From the Principal’s Desk:

Dear STM families,

This past week our 3rd, 5th, and 7th graders

completed the CoGAt portion of the IOWA

tests. All testing is now completed. Thank

you for your support with being sure they

were in school and well rested. It made the

testing process a lot easier for everyone. To

see how the kids feel about the IOWA tests

being completed be sure to check out our

school Facebook page to see the third

graders response to being done. Today was

Grandparents Day here at STM. It was a

wonderful day enjoyed by all! Next week

on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, is Picture

Day. Please be sure your child comes

dressed in their best and ready to smile! If

your child has signed up to be in

cheerleading their first practice is this

Wednesday after school. Then this

Thursday we will be having a Dress Down

Day for a $1 or more donation. All proceeds

collected will be donated to the Hurricane

relief efforts. This Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, is our

first very own sponsored STM cross country

meet at Wing Park at 4 PM. Please come

out and cheer them on! Also a reminder

that the school has a Facebook page that

will show more pictures of events that occur

at school. Please be sure to Follow Us! Have

a pleasant and enjoyable weekend.

Blessings,

Mrs. Sonja Keane

Upcoming events:

Fri., Oct. 28 – Sat., Oct. 29 7/8 Girls V’ball @ St. John’s Tournament Fri., Oct. 28 – Sat., Oct. 29 6th Girls V’ball @ SS Peter & Paul Tourney Monday, Oct. 1 Girls V’ball v. St. Patrick’s, Home Tuesday, Oct. 2 Cross Country, Home (Wing Park) Wednesday, Oct. 3 Fall School Pictures Wednesday, Oct. 3 Girls V’ball @ Carpentersville Middle School

Thursday, Oct. 4 6/8 Girls V’ball @ St. Mary’s Sycamore Thursday, Oct. 4 5/7 Girls V’ball v. St. Catherine’s, Home Friday, Oct. 5 Teacher Institute, No School Monday, Oct. 8 Columbus Day, No School

Senator Castro Visits STM

Last Friday, STM was honored to have State Senator Cristina Castro visit STM as part of National Constitution Week. She talked to the seventh and eighth graders about the U.S. and IL constitutions and how an idea becomes a law. Afterward she answered their questions about the constitution and the job of representing the people. It was a very informative session! Later, Senator Castro took a tour of our wonderful school.

More News Weekly newsletter of St. Thomas More Catholic School

St. Thomas More Catholic School 1625 W. Highland Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60123 (847) 742-3959 www.stmcentral.org

September 28, 2018

New to STM: Spanish Classes

Spanish classes have come to STM! This year STM is proud to be able to offer Spanish classes to our K – 8th grade students. The classes are offered through a program run by Discovery Language. The students go see Senora Franco for class once a week. Esperanzo Franco is the Spanish instructor. She has four children of her own and is a parishioner at Saints Peter and Paul in Cary. Senora Franco is a strong supporter of Catholic education as she has sent all her children to Catholic schools as well. Hopefully you are hearing some more Spanish words being spoken at home. ¡Está bien!

921 Apple Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60194/Phones: (847) 843-2457/Fax (847) 843-2732

e-mail: discoverylp@msn.com

ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL CD ORDER FORM

Dear Parents and Students. The Spanish classes at your school are offered by Discovery Language Programs. Each student

has received a workbook from his/her Spanish teacher. Discovery also has CD’s that correspond to each workbook and are an

excellent tool for home reinforcement. You can order a CD by returning this form to your child’s Spanish teacher along with

your payment. CD’s will be shipped directly to school and distributed to students who have ordered them.

STUDENT’S NAME ________________________________________________

GRADES 1ST- 4TH QUE PASA PEQUENOS_______________

GRADES 5TH – 8TH QUE PASA 1 ____________________________

PAYMENT OPTION: ____check ___Visa ___MC ____Discover _____Amex

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO DISCOVERY

CD $10.00 each x number of CD’s: _____ x $10.00 = ___________

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION:

Name of cardholder: ___________________________________________

Street __________________________

City ______________________________State/Zip __________________

Number: ____________________________________________________

Expiration: ____________ Signature: _____________________________

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ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY October 10, 2018