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St. Thomas School Pet Blessing
St. Thomas students and families will get to participate in a Pet Blessing on Tuesday, October 9 at 8.15 am at the St Thomas playground.
Fall Family Festival is Oct. 6th!
St. Thomas’ annual Fall Family Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 6. from 9am to 2pm. Join us as we celebrate fall with good food, children’s games, crafts, live music, tabletop treasures, and lots more! Register for our family fun run at On the Run on Bay Area Oct. 5th from 12pm-6pm.
Educating, Parenting, Gardening
If you joined us on Back to School Night then you’ve heard me discuss the analogy between parenting and gardening. The analogy comes from Dr. Alison Gopnik a psychologist whose 2017 book The Gardener and the Carpenter examines parenting through the lens of carpentry and gardening and how these two hobbies represent different philosophies on raising kids.
Friendly Fridays are Back!
Fridays at St. Thomas, you are welcome to walk your student to their class, and then join other parents for some coffee (or tea) and conversation after Chapel. We hope to see you there!
2018 Sept. Fine Arts Newsletter
School wide this this Fall the students will be focusing on music and performing arts, with a community-welcoming Christmas concert, themed “Christmas Around the World!” Then, in the Spring, the focus shifts to art, offering students the opportunity to enter in several well-known art competitions, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!
Spirit Wear Forms (due 9/13)
View and download your Spirit Shirt Order Form today. Be sure to check out all the items on sale. You know have more options to pick from to help you show your school spirit. STAES 2018-19 Spirit Wear Order Form (1)
Back to School Night
We invite you to come out to "Back to School Night" at St. Thomas. Meet New Faculty and Staff and most importantly, hear about all that your child will be learning this year. Be sure to catch a presentation from Head of School and PTO. We look forward to seeing you there.
Chalk Art Lessons
NPR recently featured a story called Coloring Books and Worksheets: What’s the Value of ‘Staying in the Lines’. It’s a great listen/read if you’re interested in learning more about art education, and the value of giving children the space for creative expression. The following quote stood out to me: …art education isn’t just about […]
Mosquito Prevention
If you’ve lived in Houston or the Clear Lake Area for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed the mosquitoes. If you haven’t already, you can label a bottle of your preferred insect repellent with your child’s name and send it with them to school, or simply apply before leaving the house […]
School Starts Monday
We are excited to welcome new and returning students this Monday the 20th of August at 8:05am. Our back to school sign will be placed out in front ready for those looking to capture a photo of this special day.
