VIRTUS RE-CERTIFICATION: VIRTUS Re-certification will take place here tonight beginning at 6:30 pm in

the Parish Hall. If you need to have your fingerprints registered with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,

please refer to link on the following page for a complete schedule or contact the rectory @ (626) 284-

8333 to schedule an appointment for October 10th at the Parish Hall. Please remember that all volun-

teers and chaperones must be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese and VIRTUS trained.

OPERATION GRATITUDE: To commemorate 9/11, St. Thomas More School will be sponsoring a

collection for Operation Gratitude care packages. This organization provides care packages for the

brave men and women who are stationed overseas. For a list of items needed, please see the attached

flyer. All items are due by Friday, September 11th. Students will also be making cards to be included in

the care packages on Friday, September 11th during our Family Day activity. Thank you and God bless

you for your support!

GRAND-FRIENDS’ DAY: On Monday, September 14th, we will be celebrating Grand-friends’ Day. Grand-

parents, great grandparents, great uncles, and aunts are welcome to attend Mass @ 8:30 am. Students

and their grand-friends’ will be treated to a continental breakfast after Mass in the Parish Hall. If you are

planning on attending or would like to make a donation (for service hours), please turn in the attached

form by Thursday, September 10th.

PRESCHOOL FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: On Friday, September 25th, the preschool will be hosting a bingo

night. Doors open at 6 pm and bingo will begin at 6:30 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of bingo, food,

prizes and fun for the whole family! Donations are still needed. Please see the flyers attached for more

information.

IN N OUT TOUR: We will host the In N Out Truck on Friday, September 25th from 11:30AM-1PM. Ask

your family, friends and co-workers to participate in this fundraising event while they enjoy a delicious

hamburger! See the enclosed flyer for more details on how to order. All orders must be submitted by

Thursday, September 17th. Submit one order form per family. Please contact the office if you are

planning to place a large order. If you have questions or would like to help, contact Mrs. Gomez @ (626)

482-1326.

WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP: Mrs. Rodriguez will be leading the Jr. high students on a trip to Washington

D.C. in March 2015. The deadline to register is October 29, 2015. There are 6 spots left. Click on the

link for further information: Washington DC Trip

PARKING LOT SAFETY: If you do not plan to use the valet service before or after school, kindly park in

the marked stalls. This avoids accidents and ensures that parents are able to leave in a timely manner.

Please remember to drive slowly and safely as you enter and exit the parking lot.

Excellence in Education

Lord, we remember all those who died on that September day in

2001. We turn to you now, Lord of all, to give us the courage of

forgiveness. May you envelop our hearts with your Spirit of peace.

Amen.

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St. Thomas More Parish School

September 9, 2015

Weekly Newsletter

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If you need to have your fingerprints registered with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, please refer

to the following link for a complete schedule:

LA Archdiocese Fingerprinting Schedule

St. Thomas More Newsle t ter

Our awesome teachers attended a

math workshop on Friday!

The Kindergarten Class were practicing

their literacy skills on our new

computers this week.

CALENDAR

September

9/10 Happy Birthday Coach Perez!

9/11 Family Day

9/14 Grand-friends’ Day (Mass and Continental

Breakfast); 1st day of Chess

9/18 Teacher In-Service (NO SCHOOL)

9/20 Catechetical Sunday

9/21 Picture Day

9/25 Preschool Bingo Night; $1 Dress—Red

Spirit Gear shirt or PE Shirt with jeans or

PE shorts; In N Out Fundraiser

9/27 Happy Birthday Mrs. Jones!

9/28 Band lessons begin

9/29 Happy Birthday Fr. O’Neill

October

10/2 Teacher In-Service (NO SCHOOL)

10/5 Faculty Retreat (NO SCHOOL)

Monday Mass School Liturgy—September 14, 2015

First Reading: Patricia Salazar

Second Reading: Faith Acosta

Responsorial Psalm: Micaela Garcia

General Intercessions: Jayne Sepulveda and

Cristian Salazar

Presentation of the Gifts: January Nava, Emily

Rocha, Joseph Quiñones, and Derek Enriquez

Altar Servers: Laura Ortiz, Branden Rodriguez

To commemorate 9/11, St. Thomas More School will be sponsoring a collection for

Operation Gratitude care packages. This organization provides care packages

for the brave men and women who are stationed overseas. They are in need of

any of the following items: Snacks

energy bars

individual packets of powdered drink mix

Girl Scout Cookies

beef jerky

trail mix

nuts

sunflower seeds

candy

Personal Care Products

lip balm

toothpaste

toothbrushes

individual packets of moist towlettes

blank greeting cards

All items are due by Friday, September 11th. Students will also be making cards to be included in the care packages on Friday, September 11th during our Family Day activity.

Thank you and God bless you for your support!

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Attention Grandparents and honorary Grandparents:

On Monday, SEPTEMBER 14th, we will be celebrating all

the wonderful things you do that make your

grandchildren’s lives so special! Please save the date so

you can come to mass at 8:30 am and enjoy a

continental breakfast!

Continental Breakfast to follow in the

Parish Hall

Mass begins at 8:30 am

Please return this form by Thursday, September 10th if you plan on attending or

donating items ( save your receipts for service hours ) STUDENT ’S NAME:

# of adults that will be attending the Mass and Continental Breakfast on 9/14:

I can donate the following items for Grandfriends ’ Day ( please indicate amount ) :

gallon of milk gallon of orange juice doughnuts

Pack of cookies muffins pan dulce

Join the STM CCC for

Family Night

Come enjoy an evening of bingo, food, prizes, 50/50

and tons of fun!

Friday, September 25th, 2015 from 6-9pm In the STM Parish Hall

Doors open at 6:00pm, First BINGO game begins at 6:30pm sharp!

$1 per game. Bingo Daubers will be sold for $1

Drinks, food, snacks, and dessert will be available for purchase.

Family Night

Friday, September 25th, 2015 from 6-9pm

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I can donate 1 or more of the following items:

____Adult prizes or gift cards $15 ____Case of Sodas ___Case of Water

___Children prizes or gift cards $15 ___Nacho Cheese ___Hot dogs

____Hot Dog Buns ___Chips(individual Bags) __Juice Boxes

Please bring the items to Pre School with receipt for Service Hours.

Any questions contact Mrs. Raquel or Miss Gabby at Ex.18

Orders must be submitted by Thursday, September 17th!

We must sell 300 burgers! Everyone is invited to join us.

Friday, September 25, 2015 11:30am- 12:30pm $5.00 each ticket

(IN N OUT donates 75% to STM and 25% to abused children) Meal includes choice of cheeseburger, hamburger

or grilled cheese sandwich; chips and choice of drink.

Choice Lunch will not be available. Ask your family members and friends to support our fundraiser by buying a meal ticket. Do you work close by? Ask co-workers to take a lunch break at STM. Meal tickets are good for the In-N-Out Lunch Tour only. Tickets will be distributed at the event. Please use one form per family. Thank you for participating in this exceptional fundraising effort for our school! Mrs. Gomez (626) 482-1326 ********************************Tear and Return***********************************

IN-N-OUT Lunch Tour Friday, September 25, 2015

Eldest Child’s Name________________________________________ Grade____________ Child’s Name________________________________________ Grade____________ Parent’s Name_______________________________Contact Number________________________ Yes, we would love to support STM and buy #_______ meal tickets x $5.00 each = $____________

Please make checks payable to St. Thomas More School. Thank you.

BURGER

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