2023 STM Nativity Play
Many thanks to the STM Administration and Teachers for making sure this school-wide event continues throughout the renovation of the Cathedral.
Schedule of the Event:
- 4:30 pm Grades 1&2 sing (4:00 pm arrival in the gym)
- 5:00 pm Grades 3&4 sing (4:30 pm arrival; meet at Door 2)
- 5:30 pm Grades 5,6,7 sing (5:00 pm arrival; meet at Door 2)
- 7:00 pm Grade 8 Nativity Play with 4th-8th Grade Youth Choir (6:15 pm arrival in the gym)
Come with patience (the main virtue of Advent) and be prepared to be entertained. I can’t wait to see you all in some capacity there.
Winter Enrichment
You should have or will be receiving a flyer on Winter Enrichment for your students.
Important Information
- Registration OPENS: Tuesday, January 9th @ 9am
- Registration CLOSES: Tuesday, January 16th @ 11:59pm
Detailed registration information can be found here.
Membership Toolkit Update
The STM PTO website is officially live, and the response has been incredible! Over half of our families have already registered, which has unlocked their access to volunteer opportunities, the student directory, event information, and details about upcoming PTO meetings. It's your one-stop shop for staying connected.
Visit our website and register for an account at https://stmpto.membershiptoolkit.com! Amy was great at finding a primer video on how to use MT. Here is a video primer on MT for your reference.
If you have questions, please contact Amy, our PTO Volunteer Coordinator at stm.pto.volunteers@gmail.com.
PTO Volunteer Opportunities and VIRTUS Training
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, let's gather at 6:30 pm for some time to discuss volunteer opportunities in the final weeks of 2023 AND what is on deck for 2024. Don't get anxious because we can easily huddle at again in January if you miss this go round (also - email me, I will make time to get you the answers you need).
Currently, we have needs for the following roles:
- *Recess Monitors - signups are on Membership Toolkit; and
- *Lunch helpers because little hands need help opening lunch boxes and yogurt squeeze tubes.
- Breakfast with Santa
- STM Auction (see the post on the Auction!)
*As a reminder, all volunteers must be VIRTUS trained to volunteer at school events during school hours, including field trips*
We keep talking about volunteering but let’s take a few steps back and talk about how to get to volunteer during school hours. Want to sling some slices of pizza or attend an amazing field trip as a chaperone? You will need VIRTUS Training and an account with the Diocesan Office of Child Protection.
There is an application, background check, and training you must complete but once you are done - volunteering is more accessible. Each parent/guardian must be VIRTUS compliant in order to volunteer within the school. Please reach out to the STM Office for further information.
Pizza Lunch is Coming!!!!
The STM PTO is excited to announce that our tradition of Pizza Lunch Fridays will return again in January 2024. We have once again partnered with Old Dominion Pizza, a locally owned business, to provide our students the option of ordering 1 or 2 slices of cheese pizza. Each student will receive a bag of pretzels, and fruit snacks with their pizza order.
There will be a total of 15 pizza lunch Fridays this year. These lunches are only available to students who have ordered and paid in advance through this form. Prices are $120 for a 1 slice order and $135 for a 2 slice order.
Lucky To Be MORE (Auction 2024!)
Lucky to be MORE on March 16, 2024!
The auction chairs are thrilled to share our 2024 theme: Lucky to be MORE! We are, indeed, Lucky to be MORE, with dedicated teachers and staff, a wonderful parent community and fantastic students. Save the date on Saturday, March 16 at the Knights of Columbus in Arlington and start thinking about how you will celebrate Lucky to be MORE with us!
If you are interested in volunteering to help put on this night of FUNdraising, please email stmschoolauction@gmail.com or contact one of the event co-chairs: Elizabeth Doherty (elizabeth.santadonato@gmail.com); Mimi Kifle (wegek@hotmail.com); or Allison Nicholson (allisonbnicholson@gmail.com).
STM SAVE THE DATES
- December 11: Nativity Play Rehearsal
- December 13: Taco Bamba DDD
- December 14: Nativity Play Rehearsal
- December 14: Parent University
- December 15: 8th Grade Field Trip
- December 15: Kindergarten Christmas Play
- December 15: Chick Fil A Lunch
- December 16: Breakfast with Santa (Registration Closed)
- December 18: Nativity Play Dress Rehearsal
- December 19: Nativity Play in Lee Hall - the STM Blast had detailed schedule listing by grade.
- December 20: Pre-K Christmas Sing Along
- December 20: Early Dismissal (no extended day)
- December 21: Christmas Break
- January 3: Classes Resume
- January 10: PTO Meeting
STM Parish Events
- 12/9 - Advent Morning of Reflection after 9am mass;
- 12/9 - Parents Night Out (6 - 9pm) in STM Cafeteria
- 12/17 – Sacred Music for Advent and Christmas (4:30pm at St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church, 905 Park Avenue, Falls Church) featuring Cathedral and Youth Choir from STM. Livestream will be available here.
- Please see here for a list of Mass Times and Confessions during Christmas at the Cathedral. For more information about upcoming events at the Parish, see here.
***Note: PTO Board Meetings (beginning in September)– anyone is welcome to attend AND you receive 1 hour of volunteer participation time for attendance. Plus you know all the details (usually the first Tuesday of every month). We will work on a mix of in person and hybrid meetings so that you all can participate.
Updated Drop Off and Pickup
If you need to change how your children are picked up, please use this dismissal form by 2:30 pm.
