WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Today is the Feast Day of St. Catherine Laboure

STA FRONT OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 7:00AM-3:00PM 

EARLY RELEASE TODAY - 1:30PM
Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

REGIONAL SEMI-FINAL FOOTBALL GAME
ST. THOMAS RAIDERS vs. SOUTH BROWARD
7:30 PM FRIDAY AT STA

Football tickets will be sold TODAY from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. Cost: $7.

A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Enjoy the best of Music, Dance and Art presented by STA students at the Bienes Center for the Arts.
Performances on December 8, 9, 10, and 12 at 7:00 pm. Matinee at 2:00 pm on December 12.
Contact Mrs. Joan Kneski for tickets at (954)581-0700 ext. 8441

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
NAHS will meet on Wednesday, December 2, same time, same place.

MU ALPHA THETA PROBLEM SOLVING CHALLENGE
The problem solving challenge is in the display case outside the Large Conference Room - 100 wing
Submit your answer with work to Mr. Nasca in Room 201
Include your name and date submitted.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETINGS
Seniors - Monday, December 7
Juniors - Monday, December 14
2:35 pm in the Cafeteria

ATTENTION, JUNIORS
Look for exciting new information regarding senior portraits, coming in March! Pictures will be taken by JP Portraits.

CLOSE UP WASHINGTON
The Close Up program has opened up a few more spaces for Junior and Senior students interested in attending this once in a lifetime program the week of February 7-12, 2010. Please see Mrs. Sharp in Room 304 for additional information. Don't be left out!

TRACK AND FIELD
Track and Field conditioning will begin on Tuesday, December 1, for athletes not involved in other sports. The team will meet in front of the George Smith Athletic Complex at 3:00 pm. If you participate in football, basketball, or soccer you are exempt from this conditioning. However, if you wish to compete in Track and Field after your season, please e-mail Coach Armenteros at aarmenteros@aquinas-sta.org with your name, home phone number, and the sport you are participating in currently.

THE VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD
Applications are being accepted for the Violet Richardson Award sponsored by Soroptimist International. The award is open to young ladies between the ages of 14 to 17 who volunteer in their community of school. See Dr. Mulder in the Main Office for an application. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

ATTENTION, SEACAMPERS!
Your field trip balance is due by December 7th.

ATTENTION, SENIORS
REMINDER: Transcript requests (and supporting documents) for colleges and scholarships that have deadline due dates from December 15, 2009 through January 15, 2010 must be turned in on or before December 1, 2009 to the Guidance Office.

HOLA, AMIGOS!
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TUTORING AVAILABLE
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2:35 - 3:00 PM in Room 226
Wednesdays: 7:30 - 8:00 AM in the Cafeteria
2:35 - 3:00 PM in Room 804

THE JEANNIE DONOVAN GROUP
The Jeannie Donovan Group meets every Monday in Room 501 at 2:40 pm.

SENIOR ENCOUNTER - DECEMBER 9TH & 10TH
Make your senior year complete by going on a retreat. Cost: $90. Forms available in Room 302

MOMS IN TOUCH
Our prayer group meets every Wednesday at 8:00 am in the Chapel at STA.
Mothers pray for the intentions of the STA community. Please join us!

Contacts:
Yvonne Bravo-Brown (954) 812-5681 bravonee@aol.com

Opal Stanbury (954) 914-4627 scstan@yahoo.com

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT PARKING
STA Decal must be displayed at all times. See Student Activities Office for more information.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
The Social Justice Club meets every Wednesday at 2:40 pm in Room 405. All students are welcome!

COLLEGE VISITS
Passes for seniors only are now available in the Junior/Senior Guidance Office for September and October college visits. Get yours today as passes are limited.

TUTORING
Every Tuesday and Thursday the NHS will provide tutoring in all subjects from 2:30 - 3:15pm in Room 358.

CHESS CLUB
Chess Club will be meeting on Tuesdays at 2:45pm in Room 359. All players welcome!

WEDNESDAY IS SUNDAE ON THE PATIO
Support the Marching Raiders!

YEARBOOK SALES
Yearbooks are on sale daily in Room 503 before homeroom and after school.
10/1/09 - 10/30/09 - $100.00
11/2/09 - 12/17/09 - $110.00

ATHLETICS
Physical papers for next year are now available in the Athletics office.  Please have your physical done over the summer so you won't miss any tryouts. 

Anyone who worked out in the Fitness Center this year and is not in a sport must have a new physical before he or she can use the facilities next year.