News & Announcements

Please ensure all STM library books are returned by 29 May (Thr). If there are issues or questions, please email Mrs. Donovan: [email protected]

Please come to STM's gym 12 May (Mon) for Arts Night to see the choir perform at 6pm and the band at 7pm! Choir will sing a variety of music in English, Spanish, Latin, and Hebrew; a piece sung entirely on solfege (i.e., do, re, mi...); soloists; a dance routine; and student pianists. As far as band, band students should report to the assigned classrooms by 6:30pm. Students will wear band polo shirts and school uniform bottoms. (For those who do not have a band polo, please dress as close as possible). Parents are asked not to attend the 2pm concert for students. A flyer, created by our own Gwen (8th), and POCs are below.

D.C. Music Academy's (DCMA) Spring Recital will be 14 May (Wed) 4:15pm - 5pm in the gym. Please arrive by 4:10pm. Students will do a dress rehearsal in the summer school uniform immediately after school. (If they have P.E., they can change after school.) If you have questions or want to inquire about DCMA for 2025-2026, additional info is below.

Congratulations to STM’s Band, which (again) won 1st Place for Middle School 1A Division at Hershey Park! Both judges evaluated our band as “Superior”, which is even more impressive when you realize not every band member is in middle school. The trophy has been moved to the trophy case. In fact, 10 of the 12 large trophies are from the band! If you want to see STM’s award-winning band, they will perform 12 May (Mon) at the “Arts Night” at 7pm. It may also good opportunity for your child to see the band before having them joining next year. If you want your rising 3rd-8th grader to join the band next year, please contact Mr. Ward: [email protected]

O God, eternal shepherd, who governs your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness, and to us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.  Amen.

PTO is SO excited to celebrate one of our favorite weeks of the year, Teacher Appreciation Week: 5-9 May (Mon-Fri). The Teacher Appreciation Committee has also prepared a brief guide for parents and students with daily, no-cost ideas to show appreciation for the faculty and staff next week. Check out the flyers below for a summary of next week's activities and events!

Bishop Burbidge invites all middle schoolers to join him at BASH 2025 at Bishop O'Connell on 10 May (Sat)! Although BASH is 3:30pm-8:30pm, this does not include travel time to/from DJO. BASH includes music, games, inspirational speakers, confessions, and a Vigil Mass with Bishop Burbidge. BASH is the Diocese's largest gathering of middle school students. They are expecting over 1,000 students! ALL participants' permission slips must be submitted to Mr. Benjamin Paczak at least 3 days prior to BASH. Link to register, additional info, and a POC are below.

STM is collecting canned food (no glass jars) for Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Food Project, which supports local pantries. Items most in need: Jam/Jelly, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, and boxed milk. STM's National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) will collect cans from homerooms and the truck will pick them up 30 May (Fri). The flyer, a POC, and additional info are below. Thank you for giving!

2nd - 5th graders are invited to attend Homework Hour (Mon-Thr, 3:20pm - 4:20pm) with Mrs. Parente and Mr. Biehler for $20 a session. Link to register is below.

The Catholic Information Center (CIC) in Washington DC is hosting its annual Eucharistic Procession on 17 May (Sat). The day begins with 9:30am Mass and concludes with a procession bringing the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of D.C. Although all Catholics are welcome, First Communicants are invited to participate in a special way - leading the procession in First Communion outfits and throwing rose petals! A POC, summary video, and link for First Communicants
to RSVP are below.