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529s for K-12 Education
529s, which are accounts that grow tax-exempt as long as withdrawals are spent on education, can also be used for Kindergarten - 12th grade expenses (in addition to their traditional use for college). Below is information how families can use 529s and deduct the amount spent on Catholic school on their Virginia taxes for your consideration and to discuss with your tax preparer.
Breakfast with Santa: Dec 6 (Sat) & "Toys for Tots" Dropoff Point
Santa will join us December 6th (Sat) at 9am for pictures, crafts, breakfast, and MORE! Please register, as spots are limited. We are still seeking 3 volunteers to set up the night before. Weston C., a STM 7th grader, will host a Marine Corps Toys for Tots collection point there from 9am - 11am. Please consider bringing new, unwrapped toys to donate. Toys may also be dropped off at Extended Day at or after pick up on Dec 5 (Fri). Spots for pictures with Santa are all taken. Additional info is below.
Dinner Fundraiser: Lebanese Taverna on Dec 11 (Thr)
Our PTO and Lebanese Taverna Restaurant have partnered for a STM fundraiser on December 11 (Thr). Families can order food from the link below by Dec 10 (Wed) by 5pm and pick it up the next day at the Lebanese Taverna truck at STM between 2:45pm - 3:30pm. The link to order and admin notes are below. (Reminder: STM's Band will perform a concert via Zoom from 4:30pm - 8:30pm, if you are looking for some accompaniment with your food.)
"Jeans for Jesus" Out of Uniform Day: Dec 11 (Thr)
Student Council is conducting a "Jeans for Jesus" Out of Uniform Day (OUD) fundraiser on December 11 (Thr). Students who want to participate should bring in $2 in cash (or $5 per family). No coins, please. Teachers will keep a spreadsheet of who paid; those who do not participate will wear the winter uniform. All proceeds will go to Catholic Charities. Thank you.
St. Thomas More Cathedral School At A Glance
- 20% of students in a military family
- 16:1 Student:Teacher Ratio
- 470 Students Enrolled
- Average class size - 22 students
- Student body is 80% Catholic
- 1st elementary school to design, build, test and launch a CubeSatellite into space in conjunction with a NASA partnership
- 30% of students receive financial aid
- 45+ 45+ after school enrichment activities, including CYO sports, scouts and clubs
- 50% of faculty obtained a graduate degree or higher
- 30% approximate percentage of students who identify as a minority.
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