CALENDAR REMINDERSTuesday, February 23 Second night of the Motherhood As A Vocation series. Join us in Servant

Hall at 7:00 p.m. for the second night of this mini-retreat for Moms.It is not necessary to have attended the first session in order tobenefit from tonight's discussion.

Wednesday, February24 Jr. High Art Club -- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.Robotics Club -- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Friday, February 26 GO WESTERN DAY - see additional information in this memo.All School Mass - Students may wear long blue jeans and western wear to

Mass.8th grade Winter Dance - STM 8th grade students ONLY - 7 - 10 p.m.

Prinster Hall

Tuesday, March 1 Spirit Day - Students may wear any STM Spirit Shirt with uniform bottoms.Chess Club -- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2 Jr. High Art Club -- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.Robotics Club -- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, March 3 Spanish Club -- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Friday, March 4 All School Mass - Students must be in dress uniform.

Saturday, March 5 UNDER THE BIG TOP AUCTION GALA - Have you purchased yourtickets yet?

IT'S ALMOST GALA TIME AND WE NEED YOUR HELPDoes anyone have access to a full size "antique" popcorn cart. We would love to borrow it for the evening

as part of the decorations in Rehkopf Center. Please email Kathy Pradokprado@stmorenews.com if you could loan one to us for the evening.

We are still looking for silent auction donation items! Here are the categories that we currently have(but feel free to think outside the box!):Religious Items, Men's Table, Entertainment, Home & Garden, Kids & Family, Treasures & Pleasures,Jewelry, and Almost Live Items.

Be sure to check out the VOLUNTEER, VIP, BABYSITTING and TICKET ORDER forms attached to thismemo! Signing up your child to be a VIP is an easy way to support this important fundraiser.

PRINCIPAL’S MEMOFebruary 23, 2016

READMISSION PACKETS/NEW STUDENT TESTINGReadmission packets were due back in the office on February 12. The entrance exam for newstudents is this week and we will begin offering positions to our new applicants next week. Familieswho have not turned in their packet, or spoken with Mrs. Glaser, will be in jeopardy of losing theirspots for next year.

GO WESTERN DAYFriday, February 26, will be Go Texan Day. Students may wear appropriate western type clothes butNO boots, hats, or play guns. Blue jeans may be worn but NO shorts. For the girls, jean pants arepreferred; skirts are acceptable but must reach the knee. STUDENTS MAY WEAR THEIR WESTERNCLOTHES TO MASS.

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to the STM Robotics Team of Joshua Porter, Brendan Early, Lena Shadow, MatthewFernandez, Roman Ochoa, and Darian Tenio. The team competed in the 2016 First Lego League LoneStar South Texas - Gold Championship Tournament on Saturday, February 20, 2016. The STM RoboticsTeam had the fifth highest score in the robot competition of 75 teams, won the 1st place InnovativeSolutions Award and the Global Innovations Award. GO TECHNO TIGERS!!!

STM 2016 BASEBALL TEAMCongratulations to the 2016 STM Baseball Team: Alex Alvarez, Rodrigo Batarse, Jaeden Bengan, JacobBroussard, Stephen Brown, Nicholas Caso, Daniel Coco, Declan Conner, Kevin Gutierrez, AnthonyHudson, Jacob Lopresto, Tyler Mack, Donald Sias, Harrison Staats, Carter Vrabel, and Carlos Jackson.

PARKING LOT SAFETYPlease do not drop your child/children off in front of the church and ask them to walk across theparking lot. The few minutes that this might save in your morning is not worth the safety of any ofour students. WE HAD A NEAR MISS IN THE PARKING LOT THIS WEEK!

STM SCHOOL AND KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS JOINT PROJECT:WHEELCHAIR MISSION FOR VETERANSOnce again this year STM School is joining with the Knights of Columbus to raise money for theWheelchair Mission. This important organization provides wheelchairs to American veterans of allwars. Come out on Fridays during Lent to enjoy a great dinner, purchase sodas or make a donation tohelp us with this project. Also please consider volunteering at a Fish Fry on Friday nights as we canuse adults as well as students. Contact Mrs. Warner (kwarner@stmorenews.com) or Mrs. Felton(jfelton@stmorenews.com) to volunteer.

