Dear Parents, 
Welcome to the first Blast of the new school year. Over the summer the building has been teeming with tilers, painters, cleaners, and movers as we update, repair and get ready
for another school year--and we can't wait to see you again! Please mark your calendar to return on Thursday, August 23, for Thrilling Thursday. Come to the STM Cafeteria any time between 5:00pm and 6:30pm. You will
be able to view class lists, stop by classrooms, pick up school supplies, shop for used uniforms, update the Parent Portal, get acquainted with the
STM PTO, and so much more! We especially encourage parents of younger students to
bring in any items not purchased or included in pre-ordered supply kits
on Thrilling Thursday so that students can arrive unburdened on the first day of classes.
God bless,
Eleanor McCormack
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2018-2019 STM FACULTY  AND
STAFF
As we begin the new year, please welcome the2018-2019 STM Faculty and Staff:
PreK - Ms. Sarah Conrad and
Ms. Nancy Johnson
PreK Aides - Ms. Sara Valdivieso and Mrs. Moni Spratt
Kindergarten - Mrs. Robin Baney and Ms. Krista Paul
First Grade - Mrs. Pat Coleman and Mrs. Cathe Fonzi
Second Grade - Ms. Emily Sheckles and Mrs. Mary Pometto,
Third Grade - Ms. Nora Cox,
Ms. Veronica Fernandez
and Mr. Christian Baxter
Fourth Grade - Mrs. Megan Lynch and Ms. Cat Hancock
Fifth Grade - Mrs. Malia Busekrus, Mrs. Stephanie Pacheco, and Ms. Brenna Hickey
Sixth Grade - Mrs. Nancy Meehan and Mrs. Jodie Morgan
Seventh Grade - Ms. Ina Loughlin and
Ms. Jennifer Kusnierczyk
Eighth Grade - Mrs. Dina Johnston and Mrs. Sara James
Art - Mr. Hadrian Mendoza
Music - Ms. Andrea Scully
Computer - Mrs. Emily Stocker
Library - Mrs. Mary Anne O'Rourke
PE - Mrs. Brenda Bauer
Spanish - Mrs. Maureen Arroyo, Mrs. Carol Bonilla
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ATTENTION MILITARY AND DEFENSE CIVILIAN FAMILIES
If your child will be attending before/after school care at Fort Myer and requires transportation to/from STM, please contact:
Katie Caldwell
703-299-8448
Transportation service arrangements are being finalized now for the 2018-19 school year. Please advise soonest if your child requires a seat on the Fort Myer van.
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STM serves hot lunch four days a week from Monday through Thursday at a cost of $6.25 per meal. It is time to place your orders for September hot lunches. For September, hot lunches will begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, and will run through Thursday, September 27, 2018. A total of 15 lunches will be served for a cost of $93.75 per child. You can either pay using FACTS or by sending in a check to the school office using this order form. Completed
order forms must be returned to the school office no later than August 28.
Hot Lunch orders will not be accepted after August 28th. If you have any questions, please call the office at (703)-528-6781.
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CALL FOR
MEATLOAVES!
Members of the Cathedral Council, Knights of Columbus, will provide
the evening
meal for the homeless at
Christ House
on Thursday
evening
August 30, 2018
. We are
asking for a gift of a meat loaf to be served at that time.
Please deliver your meat loaf gift to the Rectory on
Wednesday, August 29
between
10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
If you are able to help serve the
August 30
meal at Christ House, please call Ed & Daisy Finney at (703) 521-3567.
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STM BAND NEWS 
Openings
in the
St. Thomas More
Advanced Band
Special Instruments Needed
The following instrument players are needed in the
advanced band for 2018-2019. If interested, contact
New students and switch-a-roos are welcome:
Tuba
Tenor Sax (easy switch from alto sax)
Baritone (easy switch from trumpet)
Bass clarinet (easy switch from clarinet or alto sax)
These instrument might be provided by the band
for the next school year. You may keep your present
instrument or turning it back in is an option.
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PLANNING AHEAD. . .
Please mark your calendars and reserve September 29 for this year's annual OKTOBERFEST to be held at STM School.
Great food, fun, and friendships await!
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BLAST SUBMISSIONS
STM Blast items
must be submitted to eblast@stmschool.org by noon on Monday
in order to be included in that week's edition.
All submissions must be in print-ready form.
Items received after this deadline will be held until the following issue.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, Aug 23
THRILLING THURSDAY!
STM School Cafeteria
5:00pm-6:30pm
Monday, Aug 27
School Opens for Students in 1st-8th
FULL DAY
8:00am-3:15pm
Wednesday, Aug 29
1st Full day for Kindergarten
Friday, Aug 31
11:30am Dismissal
NO EXTENDED DAY
Monday, Sep 3
LABOR DAY
Federal Holiday
NO SCHOOL
Monday, Sep 3
PTO PotLuck
Barcroft Park
5:00pm
Tuesday, Sep 4
First Day for PreK
Wednesday,
Sep 5
Back to School Night
for
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Lee Hall/Gym
7:00pm
Thursday, Sep 13
Back to School Night
for
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Lee Hall/Gym
7:00pm
Thursday, Sep 20
Back to School Night
for
PreK, K, 1st
Lee Hall/Gym
7:00pm
Saturday, Sep 29
OCTOBERFEST!!
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