#GivingTuesdayisComing! #SupportOurStudents
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Living the Faith Hour Opportunity: Advent Caroling at Parishioners' homes with Fr. Pica.
Sunday, Nov. 29: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Meet at St. Matthew Parking Lot at 1:50pm.
Living the Faith Hour Opportunity: Advent Caroling at Parishioners' homes with Fr. Pica.
Sunday, Nov. 29: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Meet at St. Matthew Parking Lot at 1:50pm.
#ParticipateinGivingTuesday! #igiveSTM
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us at STM! May God richly bless you and yours always!
Happy Thanksgiving!
https://youtu.be/ICivPbALggo
#SupportOurSchool! #igiveSTM
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#ParticipateinGivingTuesday! #igiveSTM
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#GivingTuesdayisComing! #igiveSTM
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Are you looking for opportunities to earn LFH&SH during this season of Remote Learning?
Check out the website:
http://saintthomasmoreil.apptegy.us/o/hs-stm/page/pandemic-living-the-faith-and-service-hours-info
Throwback to last week when we had our students with us! Those were good days.
Praying that everyone is staying safe and healthy!
We are excited to announce that families can make a reservation for a 2021-2022 Empower Illinois tax credit scholarship on January 13, 2021 at 7pm! Mark your calendars.
We are moving to all remote learning beginning Monday. Check out the school website for class schedules and information. Stay safe, Sabers!
To all our Veterans, we thank you for your service and your sacrifices on our behalf. We honor and salute you today. Happy Veterans Day!
Today we Celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Mother Church of the Church of Rome.
This means that we are celebrating the dedication of the Mother Church and Head of all Churches, in the City of Rome and of the World.
No-Shave November (Gentlemen) and Comfy Shoes November (Ladies) began earlier this week and will go through the end of the semester, Friday, December 18. If you would like to participate, the cost is $20 and the proceeds will benefit the Champaign-Urbana Crisis Nursery. Please bring your $20 to Mrs. Horn in the front office by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9. There may also be some points awarded in our Family Competition for your participation. Questions? Contact Father Pica.
Happy Friday, Sabers! Miss Lyons, Director of Admissions, here. I just wanted to let you all know that our first round of acceptance letters for the STM Class of 2025 were sent out today. We are so excited to formally welcome you and your family to the Saber family! Have a great weekend!
Tomorrow is the last day for Penny Wars! Bring Pennies for your Family and silver/dollar bills for other Families! All proceeds go to Crisis Nursery!
Good morning, Sabers! As mentioned in Fr. Pica's post yesterday, today marks day one of thirty-three for the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are invited and encouraged to join us!
What is the surest way to Heaven?
Consecration to Jesus through Mary, really?
https://youtu.be/6kgKbNfCPx0
No shave November (Gentlemen) & Comfy Shoes November(Ladies)
Please bring your $20 to Mrs. Horn in the Office by 3:00pm on Monday Nov. 9th. (*All proceeds will go to the Crisis Nursery.)
No Shave November & Comfy Shoes November will last through the end of the semester.
There seems to be a major traffic jam on I-57 North currently. Be careful out there!
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, the president of Franciscan University Steubenville: what will tomorrow hold?
Let's pray for the grace for all across America to heed his prompting and place God at the center of our lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2wDPgf8wm4&feature=youtu.be
Good morning, Sabers! We wanted to wish you all a happy feast of St. Malachy, but most especially to our Catholic school family members at St. Malachy Catholic School! Know of our prayers especially for you today. Have a great day!
Science Olympiad will have their monthly meeting in the library after school this Wednesday, Nov. 4th. All are welcome. They will discuss events and the regional tournament. Parents are also welcome to attend!
The STM cheer team is selling "Pink Out" shirts for breast cancer awareness. Shirts cost $10 and can be payed for with cash or Venmo (Jennifer-Nelson-228). All profits will go to Mills Breast Cancer Institute. If you have questions please contact Jen Nelson at jenpnelson@gmail.com.
Thank You!!
All Souls' Day mass with the House of St. Michael
The front parking lot has been repaired and resealed and looks great! On to the back lot!
Check out this practice fundraiser!
STM Branded Face Masks are available for purchase and customization! Click here to order: http://saintthomasmoreil.apptegy.us/o/hs-stm/page/stm-face-masks. We also have a few on hand in the front office. First come, first served until they run out!
The front (east) parking lot is getting prepared for a re-seal!
EMPOWER Illinois Donors! Last chance to donate towards this current school year is tomorrow, October 30 by 11:30 a.m. If you are considering donating, now is the time! Visit https://empowerillinois.org/donate/.
Change of plans! We will actually be paving the parking lot TOMORROW! So, please be advised that you will need to park and do drops off/pick up on the back (west) lot tomorrow.
Have you noticed how rough the parking lots have been? They are getting some TLC! Next Tuesday, 11/3, the front lot will be closed for repair.
St. Peter has a free dress down day today. All other Families may dress down for $5.
A huge thank you to those who joined us for our Rosary Rally on Sunday! What a beautiful way to honor Our Lady and pray for our school, country, and the right to life!
The Saber family Rosary Rally is TODAY at 4:00 p.m. at STM.
Fr. Pica will lead us in prayer with the specific intentions of unity in America and a greater respect for all human life from conception until natural death, in honor of Respect Life Month. We hope to see you there!
