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Art Enrichment Week Visiting Artist at the Upper School
STA Upper School Art Department is pleased to announce the Art Enrichment Week guest artist is Olivia Cole.
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FOSTA's MeatFest this weekend!
JOIN US RAIN OR SHINE, HOT OR COLD!
Don't forget to attend this new and all-community dad's cooking competition put on by FOSTA. Come eat and vote.
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STA Auction Save the Date
Hone your superpowers and mark your calendar for the Superhero Soiree at Gilly's on Saturday, March 30th beginning at 6pm.
- Parents
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Music Learning Band Honors
St. Thomas Aquinas Upper School students performed with the rest of the Music Learning Band in the City of Richardson Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1st.
- Band
![A Page Turning Club at STA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543507562/staschoolorg/t35uancg1olq36r48ytm/Bookclub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543507562/staschoolorg/t35uancg1olq36r48ytm/Bookclub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1543507562/staschoolorg/t35uancg1olq36r48ytm/Bookclub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1543507562/staschoolorg/t35uancg1olq36r48ytm/Bookclub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1543507562/staschoolorg/t35uancg1olq36r48ytm/Bookclub.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1543507562/staschoolorg/t35uancg1olq36r48ytm/Bookclub.jpg","width":2200}])
- Clubs
- Middle School
A Page Turning Club at STA
A new club has been added to the variety of activities offered here at STA: Book Club. The club has around 20 members including 3 teachers and the principal, Ms. Watts.
![Veterans Day Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542056987/staschoolorg/vgunrgikaonzeuhe6qge/veteransdayimage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1542056987/staschoolorg/vgunrgikaonzeuhe6qge/veteransdayimage.jpg","width":300}])
Veterans Day Celebration
The 3rd-5th grade welcomed Col. Walter D. Powers and Veterans of all branches of the military with a program filled with tributes and song on Monday, November 11, 2018.
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STA Community Carnival
Mark your calendar for a howling good time! Friday Bingo Night and Saturday Carnival and Talent Show. More information at stacarnival.com
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Join us for the STA Book Fair
It's that time of year all our students have been waiting for. Book Fair time! Join us in the Enchanted Forest Scholastic Book Fair Sept. 24 -Sept. 27.
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Back to School Guide Available
This year's Back to School Guide for is now available on the Parents tab. This go-to resource prepared for STA parents can be referenced throughout the year. See you in a couple of weeks!
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STA Updates Technology Plan for Both Campuses
This year, our Director of Technology, John Kappes, and Instructional Technology Specialist, Andrew Price, created a new 2-year plan for both the Lower School and Upper School that includes improvements to our current 1:1 program.
Serra Club Recognizes STA Altar Servers
Congratulations to Hayden M., Ainsley Grace L., and Zachary E. for receiving the 2018 Serra Club Altar Server Award.
- STEM
2018 Stem Fair Expo
The STA Upper School presents the 2018 STEM Fair and Expo on Thursday, April 26th 7:30am- 4pm and Friday, April 27th 7:30-9am. The STEM Expo will be Thursday night from 5:30pm-7pm.
- Clubs
Record Year for St. Thomas Aquinas at PSIA
Last Saturday, 59 St. Thomas Aquinas students competed in 19 events at the annual Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) District 1AA Meet held at All Saints Catholic School.
- PSIA
Teachers receive 2018 Gulczynski Endowment Awards
Each year the Monsignor John T. Gulczynski Endowment Fund funds teacher requests for educational enhancements from the interest of the Fund. In January, the Board was proud to provide $25,414 in grants.
- Middle School
Stephanie Todora named STA Teacher of the Year
Congratulations goes to Stephanie Todora for being named 2018 STA Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Todora is an Upper School 8th grade homeroom and English teacher and advisor for the STA chapter of National Junior Honor Society.
Oh see can you say hooray, horray STA!
"Oh see can you say hooray, horray STA!" It's Dr. Seuss' birthday! Kindergarten students and teachers spent Thursday, March 1st celebrating what would be Dr. Seuss' 104th birthday by reading books, rhyming and dressing in fun characters from his most famous books.
- Lower School
WiredCats Finish Season Strong
Congratulations to our STA Wired Cats for their dedication and hard work this season! There were 435 teams who participated this season in FIRST LEGO League Robotics for the North Texas Region and only 60 teams performed well enough in the qualifiers to earn an invitation to compete in the North Texas FIRST LEGO League Championship Robotics Tournament. Both of our STA Teams were included in this select group.
STA Speech and Drama Club takes 3rd Overall at Diocesan Meet
St. Thomas Aquinas Speech and Drama Club took 3rd place overall in the Diocesan Speech and Drama Meet this weekend. Thirty-four members of the Speech and Drama Club participated in the meet.
STA celebrates Catholic Schools Week
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School honored Catholic Schools Week with activities and events that celebrated the meaning of Catholic schools.
For three mother-daughter duos, school is family affair
Family is not just a blood relation for three mother-daughter pairs at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. They consider the school their family.
- Alumni