December 2025
Week of Dec 8-14
Dec 8 | Day 2 NO CLASSES
Pro-D Day
Dec 9 | Day 1 DABC
Open House
Dec 10 | Day 2 HEFG
Late Start Schedule
Dec 11 | Day 1 ABCD
Dec 12 | Day 2 EFGH
Mission Jeans Day
Christmas Caroling Trip
StuCo Christmas Raffle
StuCo Christmas RaffleStuCo is selling Christmas Raffle tickets: $2 for 1 ticket, $5 for 3 tickets! Raffle tickets will be pulled and winners can win a Tower28 Lip Gloss set, Popeye’s Gift cards, and Squishmellows. There are 10 prizes and 2 winners each day!
Tickets will be pulled starting on Monday Dec 15! Get your tickets asap!
Student Volunteers Needed: Open House
Student Volunteers Needed: Open HouseVolunteer opportunities for “Open House Tour Guide (Dec 9, 2025)” are still open.
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn’t work) to go to the signup sheet:
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Thank you for volunteering!
Parent Volunteers Needed: Open House
Parent Volunteers Needed: Open HouseWe’re excited to welcome prospective students for grades 8-12 to explore our campus and experience what it means to be an STMC Knight.
Parent Volunteers are needed to help us show our guests how warm and welcoming the STMC community is!
The Parents Association will be hosting a lovely reception for visitors in the school cafeteria, so we are looking for a few PARENTS to help us out with the food and beverage preparation, hosting and cleanup duties. In addition, we are looking for donations of baked goods that our guests can enjoy.
Please sign up to volunteer using the links below – your help and support is greatly appreciated!
Open House Parent Volunteer Sign Up: https://volunteersignup.org/HJDBL
Open House Baked Goods Donation Sign Up: https://volunteersignup.org/CYXET
Giving Tuesday
Giving TuesdayWe did it, STMC Community! Thanks to you, we blew past our $50,000 goal, raising over $57,000 on Tuesday from 244 donors, with half of those donors being our own students. Your generosity powered this entire day. A huge thank you to ZLC Employee Benefits Solutions and Dan Eisner, Hayco Equipment, and our anonymous donor for their matching gifts that helped lift us over the top.
A special shoutout to the Lister Family for sparking our community with their 100-donor challenge. Thank you, STMC community, for believing in our students and making this success possible. Together, For Our Knights.
Ugly Sweater Knight
Ugly Sweater KnightYou’re invited to our Alumni & Friends Ugly Christmas Sweater Knight on:
December 11, 2025
6:00–10:00 PM
The Parkside Brewery, Your first beverage is on us!
Register for FREE: https://trellis.org/letsgetuglystmc25
Did you know the global Ugly Christmas Sweater phenomenon was started by three STMC alumni?
Chris Boyd, Jordan Birch, and Scott Lindsay (Class of ’00) hosted the very first Ugly Christmas Sweater Party in 2002. What began as a fun idea among friends has since grown into a worldwide tradition.
Their work has expanded to include The Ugly Christmas Sweater Rebellion children’s book, The Ugly Dash, and impactful charitable initiatives that continue to spread joy and generosity—rooted in the spirit they developed here at STMC.
Watch how it began:
This event is open to all alumni, spouses, staff, friends, and parents. Come enjoy good company, celebrate the season, and proudly wear your ugliest holiday sweater.
Christmas Toy Drive
Christmas Toy Drive– Tuesday, December 16th
7:00–8:30 AM • STMC Front Foyer
As we enter this season of giving, we invite our entire St. Thomas More Collegiate community to come together in support of our Annual Christmas Toy Drive on Tuesday, December 16th. This special tradition was started years ago by STMC alumnus Miguel Ramos, who, while only in Grade 10, felt called to make a meaningful difference for children in our local community. His initiative continues today as one of our most impactful acts of service.
On the morning of December 16th, we ask each member of our STMC family to consider donating a new, unwrapped toy. In appreciation, students who donate will receive a pancake breakfast and contribute valuable House Team points—all while helping spread Christmas joy to children who need it most. This will be a festive morning with the band playing in the foyer, fun activities, games, pictures with Santa and a Christmas movie in the Cafeteria.
All donated toys will support the Salvation Army and also delivered by STMC students to local families in need in Burnaby. Your generosity will directly brighten the Christmas season for many children across our community.
If you are able, we encourage you to consider donating items below but not limited to:
• Jewelry
• Makeup
• Nail kits
• Lotions
• Bath baskets
• Art supplies
• Perfume
• Hair and bath accessories
• Curling iron or straightener
• Gift cards
• Games
• Books
• Bikes
• Toys
• Gift cards
• Cameras
• Clothing
• Basketballs / soccer balls
• Camping supplies
• Remote-control cars
• Video games
• Headphones
Every donation—small or large—makes a difference. Together, let us continue the tradition: sharing hope, joy, and the spirit of Christmas with those who need it most.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
We look forward to seeing you on the Tuesday morning!
STMC Faith Sharing Club
STMC Faith Sharing Club“Sometimes what looks like an obstacle in your path is actually a gift meant to move you in a different direction” – Jane Lee Logan
We personally invite all to join the STMC Faith Sharing Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 pm over Zoom.
If you are interested in joining us, please email Susan Silveira at for the link. Thank you and we would love to see you join our faith sharing group.
After School Academic Support
After School Academic SupportWant to excel in academics? Need extra help with school assignments? Doing well in your courses and wanting to help others succeed? If ‘Yes” to any of these then, After School Academic Support is the right place for you.
The After School Academic Support offers a wide range of support to students who need help in completing their homework assignments and preparing for any upcoming assessments. Our academically excelling Tutors support their peers and help them to be confident and do well in their academics. Also, Peer Tutors get their Service Hours for the hours that they have tutored. The program runs throughout the year on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:45 pm at the Learning Commons. You are free to attend any/all of the days depending on your own schedule.
If you are interested in Peer Tutoring or getting some academic support, then show up at 2:45 – 3:45 pm in the Learning Commons (sign-up can also be done any time of the year during session).
Google Classroom Code: k74ogcpf
For further information contact Mrs. Eugine at
Save the Date
Jan
2-3
Holiday Shooting Camp
Holiday Shooting CampThe STMC Holiday Shooting Camp is a 2-day camp designed to introduce players to the fundamentals of shooting in a fun and competitive atmosphere. Ran by Mr. Dominic Zimmermann Mr. Aaron Mitchell, it is open to boys and girls currently in grades 3-7.
When: January 2nd and 3rd
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: St. Thomas More Collegiate Gym (StanJean Centre) Who: Boys and girls currently in grades 3-7
Cost: $60 per camper.
Includes 6 hours of instruction, games and prizes!