October is one of the months of the year specifically dedicated to Our Lady and her intercession. The entire Saber family is invited and encouraged to join us in saying the rosary outside STM on Sunday, October 25, at 4:00 p.m. Father Pica will lead us in the rosary as we pray specifically for unity in America and a greater respect for all human life from conception until natural death, in honor of Respect Life Month. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to sophomore, Maddy Swisher, the WCIA Athlete of the Week!
In case you missed Virtual Fall Preview Night, here is the link: https://youtu.be/6Hgy1ed8eoM
Thank you for joining us last night for the Virtual Fall Preview Night! We had a good turnout and, for the most part, it worked out!
What do you think, should we do more Facebook Live videos?
Virtual Fall Preview Night is tonight! We hope to "see" you all on our Facebook or YouTube page at 6:00 p.m.!
Are you interested in playing Baseball this year? Come to an informational meeting/meet and greet with Coach Alves on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Note the time change from 6:30 to 7:00. See you there!
Mr. Ray's 1st hour physics class test their balloon cars!
First fire drill of the year in the books. Good work, Sabers!
All Saber Fans: Vintage uniforms and sports apparel are on sale at the school. Alumni, take a look at your old uniforms and let us know if you want a piece of history. Email Jon Marston at jmarston@hs-stm.org.
No open gym today (Friday). Have a great weekend, Sabers!
Happy Friday, Sabers! Check out the information below for ways to give back to our community this weekend. We hope to see you there!
Service Hour Opportunity
Pray the rosary Saturday, October 10, at noon at St. Matthew's in Champaign. Join thousands of people across the U.S. as we pray the rosary for our nation. We’ll gather at the outdoor statue of Mary on the north side of St. Matthew’s. This event is organized through “America Needs Fatima.” Questions? Contact Jane Walsh at 217-352-6673.
Community Coat Drive
On Saturday, October 10, clean, gently used winter coats (new coats would be great also!) are needed for the 17th Annual "Coat the Community" drive. Donations will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Keller Williams Realty parking lot at Village at The Crossing, 2441 Village Green Place, Champaign. When you donate, you will be eligible to enter a giveaway. Children’s coats are especially needed. The Salvation Army will assist in the free distribution of the coats to local families in need. Go to www.CoatTheCommunity.com for more information.
Empower IL Info - Oct 30th: Reservation Deadline for the 2020-21 School Year. If you have not already done so, please complete your reservation for a 2020-21 tax credit scholarship before Oct. 30th. You can still complete your application after the reservation deadline.
Join the 1535 Society and be a part of the inaugural membership! This annual fund special recognition level comes with opportunities only available to 1535 Society members. Make a difference for our students! Join here: https://bit.ly/3hBDw4G
Happy Tuesday, Saber family!
As we find ourselves already in October, and since it's never too early to start preparing for the holidays, STM is here to help you with your Christmas stocking stuffers.
The Art Club has Saber Head and STM Crest Magnets for $5, Saber Paw Magnets for $1, Saber Paw Earrings for $2, and Saber Paw Fashion Pins for $1 for purchase. Stop by the front office window to purchase in-person, or purchases may be sent home with your student.
Thank you in advance for your support of our school. Have a great rest of your day!
Did you read the article from this week's newsletter about Catholic Liberal Arts and STEM? Check out the direction STM is moving in! https://5il.co/lrmv
Even more painting shots!
Another few images of the painting party!
Check out these great shots from our Senior Parking Spot Painting session on Saturday!
Sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences on Friday, October 9 with this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548a9ab2ea6f58-afternoon2
Two STM students have the honor of serving today's funeral Mass for Archbishop Meyers. Way to represent, Robbie and Thomas! You look great!
Blessed Feast of the Archangels! The Family of St. Michael had Mass today with Fr. Chase, our diocesan vocation director. Thanks for coming, Father!
For those interested in Science Olympiad, we will have our kickoff meeting in the library after school this Thursday, Oct. 1. All are welcome. We will discuss events and the regional tournament.
Congratulations to those earning an STM Letter and pins. Letterman’s Jackets may be purchased at Body N' Sole Sports Inc., 1317 Dunlap Ave., Savoy, IL 61874, 1-877-231-3524, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm. Mr. Jed Bunyan, STM Alumni Parent, is co-owner of the store.
Our inaugural issue of "The Patron", our school magazine, can be found on our website here: https://www.hs-stm.org/o/hs-stm/page/the-patron-magazine. Enjoy!
Can you believe we've been in school for 6 1/2 weeks already? Only 2 more weeks until Parent Teacher Conferences! Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548a9ab2ea6f58-afternoon2
Senior Parking Spot Painting is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! Seniors, get your applications into the office to get prime parking!
Next week is Spirit Week! Dress down day themes are:
Monday: Jersey Day
Tuesday: Neon Day
Wednesday: Pajama Day
Thursday: Duo Day
Friday: Decade Day
*Check the handbook for guidelines on dressing down.
40 Days for Life begins today. Please visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/champaign/ for more information. This is a great opportunity to witness to the right to life in our area. Students, Living the Faith Hours are available during this time. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
The day we’ve all been waiting for...locker assignments are being handed out in Study Halls today! Wahoo!!!
Good morning, Sabers! We wanted to wish you all a happy feast of St. Matthew, but most especially to our Catholic school family members at St. Matthew Catholic School! Know of our prayers especially for you today. Have a great day!
Will Hoerner and Jacob Studer have been recognized as National Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Program! Congratulations, gentlemen!
