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The month of November has been extremely crucial with the initiation of our strategic planning session and the report of WASC initial visit scheduled for Spring 2009.
Strategic Planning
Mr. Peter Barcinas, Project Leader with the University of Guam, will serve as the moderator of the last two sessions of the strategic planning, scheduled for December 16, 2008 and January 08, 2009, at 9:00 am.
Visit of Archbishop and Official Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon cutting ceremony presided by the Most Reverend Anthony Sablan Apuron, Metropolitan Archbishop of Agatña, was the highlight of the month held on November 10, 2008 in front of guests, the local press, the school community, the clergy and the Honorary French Consul.
Book Drive for MRC
St. Thomas Aquinas Book Drive was launched in November using local media, posters, school website, personal e-mail and Public Radio for Guam. Response from the community has been overwhelming, ranging from private citizens to Simon Sanchez public school.
Our school management software, RenWeb will be used for cataloguing and managing the library materials.
Motivational Seminars
Career Interests opens a forum where professionals are invited to discuss their profession and provide a motivation to our student body. The first of the seminar series was presented by Dr. Ross Miller, Entomologist from the University of Guam. Our next guest is our neighbor, Dr. Eusebio from the Ordot Dental Clinic, on November 11, 2008.
In Gratitude
St. Thomas Aquinas staff held a Thanksgiving lunch in gratitude to the staff of the Cathedral-Basilica, Catholic Cemeteries and Cathedral-Basilica Gift Shop for hosting the initial offices of the school at the Pastoral Center and for their continued support.
First Academic Awards
The first Student Achievement Certificates were awarded on December 5, 2008. A total of fifteen out of eighteen students made the Honor roll, which is 83 % of the student body. This exceptional level of achievement merits a special attention and recognition.
Student Life
Cathedral-Basilica Youth and Young Adults Choir
St. Thomas Aquinas students who make up the majority of this choir continue to shine at the Cathedral-Basilica every Sunday at 11:30 am. The choir is open to anyone 14 years and older who want to join this music ministry. Please call Lucas Shimizu, Youth and Young Adults Choir Director, at 988.1234 for more information.
Sports
Our student athletes participate in the IIAAG soccer events with Okkodo High School.
Festal Celebration in honor of Santa Marian Kamalen
On December 8, 2008, St. Thomas Aquinas students and staff joined the Guam Catholic Community in the procession and mass to commemorate Our Lady of Camarin at the Cathedral-Basilica.
Freshmen/Sophomore Retreat
The first Hike and Retreat for freshmen and sophomores is scheduled for December 12-13, 2008. This is an opportunity to demonstrate a healthy lifestyle and a spiritual awakening, and also provide for class bonding.
Christmas Program
St. Thomas Aquinas students will demonstrate their talents during our Christmas Program in a Cabaret Style in the prayer garden on December 20, 2008. Skits, poems, songs and many more activities will take place in the evening.
Upcoming Events
Strategic Planning Follow Up Sessions
All St. Thomas Aquinas stakeholders are urged to attend a follow-up of a strategic planning session on December 16, 2008 at the MRC.
Next Motivational Seminar
Our next motivational seminar is for December 11, 2008 at 1:30 pm in the MRC. Guest speaker is Dr. Andrew Eusebio of Ordot Dental Clinic.
Next Advisory Board Meeting
Our school Advisory Board will meet in the MRC on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 pm:
Science Fair
Our first science fair is Thursday, December 18 at 1:00 pm. All are invited.
Next Parent Teacher Conference
All parents are urged to attend PTC on Friday, December 19 at 4:00 pm.
WASC Initial Visit is scheduled for Spring 2009. More information to follow.
Thank you,
Hauhouot Diambra-Odi, Ph.D.
Principal