planning purposes.
- The second installment of PTO dues has been assessed and if using FACTS funds have been drawn/paid.
- Lastly, Don't forget to get your volunteer hours booked and completed - otherwise we will assess and bill accordingly!!
Again, thanks for all your time & effort. It all goes to support this great school!
Jeff Rostand, Treasurer
"I Need Volunteer Hours!" - PTO can help!
1. Pizza Lunches: Even if your child's grade is not listed, that doesn't mean you can't send in Market Day Table donations!! And, on the dates that the SPECIALS have pizza lunch, they are especially in need of (VIRTUS TRAINED) people to help as well as market table donations.
- 3/9 - Choir
- 3/16 - 5th Grade
- 3/23 - CYO
- 4/13 - 4th Grade
- 4/20 - PreK
- 5/4 - 3rd Grade
- 5/18 - Band
2. Volunteer for Classroom Parties/Events: Individual dates are not listed, but if your child has a Valentine's or St. Patrick's or some other "special" event in their classroom - VOLUNTEER! (virtus-trained only for in-class). Send in craft materials or food items and log those under, i.e. FEBRUARY CLASSROOM PARTY, MARCH CLASSROOM PARTY, etc.
3. Classroom Field Trip: If your child's grade plans a field trip this Spring, or if you've already chaperoned a trip (individual dates are not listed; search for FIELD TRIP CHAPERONE in AtoZconnect), click on the event and log your hours under your child's grade. Virtus-trained parents only.
6. Spring Auction - April 14: The Auction Committee is in need of many hands (and DONATIONS!) to help make this year's auction another success!! Please visit the Spring Auction event listed in AtoZconnect for a list of ways you can support the auction AND earn volunteer hours. The list is LONG and virtus-training is not required.
7. First Communion Reception: (3rd Grade Parents only) - Help set-up, clean-up, manage & serve the 2nd Grade Families after their children receive their First Holy Communion in Burke Hall on Saturday, May 5th.
8. Choir Rehearsal Snack/Drink Donor (Choir families only) - Provide the snack/drink for Thursday afternoon rehearsals. At Press Time: Volunteers are needed for the next 9 of 10 weeks. If you've already sent in a snack for the year, log your hours under the 2/15 event in AtoZ connect called CHOIR SNACK DONOR.
9. Band Field Trip Chaperone (Virtus-Trained Band Parents Only) - The Band trip to Hershey Park is scheduled for June 1. This is an ALL-DAY event. Volunteer and you will fulfill 15 hours of service hours.
10. Graduation Reception (7th Grade Families ONLY) - Parents needed to help set-up, clean-up, manage & serve the 8th Grade Families after their children graduate. Reception held in Burke Hall on June 6th.
11. Field Day - May 29th. Typically for parents with children in the lower elementary grades. Commitment is from 7:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Run games, set-up & clean-up. Serve water. Virtus-Trained parents only.
12. Hot Dog Bash - June 4th (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) - Set-Up, Clean-Up, run games, crafts, snow-cone machine and serve food.
13. Kindergarten Graduation Social (for 1st Grade Families only): Parents needed to help set-up, clean-up, manage & serve the Kindergarten Graduation Reception on June 6th at 8:00 a.m.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS!!!
- If you volunteered for something throughout the year via a Sign-Up Genius, THIS DOES NOT COUNT AS LOGGING YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR YOUR 20-HOUR COMMITMENT. Sign-Up Genius is only helping out the planner of the event you signed up for.
- Emails or personal excel spreadsheets do not count as logging hours. All hours must be submitted via AtoZConnect. If you need help, contact Mike Schiller or Kassie Stewart.
- You must commit to and log all hours prior to May 1 or you will be billed for the balance of unfulfilled/logged hours. Final #s of hours will be pulled at that date [in order to give the STM office time to process FACTS payments prior to Kinder/Pre-K's last day], so there will not be an opportunity to go back and add after the fact. Basically, we are asking you to PLAN AHEAD, but please keep in mind....
- If you volunteer for an event that is scheduled after May 1, you are committing to the planners that you will be there to fulfill your obligation. #goodfaith #honorsystem #catholicschool
Registration is now open for the Spring 2018 After-School Enrichment session, to be held March 19 – May 18! The Enrichment program provides an easy, safe, convenient way for your child to explore a new hobby, dive deeper into a developing passion, or hang out with friends after school in a fun, structured environment.
Registration for the Spring Session
is open through Monday, March 5, Midnight*.
For program information, schedule, and registration,
visit the STM Enrichment site www.em-stm.jumbula.com.
*Please note that if your child is currently enrolled in Hip Hop for the Winter Enrichment session, the class runs through May 17. No additional registration is needed to continue with this class.
For more information, please contact
Ellen Walsh, STM PTO Enrichment Coordinator (ellenwalsh703@gmail.com).
INSTANT WINE CELLAR RAFFLE SALE is Open!
The highly coveted Instant Wine Cellar is open! We are up to 40 bottles and still collecting. If you would like to donate a bottle to the wine cellar, please drop it off at the office. Advance discounted tickets to win the cellar are also available, see the attached form to purchase tickets. The drawing will be held on April 14th at STM's Copacabana: An Auction in Paradise.
Each Friday during Lent beginning on February 16, 2018, the Women’s Council serves a delicious meatless meal in Burke Hall from 5:30-7:30pm. This is an excellent opportunity to have dinner with friends and family, and very convenient for those who wish to participate in Stations of the Cross at 7:30!
Our menu during Lent:
- March 2 –pasta and other Italian meatless dishes
- March 9—veggie chili and cornbread
- March 16—meatless casseroles and main dish salads
- March 23 — fish and chips
Salad will be served with every meal along with coffee, tea, lemonade and water.
Peanut butter and jelly and fruit cups will be available at every meal for our little parishioners!
All meals are free — donations are welcome.
What a wonderful way to prepare for Easter!
Official Dates/Info for Vacation Bible School
STM Cathedral School PTO
Email: kassiestewart2000@gmail.com
Website: www.stmschool.org
Location: 105 Thomas Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
Phone: 7035286781