Don't forget! You can still donate to Empower Illinois and help to provide a solid Catholic education for more students at STM and you get a tax credit! What are you waiting for? Visit: https://empowerillinois.org/donate/
Check out this story on our own Senior, Reese Hogan!
http://foxillinois.com/sports/content/stm-senior-reese-hogan-embracing-strange-year-to-try-a-new-sport
Wow! These look great!!
It’s coming together!
Parents of Senior Athletes: Senior Athletic banners are available. Forms & money are due by this Friday, 9/18/2020 to make sure banners get here on time. Please use this link: https://forms.gle/zLFPxak2MDt32BAG9
Look at what’s happening!!
Good morning, Sabers! We wanted to wish you all a happy feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, but most especially to our Catholic school family members at Holy Cross Elementary School! Know of our prayers especially for you today. Have a great day!
Reminder: all classes are virtual on Monday and Tuesday of this week while lockers are installed. See you Wednesday!
What better way to end the week than a ride in a '52 Willys? Alum Stephen Jerkovitz '19 gave Mr. VV and Sr. Bridget a ride around the block. Very fun! Our alums are the best!
Welcome back to STM!! We aren't able to have our in person Back to School Night, so here is a resource and welcome from our teachers.
https://5il.co/kwb4
And here is a welcome video from our Admin and Student Leaders!
https://youtu.be/SMpK-CQ4Kfk
A back to school message from Bishop Jenky and Coadjutor Bishop Tylka: https://youtu.be/UzKRUhIcXFg
Guess what's happening on Monday and Tuesday at STM???
LOCKER INSTALLATION!!!
Attention all families with eighth grade students: Our 2021-2022 enrollment application is now live! Please note that if you submit your completed application, including all forms, before November 1, a 5% discount will be applied to your tuition amount.
The link below will take you to our pre-registration for enrollment application, which is the first step in our application process. Upon completion, you will receive a follow up email where you will be directed to PowerSchool, our enrollment website, where you will fill out the full enrollment application. Once your application is received, we as an administration will review it and be in contact with you about our decision.
We understand and appreciate the discernment that goes in to where your child will spend the next four years, so we are grateful for the opportunity to assist you in the decision making process. Please refer to our website, www.hs-stm.org, for the most update-to-date information regarding our school. Under our "Admissions" page, you will find helpful links as well as a video tour of our campus. There will also be information there regarding scholarship and tuition assistance. We encourage all prospective families to apply for the Empower Illinois Scholarship when its application opens in January.
We are with you every step of the application process. Please don't hesitate to contact our Director of Admissions, Miss Erica Lyons, if you have any questions or concerns going forward. She can be reached at elyons@hs-stm.org or by calling 217-352-7210.
Miss Lyons and our entire administration look forward to hearing from you soon, and know that you are always in our prayers. Go Sabers!
Yours in Christ, STM Administration
Link to 2021-2022 application: https://ecollect.accelaschool.com/stm
Link to Empower Illinois scholarship information: https://empowerillinois.org/
Join the 1535 Society! An unrestricted gift of $1,000 or more per fiscal year ensures membership in the society and comes with exclusive perks. Nothing is more important than investing in our students. Consider joining today! Email mvandervennet@hs-stm.org.
Attention all families with eighth grade students:
We wanted to reach out to you and let you know that The High School of Saint Thomas More is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The link below will take you to our pre-registration for enrollment application, which is the first step in our application process. Upon completion, you will receive a follow up email where you will be directed to PowerSchool, our enrollment website, where you will fill out the full enrollment application. Once your application is received, we as an administration will review it and be in contact with you about our decision.
We understand and appreciate the discernment that goes in to where your child will spend the next four years, so we are grateful for the opportunity to assist you in the decision making process.
Please refer to our website, www.hs-stm.org, for the most update-to-date information regarding our school. Under our "Admissions" page, you will find helpful links as well as a video tour of our campus. There will also be information there regarding scholarship and tuition assistance. We encourage all prospective families to apply for the Empower Illinois Scholarship when its application opens in January.
We are with you every step of the application process. Please don't hesitate to contact our Director of Admissions, Miss Erica Lyons, if you have any questions or concerns going forward. She can be reached at elyons@hs-stm.org or by calling 217-352-7210. Miss Lyons and our entire administration look forward to hearing from you soon, and know that you are always in our prayers. Go Sabers!
Yours in Christ,
STM Administration
Link to 2021-2022 application: https://ecollect.accelaschool.com/stm
Link to Empower Illinois scholarship information: https://empowerillinois.org/
Happy Tuesday! And September! Boy, that outside tent sure looks great! Thank you to Herriott's (and others) once more. The students (& staff) really enjoy having it.
If you would like to make a donation towards it or new picnic tables, please click the following: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html. Please donate by noon on Thursday, September 3rd. Thank you!!
Good afternoon, Sabers! Please join our Champaign-Urbana Catholic community in sending off Fr. Lee Brokaw of St. Matthew and St. Boniface parish this weekend. On Sunday, September 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., there will be a car parade entering the St. Matthew's parking lot off of Mayfair Road. There will be ushers directing traffic and you will not be allowed to exit your vehicle. Please also wear your masks and maintain social distance, but also, make signs and decorate your vehicle to show Father our love and support. There will also be an optional drop off for cards or gifts. We hope to see you there!
And it's up!
Our overflow tent is going up! Thanks again Herriott's and generous donors!
SENIORS: You will have a chance to paint a parking spot for your senior year! We are working out the details and they will be forthcoming. Stay tuned!
Through the great generosity of Herriott's and some of our STM Families, we have been able to secure a tent for usage at lunches and for classes for this semester. We are so grateful!
