Grade 8 Basketball Boy Tryouts

Attention all grade 8 student-athletes: if you are interested in joining the basketball team, tryouts will be starting next week, with all players participating in a minimum of two tryouts.

First cuts will be made after the second tryout. For those of you interested but do not have the Classroom code, go to Room 133 to see Coach Johnston. The code is also written on the whiteboard in the top corner.

The tryout schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, Nov. 19th: 3:00–4:30 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 20th: 6:00–7:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 21st: 3:00–4:30 PM (for those who make the first cut)

We look forward to seeing you all at the tryouts on Tuesday and Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Johnston () and Coach Wong ()

Thank you,
Coach Johnston and Coach Wong

Student Volunteers Needed

Calling all students! We need your help to make this year’s Knights Christmas Market a success. Volunteer for set-up on Friday, November 29th and earn service hours.

We’re also looking for Grade 11 & 12 students for parking assistance, as well as music students to perform Christmas tunes on your favorite instruments or sing carols with friends! Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a festive community event and earn extra hours!

Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/3QF8B

Admissions Info Night

This year, we are again hosting four information sessions for all prospective parents and these events provide an opportunity for prospective families to learn more about our school’s programs, extracurricular activities, and application process.

If you have any family members and friends who are interested in learning more about St. Thomas More Collegiate and the application process, please feel free to pass on the following information:

Event Details:

• Date 1: Wednesday, Nov 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
• Date 2: Thursday, Nov 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
• Date 3: Wednesday, Nov 21, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
• Date 4: Thursday, Nov 22, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

Four sessions will be offered and families may choose one of the four evenings to choose from. This info session is best suited for parents and guardians.

During each session, you’ll hear from our leadership team, learn about our curriculum, explore campus life, and understand our admissions requirements. A Q&A session will follow, allowing you to ask any questions you may have.

Please forward this email to any families who may be interested and encourage them RSVP HERE to help us plan accordingly.

Please email Mr. Darrell Hall, Director of Admissions () for more information.

After School Academic Support

Want to excel in academics? Need extra help with school assignments? Doing well in your courses and wanting to help others succeed? If you are thinking “Yes” to any of these, then the 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 help their peers that need some extra support to be confident and do well in their academics. Also, Peer Tutors get their Service Hours for the amount of hours that they have tutored. The program runs throughout the year every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 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 on our starting day Monday, September 16 from 2:45 – 3:45 pm at the Learning Commons for sign-up and ask any questions. For further information contact Mrs. Eugine.

Sign-up for announcements with Google Classroom Code: m77vwps

Nov
29

Christmas Music Knight

Tickets for the STMC Christmas Music Knight are now on sale! Our talented students will perform on November 29, 7pm in the STMC Gym.

Purchase Tickets here: https://trellis.org/christmasmusicknight24

Nov
30

Knights Christmas Market

The Parents Association is thrilled to announce that after a hiatus, our beloved Knights Christmas Market is finally returning! On November 30th from 11 AM to 5 PM in the STMC Courtyard, St. Thomas More Collegiate will be alive with the festive spirit, and we are inviting our community to be a part of it. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business or handmade goods while supporting our vibrant community.

With the same commitment from our community that has always been at its heart, we look forward to continuing this cherished tradition and making it a success once more.

For more info, check out the official KCM website.