November Lunch Ordering Is Open

Both campuses offer hot lunches on Wednesdays (pizza) and Fridays (pasta). Order through your FACTS account. Each lunch costs $7 and includes a hot meal and water.

Order deadline: Thursday, October 29 at 3:00 p.m.

Family Handbook Acknowledgment Forms

Please review the updated 2026–2027 Family Handbook with your child(ren), particularly the safety protocol and drop-off/pick-up procedures. Sign and return the Handbook Acknowledgment Form.

STA October Birthday Lunch

One parent may join their child for an October birthday lunch in the STA cafeteria. You may bring a special lunch for you and your child only. The parent must be Virtus trained.

MobileServe Volunteer Tracking — Sign Up Now

The HSA has launched MobileServe, our volunteer tracking platform. View volunteer opportunities, sign up for events and track volunteer hours. It is available online and through the MobileServe app for iPhone and Android.

Use the email address associated with your school account. Additional opportunities will be added throughout the year. Questions? Email the volunteer coordinator.

School Spirit Store Is Open!

Shop STA/STM gear! Personalization is available for an additional $8. Orders placed by Monday at 7 a.m. ship Friday; later orders ship the following Friday.

The school receives 20% of sales. Gear may be worn on dress-down days, spirit days and gym days.

8th Grade Portraits — A Successful Photo Shoot

For questions about portrait orders, call Gryn & Barrett customer service Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., at 860-265-1440, or visit grynnandbarrett.com.

Garden Helpers at STA

Our STA garden helpers have been hard at work!

5th Grade Service Project: Socktober Is Here!

Fifth graders at both campuses are collecting new socks for those in need. Families have been invited to donate since October 5. Donations benefit the House of Bread and provide warmth and comfort in our community. Thank you for helping our students make a difference!

STM Student Council: Soccer Coaches Needed

The STM Student Council is looking for two parent volunteers to coach and develop a St. Timothy soccer team. If you enjoy soccer and working with kids, please consider volunteering.

— Ezekiel Kwakye, 7A Class Representative

STM Cross-Country Season — Upcoming Dates

Congratulations to our STM cross-country team! Many runners have continued to improve at each event.

Tuesday, October 20: Practice, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 22: Optional away meet at the John Tracey Invitational, Sedgwick Middle School; race begins 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27: Final practice, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 7: Optional CT Middle School State Cross Country Championship at Wickham Park in Manchester. All runners are eligible. The meet is expected to begin in the morning and continue into early afternoon. Please let us know by October 16 if your child wants to participate so registration can be completed.

Thursday, November 12: Awards ceremony, 1:30 p.m., STM Church.

Vision & Hearing Screenings at STA

October is screening month at STA. On October 26, Dr. Jerry Hardison, a retired optometrist from the Greater Hartford Lions Club, will conduct SPOT vision screenings for all students. SPOT is a quick, noninvasive camera screening.

If you do not want your child to participate, notify the school nurse in writing before October 26.

Hearing screenings will begin later in October for Kindergarten and Grades 1, 3, 4 and 5. Thank you for helping keep our students healthy and ready to learn.

Flu Vaccination Requirement for Students Under Age 5

Connecticut requires children ages 24–59 months attending school to receive at least one flu vaccine dose between August 1 and December 31 each year. Children receiving their first flu vaccine require two doses at least 28 days apart.

Please submit documentation to the Nurse’s Office by December 22, the last full school day before winter break. Without documentation, a student must remain home after Christmas break until the requirement is fulfilled or the flu season ends March 31, 2027. Please contact the nurse with questions.

A Prayer for Pope Leo

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look favorably on your servant Leo, whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;

As Leo faces treatment, give him all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially fortitude. Guide the actions of his doctors, nurses and caregivers, giving them the Spirit’s gifts as well, especially wisdom and knowledge.

Finally, help your Son’s Vicar, and our Pope, Leo, trust in you, both now in his time of illness, during his treatment and after his recovery. Amen.