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Year in Review

First Day of School
Back to School Pool Party: Hosted by the STMS Parent Association, this evening at the Munster Community Pool is open to our school students & their families
Back to School Night: Parents meet their child's teacher/s
Back to School Junior High Dance

Brews & Bites Adult Event: enjoy an evening of live music, delicious "bites" from area restuarants and adult beverages from the region's breweries
Confirmation Commitment Mass for all 8th grade students preparing to be Confirmed
Halloween Parties
Junior High Halloween Dance
Mother/Son Dance: Boys bring the special woman in their life (a.k.a. Mom) for dining and dancing
Father/Daughter Dance: It's the girls' turn to bring Dad for a night of dancing and fun
Fall Break

Fall Musical: Over 140 STMS students participate in the annual fall musical as actors, stage/house crew and set designers. Past performances include: Alice in Wonderland, Jr.• Little Mermaid, Jr.• Aladdin, Jr.• Mulan, Jr.• Willy Wonka, Jr. & Music Man, Jr.
Preschool/Pre-K Pumpkins & Pilgrims Party provides a free morning of fall fun for current and prospective youngsters
Winter Sports Begin: Boys and Girls Basketball
Holiday tournament play, as well as regular CYO season schedules begin

Pizza With Santa: Santa Claus makes a visit to distribute presents & holiday cheer to STMS students in Preschool to 3rd Grade
D.A.R.E. Graduation: 5th grade students graduate from this Munster Police Department-sponsored program of resisting abusive behaviors (Drug & Alcohol Resistance Education)
Christmas Concerts: Enjoy the sounds of the season with holiday concerts presented by the STMS School Band and the student body
Mass of the Toys: Donated toys are presented during Mass and sent to the prison in Michigan City to distribute to children of the incarcerated
St. Nicholas Day: St. Nicholas visits our youngest students delivering candy treats and describing the good works that made him known and loved
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat: All parish students reflect and prepare for their upcoming Confirmation during this one-day in-house retreat
St. Vincent de Paul Toy Drive: Toys are donated to area families in need from our school families
Christmas Junior High Dance
Kindergarten “Polar Express” Party: Don’t forget your ticket to climb aboard this imaginative train
Christmas Parties: Holiday classroom parties start the beginning of Christmas vacation with fun and games

Open House: The annual STMS Open House invites current and prospective families to see why Catholic education makes a difference
Catholic Schools Week: A week dedicated to celebrating our Catholic faith. Students attend special Masses, participate in community service projects, send special “thanks” to those who help them and invite a favorite guest to lunch
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: School is in session with special activities to honor MLK

EagleFest: This fun family event open to the public is filled with games, activities and fun for kids of all ages
First Reconciliation: Third grade students prepare for their first Confession
Science Fair: Students present research projects based on their favorite educational subject complete with inquiry, report paper and display boards
President Lincoln Visits: President Lincoln makes his annual trip to the kindergarten to tell the students about his extraordinary life
Junior High Valentine’s Dance
Daddy/Daughter Dance: The girl’s have a turn for a special night out with Dad
Mardi Gras: Classroom parties offer one last chance to celebrate before Lent begins
Boys Volleyball Begins
Girl Scout and Boy Scout Sunday: Students involved in scouting at St. Thomas More take part in a Sunday Mass

Living Stations: 8th Grade students enact the Stations of the Cross
Talent Show: Students’ talents shine in this energetic event
Disabilities Awareness Week: Students participate in activities during the week to understand those who face physical challenges
Scholastic Book Fair: A week-long book bonanza in our library
Spring Sport Begins: Co-ed Track & Field

8th Grade Confirmation: Bishop Hying celebrates this Sacrament
Holy Thursday Chrism Mass: Newly confirmed 8th grade students attend and participate in this Mass at Holy Angels Cathedral
China Day: The 7th grade China study unit concludes with a field trip to Chinatown
Spring Choir Concert: Enjoy the melodious sounds of our school choir

First Communion: Usually held on the first Saturday in May
May Crowning: All third and eighth grade students participate
National Junior Honor Society Induction: Junior High students who have achieved an “A” average and exemplify good character are inducted
Spring Band Concert: A peppy spring program never disappoints!
8th Grade Athletic Banquet & 8th Grade Awards Banquet
Junior High Dance: The traditional balloon drop bids farewell and signifies the last dance for our 8th grade students
Field Day: The favorite day of the year; students form teams with multi-aged schoolmates for a day of games, fun and food
Kindergarten Commencement & Pre-K Graduation Programs
8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass/Graduation: Farewell Graduates!

Summer Band Begins
8th Grade Class Trip to Washington, D.C.: Students explore U.S. history
St. Thomas More Parish Festival: Students, school parents & STMS staff volunteer to help our parish
Vacation Bible School: Students attend an enriching faith-based summer program

New Family Barbeque: All new families to STMS are matched with a current family and invited to an evening of fun