Do you have a child entering school next year? Do you know a family looking for a school? Applications for new students open on November 1 at stmbr.org/apply. We have limited availability for qualified candidates. Please note: Applications are for NEW students only; current students will reenroll for 2027-2028 in January 2027.
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Beginning Monday, November 2 through Friday, February 26, students may wear STM uniform sweatpants in place of uniform bottoms, except on Mass days. The official STM uniform sweatpants are sold only at Inka's Uniforms and School Time.
Although Halloween and Thanksgiving are still ahead of us, it’s already time for the talented artists at STM to start creating their Christmas card designs!
One winning design will be selected from all entries to appear on the front of STM’s official Christmas card. The card will be printed and mailed to our friends and our diocesan schools, making this a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their creativity and Christmas spirit with our community.
Contest Guidelines:
Art supplies are available from Mrs. Oufnac if needed. Students who are interested in participating or would like additional information should have their parents email Mrs. Oufnac at oufnacd@stmbr.org.
We look forward to seeing the creativity and Christmas spirit of our STM artists come to life.
STM Angel Tree is once again returning to STM to give students an opportunity to help the less fortunate in our community. In partnership with local nonprofits, the STM Angel Tree provides assistance to those in need through the purchase of Christmas gifts and/or gift cards.
On Wednesday, November 11, volunteers will be on campus to allow students to select angels. With your permission, your son or daughter will be able to choose from three different types of angel ornaments: gift angels, gift card angels, and prayer angels.
GIFT ANGEL: Each gift angel will describe a person in need (e.g., a 3-year-old boy) and ONE ITEM from that person's wish list (e.g., a toy truck). If you are uncomfortable with the gift item listed, please feel free to purchase an alternative, age-appropriate gift instead. Please note that “BIG TICKET” items, such as electronics, WILL NOT appear on the angels.
GIFT CARD ANGEL: Each gift card angel will list a store from which a gift card has been requested by a person in need. Simply purchase a gift card from the requested store in whatever denomination your family wishes to contribute.
PRAYER ANGEL: Each prayer angel will ask your family to pray for the less fortunate during the Christmas season.
After purchasing the gift, please wrap it in Christmas paper and attach the ANGEL ORNAMENT TO THE OUTSIDE so that the description can be read. For gift cards, simply attach the ANGEL ORNAMENT to the gift card.
Volunteers will be working morning carpool the week of November 30–December 4 to collect gifts and gift cards. You may also return gifts to volunteers at the back of church after weekend Masses from November 15–December 6.
All gifts and gift cards must be returned by December 6. Volunteers will deliver the gifts to our partner organizations the week before Christmas.
If you would like to give permission for your child to select an angel at school on Wednesday, November 11, please complete this Google Form by Monday, November 9.
Thank you so much for supporting this mission of STM. If you have any questions or trouble with the form, please email mscampagna@cox.net.
Volunteer Opportunity! We need volunteers to help before and after Mass the weekends of November 14/15, 21/22, 28/29, and December 5/6. This is a meaningful way to support families in need this Christmas season. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 mintues before Mass and stay 15 minutes after to help parishioners make Angel Tree selections and answer basic questions about the program. Your willingness is help is appreciated! Please click here to review the available slots and sign up. Thank you!
We look forward to welcoming our Eagles’ grandparents to campus for Grandparents Day on Friday, November 20, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.! All STM students are invited to share a special morning with their grandparents, featuring breakfast refreshments for grandparents, then time together for musical presentations, games, and Book Fair shopping.
Please invite your children’s grandparents to make plans to join us for this special opportunity to create lasting memories at STM!
Please note: We will have early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Grandparents may check out their grandchildren. Students who are not leaving with their grandparents will dismiss through carpool.
Parents, we have Grandparents Day volunteer and giving opportunities for you! Please click here to sign up to help make the day a special one for our students and grandparents.
The STM Scholastic Book Fair is November 13-20! Go WILD for Reading! Help STM meet our goal and inspire a love of reading in our students. Scholastic will give back a portion of the goal as rewards to our school when you shop.
Click here to visit the STM Book Fair website.
eWallet is a safe cash-free way for your child to shop the Fair. Share your eWallet link with friends and family — anyone can contribute! Click here to set up your child's eWallet.
