CYCLONE CHATTER 4-6-23

Dear STM Families,
​Happy Holy Thursday–the beginning of the Easter Triduum, the summit of our Liturgical Year.  The students attended a ‘Shadow’ Stations of the Cross in Flanagan Hall today that was organized by Sr. Colette and acted out with the 8th graders.   Please ask your child about that experience today.  It was truly amazing!
 
The times of each of our Holy Week Services at St. Thomas More Church are listed below.  Please take a look to see if you can attend with your children.  Our STM Children’s Choir will sing at 11 a.m. Mass on Easter.  If you haven’t heard them sing at Mass, you are truly missing out.  Those sweet voices give me goosebumps every time I hear them!
 
I need you to know that we were able to resume regular recess spaces yesterday due to some action taken to assist our troubled neighbor.  Please continue to pray for the safety of all involved.  Our efforts to tighten security and safety practices are continuing.  I will keep you posted on plans and advancements.
 
May the joy of the risen Christ bring light and happiness to your family during this Easter season. St. Thomas More, pray for us.
 
Peace & Blessings,
Linda Crosthwait, STM Principal
 
 
STM IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, April 6–HOLY THURSDAY
Confessions 5-6pm
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7pm
Adoration after Mass until 10pm
 
Friday, April 7–GOOD FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL
No morning Masses
Seven Last Words of Jesus, Noon
Good Friday Service 7pm
 
Saturday, April 8–HOLY SATURDAY
No morning Mass; No 4pm Mass
No Confession times
Easter Vigil Service 8pm
 
Sunday, April 9–EASTER
He is Risen!  Alleluia!!
 
Masses at 7:30am (recorded), 9am and 11am
No Eucharistic Adoration
 
Monday, April 10–EASTER MONDAY
NO SCHOOL
Mass at 9 a.m. only
 
Tuesday, April 11
Kindergarten Round-Up:  Fully-registered families will receive details in an email tomorrow
 
Friday, April 14
First Friday STM Spirit Wear Day (postponed from Holy Week)--Students may wear a STM Spirit Wear shirt (no hoodies, please) with jeans, khakis, or Spirit Wear bottoms (no Jammie pants, please). Of course the uniform is always appropriate.
 
Saturday, April 15
STM Music Trivia Night! 7-10pm in STM Flanagan Hall
$35 / person, $60 / couple. Ten people to a table! (Adults only)
 
Tuesday, April 18
Grades 5-8 Band Concert at 6:30 p.m. in Flanagan Hall; students need to arrive at 6 p.m. to tune instruments
 
Thursday, April 20
4th Grade Recorder Concert at 2:30 p.m. in Flanagan Hall
 
Friday, April 21
Jesus Day for 2nd Graders
 
Sunday, April 23
2nd Grade First Holy Communion at 2 p.m.;
STM Choir will sing at this Mass
 
Friday, April 28
8th Grade Graduation Retreat in More Hall
Home and School will host Family Bingo Night in Flanagan Hall.  Details to follow!
 
Thursday, May 11
8th Grade Graduation at 5:30 p.m. in the church
 
Monday, May 15
Fun Day for grades PK-7;  Rain-out day–May 17
 
Friday, May 19
Last Day of School for students (dismissal following 10:30 Mass)
 
2023-2024 STM Registration - REGISTER NOW
Late Registration - $100 late fee applies to anyone who completes the online process and financial obligations after March 22, 2023.
 
PREK CLASS ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED.  PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST.
 
TWO OTHER GRADE LEVELS ARE ALMOST CLOSED.  PLEASE GET WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE ABOUT FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE A SEAT FOR YOUR STUDENT FOR NEXT YEAR.
 
Please know that you need to complete the online portion of registration BEFORE you visit the parish office to complete the financial portion and finalize registration.
 
Sycamore Online Registration Link: https://sycamore.school/family/admissions/register?school_id=2161
 
You will also need the following information to get started with online registration:
Video tutorial for Online Registration with Sycamore: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c0nbYqVyDih
Your Parent Sycamore Login & Password (if you do not remember your password, you can go to https://app.sycamoreschool.com/index.php and click "Reset Password."  If you do not have your login information, please contact the school office at 816.942.5581)
STM School ID: 2161
Most recent address, telephone, etc. for your family, emergency contacts, etc.
Access to your child's birth certificate, baptismal certificate, and most current immunization record, if they have not already been submitted to the school.
 
