Dear STM families, Last Sunday, February 16th, I hope you had the chance to view the History and Science Fair projects on display in the gym after all the Masses. Our 8th grade students will be attending the Regional History Fair this weekend in DeKalb. We wish them all the best of luck!! Our 7th grade Science Fair projects that are advancing to Regionals will be attending in late March. Today our 7th and 8th graders attended the Here I Am Lord retreat which was held at St. Joseph’s in Elgin this year. They had a great day filled with prayer and fun activities. The banner they created even won 2nd place! This upcoming Monday night, February 24th, we will be having a Fundraising committee meeting at 7 pm to discuss past fundraisers and plan for future ones. Please come out and share your ideas. Starting on this Monday and ending on Friday the Student Council is sponsoring Penny Wars between the classes. So dig out all those pennies and send them to school with your child! This upcoming Tuesday is a STM Spirit Wear Day so have your children come to school showing some school pride. Our All School Mass this week will be on Wednesday instead of Tuesday for Ash Wednesday. On Thursday we begin doing Stations of the Cross as a school at 2:15 pm in the Church. On February 29th we have the big Chili for Charity here at St. Thomas More. Please come out and support the Knights of Columbus while enjoying some delicious food! I hope you have a magnificent weekend. Blessings, Mrs. Keane

Upcoming events: Monday, February 24 Fundraising Meeting, 7 pm Monday, February 24 8th Girls B’ball vs. St. Joseph’s & St. Catherine’s, home Tuesday, February 25 Spirit Wear Day Tuesday, February 25 5th Girls B’ball @ St. Catherine’s Wednesday, February 26 Ash Wednesday Thursday, February 27 Stations of the Cross, 2:15 pm Thu, Feb 27 – Sat Feb 29 Girls B’ball @ St. Mary Woodstock Tournament

More News Weekly newsletter of St. Thomas More Catholic School

St. Thomas More Catholic School 1625 W. Highland Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60123 (847) 742-3959 www.stmcentral.org

February 21, 2020

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Attendance Line: (847) 742-3959 ext. 154

Valentine’s Bowling

The 7th and 8th grade classes moved their Valentine’s Day parties from the classroom to the bowling alley. With the help of many volunteers, both grades enjoyed bowling some games and having a lot of fun while doing it. The excited bowlers also enjoyed muffins, cupcakes, and other delicious treats. Their smiles tell that fun was had by all!

Regional History Fair

Our 8th grade students will be attending the Northern Regional His- tory Fair tomorrow held at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The students will be presenting papers, boards, documentaries, websites, and performances on a variety of historical topics. We wish them all the best of luck!!

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Young Authors & Fellowship This past Tuesday all the STM students who created a book through the Young Authors program that is sponsored annually by our PTO attended the monthly meeting of the Fellowship group. The students went around the room and read their book to different members receiving feedback and praise on their work. It was such a delightful event!

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Our class will be participating in Cougars Reading Club, a reading incentive program sponsored

by the Kane County Cougars baseball team. Your child will have the opportunity to improve his or her reading skills while earning a ticket to

a Cougar game, a Cougars drawstring bag, afree hot dog and drink to enjoy during the game.

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When: Beginning Date: __________ Ending Date: __________.

What: An eight week program divided into four-two week segments, with each segment representing a base on a baseball diamond. When a student completes a segment he or she will advance to the next base.

How: Your child needs to complete the following reading assignment every two weeks: _______________________________________________________________

Record After each reading assignment has been completed, record the accomplishmentProgress under the respective week on the Parent Verification Form.

Bring to After each two week segment a parent’s signature is needed on the respectiveSchool: bases’ verification slip to indicate completion. Please remove the slip and have your child return it to their teacher. Progress will be recorded on a classroom poster.

Rewards: At the game they attend they will receive a drawstring bag and hot dog and drink, as well as a Golden Ticket which provides complimentary admission for all June-September home games!

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COUGARS READING CLUB

Elgin Knights of Columbus St. Thomas More Gym,

1625 West Highland Ave, Elgin, IL Saturday, 3:30pm to 7:00 pm, February 29th, 2020

Donations are $8 at the door or $7 prior ticket sales.

Contact Chris Gulik at 847-931-9641 chrisgulik@sbcglobal.net for tickets.

The proceeds of our event will benefit all Elgin Catholic Schools, the Elgin Soup Kitchen, and Elgin area youth sports.

Elgin Knights of Columbus St. Thomas More Gym,

1625 West Highland Ave, Elgin, IL Saturday, 3:30pm to 7:00 pm, February 29, 2020

Once again the Elgin Area Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Chili for Charity Cook-off and Dinner. This is the biggest fundraiser that the Knights sponsor to benefit: Elgin Catholic Schools, Elgin Soup Kitchen, Elgin Youth Sports, Special Olympics & Elgin K of C.

There are three options to participate in the fundraiser:

OPTION 1 ADVERTISEMENT

OPTION 2 RAFFLE PRIZES

OPTION 3 CHILI CONTESTANT

Participants must provide (6 to 8) quarts of your favorite Chili for the contestant to be eligible for

judging. Doors open at 11:00 am, bring in your “Heated" Chili no later than 1:00 pm, judging

begins at 1:00 pm. Utensils, condiments, serving trays and sterno will be provided.

Standard Contestant Entry Fee: $20 Over All Best Chili: 1st Prize: $400/2nd Prize: $250/3rd Prize: $100 Best Overall Presentation: 1st Prize: $90/2nd Prize: $60 Mail completed entry form to: Terry Green, 2250 Country Knoll Lane, Elgin, IL 60123. For questions call: (847) 652-5900 or email at tlegreen1@att.net also you can visit our web site at: www.kofc654.org

We are looking for prizes for the many raffles. If you could help us by sending a gift certificate or

any other item that we could use would be greatly appreciated. Elgin Kof C Tax ID 23-7106703

Contact Marshall Spangler 847-606-1605 m.span50@yahoo.com

Costs for an “Ad” are as follows: $30 – ¼ page ad (5.5 in. / 2 in.)

$60 – ½ page ad (5.5 in. / 4 in.) $100.00 – full page ad (5.5 in. / 8 in.) $200.00 – full page ad inside cover or back cover of book (first come, first served)

Contact Chris Gulik (847) 931-9641 chrisgulik@sbcglobal.net

Overall Best Chili:1st Prize: $4002nd Prize: $2503rd Prize: $100

WHEN:

February 29th, 2020Set up times: 11:00 am to 1:00 pmJudging starts at 1:00 pm

Your Name:________________________________School:___________________

Address:____________________________________________________________

Email:_______________________________________Phone:_________________

Name of Chili:________________________________________________________

Heat Category: Hot Med Mild

Description or Catchy Phrase:__________________________________________

List any allergens (e.g. peanuts, shellfish):______________________________________

Benefiting: Elgin Catholic Schools, Elgin Soup Kitchen, Elgin Youth Sports, Elgin K of CPlease do not write in these boxes

Elgin Knights of Columbus 22nd Annual

Chili Cook-Off & Dinner

Please submit this application as soon as possible!Please submit this application as soon as possible!

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Entry Fee: $20 Entry Fee: Free Entry Fee: $20

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Student Contestant Best Chili:1st Prize: $50 cash for you and a traveling trophy for your school

(Use separate sheet or back for more details)

Best Overall Presentation:

1st Prize: $902nd Prize: $60

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