\ 16 October, 2017 Praise Choir 17 October, 2017 8th Grade Bishop Moore 17 October, 2017 Rosary Club 17 October, 2017 Chipotle Night 4:00 PM 8:00 PM 18 October, 2017 Fall Picture Individual School Uniform Retakes 18 October, 2017 2:00 p.m. Dismissal 19 October, 2017 STREAM Night 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 23-27 October, 2017 Red Ribbon Week 23 October, 2017 Praise Choir 24 October, 2017 K and 1 Green Meadows Field Trip 8:00 AM 3:30 PM 24 October, 2017 Rosary Club 25 October, 2017 2:00 p.m. Dismissal 26 October, 2017 8th Bake Sale 26 October, 2017 Yankee Candle Ends 27 October, 2017 Middle School Dance 28 October, 2017 Handbag Bingo 6:00 PM 10:00 PM 29 October, 2017 Mrs. Britton's Birthday 30 October, 2017 Praise Choir 31 October, 2017 Halloween Parade 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 01 November, 2017 All Saint's Day 01 November, 2017 2:00 p.m. Dismissal 03 November, 2017 End of First Trimester Parent Ambassador Meeting ATTENTION PARENTS: There will be a meeting of the Parent Involvement Committee - Parent Ambassadors (Formerly Room Parents) on Tuesday, October 24th. Any interested parent can join us either at 3:30 OR at 6:00 in the Kindergarten room - E-1. Classroom bake sales, teacher assistance, and classroom parties are on the agenda. Join us if possible, and please email Mrs. Quinndquinn@stacschool.com to let her know to expect you or not. Let's get this committee off to a great start! Sports Update Parent and Student Athlete Meeting Any student that is interested in playing a sport this year at STA must attend this MAN- DATORY meeting with a parent Monday, October 30th, 2017 (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE), In the cafeteria, There are two separate times K-4th grade - 5pm, 5th-8th grade - 6pm STA Cheerleading, Thursdays starting 10/26 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. 4th-8th graders. If you have any questions please email bcimmino@stacschool.com Fee: $100 cash, check, or credit card to the front office by 10/20 Important: team will cheer in St. Cloud Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2017! Team will cheer at ALL home basketball games in January and February! Come out and join the Track and Field team! Grades: 5th-8th If you have any questions contact smiller@stacschool.com Yankee Candle Sale Yankee Candle Fundraising packs went home last week. Please share these great Yankee Candle products with your friends and family. The sale ends this Friday. Picture ReTakes on 10/18/17 Please note that we will be having individual school uniform picture retakes on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. If your child did not take pictures during the first photography session they must take them now.
Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support St. Thomas Aquinas 8th Grade Class. Come in to the Chipotle at 4351 13th Street in St. Cloud on Tuesday, October 17th between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to St.Thomas Aquinas 8th Grade Class. If placing an order online during your fundraiser, please note you must choose the pay in-store option and inform our cashier of your participation before paying. Gift card purchases during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.
