May 17, 2008
News
St. Matthew Annual Parish Garage Sale (Service Points)
St. Matthew Annual Parish Garage Sale
Service points are available to students who volunteer top help. (use the service hour form located here). Hours and times that we will need help are:
Friday 5/23: 12p-6:30p
Saturday 5/24: 9a-5p
Sunday 5/25: 9a-5p
Monday 5/26: 9a-5p
Tuesday 5/27: 9a-8p
Wednesday 5/28: 9a-6:30p
Thursday 5/29: 4p-8p (Sale begins at 5p)
Friday 5/30: 7:30a-3p (Sale begins at 8a)
Saturday 5/31: 7:30a-2p (Sale is from 8a-12p; cleanup from 12p-2p)
Gala
Set Sail for St. Thomas - Successful Journey
The 2008 STM Spring Gala, occurring off school grounds for the first time, proved STM support is robust no matter where the venue. The school’s largest fundraising event attracted STM friends and supporters from all over Champaign County.
Giving
GR-R-Reat Saber Raffle Winners are...
Congratulations to the following GR-R-Reat Saber Raffle Winners...
$15,000: Donna Miller
$2,500: Mary Wurth
$250 Seller Winners: 5 plus Winners: Carla Grady and Felix/Cathy Cimakasky
$500: Donald Custin, Jean Jones, Scott Lutz, Fr. Martel Scholarship Fund, Margaret Smock, Fr. Keith Walder, and Kevin Waspi
$200: Julie Gay, Esther Johnson, David Mills, Laura Muscatella, Gayle Nogle, Scott Ryle, Mary Schlorff, Julie Schultz, Kathy Thompson and Donna Wetzel
$150: Sue Bonadies, Tom Cain, Mary Cargo, John Carson, Phyllis Cler, Alan Dodds, Teri Ellis, Kenda Hess, Lezlie Kunkel, Susan Jepsen, Joseph Jankowski, Sherman Johnson, William McCabe, Lisa Pierce, Ann Petizy, Marty Sierra-Perry, Steve Simko, Phil Trautman, Jane Wakeland, and Joe Whalen
Winners may stop by STM during normal working hours (M-F 7:30 to 4:00) to claim their cash prize OR may call the office (352-7210) to make other arrangements.
Music Department
Thanks from the Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Night at STM was a great event!! Thank you to all who
attended, helped with set up and clean up and all the students who
performed and created artwork. It was truly a great representation of
the talents of our students. The silent auction was also a wonderful
success, bringing in more than $450! It is clear that St. Thomas More
is a community where the Fine Arts thrive!
STM Musical Theatre Camp: Godspell Jr.
Auditions: June 30 or July 1, 9am - noon
(call 621-9635 to sign up for a time)
Camp Dates: July 7-10 & 14-18
9am-4pm
Click to download the Signup Form
This is a 9 day camp for students ages 8-17. Campers will learn the entire process of producing a musical, starting with auditions for specific roles, and ending with performances on the final day of camp. They will learn about costumes, make-up, set design and construction, props, lighting and sound. There will be hands-on workshops in these and other aspects of theatre. We will also play many theatre games designed to build the young actor’s confidence and develop their acting and vocal skills. Students should bring a sack lunch each day.
Parents' Association
Parent Association Volnuteers
The Parent Association is currently looking for volunteers to serve on the 2008-2009 Parent Association Board. Our purpose is to provide volunteers and support for selected school projects and events for the High School of Saint Thomas More .
Available positions are:
Secretary,
One parent representative for the class of 2010,
One parent representative for the class of 2011, and
Two parent representatives for the incoming freshman class 0f 2012.
If you are interested in serving on the Parent Association Board, please contact Claire Prudhomme by May 2nd (359-6059, or by e-mail at cmprudhomme@ameritech.net).
