STA Weekly Update

If you are short on service hours, please get in touch with the office.

We still have upcoming events where you can contribute to complete your service hours.

Please use the following link to find PTO minutes: https://ptosta.com/

Those of you who received catapult permission slips recently are part of the Montebello School District. They provide us with funds to provide aftershcool tutoring. Our own teachers will be leading the afterschool tutoring on the following days:

Monday & Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm 2nd & 3rd grade students with Mrs. Armstrong

Tuesday & Thursday 3:30- 4:30 pm 4th & 5th grade students with Mr. Borgerding

Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 pm 6th & 7th grade students with Mrs. Armstrong

Start date will be shared with you as soon as we get that information from Catapult.

Dear Father/Daughter Committee and Amazing Volunteers,

On behalf of our school community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your dedication, time, and effort in organizing such a wonderful Father/Daughter event. Your hard work and attention to detail created a truly memorable experience for all who attended.

To the incredible moms who stepped up to help run the event—thank you for your generosity and support. Your willingness to serve and ensure everything ran smoothly did not go unnoticed. It is because of volunteers like you that our school continues to be a place of joy, community, and cherished traditions.

Thank you for making this event special for our students and their families. Your kindness and commitment are truly appreciated!

Father/Daughter Dance Committee

Mrs. Armstrong

Mrs. Terrazas

Ms. Castellanos

Mrs. Gomez

Mrs. Betancourt

Volunteers:

Sasha Rodriguez

Rosemary Garcia

Gabriela Abundiz

Irma Chavarria

Sarah Sanchez

Luz Maria Castellanos

Blanca Del Real

4/3/25 School Mass

4/10/25 School Mass

4/13/25 Family Mass (6th Grade)

4/17/25 No School Mass. 8th Grade Passion Play at 11:00 am in the church.

3/28/25 Stations of the Cross 5th Grade at 9:00 an in the school yard.

4/4/25 Stations of the Cross 6th Grade at 9:00 am in the church.

4/10/25 Stations of the Cross 7th Grade at 9:00 am in the church.

4/17/25 8th Grade Passion Play at 11:00 am in the church. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm.

Congratulations to all of our winners for STA's 2025 Spelling Bee contest.

All the participants and winners will be announced after mass on 4/3/25.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://la-archdiocese.zoom.us/j/5897232327?pwd=hGJDBPoa0avpCDA9GaZspT81syDkGf.1

Meeting ID: 589 723 2327
Passcode: sta

Come join me for coffee with the principal on Friday 4/4/25 at 8:25 am in the parish hall.

Please RSVP by 4/8/25 for attendance and item donations using the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BA9AC2EAAFA7-51983400-casino

Spring raffle tickets went home on Monday, March 10th, 2025.

Spring Raffle tickets are due to the office by April 9th, 2025.

No school on Friday 4/11/25. School faculty will be getting ready for Casino Night.

Dear STA Parents and Guardians,

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, excitement, and community spirit at St. Thomas Aquinas School’s Annual Casino Night! This is one of our most anticipated events of the year, and we can't wait to see you there!

📅 Date: 4/11/25

📍 Location: Parish Hall

⏰ Time: 7:00 pm

Come try your luck at classic casino games, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and bid on amazing prizes—all while supporting our school! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a great night out, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Highlights of the Night:

🎲 Casino-style gaming tables

🎟️ Raffles & exciting prizes

🍽️ Food and drinks

🎶 Music & entertainment

💛 A fun way to support STA!

We look forward to a fantastic night with our STA community—see you there!

Please be reminded that there will be no school on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. As we reflect on this solemn day, we encourage our STA families to take this time for prayer, reflection, and family.

Please be reminded that St. Thomas Aquinas School will be closed for Easter Break from Monday, April 21, to Friday, April 25, 2025. We hope you enjoy this time of rest, reflection, and celebration with your loved ones.

Classes will resume on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Wishing our STA families a joyful and blessed Easter!

Student council trip:

5/14/25

Mr. Contreras and Mr. Juarez will accompany the students. No extra chaperones are needed.

We will meet in school in the morning and students will be picked up from school in the evening. Hours will be released soon.

8th grade trip

5/27/25

Ms. Campos and Mr. Juarez will accompany the students. No extra chaperones are needed at this moment. Transportation is still being worked out, we will notify you as soon as we have finalized it.

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