Students will have the opportunity to shop at the Book Fair according to their grade level's designated day and time.
Book Fair Family Night is Tuesday, November 17, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the Rainforest (also known as the STM Library). Join us for books, fellowship, food trucks, photo ops, and a visit from Thomas the Eagle! Come shop the Book Fair and enjoy some good fun and food with friends. Food truck lineup: Louisiana Lemonade, Capitol Seafood, Boo's Best BBQ, La Casita Mexican Food, Caribbean Express, Ninja Snowball, and Shugga Shacc.
The Book Fair will be open to students and their grandparents on Grandparents Day, November 20.
You also can shop online from November 11-24.
Share the Fair is the giving program built into the Scholastic Book Fair, empowered by contributions from people like you! These funds support students at our school who need help getting new books. Your contribution helps even more kids take home a book from the Fair — and experience the all-the-feels, read-past-lights-out rush that we call “Bookjoy.” Click here to give to Share the Fair.
Volunteer Opportunities! We need volunteers to help with shopping and the registers! Click here to view and sign up for a time slot. Remember, to volunteer on campus, you must complete Child Protection Certification. Click here to view the Child Protection requirements. Thank you!
If you have any questions about the STM Athletics Program, please contact Athletic Director Ali B. Pierson at piersona@stmbr.org
Yearbook sales are open for the 2026-2027 school year. Click here to purchase your child's yearbook and ad today! Please check with Mrs. Chustz at chustzb@stmbr.org if you have any questions. 2025-2026 yearbooks are still available for purchase in the office for $60.
The student council brought “ESTM Game Day” to the St. Thomas More campus for the fall pep rally. Amelie U. and Lyra B. were outstanding Game Day sideline reporters while Charlie H. and Ayden D. made up our celebrity broadcast team. Our talented video/audio crew consisted of Jack W. and Vincent N. Scarlet M. was a hit in her debut as our Tommy Eagle mascot. During the Game Day festivities, 3rd-8th grade athletic teams were recognized and honored including the following: football, girls basketball, swim, tennis, and cross country. The cheerleaders led the crowd in cheers and chants throughout the event, and the dance team performed for the crowd. The highlight of the pep rally was the cheer from our championship cheer team of Evan R., Peyton T., and Jonathan S. and the mock football game played by the pep rally committee. Competitive games including “Put Out” and “Scooter Relays” were enjoyed by the crowd. The “ESTM Game Day” pep rally was a spirited and fun event enjoyed by 1st - 8th graders, which led to a winning Monday Night Football for our teams.
Diseases of the month: Strep throat & stomach virus have been the most common illnesses in October.
Strep throat, or streptococcal pharyngitis. Symptoms of strep can mimic other illnesses, and include: fever, red/sore throat, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and nausea/vomiting. Strep is caused by bacteria and can be diagnosed with a throat swab. Strep is treated with antibiotics.
Stomach virus is highly contagious, so we ask that you please keep students home for 24 hours after vomiting and diarrhea have stopped. When they do return to school, please send your child with a bland lunch until they can tolerate a regular diet.
Please remember our 24 hour illness policy: Students should be free of fever (<100.0 without the aid of medication), vomiting, diarrhea or other contagious symptoms for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Students diagnosed with Strep must be taking antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school, even if no fever is present.
Youth of STM, come join us for an evening of “Pizza and Prayer” on Sunday, November 8. Following the 5 p.m. Mass, pizza and desserts will be served in the Activity Center Coffee Shop, hosted by STM Church and the G.A.L.S. Ministry. After a time of food and fellowship with friends, Adoration will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., offering an opportunity to grow closer to Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. This event is open to all youth in the 7th grade and above. Please note that registration is required to attend, so be sure to click here and sign up soon!
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 February 4.
NOVEMBER 1: 2027-2028 applications open for new students
NOVEMBER 3: No EBR bus transportation
NOVEMBER 4: Wonderful Wednesday
NOVEMBER 8: Pizza and Prayer
NOVEMBER 13-20: Scholastic Book Fair
NOVEMBER 17: Book Fair Family and Food Truck Night - 3:30 to 7 p.m.
NOVEMBER 20: Grandparents Day and 11:30 a.m. dismissal
NOVEMBER 23-27: Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER 4: STM Knights of Columbus Outdoor Movie (K)night - 7 p.m.
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