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St. Thomas & St. Timothy School

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Weekly Newsletter

This Week at STA & STM

September 3, 2026

A Busy Start to September

As we settle into September, please take a few minutes to review this week’s important updates, including required school forms, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, music programs, lunch information, alumni news, and highlights from around our campuses.

Back-to-School Forms & Information

Coming Up

Important dates at a glance.

Sep
4
Early Dismissal — Holiday Weekend
STA K–5: 12:00 noon · Pre-K: 11:50 a.m. · STM 6–8: 11:45 a.m.
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Sep
7
No School — Labor Day
School closed for Labor Day.
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Sep
9
HSA Meeting at STA
8:30 a.m.
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Sep
11
STA/STM Movie Night at STM
6:30–9:00 p.m. · Doors open 6:45 p.m. · Movie begins 7:00 p.m.
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Sep
12
Hartford Athletic Soccer
7:00 p.m. · Tailgating begins in Lot #2 at 5:00 p.m.
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Sep
14
Piano Lessons Begin at STM
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Sep
16
Strings Lessons Begin at STA
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Sep
16
All School Mass at STA
10:00 a.m.
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Sep
16
STA Curriculum Night
6:00 p.m.
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Sep
17
Strings Lessons Begin at STM
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Sep
19
HOPES Collections
September 19–20 · All Masses
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Oct
16
Oktoberfest
Save the date!
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Around Our Schools

A few moments from the first days of the school year.

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Parents Need to Know

Forms, health reminders, and school information.

Required School Forms

Please Complete These ASAP

We require new forms every year. Please complete the required forms and send them to your school office.

Student Emergency Information Form (2026–2027)
Technology Use Form — Grades Pre-K to 8
Chromebook Loan Agreement — Grades 3 to 8
Student Image Permission Form — Grades Pre-K to 8
Handbook Acknowledgement — Grades Pre-K to 8

View All School Forms

From the Nurse’s Office

Back-to-School Vaccine Reminder

Please review the vaccine reminder facts sheet for the new school year.

View Health & Safety Information →

Home & School Association

Ways to connect, volunteer, and get involved.

Monthly HSA Meetings

HSA meetings are a great way to stay connected, meet new parents, and become actively involved in school events. Meetings alternate between mornings at STA and evenings at STM. Specific dates are listed in the school calendar.

MobileServe

Volunteer Tracking App Now Available

Use MobileServe to view volunteer opportunities, sign up for events, and track your volunteer hours. Please use the email address associated with your school account.

MobileServe Setup Instructions

Movie Night

Friday, September 11 at the St. Timothy campus.

STA & STM Family Event

Outdoor Family Movie Night

Celebrate the start of the school year with us! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the lot off Main St. All students must be accompanied by an adult.

Movie Night Flyer & Ticket Information
Past movie night Outdoor movie screen Families at movie night

Hartford Athletic

Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Back-to-School STA/STM Night

Hartford Athletic FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Join us at Trinity Health Stadium. Tailgating begins in Lot #2 at 5:00 p.m.

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Oktoberfest

Save the date — Friday, October 16, 2026.

St. Thomas & St. Timothy School

Join Us for Oktoberfest

Gather with the St. Thomas & St. Timothy community for an evening of great food, music, auction items, and festive fun at Holy Family Retreat Center.

Oktoberfest Details & Tickets
Oktoberfest stein with wheat and pretzel-style harvest graphic

Programs & Sign-Ups

Activities, meals, and ways to participate.

STA Fall Book Fair

The Carnival of Reading begins September 21. Parent volunteers help make the event a success. All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained and have a background check. Mrs. LeBlanc is especially requesting at least one volunteer for each afternoon family shopping hour. Volunteers should sign up through the MobileServe app.

Volunteer Requirements →

Music Program

Both campuses offer Band, Violin and Piano lessons for an additional fee.

Music Program Information →

STA Birthday Lunch

September birthday lunch sign-up is available at St. Thomas the Apostle. One parent may join their child in the cafeteria. The parent must be VIRTUS trained.

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Hot Lunches

Both campuses offer hot lunches on Wednesdays (pizza) and Fridays (pasta). Orders are placed through FACTS. Each lunch is $7 and includes a hot meal and water. Hot lunches begin Wednesday, September 9.

STM Field Trip to Winding Trails

Grades 6, 7 & 8 enjoyed a team-building day this week.

Winding Trails field trip
Winding Trails field trip Winding Trails activity
Winding Trails activity Winding Trails activity

We are proud of our many risk takers who stepped outside their comfort zones to try new things.

More School News

A few additional reminders for families.

STM Cross Country Team

Stay tuned for more information. Cross country uniforms will be distributed after Labor Day. On practice days, students should wear gym clothing to school and may change into running sneakers.

STA and STM school community

Would You Like to Be a Homeroom Parent?

Homeroom parents are requested for all homerooms from Pre-K through grade 8. Review the Parent Volunteer Guide and sign up through the Volunteer Mobile App. One to two parents will be selected per homeroom by Tuesday, September 8, and selected parents will be contacted by email.

Review Volunteer Requirements →

Attention STA & STM Alumni

Once part of our story, always part of our family.

We’re reconnecting with our St. Thomas & St. Timothy alumni community—and we’d love to hear from you. Scan the QR code to update your information and stay connected with what’s happening at the school.

Alumni information QR code

Parish News

Part-time Parish Office Assistant opening.

Fr. Ruminski is accepting applications for a part-time Parish Office Assistant. The position is 20 hours per week, Monday–Thursday.

View Career Opportunities →

Growing in Faith

A prayer for the new school year.

New Year Prayer

God of all time, help us enter the New Year quietly, thoughtful of who we are to ourselves and to others, mindful that our steps make an impact and our words carry power.

May we walk gently. May we speak only after we have listened well.

Creator of all life, help us enter the New Year reverently, aware that you have endowed every creature and plant, every person and habitat with beauty and purpose.

May we regard the world with tenderness. May we honor rather than destroy.

Lover of all souls, help us enter the New Year joyfully, willing to laugh and dance and dream, remembering our many gifts with thanks and looking forward to blessings yet to come.

May we welcome your lavish love. May the grace and peace of Christ bless us now and in the days ahead. Amen.

— Xavier University

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St. Thomas & St. Timothy Parish

Archdiocese of Hartford

Center for Catholic Education and Formation


ST. THOMAS & ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL

St. Thomas Campus
Pre-K to Grade 5
25 Dover Road | West Hartford, CT 06119
mailbox@stastmschool.org
860-236-6257

School Hours 
M/T/TH/F: 8:00AM-2:40PM
W: 8:00AM-1:40PM

Office Hours
M/T/TH/F: 8:00AM-3:00PM
W: 8:00AM-2:00PM

St. Timothy Campus
Grades 6-8
225 King Philip Drive | West Hartford, CT 06117
tkradas@stastmschool.org
860-236-0614

School Hours
M/T/TH/F: 7:45AM-2:30PM
W: 7:45AM-1:30PM

Office Hours
M/T/TH/F: 7:45AM-3:00PM
W: 7:45AM-2:00PM


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