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Welcome Back and Happy 2012!

At the beginning of this new year and second semester, I would like to thank you again for entrusting your children to us.  We have striven to raise the bar of academic excellence, offering much more than just the basic California State Standards.  And ever since the school was founded in 1948, our students have been admitted into the finest high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.  God bless you all, and may you have a happy and prosperous new year!

January/February Events of Interest-

For the complete listing of events, please see the STA Calendar or the Weekly Newsletter.

-STA will be celebrating Chinese New Year with a dinner and performance by our Chinese School students.  It will be on Saturday, January 28th, begnning at 5:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

-The PTG will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 29th, from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  We hope to see you!

-On Wednesday, Feb 15th at 9:00-10:30, St. Thomas the Apostle will have a K- 8th grade Open House and Tour for 2012-13 school year.  All are incouraged and welcome to attend.  Registration and admissions for for the upcoming new school year is very strong and open space is limited.

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 & January 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 January 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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