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Each child at St. Thomas the Apostle is valued as a unique person with individual gifts and needs. The staff encourages each student to develop strong self-esteem, and to make an active contribution to the school and community. Our challenging academic program provides an opportunity to discover the joy of learning and the pleasure of intellectual, cultural, and physical activities. We appreciate and respect the religious, racial, economic, social, and cultural diversity within our student community.
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Principal's Weekly Newsletter >>
Summer Session 2012 at STA- We have an exciting Summer Program planned for students entering first through eighth grade. STA’s 2012 Summer School is gearing up to have another great session. It will run from June 11th - July 13th. New for Summer 2012 we have added: Computer keyboarding or touch-typing class in the 12:30 – 1:05 p.m. time slot. This very beneficial life skill will build a student's confidence and increase productivity. This class is well suited to the daily schedule of practice, repetition and drills needed to become proficient. Please sign up early as spots are filling and the class is limited to nineteen (19) students. Cooking class will be offered for students at the end of the day from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Summer Strides is a program started in last year's summer session and is for students who need additional remediation. Summer Strides will be offered immediately following lunch at 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Detailed information, registration forms and Principal's letter are posted on our STA Summer Session web page and sent home in the family envelope. Be sure to secure your spot!
Summer 2012 Readng Lists: Download and Print (pdf format) Get a Jump on the Summer Reading! 1st Grade: > Summer Reading Letter to Families
2nd Grade: > Summer Reading Letter to Families > 2nd Grade Summer Reading List > 2nd Grade Book Report Worksheet
5th Grade: > Fifth Grade Summer Reading List
Middle School (6th-8th Grade): > Middle School Summer Reading Project
St. Thomas the Apostle School: 1948 to 2012- Continuing Academic Excellence St Thomas the Apostle School is known for its academic excellence and therefore, we offer much more than the basic California State standards. Since the school was founded in 1948, our students have been admitted into the finest high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, as a result of the quality education we offer. We thank you for entrusting your child to us. Find out more here. >>
STA K-8th 2012-2013 Registration! We have begun our 2012-2013 registration for Kindergarten. New enrollment for the 2012-'13 school year is very strong. If you have a child to enroll, please let us know as soon as possible. We need to know how many seats we have available for first time families to STA. The registration forms can be picked up from the office. Spaces are filling quickly so please contact us if you are interested in having your child enroll in Kindergarten or other grade and we would be happy meet and give you a school tour, or find out more here. >>
St. Thomas the Apostle Preschool- Registration 2012-2013 St. Thomas the Apostle Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten learning Center, located just off Balboa Street on 40th Avenue is open! The new STA Preschool is bright and spacious offering state of the art play and discovery centers. The outdoor play yard features a-climbing structure with slides, trike area and vegetable garden. Highly qualified teachers and small class sizes create a warm and nurturing enviornment with a well balanced and enriching curriculum where children develop a love for learning. The Preschool is open year-round from 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offers full day and part day programs for children who are 2.9 - 5 years of age. Children in our Pre-K programs must be age 4 by September 1st. Call to schedule a tour- children are welcome to attend! Year-round enrollment & admissions. Please call Preschool Director Hope Peterson at 415-387-5511 or email Hope Peterson. >>
St. Thomas the Apostle School- Hot Lunch Program & May/June Menu St. Thomas the Apostle School offers a hot lunch program that is delicious, nutritious and balanced for a healthy mind and body. Lunch is $4.50 a day and is offered daily. To download and print the May/June 2012 hot lunch menu, please click here. >>
St. Thomas the Apostle School- WASC / WCEA Accreditation St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). WASC is a world-renown accrediting association, serving over 4,500 public, independent, church-related, and propriety pre-K – 12 schools. WASC fosters excellence in elementary, secondary, adult, and postsecondary schools. WCEA accredits Catholic elementary and secondary schools in nine western states (26 (arch) dioceses) and the US Territory of Guam. WCEA co-accredits and is in partnership with three Regional agencies (WASC, NAAS, NCA) and two private agencies (CAIS and HAIS). WCEA began in 1957 in San Francisco and has a long and successful history of assisting school improvement through the accreditation process.
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