Student Services
Course Requests
In the past, Student Services has made every effort to accommodate students' course requests in their schedules. However, as student enrollment increases, (good thing!) it becomes more difficult to accommodate all requests. Previously, we allowed many students to sit in a "regular" class but perform the workload of an "honors" class and receive the honors credit. We will not be able to do this any longer. Please be ready to make alternate choices if you do not receive your first ones. Seniors receive scheduling priority, then juniors, then sophomores and then freshmen.
Activities
The High School of Saint Thomas More Presents. . .
Rogers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA!
Jodi Prosser, Director
Nick Stefanic, Music Director
Join the STM cast of 60 talented high school performers as they take you to the early 1900’s of the American Indian Territory for an evening of memorable music and energetic dancing. Performances are April 3, 4, and 5 at 7:00 pm and April 5 at 1:30 pm in the high school cafetorium. Tickets are $9 for Adults and $6 for Students and Children.
STM is also hosting a “Picnic on the Prairie” Box Social at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 5. Cost is $10 per person or a combination picnic/matinee ticket is $12 per child/student and $15 per adult. This special event will feature characters from the play, a delicious box social lunch, games, rope tricks, and down home fun! Seating is limited and by reservation only. For show tickets, “Picnic” reservations and more, call 217-489-9080 or visit the STM website at www.hs-stm.org.
Athletics
Softball
5/14 5:00p IHSA Softball Regional at Clinton vs Clinton Good Luck!
Baseball
5/16 3:30p IHSA Baseball Regional, STM vs Bismarck-Henning, at STM.
Joe Palazzolo Signs With Quincy University: Joe Palazzolo, a senior at The High School of St. Thomas More, signed a letter of intent to play collegiate baseball at Quincy University in Quincy, IL. The Quincy Hawks are a NCAA Division II program and a member of The Great Lakes Valley Conference. Joe will major in Sports Communication at Quincy.
Joe has been a member of The St. Thomas More Sabers varsity baseball team since his sophomore year. The Sabers coach Steve Rear said, "Joe has been with me since the St. Matt's Elementary School days and I have followed hiim thru St. Thomas More. Joe has an outstanding glove and a great knowledge of the game. His work ethic is excellent and he will make a great player for Quincy University. I'm very proud of Joe for being able to live his dream and have the opportunity to play in college." While at STM Joe has also participated in basketball, football and soccer at the varsity level.
08 Schedule now available online: http://www.hs-stm.org/documents/1/196/08BASched.pdf
Track
Good luck to the girls track team at STATE!
Friday May 17 Prelims
11:50a 300 Meter Low Hurdles (Alexis Atkins) Time: 50:78
12:15p 1600 Meter Run (Cara Feeney) BROKEN SCHOOL RECORD. 5:13. Advances to Final on Saturday.
1:00p 4 x 400 Meter Relay (E. Wachtel, M. Buerkett, C. Feeney, A. Atkins) 4:17.41
Saturday May 18 Finals
1:00p Class A 3200-Meter Run (Section No. 2) Cara Feeney
If Runners qualify for Finals on Friday they will run on Saturday in the following events.....
2:30p Class A 300-Meter Low Hurdles Alexis Atkins
2:40p Class A 1600-Meter Run Cara Feeney has advanced and will run at this time.
3:15p Class A 4 x 400-Meter Relay (Atkins, Buerkett, Feeney, Wachtel)
Football
May 15, 6:00p Parent/Player meeting for all current STM freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Topics will be: summer program, equipment, forms and schedule.
Volleyball Meeting
There will be a Volleyball parent/player meeting for all STM girls interested in playing volleyball next season. The meeting will be on Monday, May 19, at 6:00pm in the cafetorium. Agenda for the meeting will be: Introduction of the Varsity Coach, summer schedule and season schedule
Campus Ministries
St. Matthew Parish Angel Camp
St. Matthew Parish seeking volunteers to assist at the summer Angel Camp from June 23-27, 2008. Teen volunteers are sought for a variety of tasks including Skit Team, assistant group leaders, and activity leaders. Depending upon the area of Camp involvement, volunteers can earn 18-40 service hours. Applications accepted until June 1. Interested STM students should contact Mary Hazen at mhazen@stmatt.net or by calling 359-4224.
