St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School

St. Thomas Aquinas School
We believe that each child is a special gift from God, an individual to love, nurture and guide to his or her greatest potential.
We believe the purpose of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School is to assist parents with the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and cultural development of the child within the guidelines of Catholic teachings and moral values.
We believe the school's academic program provides quality education to develop the foundations for students to become lifelong Christian learners.

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February 15, 2019
February 8, 2019
February 1, 2019
January 25, 2019
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STA – Fast Facts!

• Preschool through Grade 8 
• A Parish Catholic School serving the faith community of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and St. John the Evanglist Church and Student Center
• Founded in 1949 and located in a residential neighborhood in East Lansing, near Michigan State University
• Accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS)
• Facilities include:  Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Music & Band Room, Art Room, Technology Lab, and Library
• Before and After-School Care programs available
• Participation in Lansing Catholic Youth Activities Conference (CYAC)

PARENTS, Please join us on Tuesday, February 26 from 6 - 7 pm for PRESCHOOL PREP !  During this one hour Open House, you will be able to meet our teachers, Mrs. Rule and Mrs. Jones, and ask questions about our preschool programs.  Online registration for 2019 -20 will open that evening !
Next year we will continue to offer our MORNING 3 YEAR OLD CLASS and MORNING 4 YEAR OLD CLASS, and new this year we will be starting an ALL DAY 4 YEAR OLD CLASS!
We will continue the PEEPS program for those families enrolled in the half day morning classes but still desire an afternoon at school. We will also consider starting an afternoon class for 3 & 4 year olds if we have at least 10 students register.

Preregistration for this Open House is not necessary

Join us Tuesday, March 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. in our gymnasium for
Kindergarten Round Up!

Kindergarten Round Up is an Open House for Parents and future Tartans!  That evening you will be able to speak with our fabulous kindergarten teachers, Ms. Hall and Ms. Thelen, tour our school and participate in some fun activities. Our Administrators and Specials Teachers (Art, Library, Music, Physical Education and Technology) will also be available to answer any questions you may have about Kindergarten and assist with online registration for next year!  Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2019 to enroll for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

Preregistration for Kindergarten Round Up is not necessary

Applying for Financial Aid

There is a $30.00 fee payable to FACTS through their online application process.  Applicants can complete the online form by clicking the FACTS link here:  https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

The link will be available December 1, 2018 and will close March 1, 2019.  The deadline for applications is March 1, 2019.  After March 1, 2019 please contact your school directly. Once the FACTS online form has been completed, the following information will need to be submitted to FACTS online, by fax, or mail to complete the financial assistance process:

    Copies of your most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules and W2’s.
    Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.

All supporting documentation can be uploaded online through the FACTS online form or can be faxed to 1-866-315-9264 or mailed to the address below.  Please be sure to include the applicant ID on all faxed or mailed correspondence.

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
P.O. Box 82524
Lincoln, NE  68501-2524

If you have questions about the financial assistance process through FACTS, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-441-4637 or Diocese of Lansing, Financial Aid Advisor,  Mrs. Renee Fischman at 517-267-2107.

Order hot lunches for FEBRUARY 2019  from JANUARY 18 - 28 online at

orgsonline.com

St. Thomas Aquinas School code is 229STAPSMI  (for new accounts)
Payment is due by FEBRUARY 1, 2019 in the school office - cash or checks accepted.  
If you need help ordering on the website, please contact the school office.

click here for the    FEBRUARY MENU

LATE ORDERS CAN NO LONGER BE ADDED FROM THE OFFICE

click here for SIGN UP  information

*******  IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR CHOSEN VOLUNTEER DATE, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO FIND A SUBSTITUTE.  IF WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE A SAFE OUTDOOR RECESS FOR OUR STUDENTS, INDOOR RECESS WILL BE 
Welcome to the 2018-2019 Recess sign-up! Please select 4 dates for your family to cover recess duty. Additionally, please know that at this time, we do not allow caregivers to take on recess duty unless it has been previously cleared by the school office. We thank you in advance for your time and assistance in keeping our students safe.

RECESS IS FROM 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST CHECK IN AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE
WHEN THEY ARRIVE FOR DUTY

 Please click the calendar image for updates.

                School Calendar 2018-2019
                     Updated September 27, 2018

IMPORTANT UPDATE - NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
 

**********NEW THIS YEAR**********

1.  Our student emergency information is an online form as we are attempting to reduce our paper usage.  Please click here for the new STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM

****PLEASE PROVIDE THE MOST CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD, IMMUNIZATION WAIVER OR PHYSICAL APPRAISAL FOR EACH STUDENT BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL****

Forms for MEDICATION AT SCHOOL  are available in the school office.

2.  PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE 1 FORM FOR EACH FAMILY
     and return it to the oldest child's HOMEROOM teacher on the first day of school
COMPUTER USE & DIRECTORY INFORMATION FORM

Appropriate Computer Use Form
Family Directory Information Authorization

3.  ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE (IF APPLICABLE) IN THEIR SCHOOL FILE - PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY ONLY BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. If your child was baptised at St. John or St. Thomas Aquinas Churches, you do not need to provide an copy.

Extra Forms - PRE SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

These 3 documents must be turned in by the first day of school

Current PHYSICAL -  Michigan Health Appraisal

MICHIGAN LICENSING - 2 FORMS - PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE
1. Child Information Record
2. Parent Notification of Licensing Notebook

All students must be current with their immunizations by the first day of school, including waivers. Medical waivers are available from your family physician. Nonmedical waivers are no longer available through the school. Parents or Guardians must contact the Health Department to obtain a Nonmedical Immunization waiver. Immunization clinics are open during the summer at the local County Health Departments -
Click the following links for more infiormation:
Ingham County Health Department
Mid-Michigan District Health Department (Clinton County)
Barry Eaton County Health Department

Every year St. Thomas Aquinas School is required to report to the State of Michigan the immunization status for the following students

3 and 4 year old Preschool
Kindergarten
7th Grade
All new students entering this fall

click here for   Required Immunizations for Michigan School Students