St. Thomas More Cathedral School
PTO Newsletter - January 12, 2017 - Volume 206
Included in this newsletter:
Upcoming production directed by Miss Sarah Conrad
STM Book Fair
Start Collecting BoxTops!
Important Dates to Remember
Message from the President
Happy Friday!
The PTO Board met on Tuesday, and one of the main topics of conversation was the upcoming auction (April 14) and our hopes that many hands will volunteer to help support our biggest fundraiser of the year. This past week an envelope came home with a letter, magnet and postcard. We ask that you fill out the card with an intention to help or donate to support the one event of our year that assists families in need, funds improvements to the school, and provides teacher bonuses!! We received letters of praise and thanks from many of our teachers & staff who were both surprised AND thrilled to have been given the monetary increase this year. It's because of the support of our parents, through PTO Dues and Auction funds raised that keep our teachers saying that "STM is the BEST school to work for!" Thank you!
Speaking of volunteering....As we reach mid-year, the PTO will be sending out emails to families with an update on where things stand with your volunteer hours. It will say something like for e.g., "you are receiving this email because you have less than 10 hours recorded in the AtoZconnect site." Others will receive wording that say "0 hours" or "less than 5", etc. Once you receive this email, please log in to your AtoZ account to make any updates and add hours so that you can reach the 20 hour per family minimum (10 for single parent families). As we did last year, FACTS charges will occur in late May so that parents have the 2-week window to make their payment before final report cards are delivered. Please do not wait until you receive your FACTS notification to call us about your hours you forgot to log. It's a ton of work for the office and the PTO to go back and make fixes, SO PLEASE VOLUNTEER AND FULFILL YOUR 20 HOURS BEFORE THE END OF MAY!!!
If you volunteer for something in late May or early June, those hours will count to your 20, BUT you are expected to show up and fulfill your commitment :)
Our next restaurant event will be held back at CPK during Catholic Schools Week. The date is January 30th and the Dress Down Day for participants will be February 5th.
Kassie Stewart
PTO President
Encore Stage & Studio Presents Sherlock Holmes
Moriarty is after a set of mysterious letters and so is Sherlock Holmes. The game’s afoot! Before long, Moriarty’s minions have London in a dangerous grip. Sherlock is willing to put his life on the line to stop it.
Bring the family for mystery, action and laughter in the thrilling adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective story. Directed by our very own Miss Conrad! We recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Jan 12-14. Click https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=3 to purchase tickets.
All performances of Sherlock Holmes are held at Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One (2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206)
STM Book Fair (Volunteers Still Needed!)
STM ANNUAL BOOK FAIR!!!!
The STM Annual Book Fair will return during the week of January 28th to February 1st. There are still volunteer slots to fill throughout the week, but THANK YOU to the many parents who have already signed up!! Many hands make light work! If you can help, please sign up on the STM Volunteer App http://www.atozconnect.comor email Mrs. O'Rourke at morourke@stmschool.org. The STM Book Fair will be open from 8:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Thursday. Thank you in advance for your help.
Start Collecting Your BoxTops!
Important Dates to Remember
January 15 - MLK Holiday - NO SCHOOL
January 16 - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL
January 23 - Team and Club Pictures
January 28 -
Catholic Schools Week Begins (Attend 9:30 a.m. mass in uniform and earn a Dress Down Pass for January 30th)
Book Fair Opens in Library
Open House (10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
January 29 - Yellow Accessories Day
January 30 -
Dress Down Day for mass attendees (and/or Blue Accessories Day)
CPK Fundraiser - all Day
NO HOMEWORK
January 31 - Open House (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) - Spread the word!
February 1 - Red Accessories Day
Staff Appreciation Day
February 2 - NO PE UNIFORMS TODAY!
Report Cards go home with students.
STM Cathedral School PTO
Email: kassiestewart2000@gmail.com
Website: www.stmschool.org
Location: 105 Thomas Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
Phone: 7035286781