2022-23 STM YEARBOOKS:
Online ordering from the company is now closed.  We will have a few extra copies available for purchase at STM–first come, first served.  Call the STM Office if you need to order a yearbook.
 
DRAMA PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED AFTER SCHOOL:
Mr. Dan O’Connell, 5th-6th grade Social Studies teacher, will sponsor an  after school drama program following Spring Break this year.  The weekly classes will run for FOUR days--Monday-Thursday. The cost for the four days is $25.00.  If your child comes for one to three days, the cost is $10.00 per day.
 
Weeks 2 and 3:  5th and 6th grade only:  April 11-14 and April 17-20. 
Students will all be in a short play--”Goldilocks on Trial” which will be performed on the last day.  Minimum enrollment:  11.  THIS TWO WEEK CLASS MEETS from 3:30-5:00.  The cost is $60 for the two weeks.
 
Week 4:  3rd grade only:  April 24-27.  Minimum enrollment: 4.  We will play theater games, use our voices creatively and create puppets to tell a story!
 
Week 5:  4th grade only  May 1-4. Minimum enrollment: 4.  We will read the play Charlotte’s Web, do pantomime activities as well as other creative drama experiences!
 
Week 6:  1st and 2nd grade only:  May 8-11 Music, movement, listening to stories, telling stories, exploring all aspects of drama, what fun!
Questions?  Thank you! Email:  oconnell_dan@stmcyclones.org
 
 
BRICKS 4 KIDZ FINAL SESSION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR:
St. Thomas More EARLY ENGINEERS After-School LEGO® CLUB NEW Models Every Session!
Wednesdays 3:25 – 4:25 PM April 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17
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. Each 6-week session features a new theme and models.
 
This club is for grades K-5. Class size is limited. Students will receive a LEGO® minifig with enrollment.
 
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT!  MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Get your team together now to join the STM Music Trivia Night on Saturday, April 15 from 7-10 p.m. in STM Flanagan Hall.  Cost:  $35/person or $60/couple.  Ten people to a table. See more details in the flier below. (Adults only)
 
SUMMER CYCLONES INFORMATION:
For students entering grades Pre-K to 7 Weekdays, Tuesday, May 30—Tuesday, August 8, 2023 8:00am—5:30pm
The Summer Cyclones Camp is an amazing experience that will offer kids preschool aged to 7th grade the opportunity to forge a community unlike any other centered around an engaging experience of fun and enrichment. The enthusiastic staff at Summer Cyclones cannot wait to make this the best summer ever for the kids as they stay sharp on their academic skills and participate in a healthy dose of fun-filled activities on site.
More info & registration: 
stmkc.com/summercyclones
Tim Waris tim@stmkc.com
 
Following are Lenten prayers you can share with your family for Holy Thursday (today), Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil Holy Thursday:
 
A new commandment, you gave at the table,
to love one another as you made us able.
When we love one another, all will know it is true
that we and our friends, indeed, follow you.
So let us remember the commandment to love
so the world becomes more like heaven above.
Amen.
 
Good Friday:
When Jesus died that day on the cross
all creation together sighed, “This is a great loss.”
Time grew empty and the afternoon dark
as the light of the world had not even a spark.
The women stood by at a distance in tears
wondering what would become of their fears.
Fear not, the angels soon will say.
Jesus’s death has given us the way.
Amen.
 
Holy Saturday:
We speak few words this day that is hollow,
this day that sighs with one great sorrow.
We sit in the garden next to the tomb
knowing that soon it will be a womb.
Amen.
 
Easter Vigil:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
We sing this night,
joining heaven and earth that rejoice with delight.
Jesus, our Lord, is risen today.
God’s love and light is here to stay.
Joining heaven and earth that rejoice with delight,
Alleluia! Alleluia! We sing this night.
Amen.