STM/HSA Weekly Update for February 15, 2016

Monday February 15 - Normal school day unless otherwise announced:

• Unless something starts happening before 10pm Sunday night, we will have to wait until Monday morning to determine whether a delay or cancellation is necessary.

• Before 10pm, or no later than 6am, the Parent Alert system will be used to announce schedule changes.

• Once closing or delay decisions are made, the following media outlets will carry schedule changes for STM: WCHL (1360) Radio, WTVD News Channel 11, News 14 Carolina, WRAL News Channel 5

Deadline to Enter the Chess Tournament - Monday Feb. 15

• Please contact Amy Ascher at jaaa1@msn.com for additional details no later than 15-Feb.

• The St. Mary Magdalene Chess Challenge is on Saturday, March 5th! We would like to invite all kids in grades K-8 who play Chess to this annual Chess Tournament. The kids do not have to be part of STM Chess Club to participate. Opening ceremony and pairing posted at 8:30-9:00am and awards at approximately 2:15pm.

Tuesday February 16 -

• 3 Year Old Class is closed for the day

Different Shoe Day - Thursday February 18

• CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES by wear two different shoes!

• HELP THE NEEDY by bring in gently used shoes to be donated to the Caring and Sharing Center: Shoes will be collected during morning drop-off at the front of the lower and middle schools

• SPONSORED by The St. Thomas More Girl Scout Troops

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Middle School Dance - Friday February 26

Calling all STM Moms!!

• Our parish will be hosting the Faces of Mercy 2016 Catholic Conference 4 Moms on Saturday, February 20th, 2016. Join us as we experience God's mercy in our lives and learn to live His Mercy with others. Check it out at http://www.catholicconference4moms.com.

• For more information, email Whitney Pencina at wpencina@gmail.com

25th Annual STM Auction Gala - March 4 at The Carolina Inn

• Purchase your tickets @ www.bidpal.net/stm25thgala

• Visit often to see new items: www.bidpal.net/stm25thgala

• For more information, contact: stmhsa.auction@gmail.com

Crowning of Mary

• We will celebrate the Crowning of Mary on Wednesday, May 4th at 8:30. At this time, we are asking for help in organizing the event. Anyone who is interested in serving on the committee can contact Sarah Donovan at sarah.beth.donovan@gmail.com. If you are skilled in publicity, leading/coordinating music and ceremony flow, or general organization, please help!!

• There will be many smaller ways to get involved. Here is a link to the Sign-up Genius for these: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904094EA5A96-stmcrowning

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Child care options during STM Spring Break

For those in the Chapel Hill / Carrboro area, a STM School parent has recommended Chapel Hill Gymnastics, which has camp March 28 - April 1 (there is no coverage for March 24 & 25). Visit http://www.chapelhillgymnastics.com/camps.html for more information.

If someone has information for Spring Break care options in Durham, please send a note to comm@stmhsa.org so that we can pass it along.