In the Catholic tradition of stewardship, we invite you to prayerfully consider supporting the St. Thomas More Catholic School 2024-2025 Annual Fund. Thank you to our donors! With $42,900 so far, we are more than halfway to our goal of $60,000 for new computers as part of a synchronous computer application class lab renovation. Based on your previous generosity, we know that we can meet and even exceed this goal. Please consider a financial gift that will benefit our students and faculty. There are several ways to give:
Please call the school office at 225-275-2820 if you need assistance. Your annual contribution is more than a gift; it is an investment in our students that will have a lasting impact. Thank you for your support!
Thank You for making #iGiveCatholic a huge success! Thank you so much for your generous gifts on GivingTuesday, which totaled $7,835! Because of your contributions, we will be able to work toward the renovation of our student computer lab. This means so much to us and to all of our students we work to support every day! None of this could happen without you!
Situations that may prevent a parent from fulfilling his/her obligation to pay tuition and fees (including cafeteria) should be discussed with the School Administration prior to delinquency occurring. The administration is committed to assisting families in a way that is best for all parties involved.
Midterm exams for grades 6 through 8 are December 17-20. Should a parent fail to make required tuition and/or fees payments, or not make arrangements for an alternate payment plan, students will not be allowed to take semester exams until all financial obligations to the school are fulfilled.
Do you have a child entering school next year? Do you know a family looking for a school? Applications for new students are open at stmbr.org/apply. We have limited availability for qualified candidates. Please note: Applications are for new students only; current students will reenroll for 2025-2026 in January.
Friday, December 20, is our last school day before the Christmas holiday. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria at regularly scheduled times; students may bring lunch from home or eat cafeteria lunch on this day. Students will also celebrate with class Christmas parties! Your child’s teacher will send more detailed information on these. December 20 is also an early dismissal day. Carpool will begin at 1 p.m. There is no afternoon EBR bus service or afternoon Extended Care on this day. If your child is in Preschool through 5th grade, please click here to indicate how your child will get home on December 20.
Reminder to parents: Christmas parties are for STM students only. Due to safety and liability coverage, we cannot allow any other children or siblings, younger or older, to attend Christmas parties. Only students enrolled at STM may be present. Thank you for your help and understanding in this matter.
On Friday, December 20, all students are invited to wear red and green t-shirts in place of the uniform shirt or over the jumper, colored socks, ties, turtlenecks, bows, jewelry, beads, hats (not worn inside), scarves and sweatshirts.
There will be no afternoon EBR bus service on December 20,
Join us for STM Family Movie Night at Celebrity Theatres on Monday, January 20, 2025. For $20 per person, everyone will receive a box of popcorn, a small drink, and children will receive a 30-minute arcade card. Arcade cards are valid the night of the event and start as soon as they are swiped. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 5:30 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Link to purchase tickets to come, and movie to be announced soon!
Community Coffee Cash for Schools: Please clip and collect Proofs of Purchase from all your Community Coffee products. This is how we give our STM teachers their classroom startup money each school year, and we need your help! Send Proofs of Purchase to your child’s homeroom teacher or the front office any time of the school year.
All student-athletes in grades 3-8 must have a completed athletic packet. Click here to download the athletic packet.
If you have any questions about STM Athletics, please contact Athletic Director Ali Buchart at bucharta@stmbr.org.
STM sports and event photography: Look for an email from your child's coach when sports photos are ready to view and purchase as digital images at Shutterly Happy Photography. Buttons with your child's sport image also will be available for purchase. This page does not close or expire; you may order pictures and/or buttons all year long.
Click here for the STM Athletics calendar to see all game schedules.
Join Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, LSU Athletics, The LCLUB, Our Lady of the Lake Health, and The Joe Burrow Foundation for the second annual "Planting Seeds of Hope" 2025 community event — an evening committed to increasing mental health awareness and fostering open dialogue. February 12, 2025, 6 to 7 p.m. at the LSU PMAC, N Stadium Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. There is no charge for this event.
This event addresses a critical need in our community. According to the CDC, suicide is the leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults. It’s a topic that often hides in the shadows and by normalizing conversations we can put a spotlight on the stigma. With an ALL-STAR lineup, you will learn how active listening and asking for help can save the lives of your family, friends, and teammates and even strangers
Please keep in your prayers our students and parishioners, who will receive their first Sacrament of Reconciliation on December 11. May they always know the greatness of God’s love and forgiveness.
Born to Run: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – TONIGHT!: The STM Knights of Columbus is once again hosting a holiday movie night on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m. on the field. Join us in watching Home Alone while enjoying hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade and hot chocolate. This is a FREE event, but we do ask that you consider bringing donations of blankets and toiletries for the Bishop Ott homeless shelters when you come to the movie.
Born to Run: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION, DECEMBER 9: The feast of the Immaculate Conception is a holy day of obligation. Catholics in the United States are obligated to attend Mass for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 9. The St. Thomas More Mass schedule for December 9th is 8:45 a.m. (school Mass), 12 p.m., and 6 p.m.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED: The church office will be closed on Monday, December 9, for the holy day.
WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT: Women of STM are invited to register for our first parish ACTS Retreat in conjunction with St. Jean Vianney. We’re excited that ACTS has come to STM! Registration ends December 9. Please visit this retreat link for details. Men’s ACTS is coming soon!
Born to Run: SAVE THE DATE - BAMBINELLI SUNDAY: The Third Sunday of Advent marks St. John Paul II’s beloved tradition of ‘Bambinelli Sunday.’ Children and families are invited to bring the baby Jesus figurine from their nativity to Mass December 14-15 for a special blessing (all Masses). Fellowship Sunday, hosted by the Women’s Ministry, will follow the 10 a.m. Mass featuring tasty treats, a creche scene photo op, and Advent crafts for kids. Be sure to join us for this beautiful Advent tradition, one that sanctifies the home with the baby Jesus and makes his arrival in the manger scene an even more joyous event.
Born to Run: STM MEN'S CLUB: Dads, grandfathers, godfathers, uncles ... you’re invited to join the Men’s Club and support the STM community. For more details visit the website or email stmbrmensclub@gmail.com.
The STM Men's Club December meeting will be Monday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the activity center. Dinner will be served.
The annual meeting and gumbo cookoff will be Saturday, January 18 in the activity center.
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Born to Run: STM CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: Make plans to celebrate Christmas at St. Thomas More. The Mass schedule is as follows: The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; The Nativity of the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, at 9 a.m.
DECEMBER 9: School Mass - Immaculate Conception, holy day of obligation (K-8)
DECEMBER 11: First Reconciliation
DECEMBER 14-15: Bambinelli Sunday
DECEMBER 20:
• Red and Green Accessory Day
• Early dismissal - Carpool begins at 1 p.m.
• No afternoon Extended Care
• No afternoon EBR bus service
• End of Q2
DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3: Christmas break
JANUARY 1: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, holy day of obligation
JANUARY 8:
• Q2 report cards posted
• Wonderful Wednesday
JANUARY 20:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
• STM Family Movie Night
FEBRUARY 8: K-8 Dad & Daughter Dance
MARCH 29: Parents Bingo
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