School News

YES, the Father/Daughter Sweetheart Ball scheduled for Saturday, February 4, is STILL ON!  The decorating is almost done and the ball awaits those who have RSVPd.  We look forward to seeing you Saturday.

Due to lack of enrollment and the weather forecast, Lion's Den will be CLOSED Friday, February 3.

Also, the Academic Decathlon scheduled for Friday has been CANCELED.

In a joint effort, the National Catholic Education Association and the United States Catholic Conference have been sponsoring Catholic Schools Week since 1974. This year's theme is "Faith. Academics. Service." These three words focus on the priorities established by all Catholic schools and they are what make Catholic schools stand out from other educational institutions. STM Catholic is no exception. For example, children are taught faith-not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. Academics in Catholic schools are unsurpassed and are intended to help each child reach his or her potential. Service, the giving of one's time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression of faith, good citizenship and stewardship.

January 28/29 Saturday & Sunday "STM Catholic: Faith. Academics. Service"

• All students should wear their school DRESS uniform to Mass this weekend.
• After the 7:00 & 8:30 am Masses, Home & School hosts Donut Sunday
• 10:30 am Mass-School Choir

Reserved seating at the 10:30 am Mass (front section to left of center aisle) up until 10 minutes prior to start of Mass.

January 30 Monday "Faith. Academics. Service. All Day, Every Day at STM Catholic!"

• For us, for fun-Crazy Hat Day. For others in need, donate a winter cap.
• 7:15 am Staff prayer service in room 220
• 8:15 am Circle of Prayer in the gym. Posting of Colors, prayer, and song with Youth Minister, Phil Perez. Parents are invited.
• 2:35 pm Every day at this time, Prayer and Family Activities Drawings over the intercom.

January 31 Tuesday "Faith. Academics. Service. All Day, Every Day at STM Catholic!"

• It's nearly time for the Super Bowl and at STM Catholic, it's a Super Soup Bowl Day! Celebrate all sports by wearing your favorite Team Shirt with jeans (or uniform pants). Donate a Can of Soup to our collection for the Samaritan House.
• 2:00 pm Dodge Ball Game in the Gym-Winners of this Mane Event Attraction vs. Clergy, Teachers and Staff
• 2:35 pm Prayer and Family Activities Drawings over the intercom

February 1 Wednesday "Faith. Academics. Service. All Day, Every Day at STM Catholic!"

• For us, for fun-Silly Slippers Day; add Silly Socks, too, if you wish! For others in need, donate any kind of socks. A day to say, "Thank you" to parents and volunteers.
• 12:00-2:00 pm Open House Tours by Student Council Members. Representatives of our New Families Committee and Home & School will be located in the areas near the main stairs to welcome our visitors.
• 2:35 pm Prayer and Drawings of Family Activities over the intercom

February 2 Thursday "Faith. Academics. Service. All Day, Every Day at STM Catholic!"

• 9:00 am School Mass, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, led by Beta Club, followed by Blessing of Throats. 
• Clergy and religious have been invited to attend a brief reception after Mass in the teachers' lounge and then to visit the classrooms of students who have "adopted" them. Pray for vocations today.
• 1:45 pm Religion Bowl in the gym, conducted by Father Andrew (No PE classes in the gym after 1:00 pm.)
• Assembly to close Catholic Schools Week

February 3 Friday STM Catholic: No School for Students
It's Teacher Appreciation Day for Staff

EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST FOR SNOW

We will be joined in the church by OCS (Office of Catholic Schools) personnel and teachers from other Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese for a 10:00 am Mass.
After Mass, a reception in McCallin Hall/Church Gym to recognize those who have taught in the Archdiocese of Denver for 5, 10, 15 years, etc. STM Catholic appreciates all teachers and staff and especially those being recognized this year. They are:
Mrs. Altevogt, 15 years
Mrs. Dineen, 15 years
Mrs. Lamb, 5 years
Miss Ryan, 5 years
Ms. Trask, 10 years

The STM Catholic Father Daughter Sweetheart Ball 2012 will be Saturday, February 4, 7:00-10:00 pm in the STM Catholic school gym.  Attached is the RSVP form.  Please send this registration form to the STM Catholic School Office (with check attached) by January 27.  For more info call 303.221.9227.

Applications will be accepted beginning January 17 for current STM Catholic families. Beginning February 1, all other applications will be accepted.  Please call the Pre-School office with any questions:  303.770.0441 ext 130 or 832.

Attached please find the application for the 2012-2013 School Year and Important Deadlines.  Please call the school at 303.770.0441 with questions.

Attached is an information sheet regarding RideArrangers (whom we partner with) to give you the opportunity to find STM Catholic families in your neighborhood so you may arrange car pooling.

Affiliated Catholic Rate:
One Child:  $4,850
Two Children:  $9,500 ($4,850+$4,650)
Three Children:  $13,950 ($4,850+$4,650+$4,450)
Each Additional Child:  $4,450

Non-Affiliated Tuition Rate is $1,000 per student more than the above per child.

Applications are being accepted.  Please read the instruction letter before filling out your applications for the credit union and the school loan.  If you have any questions, please contact Regina Ingalls in the school finance office at 303.221.9170.

To apply for the STM Catholic Tuition Loan Program, please follow the appropriate directions listed below. Applications must be submitted to the school finance office, attention: Regina Ingalls by April 15, 2011. Your first payment will be due May 31, 2011.

If you have any questions regarding the Member Account Agreement, please contact MCCU at 303.770.4468 If you have any questions regarding the STM Tuition Program, please contact Regina Ingalls at 303.221.9170.

NEW MEMBERS: To obtain a loan you must be a member (open an account with a required $25.00 minimum balance). There is also a $5.00 one-time processing fee.
• Complete the Member Account Agreement form. Please be sure to complete all pages. Use the link below to download the Member Account Agreement:
• www.metrumcu.org/member_app.htm
• Complete the MCCU STM Catholic School Tuition Application. (attached)
• You will need a check for $30.00 made out to MCCU.
• A copy of your driver's license(s) is also required for new members.
• Return all forms/copies and your check to the SCHOOL FINANCE OFFICE, attention: Regina Ingalls.

CURRENT MEMBERS: You only need to complete the
• MCCU STM Catholic School Tuition Application.
• Return the application to the SCHOOL FINANCE OFFICE, attention: Regina Ingalls.

Please note: If you have also applied for tuition assistance (TADS and/or ACE), please mark the appropriate box in the top portion of the application. This will save everyone a lot of unnecessary time redoing forms, etc.

Don't forget that you are able to reap the many benefits of credit union membership. Please feel free to contact us for any questions on the services we offer.