If you would like to help cover the cost of the tent or help purchasing some more picnic tables, please feel free to donate here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html. Thank you so much!
Just a normal passing period...
Big night for some of our female athletes last night! Both golf and tennis walked away with wins!! Nice work, ladies!!
Happy 20th anniversary of the first day of classes! It was twenty years ago today that STM opened its doors to welcome students for the first time. What a milestone! Here's to many more first days of school!
Here's the most recent Diocesan Isolation Protocol for exposure to COVID-19. It continues to be updated as more information becomes available. https://5il.co/k2w6
Happy first Friday of school, Sabers! Congratulations to our students, staff, and parents for their hard work and dedication in making it through our first full week of instruction. We here at STM would also like to wish you a blessed feast day of Pope. St. Pius X! He and his papacy are a special gift to our Church, and to our very school, as we have a relic of his in our chapel, so know that when you are here, you can pray in his midst(!). He was especially devoted to the Holy Eucharist, and encouraged frequent reception of Our Lord at Mass, even insisting that children receive their First Holy Communion as soon as they reach the age of reason. Pope St. Pius X came from an impoverished upbringing, and throughout his life he maintained a zeal in caring for and affirming the dignity of the poor. So, let's ask for the specific intercession of this saintly friend in a special way today as we give thanks to God for his holy witness, and may we strive to see one another through God's loving and merciful gaze.
Good afternoon, Sabers! This is just a friendly reminder that if you have not done so already, your 2019-2020 yearbook may be picked up at the school's front office. If you have any questions regarding yearbooks, you may contact me, Miss Lyons, at elyons@hs-stm.org. Thank you!
Class outside? Yes, please!
All students need to be in Mass Attire to have their picture taken. These pictures will be for the school ID card. Seniors, this is the picture that will be part of the Class of 2021 class composite to be hung in the halls of STM. Picture order forms are to be given to the photographer, not to the school office. Orders may be placed on line after today. Details for online ordering will be given at a later time.
Good evening, Sabers!
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, August 20, is school picture day. A couple of things to note: all students are to wear Mass attire. In-person students will be called down in alphabetical order during the morning class periods. Virtual Academy students should arrive at 8:00 a.m. to have their pictures taken first. These pictures will be used for the school ID card. Additionally, seniors, this is the picture that will be part of the Class of 2021 composite image that will be displayed in the halls of STM.
Picture order forms will be available for pickup tomorrow, but are to be given to the photographer, not to the school office. Orders may also be placed online after tomorrow. Details for online ordering will be given at a later time.
Thank you and have a great night! St. Thomas More, pray for us!
Mass looks different this year, but the same Jesus! The Family of St. Kateri has Mass today.
Welcome to our new faculty! Please find their brief bios here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aJkYLr-cM1CvMkeaJd2C7Xi9hVma8C6-/view?usp=sharing
Hey Alumni! Update us on what's going on and see what your fellow alumni are up to. Share your stories here: https://forms.gle/LDjf3PBuL8uWHBUe7.
We will post them on the alumni section of our website.
Science Olympiad: Explore the world of science and engineering. STM has had a Science Olympiad team for over 10 years and we want to continue the tradition. For those who participated last year, the events are the same for this year. There is a signup sheet posted in front of Mrs. Hege's classroom, please sign up and I will get you started. Our goals are always the same, let's have some fun and learn something at the same time. For more information, please contact Mr. John Vavrin, john.vavrin@yahoo.com or 217-552-3330.
Schedules for this week can be found here.
https://5il.co/jewb
Welcome back, Sabers!
Here is a link for our Back to School forms. Please note that there is a new form this year, a COVID-19 Waiver, which must be turned in by every student before entering the building. Students who do not have this turned in will not be allowed in the building.
https://www.hs-stm.org/o/hs-stm/browse/154933
We can't wait to see you all soon! Stay safe!
Good morning, Sabers!
Just a reminder that your 2019-2020 school yearbooks have arrived and are available for pickup today from 9:00 a.m. to noon in front of the school. If you are unable to pick up your yearbook during this time, you may pick it up at any point during the first week of school from the front office.
We do have a limited number of yearbooks for students to buy who haven't already purchased one. The cost is $55.00 and you will be able to take home your book that day. These copies will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Copies of previous years' yearbooks will also be available for pickup throughout this time.There are a limited number of extra yearbooks from previous years as well, and they too are available for $55.00 on a first-come-first-serve basis.
If you have any questions, or are unable to pick up your yearbook at that time, please contact the school office at 217.352.7210 and ask for Miss Lyons.
Have a great day!
REMINDER: Service Hour Opportunities at STM [Both inside and outside]
TODAY thru FRIDAY: 9am-3pm *Come for 1 hour, 2 hours, or more.
Please contact Miss Collins and/or Mr. Mahoney via their email {kcollins@hs-stm.org & jmahoney@hs-stm.org}
Inside: you may want to bring rubber gloves
Outside: you may want to bring gardening gloves, trowel or old screwdriver, and water
Sister Mary Francis's ceremony for her Final Profession will be streamed live today at 10 am. This is essentially her wedding day! If you can join for the live feed, it can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/stmarysalton/
If you cannot join at 10 am, a video of the ceremony will be available on the St. Mary's Facebook page.
God Bless Sister Mary Francis today (and everyday) as she celebrates such a momentous moment in her life!
We love you Sister Mary Francis!
