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				<title><![CDATA[2027 - 2028 Pre-K & Kindergarten Open House]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RACE FOR EDUCATION '26 IN THE BOOKS! DONATION PORTAL OPEN THROUGH HALLOWEEN!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're thrilled to announce that we have flown past our $50K goal and a number of classes earned their OUDs!  Even though the race is over, there's still time to donate.  We're leaving the donation portal open through October 31!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CYO Fall Sports Update: Cross Country Championships Ahead & Tennis Playoffs Approaching]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out all of our STM Royal Fall Season updates on Cross Country and Tennis!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[📸 Did you get your Pictures? Picture Day Memories Are Here! 💙]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The holiday season is around the corner. Make sure you have your images/prints purchased soon to avoid the holiday rush!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STM Band Christmas Ornament is BACK!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Support STM Band & celebrate the Christmas season, by purchasing a commemorative ceramic ornament]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STM Tech Notes from Mr. Wage:  The Internet Never Forgets… Even When We Really Wish It Would!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our technology teacher will be sharing helpful tips, tools, and tidbits throughout the year to support both students and parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSA Soccer Winter League Registration is now open!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PSA Winter Soccer League: The 5v5 format creates more touches on the ball, quick decision-making, and plenty of opportunities for players to develop their skills in a competitive indoor environment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🏃‍♀️🎾 CYO Girls/Boys Basketball Grades 3-8 REGISTRATION closes tomorrow October 22, 2026!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re looking forward to a great season with Open Gyms, developmental opportunities, and plenty of basketball. Please register as soon as possible so we can begin planning teams and coaches. Players must be registered to participate in Open Gym.  REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, October 22, 2026.  Go Royals!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coming to Mass this Friday? Streamlined Check In Process for Friday Mass is Available!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are trying a new system to print our visitors badges for our parent visitors this Friday for Mass to help streamline this process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join Us for the STM Pre-Veterans Day Dinner sponsored by Military Families Group]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of this Veterans Day, STM will be hosting a dinner on Monday, November 9 (New Time/Location) 5:00pm- 6:00pm in Burke Hall.  All are invited to come together as a school community and honor and celebrate those who have served our country. RSVP required!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Trunk or Treat UPDATE]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us in the STM parking lot on Friday October 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for this great Halloween event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tuition Assistance Through the Diocese of Arlington]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saint Thomas More Cathedral School participates in the Diocese of Arlington Tuition Assistance program. The application process is now open for the 2027-2028 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STM Re-enrollment for existing families & new siblings]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All currently enrolled STM students will be automatically re-enrolled for the 2027-2028 school year beginning on October 12, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Bishop Ireton Cheer Camp! Girls 1st-8th Grade (no experience necessary)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join this one day clinic to learn and perform with Bishop Ireton's Award Winning Cheerleaders!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drop In PE Classes by Disorganized Sports!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hosted by a 15 year PE Teacher & STM Parent!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Looking for Camps during school closures? PSA Sports Club for school is a great option!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PSA Sports Club School Closure Camp is the perfect place for kids to stay active, have fun, and make the most of their day off from school! Our INDOOR camp is designed for ages 6-12, our camp provides a safe, structured, and energetic environment where kids can play a variety of sports, stay active, and have a blast with friends.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STM Military Family Liasons]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join Us for the STM Parish Spaghetti Dinner October 30, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[You are invited to join your parish family in Burke Hall for a wonderful meal prepared by our Women’s Council! Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Cost is $10 per person or $30 for a family. Kids under 3 eat free!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sign Up for Homework Hour (2nd - 8th Grades): October OPEN]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Parente and Mr. Biehler are inviting 2nd - 8th graders to attend Homework Hour (Monday - Thursday, 3:20pm - 4:20pm) for $20 a session.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC United and DC Power invite us to Faith and Family nights!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discounted soccer tickets are available for parish families to sit together. After the game, you are invited to stay as several players will share their faith testimonials.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tech Notes from Mr. Wage:  Creating a Family Technology Agreement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.stmschool.org/apps/news/article/2241331</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our technology teacher will be sharing helpful tips, tools, and tidbits throughout the year to support both students and parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Order Up! Lunch in Advance!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[My Hot Lunchbox is available all year — bringing lunch from restaurants
your kids love straight to our school. Whether you've been ordering all
semester or haven't tried it yet, it's easy to get started (or keep going):
download the app, create an account, and set up your child's profile.
Order online or via the app until noon the day before delivery, and your
child’s lunch is delivered directly to school.  
Order Now: Go to MyHotLunchbox.com or download the app.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admissions Open at Bishop O'Connell]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The mission of Bishop O'Connell High School is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bishop Ireton Admissions Open House this weekend!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.stmschool.org/apps/news/article/2231516</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development.  Bishop Ireton will host its annual Open House on October 25, 2026.  The Cardinal for a Day Shadow Program is an opportunity for prospective students to spend a day on campus with a current student.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House at John Paul the Great- Sunday, November 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saint John Paul the Great’s Open House is fun for the whole family! Learn more about our rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletics, inspiring visual and performing arts, and abundant extracurricular opportunities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[St. Paul VI High School Open House: October 25, 1-3 p.m.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Experience life on campus during one of our unique Open House experiences. Faculty, staff, administration and parent ambassadors will be present to share all you need to know about Paul VI!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STM Cathedral CORNER: The Chosen Season 6 Special Viewing!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.stmschool.org/apps/news/article/2241142</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Season 6 of this incredible series launches November 15 on Prime Video. We have the opportunity to watch the first episode before the release date! Join us on Saturday, October 24, at 6:00pm in Burke Hall for a FREE showing! Father Sony will give a brief introduction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arriving late to school? Taking your child out of school early?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All changes in attendance, late arrivals and/or early departures must be submitted in the PickUp Patrol System.  We are not accepting these via email or on site.  It is not an app but rather a link you save to your account so that you can easily access this from your phone or computer. Please ensure that you have this on your devices as we will not be able to dismiss your child without proper submission via this system.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Extended Day Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Extended Day Program provides high quality child care administered by a caring staff.  Open to students in Kindergarten - 8th grade, families can use this program before and after school, on an as-needed basis. 

 

Pre-K families have a different Extended Day Program, with its own registration process completed during enrollment; therefore, it is not necessary to complete this registration process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Connect with STM's Social Media & PTO]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Consider joining STM's Instagram (IG) and Facebook (FB), STM's (private) Parents Group, and PTO's Membership Toolkit.  Links are below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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