Celebrating Three Generations of Volunteering

Congratulations and thank you to three generations of volunteering at St. Thomas and St. Timothy School. Brendon and Nancy Riley and their children Isla, Stella and Denis were joined by grandparents Gayle and Michael Riley at the HOPES Dinner on Monday, October 19, to celebrate this achievement.

It’s Socktober! Both campuses are collecting socks for those in need!

8th Grade Shadow Days at Northwest Catholic

Our 8th grade students are invited to experience a shadow day at Northwest Catholic High School. November 2: Homeroom 8A (Mrs. DiSanto). November 9: Homeroom 8B (Mr. Parker). Students will attend classes, see a sneak peek of the musical, and enjoy lunch. Students arrive at school as usual and will be walked to NWC at 9:00 a.m. Please complete the appropriate permission slip and the survey with your child before the visit.

STA November Birthday Lunch

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

November Hot Lunch Ordering

Both campuses offer Wednesday pizza and Friday pasta lunches. Each $7 lunch includes a hot meal and water. Order through your FACTS account. Deadline: Thursday, October 29 at 3:00 p.m.

Family Handbook Acknowledgment Forms

Please review the updated 2026–2027 Family Handbook with your children, paying special attention to safety, drop-off, and pickup procedures. Sign and return the acknowledgment form.

STM Cross Country Season

Congratulations to our runners on their continued improvement throughout the season!

Upcoming dates: October 22 — optional John Tracey Invitational at Sedgwick Middle School, race at 3:15 p.m.; October 27 — final practice, 2:30–3:30 p.m.; November 7 — optional CT Middle School State Cross Country Championship at Wickham Park, expected from morning into early afternoon; November 12 — awards at 1:30 p.m. at STM Church. The source newsletter states an October 16 registration notification deadline for the November 7 meet.

Basketball Sign-Ups Are Here!

Please help us prepare for our season. Basketball is open to students in grades 4-8. If your child would like to participate in the basketball program this year, please use the registration button below. The fee for participation is $100.00 for grades 4 and 5 and $175.00 for grades 6 through 8, which will be billed through your FACTS account. We are looking forward to an exciting and competitive season!

Session 2 Clubs Are Coming

Clubs will meet once a week for four weeks, 2:45–3:45 p.m., and cost $55 per club through FACTS. Registration opens Thursday, October 29 and closes Friday, November 6 at 3:00 p.m. Clubs begin the week of November 9.

New at STM: Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind emphasizes creative problem-solving, teamwork, persistence, communication, performance, design, art and building. Teams practice through the year ahead of a March tournament. The program is planned for Thursdays; interested parent coaches should contact Principal DiSanto. The original announcement also references student information meetings on October 13, 15 and 19.

5th Grade Service Project: Socktober

Both campuses are collecting new socks for people in need. Donations benefit the House of Bread and help provide warmth and comfort to our local community. Thank you for supporting our 5th graders’ service project!

Holiday Food Drive for Greater Hartford

Please support the Cathedral Food Pantry at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. The school community is gathering specific items to help provide complete holiday meals for approximately 400 families across Greater Hartford and West Hartford.

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 quick, non-invasive SPOT vision screenings for all students. Parents who do not want their child screened should notify the nurse in writing before October 26. Hearing screenings begin later in October for Kindergarten and Grades 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Flu Vaccination Requirement for Students Under Age 5

Connecticut requires children ages 24–59 months attending school to receive at least one influenza vaccine dose between August 1 and December 31 annually. First-time recipients require two doses at least 28 days apart. Submit documentation to the Nurse’s Office by December 22. Without documentation after Christmas break, students must remain home until the requirement is met or until March 31, 2027. Contact the school nurse with questions.

Thank You for Making Oktoberfest a Success!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Oktoberfest! We are so grateful to our school families, parish communities, volunteers, sponsors, and friends who came together to support Saint Thomas & Saint Timothy School.

Your generosity, enthusiasm, and school spirit made the evening truly special. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a wonderful community!

Thank you for celebrating with us and supporting our students!

STM Harvest Fest — Friday, October 30

Harvest Fest is a 6th-8th grade event that takes place on the St. Timothy Campus on Friday, October 30th from 2:30-4:00PM. There will be lots of activities including music, photo booth, cornhole, four square, knockout, flag football and snacks.

The fee to attend is $5.00 which will be charged to your FACTS account.

CLICK HERE to register your child

We need your help to make Harvest Fest 2025 a success!!!

To donate or volunteer, please sign up on the MobileServe app.

Please remember you must be Virtus trained to volunteer at events. Thank you.

STA Trunk or Treat — Friday, October 30

Sign up to attend, volunteer for, or decorate a car for Trunk or Treat. This is a PreK - 5th grade St. Thomas Campus event held on Friday, October 30th from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. Admission fee: $5 per person (including parent and child(ren) attending) or a $20 flat fee for families with 4+ attendees.

DJ Mr. Hadyka will provide music for dancing, games, and, of course, treats! Costumes are optional, but really fun and cute! Each attendee will receive a ticket to vote for their favorite decorated car.

Please see the flyer HERE and sign up on your Mobileserve app.

Lyman Orchards Pie and Classic Cookie Dough Sale

Thank you to everyone who placed orders for pies and cookie dough!

ALL ORDERS will be available for pick up at ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 24th at dismissal.

Calling All STA Volunteers!

The St. Thomas Campus is in need of volunteers to pick up snacks from BJ’s Wholesale Club located at 507 New Park Ave, West Hartford on a weekly basis. An SUV or pick up truck will be required due to the volume of the orders. Snacks are ordered every Wednesday and are ready for pick-up Thursday mornings between 9:00-10:00am. Virtus training is not required for this role. Please click here for more information and to sign up. Thank you in advance for your continued support to our school community. You are greatly appreciated. (Each trip earns 2hrs of volunteer time)

STA School Garden Committee

We are looking for parents and caregivers who are interested in joining the school garden committee as co-chair or as committee members. We are excited to spruce up and maintain the garden outside of the gym and create a welcoming space for teachers and students to learn, grow, experiment and connect all year long. If you are interested in gardening, donating materials, have some creative ideas for the space or some time to share please let Jill Lambert or Alyssa Pierre-Louis know: jnlambertlcsw@gmail.com, alyssapierrelouis@gmail.com. Thank you!!