Service Hour Opportunities at STM [Both inside and outside]
Thursday: 9am-3pm & Friday: 9am-3pm
*Come for 1 hour, 2 hours, or more.
Please contact Miss Collins and/or Mr. Mahoney via their email {kcollins@hs-stm.org & jmahoney@hs-stm.org}
Inside: you may want to bring rubber gloves
Outside: you may want to bring gardening gloves, trowel or old screwdriver, and water
Congress continues to work on COVID relief for students and schools. In the coming days, we expect legislation, which has the potential to provide hundreds of millions in tuition assistance to Illinois' private school children. That’s where we need your help.
The School Choice Now Act would provide immediate and longer-term relief for private schools and the six million students they serve nationwide–220,000 of whom reside in Illinois. This vital legislation must be added to the upcoming round of COVID relief.
Timing is of the essence, and it is critical that we collectively ask our Congressional leaders to include private schools in the HEROES Act. We need your voice, especially as economic conditions worsen and policy decisions become more difficult.
Please click on the link below to make your voice known:
https://p2a.co/XOn8flW
Sincerely,
Myles X Mendoza
President, Empower Illinois
2020-21 School Supply List - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XifTMzt4PhIj-RJFK3okU93oCk1yLKxr/view?usp=sharing
Good morning, Sabers! We want to wish you all, but especially our principal Sister M. Bridget, a very happy feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden! St. Bridget was a very charitable woman, a devoted mother of eight, and wife to King Magnus II of Sweden. She was active in her faith from a young age, Our Crucified Lord even appeared to her in mystical visions multiple times throughout her life. Following her husband's death, she went on to found the Bridgettine order, which includes both religious sisters and brothers. Let's ask especially for her intercession today that we too might grow in a charitable spirit. Have a great day! St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Thomas More, pray for us!
Good morning, Sabers! Wishing you all a very happy Feast Day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha - especially to all our St. Kateri House Family members! Let's ask specifically for her intercession today as we seek to emulate her valiant example of devotion and sacrifice to Christ. Have a great day! St. Kateri and St. Thomas More, pray for us!
Faculty/Staff Highlight - Mrs. Pagel!
Donate now and you can help provide the best Catholic education for our students: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Make a difference in a student's life. Donate now: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
THANK YOU FOR A STELLAR 20th ANNIVERSARY YEAR! Our celebration continues...
Our fiscal year ends today! Please consider making a gift that will go towards our students and their success. Donate here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Help us prepare to welcome our students and give them the best moving forward! Please consider making a difference through a gift:
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html.
THANK YOU!
Faculty-Staff Spotlight! - Thomas Welte, AD
Happy Feast Day of St. Thomas More!!
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-thomas-more/
Check out this link for resources regarding our move to a Catholic Liberal Arts Education curriculum: https://catholicliberaleducation.org/articles/
Faculty Spotlight! - Fr. Pica
STM Hall of Fame 2020-21 Nominations are open! Please respond by June 22nd. Please use this link to nominate: https://forms.gle/wp2ZnmJb7qcjJKuQ9.
Spring 2020 Honor Roll: Congratulations to everyone who made the list!
Fun Times in Art Class, 2019-20: https://tinyurl.com/yc9hgtrz
More Alumni News!
Dean's List:
Abbey Horn-Parkland Pathways
Makayla Horn-Bradley University
David Horn-Illinois Wesleyan University (and graduated)
Alumni News - Congratulations to Madison Mills '19 for being named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll at University of Mississippi and Jessica Hood '18 being named to the Dean's List at Belmont University
Alumni News - Congratulations to the Parkland Dean's List STM grads:
Sophia Behrensmeyer, Sara Clavey, Spencer Neitzel, Maria Stipes, David Taylor, Joey Walker, Kassie Brookins, Abigail Keck, Samuel Keck, Haley Love, Maggie Vavrik (if we missed a name, let us know!)
Faculty/Staff Highlight: Mrs. Gosda
Alumni Update: Hayes Murray, STM Class of 2018, made the Spring Dean’s List at Bradley University. She is a Social Work major at Bradley with plans to get her MSW to work in the school social work field. https://bradley.meritpages.com/stories/Dean-s-List-Fall-2020-/31470850
Lockers are being removed and new ones installed shortly! Very exciting!
Parents/Guardians: Please log into your FACTS accounts to confirm your Payment Agreement. New this year: The FACTS Agreement serves as your tuition agreement.
Faculty Spotlight! - Miss Vandercar
Faculty Spotlight - Mrs. Ehrlich!
Art of STM 2019-20 Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/yc5sysrr
Senior Memories Video: https://youtu.be/acCQgkUNSco
Supporters of Catholic Education - Catholic Schools Need Your Help! Make your voice heard to your representatives: https://www.votervoice.net/USCCB/campaigns/74377/respond?fbclid=IwAR0GQIMWBlr-zTWdkd_NvrSJaF8hcFveQhaUXxkF2G90fbsWGYktVk5mazw
Empower Illinois News:
Conditional Award Expiration Deadline Changing June 1
As a reminder, students who receive a Conditional Award in May will have 30 days to accept or decline their scholarship. This extension was granted in an effort to accommodate those who may have limited computer or internet access due to COVID-19.
However, with the new school year fast approaching, students who receive an award after June 1 will only have 15 days to accept or decline their scholarship. Please remind families to check their EmpowerXChange portals regularly to make sure their award does not expire.
If families have questions about their application or awards status, please direct them to our Scholars Helpline (309-416-0741, scholars@empowerillinois.org).
