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Dear and Beloved Families and Friends, Another school year is winding down and coming to a close. Fun Day festivities are in full force, the excitement of lazy summer days to come, and the cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning are in full force.
It is with a heavy heart; heavy because it is so filled with beautiful memories and gratitude for having been among all of you, that I write my last Principal’s Corner. I truly cannot thank everyone enough for all you have shared with me and taught me. My time at St. Thomas School has been a true joy. My spirit and belief in God have grown and been strengthened beyond measure. Both the Grand People and School Students gave me Card Showers this week; each card had the kindest thoughts and best wishes than I have ever received. All of the hugs, kind words, advice for living a slower life style, and prayers from all the St. Thomas School Community will be treasured in my heart and thoughts forever. Just as God closes this door of my life journey, I am looking forward to what He has planned for my family and me as He opens my next door.
With God’s abundant love, may we all continue to go forth and
LIVE, LOVE, AND SERVE AS CHRIST.
Anita Crain, Principal
School News: Coming This Fall!!! Tiger Tots Preschool will be opening this fall. We are very excited about this new faith-based program being offered at St. Thomas. The program is available to 3 and 4 year olds. We offer flexible scheduling. The registration fee is $50.00 to secure a spot. Call the school at 684-2309 to get information about registration, fees, and scheduling.
Thank You To Our Many Volunteers who helped in any way getting ready and putting in a concrete stoop that we needed as an exit to one of our classrooms on the back side of the school. All of your time and hard work is greatly appreciated by our entire school community.
Congratulations to Sean Kelley who placed 3rd in the Illinois Mathematics League for our region. Our region consisted of the following counties and approximately 1,000 students participated: Adams, Cass, Champaign, Clark, Crawford, Effingham, Fayette, Hancock, Lawrence, Logan, Macon, Sangamon & Vermillion. Keep up the great work, Sean!
Perfect Attendance 2008-09
2nd Grade – Beth Decker, Matthew Decker, Evan Miebach
3rd Grade – Jonathan Decker, Lindsey Decker, Chase Hutchison
4th Grade – Radison Bollman, William Gay, Kendal Hewing
5th Grade – Robert Decker, Macie Dodd, Josh Stricklin
8th Grade – Hayden Harshbarger
Thank You to our Philo Knights of Columbus (Fr. John C. Hecht Council) who presented our school a with $1,000 donation to help start our St. Thomas Preschool. This money will be used for some of the “little people” tables and chairs. Thank you for always being there to help our school in so many ways throughout the year.
GM Box Tops – Lainey Hewing was able to put together one more order for submission to General Mills this week. It totaled $174. We made the school well over $1,200 this year in extra funds. Thank you to all who help us save box tops. Keep SAVING over the Summer!!!!
Market Day – Last Sale of the School Year!!! Stock Up Now!!! Our last sale of the school year will be Friday, June 5th. Please consider stocking up on your favorites for the summer. Thanks so much for your support of Market Day. St. Thomas has earned $2,473.79 so far this year!!! If you need more information about our sale, contact Tiffany Dodd @ 373-6893. Remember to visit www.marketday.com to save on clearnance items. All orders are due by June 1st.
A Hugh Thank To Many People and Companies who contributed prizes, food, gift certificates, and/or money towards TWO IMPORTANT school activities – Lincoln Log Reading Program & Fun Day for our Students!!! Also, thank you to everyone who helped plan, organize, and was a “helper” on hand for both of these events. Our school truly appreciates each and everyone of YOU!
HONOR ROLL – 4th Quarter
5th Grade
High Honors
Morgan Carmien & Emma Powell
Honors
Macie Dodd, Brandon Koeberlein, Kayley Sollers, Josh Stricklin, & Andrew Warnes
6th Grade
High Honors
Jeff Deem, Christy Lannon & Aileen Tierney
Honors
Zoey Bryant, Anna Happ, & Doug Hughes
7th Grade
High Honors
Megan James, Regan Kelley & McKenzie Martin
Honors
Jack Bolger, Chandler Bollman, Justin Deters, & Dalton Grimm
Math Tutoring will be available during the summer at St. Thomas School. If interested, please call Diane Deters at 840-5416 or email ddeters@hotmail.com
Yearbooks Are IN!!! If you would like to purchase a yearbook for this past school year, we have a few left to sell. Please contact Bridgett Bollman at school for your copy.
St. Thomas Mowing Schedule The 2009 mowing schedule/sign-up for the schoolyard, church, and rectory is posted on the church bulletin board. A church-owned riding mower is available for any adult to use. For more information, please call Julie Gay (684-2304). All families are encouraged to help!
A Fun Volunteer Opportunity for someone or a group of people! St. Thomas Parish/School will be serving the below items for breakfast on Sunday, September 20th. This will be advertised and be a part of the 2nd Annual Philo Phest. The breakfast will be serving from 7am to 11:30am or until sold out at St. Thomas School. The following items will be served: Biscuits and Gravy, Fruit, Donuts, OJ, Coffee and Milk. If this is something you would like to head up or help with, contact Lois Happ 684-2403 or Kathy Miebach 684-2405 as soon as possible. There are detailed notes from last year’s successful event that you will receive if you would like to take this on. This event last year made around $1,000.
St. Thomas Altar & Rosary has heard of a few people saying they would like to see a Mother/Daughter Banquet be brought back. This is an event that we did in the past around the end of April, early part of May. The banquet was done several different ways in the past. Example: Style Show, Music Entertainment, along with dinner and dessert. It was a great way to celebrate being a mom with your daughter, aunt, grandmother, godmother, etc. and sharing time with others in the surrounding community. The Mother/Daughter Banquet does not have to be done as it was in the past. New things are welcome! We would just like to know if there is an interest in bringing this back and if there is anyone out there that would like to head this up! What about if we could have members of all 3 of our parishes put this on! We would like to hear from you. If you would like to be a part of the committee, or would like to head this up, please contact Kathy Miebach 684-2405, Lois Happ 684-2403 or the church office. Please contact us by June 28th if this is something you would like to see!
Sports News:
The Athletic Department is looking for:
1. Have you ever thought about assisting the Cross Country team? There is an opportunity for a person to help John Schumacher coach Cross Country next year. The season starts on August 3rd and runs to the end of October. You do not have to be a parent to do this! Some qualifications are: an adult who has or willing to complete the diocese’s safe environment program and complete the coaching on-line class by August 3rd. Both of these items are mandatory for anyone who wants to coach. If you would like to help coach this team, please contact Lois Happ at 684-2403 or 898-1816.
Ms. McDonald is asking for donations of MP3 players, Personal CD players, and Personal DVD players to use to individualize classroom instruction. Thank you.
St. Thomas More High School News:
2009 Saber Summer Camp
Visit www.hs-stm.org/index.php/stm_news/detail/418/ for all the details and registration forms for the 2009 Saber Sports Summer Camps.
STM Community Email
Would you like to receive updated information regarding The High School of Saint Thomas More? Sign up to be part of the STM Community Email by contacting Dianna Oliveria at doliveira@hs-stm.org or 352-7210.
STM Positions Open
The High School of Saint Thomas More is looking to fill two full-time English positions for the 2009-10 school year. Interested parties may apply at: www.cdop.org/pages/EdSchoolsEmployment.aspx
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