1/14/22

STM UPCOMING EVENTS: 
TOMORROW, Friday, Jan. 14
STM Red Friday Spirit Wear Day to cheer on the KC Chiefs!

TOMORROW, Friday, Jan. 14 (and every Friday afternoon)
Join parents to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. in the narthex

Monday, Jan. 17
No School–Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Sunday, Jan. 30
Open House from after 9 a.m. Mass-1 p.m. to kick-off Catholic Schools’ Week

Jan. 30-Feb. 5
Catholic Schools’ Week

Friday, Feb. 4
No School–Student Learning Conferences

Saturday, Feb. 5
STM Auction–”Gin & Jazz”

Friday, March 11
NOTE:  CHANGE TO STM CALENDAR–No School; Diocesan Professional Development Day for teachers
 STM RED FRIDAY TOMORROW! 
TOMORROW is Red Friday at STM to support our Kansas City Chiefs in the playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at home at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday night.  Students may wear jeans, spirit wear bottoms, or uniform bottoms with KC Chiefs or STM Spirit Wear.  
Let’s show our KC Chiefs Spirit and support them on our journey back to Super Bowl LVI!
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR ‘GIN & JAZZ’--STM AUCTION, 2022 
Mark your calendars and reserve your tickets today for the STM Auction, 2022–”Gin & Jazz” event on Saturday, February 5.
Read all of the details on the attachment below.  See you there!
ANNUAL DIOCESAN SURVEY FOR STM:
Dear STM Parents,
Our school is always trying to improve its ability to serve our mission.  As part of the improvement process, we annually collect survey data from our stakeholder groups.  Your opinion about the performance of our school is important to us and so we ask that you click on the link below and take the time to complete this important survey.  Thank you for giving your time in completing this important survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/schoolsurvey22


BRICKS 4 KIDZ AFTER-SCHOOL STEM ACTIVITY for GRADES K-5:
Bricks 4 Kidz® enrichment classes are designed to be educational and FUN! We teach children principles of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) utilizing motorized LEGO® models. 
Every lesson is unique and designed to engage a child's mind. Class size is limited. Students will receive a mini-fig with enrollment. Grades K-5 
NEW Models Every Session! 
St. Thomas More Elementary LEGO® Club 
Wednesdays after school from 3:25 - 4:25pm 
Dates: Feb.2,9,16,23 March 2,9 
Enroll Now:  www.bricks4kidz.com/kcnorth
SEE ALL THE DETAILS IN THE ATTACHED FLYER.


PAROCHIAL LEAGUE BASKETBALL GAMES ADMISSION PRICE:
The "Family Rate" of $5.00 for admittance to STM basketball games applies to dad, mom, and kids.  Any other relatives who attend should pay $5 for each individual ‘family.’  Grandma & Grandpa = $5.  Aunt & Uncle = $5.
Remember, these dollars help to finance the upkeep and improvement of our gym and school.  Thanks for supporting STM!
TRASH BAG SALE:
STM Cub Scout pack 601 is holding their annual trash bag sale right now.  Sales from this fundraiser help keep the cost of membership down as well as helping to cover cost of summer camps.  Please seek out a Cub Scout member in grades 1-4 to purchase rolls.  If you are not sure you can also email Mike Smith at jms6279@gmail.com to place you order.  Trash bags are $12 per roll and come in the following sizes:
  Blue - 55 gallon, 16 bags: biggest bag, great for those big jobs
     Yellow - 39 gallon, 25 bags: most popular bag, great for all families
  White - 15 gallon, 65 bags: a smaller size, ideal for the kitchen
Sale ends 1/18.  Thanks for your support.  
FINAL FOOTBALL RAFFLE DRAWING:




LITURGICAL LIVING CALENDAR:
Liturgical living is a beautiful way for individuals and families to learn about the traditions, saints, and rituals of our faith. This leads to a deeper comprehension and connection to our faith. Pick a few things each month to try and start to see the connection of the Catholic Faith to life outside of mass on Sunday! Give it a try! 
Here is the link:
https://stmkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Liturgical-Living-January-2022-Calendar.pdf


A Prayer for Healing Divisiveness in our Community:
God in deepening relationships, 
God in continuing conversation: 
may we welcome each other with courage, knowing that being together changes who we are. 
We pray that through respectful relationships we transform the imbalances of power to allow each one of us to fully belong. 
And may it be that inholding silence and in listening well to each other, we hear your voice in the midst of us. 
Amen.