Featured Faculty/Staff of the week: Sr. Mary Francis!
The High School of St. Thomas More has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and
other credentials securely. This link will open a new browser.
https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/197627/account
Here are the links from today's activities. Feel free to share them!
Baccalaureate Mass
https://youtu.be/g96VCfm-qBo
Awards Ceremony
https://youtu.be/KKivpf3XGJc
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we were able to raise $5,931 for our annual fund from 33 donors. Fr. Pica can keep his beard...this time! Thank you so much! (You can still donate, he just won't shave his beard!)
Donate now! https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.htmlThank you!
(Happy Graduation Day, seniors!)
Senior Honors Awards link: https://www.facebook.com/TheHighSchoolOfStThomasMore/videos/1097900437263735/
We're up to $5,881. Final push! Shave Fr. Pica. Donate for our students and feel good about your gift! Donate NOW: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
We're so close! Please help our students and their experiences at STM. Donate to our annual fund: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Live-stream Baccalaureate Mass: https://www.facebook.com/TheHighSchoolOfStThomasMore/videos/2595673527358713/
Only a few more hours left. Donate to our annual fund! Have fun doing it! Donate now: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Today's the Day! Help our students! Shave Fr. Pica! Donate: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Friday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/QaY3t7X9Jsc
Daily Featured Senior - 5/14/20
Thursday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/ISB_xE-xcBc
The annual fund supports the areas of most need at STM, all with the view towards our students and their experiences. Support the annual fund. Shave Fr. Pica: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Wednesday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/hBafCoP3BhE
We've made it to $4,346 today with all the generous donations! We're so much closer to shaving Fr. Pica! For our students! Let's keep it up: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Faculty/Staff Spotlight - Mrs. Missy Marquart!
A quarter of the way there! Help us help our students and Shave Fr. Pica! Donate here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Tuesday's Announcements!
https://youtu.be/cFX6AsI-iSI
Monday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/TuRKfYjnpeM
We LOVE our Seniors!! #ClassOf2020
https://youtu.be/NnLMocSRywA
More Senior Signing Pics!
Hey 8th graders! First, congratulations on your impending graduation! Way to go! Second, join the Saber Family - APPLY NOW: https://ecollect.accelaschool.com/stm
Daily Featured Senior! - 5/8/20
Friday's Announcements!
https://youtu.be/Rxftp_1aBLQ
Daily Featured Seniors - 5/7/20
Thursday's Announcements are here!
https://youtu.be/yjAge0Sf-cA
Living the Faith Service Hour Opportunities:
Sign up for calling homebound: https://forms.gle/9p5F2bUryMWJYVqx8
Reflection for Homebound: https://forms.gle/2G5NoynhpWY5LYCT9
Reflection for calling elderly relatives: https://forms.gle/25ZVURW8DvbLvR267
Daily Featured Seniors - 5/6/20
Here are Wednesday's Announcements!
https://youtu.be/t1cRHXtJC90
AP Students, just a reminder of the adjusted testing schedule. Please utilize the resources College Board is offering for prep, too!
https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/educators/taking-the-exams/ap-exam-schedule
STM Virtual Tour! Now officially on our website under the admissions tab: https://www.hs-stm.org/o/hs-stm/page/stm-virtual-tour. Share widely!
Daily Featured Seniors! - 5/5/20
Tuesday's Announcements!
https://youtu.be/CeoEPbn-DR0
May the Fourth Be With You!
Have you donated to the Shave Fr. Pica Campaign today? Click https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html.
As Master Yoda said, "There is no try. Only do. Support our students, you must."
A Message from Bishop Jenky to our school: https://youtu.be/AP351KH8ArU
More Senior Selection Day Pics
Faculty/Staff Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Lillian Mockus
Daily Featured Seniors! - 5/4/20
Senior Selection Day Photos: Congratulations Seniors! We're so proud of you and your accomplishments!
Monday's Announcements!
https://youtu.be/KztdoneDzqk
Join us in wishing our very own Sr. Bridget, a Happy Principal's Day! Thank you for your leadership Sister! We love you!
Daily Featured Seniors! - 5/1/20
Friday's Announcements. Happy May Day!
https://youtu.be/KDbbe8aml_k
Updated link - We are still taking applications for the 2020-2021 school year! Please encourage interested families to apply now: https://ecollect.accelaschool.com/stm
Updated link for morning announcements!
https://youtu.be/GR-zJuTqIv8
Daily Featured Seniors! - 4/30/20
Daily Featured Seniors! - 4/29/20
Living the Faith Service Hour Opportunities:
--Call distant and/or older family relatives. Submit your reflections here: https://forms.gle/DeNGff3zyu1CPq4GA.
--Those with sewing skills, make face masks for the Eastern IL Food Bank. Email Fr. Pica for more info.
Wednesday Announcements!
https://youtu.be/vibCPQadebU
Daily Featured Seniors! - 4/28/20
Tuesday's Announcements!
https://youtu.be/R6YxP-W32wI
Shave the Beard Fundraiser!
Here's the 3:00 PM Special Announcement and Hour and 15 Minutes late!!
https://youtu.be/DGsyllLJyMg
We are experiencing technical difficulties...the special announcement will be coming soon...
Daily Featured Seniors - 4/27/20
Monday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/Cosujc6nLvI
Check out this article on our very own Josie Carmien!
https://thecatholicpost.com/2020/04/23/class-of-2020-senior-disappointed-but-is-maintaining-perspective-and-positivity/
Looking for extra help studying for your AP Exams? Check this out! https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement
Daily Featured Seniors - 4/24/20
Friday Morning Announcements!
