As we wrap up the school year, we are excited to host STM Field Day on Thursday, May 22. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for the school to come together and experience some high energy and exciting activities! All Kindergarten through 7th grade students will participate in a variety of activities throughout the day.
Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt and/or accessories in the following colors to help show their spirit throughout the day:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Field Day is almost here, and we need your help We have exciting stations planned for our students, both on the field and in the gym—and we can’t do it without you! Help is needed to run the event and/or donate supplies. Please click here to volunteer.
Volunteers on campus must be Child Protection certified. Please remember that due to safety and liability coverage, we cannot allow any other children or siblings who are not St. Thomas More students in Kindergarten through 7th grade to attend Field Day.
Questions about Field Day? Email Mrs. Llaneza or Ms. Ducote.
We need your help to make it to the voting round of Baton Rouge Parents 2025 Family Favorites! Your nomination can make a significant difference. Thanks to your participation, we have been in the Winners' Circle the past three years in a row, and we want to add another winning badge!
Here's how you can nominate STM in the Family Favorites contest: Go to stmbr.org/brff25 and submit St. Thomas More Catholic School in the following five categories: Preschool Program, Private Elementary School, Private Elementary School Principal, Private Middle School, and Private Middle School Principal.
Nominations are open through May 15, so we encourage you to nominate DAILY to maximize our chances of moving on to the voting round. Thank you once again for your support and for nominating STM for Family Favorites!
This is an update to the bus schedule. There will be morning and afternoon bus transportation on Thursday, May 22. There will be morning only bus transportation on Friday, May 23.
There is no afternoon extended care on Friday, May 23.
There is a TikTok trend called the "Chromebook Challenge" or the "Chromebook Durability Test," which urges students to stick a paper clip or other metal object into the USB-port of Chromebook/laptop computers. The goal is for the object to create sparks. There is a risk that the Chromebook/laptop could catch fire, causing burns or even flying shrapnel. STM faculty and staff have warned our students against this trend. Although STM Chromebooks do not leave campus, we are cautioning parents in case children have access to Chromebooks or laptops at home.
School Tool Box is now up and running for our 2025-2026 school supply sale. Order your child's supply box by June 8 for delivery direct to STM and a discount. School supplies are name-brand and guaranteed to last all school year. Click here to order. If you have any questions or issues with your order, please email stmbrschoolsupplies@gmail.com.
PASS-IT-ON UNIFORM DROP-OFF: Students in PK3 through 7th grade may drop off gently-used uniforms on Wednesday, May 21. The pass-it-on uniform sale will be June 21 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the cafeteria.
Thank you to Queso Mexican Restaurant, New York Bagel, Beta Club, Christians in Action, STM Men's Club, and Knights of Columbus Council 5530 for helping to provide a fun week for our Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week!
Since it was established, St. Thomas More Catholic School Q-Ballers has donated nearly $29,000 to various charities and organizations exclusively due to the generosity of each 6th grade class since 2005. This year’s group of 6th graders raised nearly $2000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in an effort to be selected as a 2025 Q-Baller. Their generosity and giving nature were on full display as they bought raffle tickets over a 2-day period. We hope their contribution will make a difference in the lives of so many veterans and first responders who have sacrificed so much.
Click here for the summer reading list for your child's grade level.
SUMMER READING TESTING FOR GRADES 3-6: Wednesday, June 18, and Tuesday, July 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the STM Library. Students in grades 3 through 6 are required to test on two summer reading books. Students may only test on one book on each testing date. There is no sign up required for testing; please arrive at the STM Library at testing time. Students may wait until we return to school in August to take one or both summer reading tests. Please email Sara Wisdom at wisdoms@stmbr.org if you have any questions.
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ATTENTION INCOMING KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: After the 4th birthday, your child is eligible to receive shots required for kindergarten entry. If your child receives immunizations, please send a copy of the updated immunization record to school. Incoming kindergarten shot records are due by July 18, 2025.
ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS: Students entering 6th grade are required to receive immunizations after turning 11-years-old. These vaccines include: Tdap and Meningococcal. Please make an appointment with your health care provider after your child’s 11th birthday. Official signed/stamped shot records can be faxed, emailed, or sent in an envelope to school. Unofficial records such as MyChart, personal records, etc. are not acceptable records by the Department of Health and Hospital guidelines. Our fax number is 225-275-0376; Nurse Rochelle's email address is rochelle@stmbr.org. Updated immunization records for entering 6th graders are due by JULY 18, 2025. If your child will not be 11-years-old before starting 6th grade, please notify Nurse Rochelle. A grace period is allowed to get the vaccines after the 11th birthday. If you are not participating in immunizations, please submit a written statement from a physician stating the procedure is contraindicated for medical reasons, or provide a written dissent from a parent or guardian. Please call 225-272-3072 or email rochelle@stmbr.org with questions about immunizations
PRAYERS FOR FIRST COMMUNICANTS: Please pray for our students who are making their First Communion this Sunday, May 11. Attention First-grade parents: Please check the church website for Sacramental Prep registration for Reconciliation and First Communion. It will open mid-June.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION: It’s time to register for VBS. Join us for TRUE NORTH: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World the week of June 16-20, 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Parish youth, rising kindergarteners thru rising 5 graders are invited to participate; older youth/adults are encouraged to sign up as junior helpers/volunteers. Visit stmbr.org/news/vbs for more information and to register. If your child is already signed up for STM Summer Camp the week of June 16-20, then your camper will be attending VBS as their field trip for the week! Please know you do not need to do any additional sign up, pay any fees, etc. for your camper to attend VBS.
FESTIVAL THANK YOU: The 44 Annual STM Parish Festival was a wonderful success! A huge thank you to our festival committee for their months of dedication and planning. To our incredible volunteers and sponsor – we couldn’t do it without you! Thank you to everyone who came out to pass a good time last weekend. Your support means the world!
FESTIVAL RAFFLE WINNERS: Congratulations to the following raffle winners: Family Prize Packet – Simon Le; Cash Raffle Winners: Alana Granadas - $250, Ronald Comeaux - $500, Michelle Chenevert - $1,000, Diane Cormack - $3,000; $10K Raffle Winners: Rylie Ann Martin - $250, Angie Corvers - $250, Margaret Kell - $500, Lonnie Smith - $1,000, Nola Labat - $1,000, Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Uffman - $10,000; Big Ticket Raffle Winner – Earl LeBlanc Sr.
SENSORY MASS - MAY 25: All Are Welcome is a diocesan ministry for special and exceptional needs individuals and their families. The Diocese of Baton Rouge currently offers caregiver support groups, support for sacramental preparation, accommodation at different church events, an annual family day, a family spiritual retreat, and monthly sensory-friendly Masses within the diocese. Sensory-friendly Masses have lower lighting, no music, a shorter, more literal homily, and fellowship with other parishioners on a similar journey. Families and individuals are encouraged to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise canceling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are. St. Thomas More will host a sensory-friendly Mass on Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m. If this sounds like a Mass that you, your family, or someone you know would enjoy, please join us! For more information about the All Are Welcome ministry, please visit https://diobr.org/special-needs.
MAY 12: Spring Sports Awards Convocation
MAY 15: 8th grade graduation
MAY 22: Field Day (K-7th) and Fun in the Sun Day (PK3 and PK)
MAY 23:
• Last day of school for PK3-7th
• School Mass (K-7th)
• 3rd - 7th grade Student Life Awards
• PK3 - 2nd grade End-of-Year Celebration
• 12:45 p.m. dismissal
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St. Thomas More Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs.
