Mission Day is on the way! St. Thomas More’s annual Mission Day is one of the special long-standing traditions of our parish school. This one-day fall festival on Thursday, October 15 for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade generates funds for a mission in need of support. The money raised at Mission Day is donated to an organization chosen by our 8th grade students.
- Mission Day booth tickets - Only tickets are accepted at Mission Day booths! Tickets are sold in 50¢ increments, and tickets purchased online will be delivered to your child’s homeroom on Mission Day. Online ticket sales close October 11. Tickets will also be available for purchase on Mission Day with cash, check, or Venmo. Click here to purchase booth tickets.
You can help your child connect more deeply with the purpose of Mission Day by encouraging them to find ways to earn or raise money for their tickets, such as doing special chores around the house or helping a neighbor in need. This is a wonderful opportunity to help our students understand that Mission Day is about more than having fun — it’s about putting our faith into action and serving others. - Students have three options for lunch: 1) Our cafeteria will serve pizza for Mission Day plus a cool treat - fruit sorbet. The cost will be charged to your child’s lunch account. 2) You may a McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit and Hashbrown for $4 and add a Sprite for $1. 3) Your child may bring lunch from home. Click here to indicate your child's lunch choice.
- Volunteer opportunities! With more than 30 ways you can volunteer on campus for Mission Day, there is something for everyone! Organizing and preparing, setup and cleanup, food, game booths, and more! Please click here to volunteer for Mission Day! To volunteer at Mission Day, you must be Child Protection Certified. If you are not certified at the time of the Mission Day, you can still help with setup or cleanup — and all help is greatly appreciated!
- Attention Kindergarten and 1st grade parents! Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade must have an adult chaperone (mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc.) with them throughout the festival portion of the event. Please plan ahead so your child can take part in all the fun!
- Amazon Wish List: To bring Mission Day games to life and provide fun prizes, we invite you to support Mission Day by donating through our Amazon Wishlist. Every item purchased goes directly toward making the day exciting and meaningful for our students. Please click here to shop the Amazon Wishlist.
- Due to safety and liability coverage, we cannot allow any other children or siblings, younger or older, not enrolled at STM, to attend Mission Day. Only students enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th grade at STM may be present.
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If you need to make a change to your child’s dismissal plans for the end of the school day, please notify the school office by 2:30 p.m. Changes may be made by email or phone call to the office. This allows us enough time to communicate the change to your child’s teacher and ensure a smooth and safe dismissal.
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If you have any questions about the STM Athletics Program, please contact Athletic Director Ali B. Pierson at piersona@stmbr.org
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ATTENTION PRESCHOOL PARENTS: if your child goes to the doctor to get immunizations, please send a copy of the updated immunization record to school. You will be notified if your child’s immunization record will be expiring soon or has recently expired. We are required to keep up to date immunization records on file at the school.
ATTENTION FIFTH GRADE PARENTS: State law requires that students entering sixth grade receive booster shots after turning eleven. These vaccines include: Tdap and Meningococcal. Shot records can be faxed, emailed, or sent in an envelope to school. Our fax number is (225) 275-0376, my email address is rochelle@stmbr.org. Shot records for entering sixth graders are due by JULY 15, 2027. If your child will not be eleven years old before starting sixth grade, please email me and make an appointment for shots the week following their birthday.
HEARING AND VISION SCREENING INFORMATION: A copy of your child’s vision screening results will be sent home the first week of October. You do not need to sign and return anything for vision screening. Please sign and return hearing referral letters! If your child(ren) did not pass their hearing screenings, you should receive a referral letter the first week of October. Please sign and return the bottom portion of the letter to Nurse Rochelle. We must have a parent signature on file to show that a parent was notified of a referral. If your child(ren) passed the hearing screening, no notifications will be made. Please email Nurse Rochelle if you have any questions at rochelle@stmbr.org.
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- MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE: Our diocesan priests will be away for formation next week, so STM’s weekly Mass schedule will be adjusted. Mass will be celebrated Monday at 12:00 p.m. as usual. Communion services will be held October 6-8: Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 12 p.m., and Thursday at 8:45 a.m.
- Alpha Is Coming to Our Parish! Our parish is excited to bring the Alpha Christian program to our church — a welcoming opportunity to explore faith, ask questions, and connect with others in a relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you’re curious about Christianity or looking to deepen your faith, Alpha is a place where everyone is welcome. Visit stmbr.org/news/alpha to learn more!
- PARISH PICNIC: Join us for the 2026 Outdoor Mass and Parish Picnic on Sunday, October 25. This special event begins with the 10 a.m. Mass on the field and will be followed by a tasty lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs, and cheesy chicken pasta and beverages. Trunk-or-Treat is back, as well as the KC Soccer Challenge for kids ages 9-14. Sign up to decorate your trunk now! TRUNK-OR-TREAT SIGN UP
- OLIVEWOOD GIFTS SALE: Handcrafted olivewood religious items from the Holy Land will be available after all Masses this weekend, October 3-4. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.
- JAMBALAYA FUNDRAISER: Please consider purchasing jambalaya dinners on Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in support of Colombian earthquake survivors. Dinners include jambalaya, white beans, roll and dessert and are $10. Cash, check made payable to STM Church and Venmo (@STMBRchurch) accepted - Activity Center Drive Thru.
- BORN TO RUN 2026: We're still building Team STM for the 5K and ½ Mile Fun Run on November 21. Walk or run with us in support of women and life! More information found HERE.
- G.A.L.S. Dinner: Come by, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy some time with your favorite gals at City Cafe at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 16! No pressure, no agenda — just good food, good conversation, and a chance to connect with the women of St. Thomas More. Whether you’re new to G.A.L.S. or a familiar face, you’re always welcome! RSVP HERE.
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Save the Dates
SCHOOL MASS: Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. when school is in session. Exceptions: December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holy Day of Obligation, therefore Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 8 rather than Thursday, December 10. There is no Mass on October 8 or February
OCTOBER 7:
• Wonderful Wednesday
• STM Night at Raising Cane's - 3-7 p.m.
OCTOBER 9: Parent-Teacher Conferences for Preschool and Kindergarten. There is no school on this day for these grade levels.
OCTOBER 9: End of Q1
OCTOBER 9, 12, and 13: No EBR bus transportation
OCTOBER 14: 1st-8th grade report cards posted after 3 p.m.
OCTOBER 15: K-8th Mission Day
OCTOBER 16-19: Fall Break - no school
OCTOBER 30: Black & Orange Accessory Day
NOVEMBER 3: No EBR bus transportation
NOVEMBER 4: Wonderful Wednesday
NOVEMBER 13-20: Scholastic Book Fair
NOVEMBER 20: Grandparents Day and 11:30 a.m. dismissal
Our Mission Statement
St. Thomas More Catholic School is committed to continuing a legacy of excellence in religious and academic education in a nurturing environment that fosters self-discipline.
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