STA LABS PRESENTS STA is hosting a STREAM night on October 19, 2017 from 6-8 pm in the cafeteria. The theme is The Future IS Today - An experience of Innovation, Science, and Technology. We are in need of the following items for our STREAM night. Donations would be greatly appreciated: Item QTY Station Required For Hopeful Sponsors Sandwich Bags 100 count 7 Edible Modeling PK-3 MW Popcorn Box of 6 15 Critical Thinking Cafe PK-4 Oreo Double Stuff Pack 4 Edible Modeling K Pretzel Sticks Bag 4 Edible Modeling 1 Skittles Bag 4 Edible Modeling 1 Mini Marshmallows Bag 4 Edible Modeling 2 Colored Mini Marshmallows Bag 4 Edible Modeling 2 Sour Patch Bag 4 Edible Modeling 3 Twizzlers Bag 4 Edible Modeling 3 Country Time Powder Can 8 Critical Thinking Cafe 4 Lemon Juice Bottle 8 Critical Thinking Cafe 4 Sugar Bag 4 Critical Thinking Cafe 5 Play-Doh 3 Pack 10 Volcanology 5 Unwanted CDs 30 Mastering Motion 6 Sports Drink Bottle Squirt Tops 30 Mastering Motion 6 Hot Glue Sticks Bag 4 Mastering Motion 7 Yellow Popping Corn Bag 4 Critical Thinking Cafe 7 Vegetable Oil Bottle 4 Critical Thinking Cafe 8 Baking Soda Box 12 Volcanology 8 Vinegar Bottle 12 Volcanology 8
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Handbag Bingo & Vendor Expo Saturday, October 28, 2017 6:00pm 10:00pm in the school cafeteria Vendor Expo 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. DESIGNER HANDBAG BINGO Prizes: Handbags from Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Michael Kors & Kate Spade Handbag Bingo from: 7:00pm 10:00pm $30 entrance fee includes: a book of bingo cards to play in each game. Don t forget your Dauber!! Additional bingo books available for $10 50/50 Draw and Door Prizes Bring your own snacks and drinks to share at your table! Book a table for 6 or individual seats at the school office or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-st-thomas- aquinas-catholic-school-handbag-bingo-tickets- 37924416952?aff=affiliate1 NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED All proceeds to benefit the Children of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Sponsorship Form Dear Corporate Sponsors and Vendors, We pray that everyone is safe and has had minimal property damage after hurricane Irma. This year our Handbag Bingo will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in the school cafeteria. Our handbag Bingo event is very popular in this area and normally has 150-250 attendees. If you are interested in participating in this event please complete this Corporate Sponsorship or Vendor form and return it by Thursday, October 19, 2017 with payment. $200 Corporate Sponsors Receive: A tax deductible donation letter: Advertising on school newsletters, web site, school Facebook, Church Bulletin, print out with information for attendees of the event, and announcements for the businesses between each bingo game. $35 Vendor Sponsors Receive: A table at the venue, access to 250 handbag bingo participants to sell product, and contact information printed out with information for attendees of the event. If you have any questions about this event please feel free to contact me directly. God Bless, Mrs. Maura Cox Principal St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School St. Cloud, Florida Name of Business: Point of Contact Person: Items Selling: Phone Number: Email: Web Site: Address: I would like to be a Vendor for Handbag Bingo on 10/28/17 ($35) (payment attached) I would like to be a Corporate Sponsor for Handbag Bingo on 10/28/17 ($200) (payment attached)
St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 2017-2018 CALENDAR 4 Independence Day (No Summer Camp) 28 New Teacher Orientation JULY 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 JANUARY 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8 School Resumes 15 M.L. King Day NO School 28- Feb 3 Catholic Schools Week 28 Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Picnic 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 17 Student / 17 Teacher 3 School and Parish Staff Retreat 4 Teacher Workshop, Why Poverty Matters, Tammy Pawloski 7 Diocese Teacher Kick off Day 8 Meet the Teacher 9 First Day of School AUGUST 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5-9 Acre Testing (5 th and 8 th Grade) 14 Ash Wednesday 16 2 nd Trimester Close of Grades 19 Presidents Day NO 19 Student / 19 Teacher 17 Student/21 Teacher 1 Data Day No School 4 Labor Day NO School SEPTEMBER 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MARCH 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5-16 Iowa Assessment 29 Holy Thursday NO 30 Good Friday NO 20 Student / 20 Teacher 19 Student / 20 Teacher 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 Halloween OCTOBER 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 APRIL 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Easter Sunday 2-6 Easter Break NO 27 Data Day NO 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Student / 22 Teacher 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 15 Student / 16 Teacher 1 All Saints Day 3 Close of First Trimester 9-12 Fall Festival 10 Parent/ teacher conferences NO 11 Veterans Day 20-21 Hurricane Make Up Days 22-24 Thanksgiving Break NO 23 Thanksgiving Day 16 Student / 17 Teacher NOVEMBER 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 13 Mother s Day 28 Memorial s Day 29 8 th Grade Graduation 30 Last Day of School Kindergarten Graduation 31 Teacher PD 21 Student / 23 Teacher 22 Instructional Day 25 Christmas Day 25- January 7 Christmas Break DECEMBER 2017 1 2 JUNE 2018 1 2 1 Teacher PD 4 Summer School Starts 17 Father s Day 15 Student / 16 Teacher 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31