ANNUAL STUDENT TALENT SHOWSTM’s annual student talent show will be April 8th in the new gym. The show will be open tostudents in 5th through 8th grade. Start working on your talent ( singing, dancing, acting, gymnastics,etc.) so you will be ready for auditions on March 21st The show will be limited to 15 acts that will bechosen from the auditions. This is a show NOT a contest! Watch upcoming memo’s for additionalinformation.

VIRTUS TRAINING and REFRESHER COURSEVIRTUS, the National Protecting God’s Children Child Abuse Prevention Program, is required of anyvolunteer who will spend time supervising the children of St. Thomas More School. This includes, butis not limited to, room parents, recess duty workers, clinic volunteers, and chaperones. You mayregister for the program at www.virtus.org. Classes are offered at various times and locationsthroughout the archdiocese.

Please note: IMPORTANT VIRTUS NEWS ....A one and a half hour refresher course called Keeping thePromise Alive is now required of anyone who took VIRTUS prior to February 22, 2011. To register forKeeping the Promise Alive go to www.virtus.org - be very careful when registering that you are notregistering for Protecting God’s Children. A REFRESHER COURSE IS BEING OFFERED AT STM ONSATURDAY, MARCH 12 AT 10:00 AM. You must register online to attend this course.

ARCHDIOCESAN MOTHER-DAUGHTER PROGRAMTHE MOTHER-DAUGHTER PROGRAM will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 2:00 - 4:30 pm; sign-in:1:30 pm. at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX. 77379. Theprogram is for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers or significant mother-figure. The program fosters anatmosphere of love and understanding in discussing God’s plan for the gift of human sexuality and thechallenges of living chastely.Program fee: $40/family includes refreshments and take-home resources.Registration is limited to 50 families for each program.

To register, go to https://archgh.cvent.com/MotherDaughterProgram.Additional spring and fall offerings are available. The program is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Officeof Adolescent-Catechesis and Evangelization. For more information contact Mark Ciesielski at 713-741-8792 or mciesielski@archgh.org .

UNDER THE BIG TOPBenefiting St. Thomas More Parish School

Saturday, March 5, 2016

We are almost down to the wire.....We need your help!!!!

Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Auction Gala.

Look at the areas where we need you and consider getting involved.

No experience necessary.....

Putting Auction Baskets Together (This involves putting items in gift baskets and shrink wrapping them)

February 24th, 25th, and 26 - noon until 2:00 pmth

February 29 , March 1 , 2 , and 3 - 9:00 am until 2:00 pmth st nd rd

Decorating Rehkopf Center (Help transform Rehkopf Center into The Big Top)

March 3 - 9:00 am until 3:00 pmrd

March 4 - 9:00 am until completedth

Auction Runners/Shoppers (Help us pick up last minute donations)

February 29 , March 1 and 2 - 9:00 am. until 3:00 pmth st nd

Table Captains (Take a shift to help oversee an auction table)

March 5 - 6:00 pm until 10:30 pmth

Live Auction Spotters (Help the Auctioneer identify bidders during the Live Auction)

March 5 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmth

Clean Up (Help is always needed to clean up after the event)

March 5 - 11:30 pm until completedth

Yes, please count me in......

Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would like to help with ____________________________________________________________________________________

Date:__________________________________Time:____________________________________________________

Return this form to the School Office

HAVE YOU

PURCHASED YOUR

TICKETS??

STM AUCTION GALASATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016

Don’t miss out on this year’s Auction Gala!!!!!

See STM transformed into a BIG TOP

There will be fabulous items in theLive and Silent Auctions

Support the school with Paddles Up Donation

Take a chance on a “Grab Bag” balloon

Ticket prices - $75/person

Babysitting will be provided by Girl Scout Troop 21126(see flier in memo)

Questions - contact Kathy Prado (kprado@stmorenews.com)

Need Babysitting for the STM Auction???

Childcare will be available for children ages two and up by Girl Scout Troop 20176.

Please be advised that we cannot accommodate special needs children as the caretakers

are not equipped or trained for them.

