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8th Grade Information — Northwest Catholic

8th Grade Shadow Days at Northwest Catholic

Our 8th grade students are invited to shadow Northwest Catholic High School on Monday, November 9 — Homeroom 8B (Mr. Parker). Students will attend classes, see a sneak peek of the musical and enjoy lunch.

UPDATE: Students will walk to NWC at 8:15 AM. Welcome and check-in is at 8:30 AM.

Parent & Student Survey

8th Grade High School Applications

As you look forward to next year, we recognize that deciding on a high school can feel overwhelming. We are happy to forward transcripts and information from your child’s STA/STM school files. Please direct school-record requests to Mrs. Tracee Kradas at the STM Campus office.

Teachers are happy to complete online recommendations. Please send requests directly to the specific teachers. Beginning this year, recommendations are limited to three schools per student; requests for school records will be honored as often as needed.

Questions about the policy? Email Mrs. DiSanto.

STA November Birthday Lunch

Birthday lunch sign-up is available for November at St. Thomas the Apostle. One parent may join their child for lunch in the cafeteria and bring a special lunch for themselves and their child only. Parents must be Virtus trained.

Sign Up for Birthday Lunch

Fall Open Houses

Invite interested families to tour our campuses, chat with parents and discover our academic programs!

STM: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM

STA: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM

Help us spread the word — your recommendations are our best advertising!

STA Picture Retake Day — Friday, November 13

Students must wear their dress uniform. Individual photos were sent home today; please bring the original photos to school on picture retake day. Prepay code: 7B5T8Z3T.

View Picture Retake Day Flyer

Calling All STA Volunteers!

We need weekly volunteers to pick up snacks from BJ’s Wholesale Club at 507 New Park Avenue, West Hartford. An SUV or pickup truck is needed. Orders are placed Wednesdays and ready Thursdays from 9:00–10:00 AM. Virtus training is not required. Each trip earns two volunteer hours.

Sign Up for Snack Pickup

Family Handbook Acknowledgment Forms

Please review the updated 2026–2027 family handbook with your children, especially safety protocols and drop-off and pick-up procedures. Sign and return the acknowledgment form.

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Acknowledgment Form

STM Cross Country Season Is Drawing to a Close

Congratulations to all team members for their continued improvement!

Saturday, November 7: Optional CT Middle School State Cross Country Championship at Wickham Park, Manchester. All runners are eligible. The meet is expected to run from morning through early afternoon. The source newsletter lists an October 16 registration deadline.

We look forward to the award ceremony on November 12 at 1:30 PM at STM Church.

Basketball

Basketball

Once the deanery meetings are complete, we will be in touch with team details. We are looking forward to an exciting and competitive season!

Session 2 Club Sign-Ups

Clubs meet once weekly for four weeks, 2:45–3:45 PM, and cost $55 per club, billed through FACTS. Registration opened November 5 and closes Friday, November 6 at 3:00 PM. Clubs start the week of November 9.

Club Updates

New at STM! Odyssey of the Mind — Thursdays

Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind emphasizes creative problem-solving, teamwork, persistence and communication. Activities may include performing, creative expression, design, art, building and problem-solving. Teams practice during the school year for a March tournament. Parents interested in coaching should contact Principal DiSanto. Coaches can teach skills but cannot complete project work.

This Year’s Problems

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Support the Cathedral Food Pantry

Through November 16, please support the Cathedral Food Pantry at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. The goal is complete holiday meals for approximately 400 families across Greater Hartford and West Hartford. Needed items include rice, gravy, stuffing and canned vegetables.

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Flu Vaccination Requirement for Students Under Age 5

Connecticut Department of Public Health requires children ages 24–59 months attending school to receive at least one influenza vaccine dose between August 1 and December 31. Children receiving the flu vaccine for the first time need two doses at least 28 days apart.

Please submit vaccination documentation to the Nurse’s Office by December 22. Students without the required documentation after winter break must remain home until the requirement is fulfilled or until flu season ends March 31, 2027. Contact the school with questions.

Trunk or Treat

Thank you to everyone who helped make Trunk or Treat such a wonderful event! The creativity, effort and school spirit displayed in every trunk were remarkable.

Rather than name individual winners, we are celebrating the whole school: all students will enjoy a pizza lunch Tuesday, November 17 as a thank-you for the spirit and joy they brought to the event. Congratulations to everyone!

Harvest Fest

Thank you to Mrs. Conoughan and her Halloween helpers for a great afternoon at our St. Timothy Campus! Music, baked goods, snacks and fun with friends made for a wonderful Harvest Fest, with perfect weather ahead of Trunk or Treat.

STA Library Furniture

Oktoberfest donations are already at work! Our STA library’s flexible seating has arrived. It will accommodate kindergarten through fifth-grade students for presentations prepared by Mrs. Leblanc for reading, language arts and STEM classes. THANK YOU, HSA!

Lyman Orchards Pie and Classic Cookie Dough Sale

Thank you to everyone who placed orders! All orders are available for pickup at St. Thomas the Apostle School on Tuesday, November 24 at dismissal.

STA School Garden Committee

We are looking for parent and caregiver co-chairs and committee members to spruce up and maintain the garden outside the gym, creating a welcoming place to learn, grow and explore. Interested in gardening, donating materials, sharing ideas or volunteering? Please contact Jill Lambert or Alyssa Pierre-Louis.

Email Jill Lambert

Email Alyssa Pierre-Louis

Light Up the Holidays & Support STA/STM!

Special K Beer Candles, created by an STA/STM alumnus, offers festive and relaxing gifts. Shop by December 14, mention STA/STM in checkout comments and 20% of your purchase will support our school. Orders will ship in time for the holidays. Watch for our holiday wreath fundraiser, too!

Shop Special K Beer Candles

All Are Welcome! — Virtual Town Hall

Join Mrs. DiSanto and the School Board on November 18, 7:00–8:00 PM, for our virtual Town Hall. Topics include School Board membership, MAP testing results, NEASC re-accreditation, building upgrades, the USJ partnership and volunteering. The meeting link will be shared closer to the date.

Prayer for Community Leaders / Elected Leaders

Jesus, you were born in a little town.
You grew up under the authority of local leaders and officials who managed the majority of your daily life.
We lift up our newly elected leaders, today.
Strengthen them with wisdom and grace for the heavy burdens they will carry.
May they manage their teams and projects with love.
Keep their hearts pure and their eyes turned toward your face as they work in the best interests of the people they are called to serve.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.