STA Weekly Update

Please respect the disabled persons' parking spaces during drop-off and pick-up.

Those spots are reserved for people with a handicap placard.

Join us to address any final questions regarding Harvest Festival & Halloween.

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This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 11, 2024, as our faculty will be working on the school's accreditation document. We appreciate your understanding and support as we take this important step to ensure the continued growth and excellence of our school.

Please be reminded that there will be no school on Monday, October 14, 2024, in celebration of Indigenous People's Day. We encourage everyone to take this time to reflect on and honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

PTO Snack Sale Wedesday Oct. 16, 2024 after school.

10/23/24 - "Be Above The Influence." Wear a red t-shirt and jeans.

10/24/24- "Drugs Are Cap." Wear red hats or accessories.

10/25/24- No School. Harvest Festival!!!

10/28/24- "Fight Against Drugs." Wear a superhero t-shirt and jeans.

10/29/24- "Healthy Athletes." Wear your favorite sports jersey.

10/30/24- "Lay Off Drugs." Wear your PJs.

• We have been doing a decade of the rosary with our students every day of the week.
• For the final mass of October on Thursday, 10/24/24, we invite you to please bring a rose or a flower to present to Mary for all her intercessions in our lives.

We want to remind you that our upcoming Harvest Festival is an important fundraiser to help close the school's operational deficit. Your support is crucial to the success of this event.

Students will need to purchase tickets, which will be available for sale at the entrance, to participate in the games. These tickets will be used for all the booth games and the haunted house.

So that you know, food and drinks can be purchased separately using either cash or card.

We look forward to your participation and appreciate your ongoing support!

Event: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Candy: We require every student to bring at least 2 pounds of candy to donate to their classroom for the Candy Wars. The winning class will be decided by dividing the total pounds of candy by the number of students in that class. The winning class will get a donut party sponsored by the school.

If you want to receive service hours for your candy, you must submit your receipt.

Food: Tacos & Aguas Frescas (Cash or Card)

Drinks: Water, Soda, Beer, and Seltzers (Cash or Card)

Sweets & Warn Drinks: 8th grade sale (cash only)

Music: DJ from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Haunted House: 6:15- 8:45 (Tickets)

Trunk or Treat: Only ten spots are available. Use the Donation sign-up at the bottom to register for a place.

Booths: Each grade gets one booth with a tent, a table, and two chairs. (Tickets)

The room parents work hard to organize themes and games for their respective booths in cooperation with the teacher. We encourage you to sign up with your student's room parents to help work the booth and earn service hours, a great way to contribute to the event and your community.

Service Hours: If you would like your donation to your classroom booth to count for service hours, you must bring the receipt, and the school must keep the items after the event.

Parent Costume Contest: We encourage parents to dress up for a costume contest. There will be prizes for the top three costumes.

Donations & Trunk or Treat Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BA9AC2EAAFA7-52050919-harvest

Student Costume Contest at 10 am.

• We will host a student Halloween costume contest from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. All parents are welcome to attend.
• We will not have mass on Thursday, so students are allowed to bring appropriate props. No fake weapons.
• Early dismissal at 12:30 pm.

On Friday, 11/1/24, we will have school mass, so students must wear their professional mass uniform.

At St. Thomas Aquinas School, we joyfully celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the rich cultural contributions, vibrant traditions, and powerful history of the Hispanic community. This special time allows us to honor the diverse heritage and values that shape our school and society, while also promoting unity and understanding. As we reflect on the lessons of faith, family, and community, we are reminded of the profound influence that Hispanic culture has had on our world, from the arts and sciences to education and faith. At St. Thomas Aquinas, we embrace this heritage with gratitude, joy, and the hope of continuing to build bridges of love and respect in our community. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to unite in support, hope, and action. Let's raise awareness, encourage early detection, and celebrate the strength of survivors and fighters everywhere. Whether by learning more, supporting loved ones, or contributing to research, we can all play a part in the fight against breast cancer. Together, we honor those affected, uplift those in need, and work towards a future where no one faces this battle alone. Every step forward brings us closer to a cure—hope is powerful, and so are we!

Bishop Brian Nunez is inviting all students to participate in his Christmas Card Design Contest!

Students are encouraged to design a Christmas Card and submit their design for an opportunity to be selected as as his official 2024 Christmas Card.

Find all the the information in the attachment below.