(Sorry, I set the scheduled post for PM instead of AM! Oops!!)
https://youtu.be/PQ3oiugVoF8
Daily Featured Seniors - 4/23/20 - Part 2!
Daily Featured Seniors! - 4/23/20
Thursday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/Neh4Jj2lgSk
Happy Administrative Assistant Day to our wonderful Mrs. O., Mrs. Horn, and Mrs. Mockus! Join us in saying thank you for everything they do for STM!
Wednesday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/xcvPRNyW4JU
Daily Featured Seniors - 4/21/20
Tuesday Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/DXzfmLMU_00
Daily Featured Seniors - 4/20/20
Faculty-Staff Spotlight of the Week!
Monday morning announcements...sorry they are late!
https://youtu.be/YtkySOQSImk
Senior Spotlight Special - Valedictorian & Salutatorian! - 4/17/20
Friday's Morning Announcements!
https://youtu.be/Q9Q6dZCj-ds
Updated JP Hoffman Senior Spotlight - w/pic!
Daily Featured Seniors - 4/16/20
Today's morning announcements!
https://youtu.be/GaiYlIixe2w
Daily Featured Seniors! - 04/15/20
Important News: The deadline for the Spalding Scholarship has been extended to May 31, 2020! All families should consider applying for this diocesan scholarship!
IT IS SNOWING!!!
Daily Featured Seniors!
Check out our next Faculty Spotlight!
Check out our YouTube Channel for our morning announcements!
https://youtu.be/uAbAcRdJkUc
Thursday's morning announcements
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X7nxgwi_FhyTwYnrHundRXLMNxiKBhIW
Thursday's Zoom schedule
https://www.hs-stm.org/o/hs-stm/page/e-learning-schedule
Wednesday's Morning Announcements!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WSeMotqJRISn4oUjVbGFv8rsfnBpbaNw
APPLY NOW: https://stm-il.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=102. We want you at STM!
STM families: Send us your pictures of all the learning going on at home! Send to mvandervennet@hs-stm.org. We want to share them with the wider Saber community. Some of your pictures might even be featured on the home page! We miss you!
Morning Announcements!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W4tUmimI-lR6jIcowMJg57ITq_7GHlFb
See image for important info for anyone giving to the high school at this time.
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Story Time with Saint Therese (and Mr. Tuhy): https://youtu.be/sKREwsan-aE
Meet Mr. Iding in this week's faculty/staff spotlight!
It's morning announcements for Monday, April 6 from Sr. Bridget & Fr. Pica! https://twitter.com/principal_stm/status/1247143594470883339?s=20
Principal's Wrap Up!
https://mailchi.mp/ca3075f53a75/week-31-wrap-up-6316094
Magister Mahoney teaching Latin like a boss! Bene!
Want a firsthand experience of a Mr. Tuhy course? Look no further! Click on the following link and be educated by a master: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoh17oAj6LBlqD39pTMWuHJMrup1cTZwu
APRIL 15th Spalding Scholarship DEADLINE - A family applying for Spalding Scholarship assistance must be an active member in good standing at a parish in the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. See http://cdop.org/why-choose-catholic-schools/financial-assistance/ for more information.
Check out these images of Mr. Iding e-teaching his classes. Way cool!
The pandemic won't stop STM from giving first-class education now and in the future! Apply now and share with other 8th grade families you know! https://stm-il.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=102
We are very sorry to announce that we will have to cancel this year's production of Willy Wonka due to the pandemic. Performance dates of The Glass Menagerie have been changed to May 8 & 9; this is also subject to change depending on public health, state & Diocesan mandates.
Here is the follow-up reflection form for the LFSH Calling Opportunity: https://forms.gle/82sjMH57DBdXXr478
Living the Faith Service Hours Opportunity - Phone calls to area homebound! Follow this link if interested: https://forms.gle/F4hUQVbo1fJmZ4kM7.
Questions, email Fr. Pica.
Here's the Spring Break Weekly Wrap Up! Stay healthy and safe, Sabers! https://mailchi.mp/09c58a61bde1/week-29-wrap-up-6301978
Sr. M. Bridget's Weekly Wrap Up
https://mailchi.mp/a19968ad8acb/week-28-wrap-up-6295326
We've raised nearly $800 this dress-down day for seminarian Jonathan Robinson, STM class of 2016! Keep praying for him and his vocation!
Proactive protection and disinfection of the entire school by Coach Hennessey! Thanks, Coach!
Sophomore Amelia Case won an Honorable Mention at the 2020 Eric Show! The reception will be at the Illini Union Art Gallery tonight (3/11/20) from 5-7pm and the show will be on display until the 30th. Congrats Amelia!
Congratulations to our Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team! For what may be the first time in STM history, they have won their IHSA Regional Conference tournament! They defeated defending champs and heavy favorite St. Teresa in the final round to secure the victory. Well done scholastic Sabers, and best of luck at sectionals on Saturday.
Congratulations to wrestlers JD Sexton and Jason Palmburg on earning all conference honors for their hard work this year. JD was unanimously selected to 1st team all conference and Jason was selected for the 2nd team. Great job guys!
Here's my Weekly Wrap Up!
https://mailchi.mp/2a863c7c012a/week-27-wrap-up-6286421
Congratulations to the JV Scholastic Bowl team, who officially finished their season undefeated! And, good luck to the 14 and 6 Varsity team at regionals on Monday. Y’all are smart!
