St. Thomas More School Newsletter May, 1998 New Student Registration We urge you to invite friends and neighbors to consider St. Thomas More for next year. There are still openings in all grades including a full day 3- and 4-year-old program. Extended Day services are available from 6:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Remember, there will be a $100.00 tuition discount for anyone who recommends another family. Open House St. Thomas More School will have an Open House on Sunday, May 17th, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. All are welcome! This would be an excellent opportunity to bring along some new families to see the school. All are invited to attend Mass at St. Thomas More Church at 11:15 a.m. School Board We wish to thank Marguerite McMahon and June Little for their generous service over the past three years. We welcome Ralph Norris (2nd term), and Terry Campos, and Mary Banks as new members for the next three years. Achievement Tests The results of the tests given in Grades 3, 5, and 7 will arrive soon. Notices will be sent to parents through students. Chocolate Sale We thank you for your support of our recent fundraiser. The profit was $6,000.00. Those who requested will receive credit on their 1997-98 volunteer fee. For others, the profit for your sales will be applied to your 1998-99 fundraising obligation. Manna Program We are working hard to establish this a year round fundraiser. The certificates listed below are available for purchase at the school office every day. Certificates for many other stores may be ordered (prepaid). Pick up an order blank at the school office. Everyone buys groceries and other items every week. Why not get in the habit of purchasing certificates through the school? All purchases after May 1st will be credited to your 1998-99 fundraising obligation. P.A.A. Meeting May 4th, 7:00 p.m., in the school library. Are you interested in enhancing our sports program for the next year? Come to this meeting and share ideas with us. May Crowning St. Thomas More has had a long tradition of honoring the Blessed Mother, Mary, during the month of May with a special procession and crowning of her statue in Church. Each year the Second Grade (First Communion Class) and the Eighth Grade (Graduation Class) are the honored participants. Our celebration will be on Tuesday, May 5th, at 1:45 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome. Dress-up Day All students are asked to wear dress-up clothes on May 5th to make our May Day a festive occasion for all. Talent Show Many students have been hard at work preparing for this big event. Thursday, May 7th, at 12:45 p.m. in Donlan Hall. Come and enjoy the fun. Ribbon Mass Friday, May 15th, at 9:30 a.m., to honor our Eighth Graders. Parents and students attend mass and enjoy brunch and an Eighth grade video afterwards. Volunteer Mass Wednesday, May 20th, at 9:15 a.m. We honor our wonderful volunteers who have served the school in so many ways. A brunch will follow the mass in the school lunchroom. Band Concert The St. Thomas More Band will perform for the student body and the volunteers on May 20th, at 10:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend. Ascension Thursday There will be no school on May 21st. Catholic students must attend Mass since it is a Holy Day of Obligation. Memorial Day May 25th, no classes Eighth Grade Graduation May 31st at 2:00  p.m.