Holy Cross Service Hour Opportunity
This is a good way to get some service points this summer. Needed: STM student to work with Pre-2nd grade and Pre-4th grade brothers from Holy Cross. Areas of tutoring: Reading, Math, and Writing skills. Structured, easy going study plans will be organized or each visit. Available a couple times a week through the main Summer Break. Will accommodate with your Summer schedule (sports and vacations) and must have transportation to our home in SW Champaign--gas reimbursements will be give. For more details, call Mary Twohey at: 378-4053 or email me at: twoe-mary@volo.net
Yearbook
SENIOR PARENTS
Attention Parents of Seniors: Space in the yearbook is running out for your son or daughter's PDA ad (personal display of affection). Please reserve your ad soon! Please contact Ms. Martinez at amartinez@hs-stm.org or drop off the ad form in the office.
Arts
Pick up props by Friday...
PROPS! A table of props is located in the front hall. Please pick up any props you donated to the play by Friday. If something is missing, please contact Morene Christman. Thanks for making this a beautiful set!
Library
October 29 - November 8: Pages for All Ages School Bookfair!!!
| Purchase items at Pages now through November 8 and earn money for the STM Library! 25% of your purchase subtotal will be earned toward purchasing new material for the library. |  |
Saber Store
STM School Letterman Jacket
Need an idea for a Christmas Present...
Kudos
National Latin Exam yields awards for STM...
During the month of March 2007, STM participated in the National Latin Exam, sponsored by the American Classical League. The Latin students of our school were joined by over 134,000 others from all fifty states and countries such as Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, England, Italy, Japan, Mozambique, New Zealand, Poland, Zimbabwe, and Korea. Out of the 21 Latin students that participated in the exam, 18 received awards. Specifically, 10 students received a Gold award (1st place), 6 received Silver awards (2nd place), and 2 received 3rd and 4th place awards. Congratulations to all our participants! Please see below for a complete listing.
Gold Award Recipients: Tim Colombo, Jonathan Cox, Jennifer Ehlman, Kevin Grady, Danielle Graham, Deborah Kunkel, Lorianne Miller, Ji Su Park, Natalie Timpone, and Lindsey Weishar
Silver Award Recipients: Ian Barr, Mike Fitzgerald, Maria Nelson, Bob Schell, Bernadette, Wagner, and Sarah Zahn
Other Award Recipients: Justin Drook and Dylan Ray
Class/Club Fundraisers
STM Needs Cookies
To thank the Assembly Hall for all it does for STM and to wish everyone who works at the Assembly Hall a MERRY CHRISTMAS, STM delivers to a tub, yes a tub, of Christmas cookies and candy to them. This tradition was started five years ago. Please help us continue this by bringing one dozen cookies to Mrs. Oliveira on December 12th or 13th. If your last name starts with the letter “S”, please bring a bag of Christmas candy. The tub of goodies will be delivered to the Assembly Hall on December 14th.
Our Partner Schools
St. Malachy Fall Festival!
Family Fun, crafts, and more.
Rantoul, IL
October 6-7
Events
- Auction Sat. Oct 6th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 6:00pm
- Turkey dinner Sun. Oct 7th at St. Malachy School, 10:30am to 4:00pm
Raffle Tickets are on sale now!
- Main raffle $2,500 Grand Prize
- Quilt raffle
- 50/50 raffle
Alumni
The Blue Additions: Debut CD Available
The Blue Addictions are pleased to announce the release of their debut CD, "Kiss The Boys Goodbye".
The band is made up of recent High School of St. Thomas More graduates Travis Kelly '07, David Kemme '07, Daniel Abercrombie '07, Justin Gumbel '07, and current student Jim Miles '09.