Please pray for our teachers and students leaving today to go on the LOGOS Retreat! Come, Holy Spirit!
Here are our 2020-2021 Tuition Rates.
https://5il.co/df1y
Willy Wonka @ STM!
STM Represented at Holy Cross's Trivia Night 2020!
Sr. M. Bridget's weekly wrap up.
https://mailchi.mp/fa9412387ef6/week-26-wrap-up-6277517
Principal's Weekly Wrap Up is found here! https://mailchi.mp/0ffdde8d6913/week-25-wrap-up-6269653
Vice Versa Dance is tomorrow from 7-10 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Doors are locked at 8:00 p.m. Outside guest forms are due by 3:00 p.m. today! Tickets still on sale at the door.
Check out our Fund In Need Video! https://youtu.be/P1OIaHGrj8s
If you'd like to donate towards new lockers, visit this link: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HighSchoolofStThomasMoreofCha/donate.html
Daddy/Daughter Dance! Such an fun evening this Friday!
RSVP by email and pay at the door!
Calling all junior high students! Preview Night is tomorrow from 6-7PM at the high school! Please share and RSVP to lmockus@hs-stm.org or mvandervennet@hs-stm.org or call 352.7210.
STM is in session today for our 1/2 day with dismissal at 11:32.
Gala 2020 Final Results - UPDATED!
Don't forget to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences on Friday. The sign up with close on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548A9AB2EA6F58-afternoon1
Thank you to everyone who attended, assisted, volunteered, and bid at our 20th Anniversary celebration gala! The night was a great success! Special congratulations to Dr. Adam May '03 who won our Distinguished Alumni Award and Rush Record who won the Paideia Award. Tally coming!
Check out my Week 23 Wrap Up here! https://mailchi.mp/98cbf15cd1cc/week-23-wrap-up-6238769
Hunter Howell Signs with McKendree University to play football!
Intro to Physics kids discovering relationships of speed and acceleration
P/T Conference Sign-Up: Friday, February 14th
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548A9AB2EA6F58-afternoon1
Tonight's (2/5) Boys Freshman & JV games cancelled due to weather concerns.
The new website is live!
www.hs-stm.org
Don't forget: Silent auction bidding for our gala is now open! Visit this link:
https://one.bidpal.net/stmgala2020/browse/all
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports
scores, and news updates. It’s everything St. Thomas More, in your pocket. Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/39Tytt6 or iPhone: https://apple.co/303rQQx
Silent Auction is now live!! Even if you can't make it to the 20th anniversary gala, you can still bid on items. Share it wide!: https://one.bidpal.net/stmgala2020/browse/all
TIME CHANGE: Soccer Parent/Player Meeting on Wed., 2/5 to 7:30PM in Rm. 101
Inaugural STM Chess Tourney - 2/1/20. Be there!
Parent player meeting for all girls interested in playing soccer this spring on Wed., Feb. 5th @ 6pm in room 101. All players and parents should attend this meeting as important info will be distributed. Still considering and are unsure? You can still attend the meeting since no committment is necessary yet. If you have questions please email Coach Johnson (jjohnson@hs-stm.org).
Check out this article in The Catholic Post about the 47th Annual March for Life.
https://thecatholicpost.com/2020/01/30/march-for-life-high-school-pilgrims-from-diocese-tell-of-life-changing-experience/?fbclid=IwAR2XM7iXOnv-cCkMaQh1KoU8jmtvGyRgtl-8FtVSeBCcPEZO7TrLEJRhLM0
Can-struction Day for Catholic Schools Week!
WANTED: Boys Tennis Coach (see image)
Calling all 8th graders! We want you here! Become a Saber! To apply: https://stm-il.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=102. For a Shadow Visit: https://forms.gle/epBHFWbBfBaBSrdHA. Don't forget about our Spring Preview Night, Wed., Feb. 19th from 6-7PM at the high school. See you there!
We are loving our new app! Access sports
scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even
emergency notifications. Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/39Tytt6 or iPhone: https://apple.co/303rQQx.
We are loving our new app! Access sports
scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even
emergency notifications. Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/39Tytt6 or iPhone: https://apple.co/303rQQx.
Check out my weekly wrap up!
https://mailchi.mp/c2d75173ee5a/week-21-wrap-up-6218161
Spring Preview Night! Wednesday, February 19th from 6 PM - 7:00 PM. Check-in/registration begins at 6 PM. RSVP: lmockus@hs-stm.org or mvandervennet@hs-stm.org or call 352-7210. Walk-ins most certainly welcome. See you there!
Pray for all of our students, parents, and admins as they make their way to DC for the March for Life! They're halfway there!
We’re thrilled to announce The High School of
St. Thomas More’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39Tytt6 or
iPhone: https://apple.co/303rQQx.
The first round of acceptance letters went out in the mail today! #ClassOf2024
Thank you, Robbie Darr '20, for being the first student to download our STM app!
Spring Preview Night is on Wed., February 19th at the high school! The evening starts at 6 PM and will include a talk from the administration, campus tours, and opportunities to talk with teachers and coaches! RSVP to lmockus@hs-stm.org
Back to school retreat was a huge hit! Community building, formation, and fun!
STM 20th Anniversary Gala! Register here: https://one.bidpal.net/stmgala2020/welcome
Welcome back to school! We had a great first day back to ease into the semester. We are looking forward to a great spring semester!
We are having a THRILL in Thrillshare training!
It's Saber Day today!!