Saturday, March 5, 2016 e 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

Msgr. Bill Young Gymnasium

Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided

$15 per child or $35 for 3 or more children

NO DROP-INS ACCEPTED

The tear sheet below must be turned into the school office by Friday, February 26, 2016, in

order to reserve a spot for your child. Payment must be made at the time of registration

and will not be accepted at the door. Checks should be made out to St. Thomas More Parish School.

Name of both Parents/Guardians ________________________________________________________________________________________

Cell phone for both Parents/Guardians____________________________________________________________________________________

Name of child_________________________________________Age_________________Allergies_______________________________________

Name of child_________________________________________Age_________________Allergies_______________________________________

Name of child_________________________________________Age_________________Allergies_______________________________________

Name of child_________________________________________Age_________________Allergies_______________________________________

Name of child_________________________________________Age_________________Allergies_______________________________________

Name of child_________________________________________Age_________________Allergies_______________________________________

Name of individuals with permission to pick up your child/ren:

________________________________________________________________Relation to your child/ren__________________________________

________________________________________________________________Relation to your child/ren__________________________________

Other special needs or comments_________________________________________________________________________________________

Be the STM VIP of the DayNo random drawings

Simply purchase a VIP Pass for $65

As an STM VIP of the Day, your child will receive...

e Special VIP T-Shirt

e PA Announcer of the Day

e Chick-fil-A Lunch on the Patio

e Homework Pass for the Day

e VIP Seating at an STM Pep Rally

e One Jeans Pass

e “First in Lunch Line” Coupon

Purchase one VIP Pass per studentand your child will be the VIP of the Day!

ONLY ONE VIP PASS PERSTUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED

STM VIP of the Day

Student’s Name____________________

Homeroom________________________

Child’s Shirt Size ___________________

Return to School Office with $65

STM VIP of the Day

Student’s Name____________________

Homeroom________________________

Child’s Shirt Size ___________________

Return to School Office with $65

ROUND UP 2016Sunday, March 6th

At ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOLNoon until 6:00 p.m.

Big Red Market

Petting Zoo

Future Eagles Booth

All Proceeds benefit the STHS Tuition Assistance Program

for current and incoming students.

For more information, visit www.sths.org

Come & See What Being a Part of the St. Thomas Community is All About!

Join us for a wonderful full day of family fun as the tradition of Spring Fling and its support for the Strake Jesuit financial aid program continues. There will be something for everyone!

CasinoSJ Mania

CrusaderLand

Live Music!

GREAT FOOD!

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - noon - 6 pm

RaffleMIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:Redeem this for 5 FREE DOUBLOONS

Good for Food, Games, and Casino1 coupon per Middle School Student

Strake Jesuit Spring Fing 2016

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

45th Annual Spring Fling Sunday, March 6, 2016

Noon to 6 p.m. 8900 Bellaire Boulevard

Houston

Delicious Food! Asian Cajun Cordua - South American Cotton Candy Crepes Funnel Cakes Hot Dogs Ice Cream Mexican Pizza Raising Cane’s Sausage Texas BBQ

Live entertainment! Big Nate (DJ) SJ Pep Band

Exciting games! 3-In-One Sports Challenge Balloon Stomp Bean Bag Toss Black Jack Boat Races Body Art Bottle Crash Cake Spin Candy Land Fish Wall Giant Slide Gift Exchange Goldfish High Striker Hoops Moonwalk Obstacle Course Over and Under Pet Vet Ping Pong Shoot Out Plinko Pot Of Gold Power Darts Putt-Putt Quarterback Toss Ring Toss Rock Climbing Wall Speed Pitch Spin to Win Super Slots Tie One On Tug-O-War

Proceeds from Spring Fling will be used to

provide financial aid to deserving Jesuit students.

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

FREE ADMISSION!

DELICIOUS FOOD!

EXCITING GAMES!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!

COME RAIN OR SHINE!

SUNDAYMARCH

6

www.strakejesuit.org For more information, contact Sheri Bordelon

at sbordelon@strakejesuit.org or 713-490-8160

SPRING FLING RAFFLE Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket or

$20 per book of 5 tickets.

Grand prize is a 2016 Lexus NX! Additional prizes are a 55” LG LED HDTV and a $1,000 Visa gift card.

The drawing will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Strake Jesuit Spring

Fling. The winner does not need to be present to win.