As we are gearing up for School, Teens for Life is getting ready for another very active year.  We have 1-2 activities a month, as we pray at Planned Parenthood on the first Saturday of each month (Mass at Nativity at 8:15 am, then pray at PP about 9am off Roe and 119th). Join us!

Early in the year we will have a kick-off meeting during school and then a Movie Night during the fall to get us moving on pro-life activities and supporting life at all stages. 

We have already started planning for the National March for Life in Washington DC, Jan 17-20. 2024. We have purchased our airline tickets for the pilgrimage, and will have students  sign up in early September, we can accommodate 48 students. So pay attention to Newsletters and have your students listen for announcements at school. This is always a very educational and inspiring experience!

Have your students pay attention to announcements, fliers, etc to get involved!! 

Thank you for your support, Barb Loughman, Ryan Best, Jennifer Jones and Cathryn Radiel

A Few Changes this year for Freshman Orientation

1. It is from Aug. 14 8:00am- 3:00pm, same as a regular school day.
2. Students take their yearbook picture on this day. 
   • Boys:  Any color of slacks and a shirt with a collar. Boys are expected to be clean shaven with no earrings or piercing. Hair must be off the collar and cheeks and eyebrows need to be visible.
   • Girls: Any color of slacks or skirt and a blouse. Bermudas, capris and jean skirts are all acceptable.  Comfortable shoes due to lots of walking
   • All students, male and female, are expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of modesty. There should be no extreme hairstyles and colors.
   • Unacceptable dress for either gender would include: T-shirts, shorts, and jeans. Girls are not allowed to wear rompers, jean capris or leggings.
3. Students need to bring their laptop to school. 
   • We will be getting them connected to the school network. 
4. Parents are welcome to attend our pep assembly at 2:15  
   • Please enter through the main office doors. These are the doors on the northwest side. All other doors will be locked. You will be directed to a specific place to sit. 
      

Student Orientation Information 2023-2024
Aug 15, 2023

Students are expected to attend Student Orientation Day. If a student must be absent, parents should contact Karen Frederick at 913-319-2415 no later than Thursday, August 10.

Seniors from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Juniors from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sophomores from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Students take their yearbook picture on this day. If students do not follow dress code  guidelines, they will not take their photo and will need to reschedule. 

• Boys:  Any color of slacks and a shirt with a collar.  Boys are expected to be clean shaven with no earrings or piercing.  Hair must be off the collar and cheeks and eyebrows need to be visible.
• Girls:  Any color of slacks or skirt and a blouse.  Bermudas, capris and jean skirts are all acceptable.  Comfortable shoes due to lots of walking
• All students, male and female, are expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of modesty.  There should be no extreme hairstyles and colors.
• Unacceptable dress for either gender would include: T-shirts, shorts, and jeans.  Girls are not allowed to wear rompers, jean capris or leggings.
   

1. Students are expected to arrive promptly to school (8:00 am on normal days and 9:00 am on late start days). Students who are late within 20 minutes of school starting, will receive a late to school pass. Students receive three of these per semester and after the third receive an automatic detention. If arrival to school is due to traffic issues, car breaking down, appointments, etc.a parent needs to call into the attendance line 913-319-2415 and this late to school will not count towards one of their three free passes. Any student arriving over 20 minutes late, for an unexcused reason, will receive a detention. On an Even or Odd day, should the student miss an entire 90 minute class or close to the entire class, they will receive two detentions. On an A day, they will receive one detention for each entire or close to entire class period they miss.
2. Oversleeping, sleeping in (because of late night activity or doing homework) are not excused reasons to be late to school. A detention will be given if a student is late to school for any of these reasons. On an Even or Odd day, should the student miss an entire 90 minute class or close to the entire class, they will receive two detentions. On an A day, they will receive one detention for each entire or close to entire class period they miss.
3. Parents must notify the Attendance Office (913-319-2415) any time their student is going to arrive late, leave early or will be absent for the day. Please call by 8:30 am but if it is something known ahead of time, call the day before. Be assured that the message you leave on the Attendance voicemail is received; normally, no call backs to confirm are made.
4. If your student will be missing an entire day(s), are leaving early or arriving late due to an appointment, please leave your student’s first and last name, the reason for being absent (i.e., ill, funeral, personal, vacation, doctor appointment, dentist appointment, orthodontist appointment, college visit, etc.) If your student is missing multiple days one phone call with the days the student will miss will suffice. 
5. If a student becomes ill during the school day, please encourage your student to go to the school nurse to be evaluated. The nurse will call a parent to discuss the student’s ailment and if it is determined that the student needs to go home, the nurse will provide a pass for the student to leave for the day. The nurse’s direct line is 913-319-2442.

These are just some of the important attendance items, please refer to the handbook for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Frederick at 913-319-2415 to discuss.
 

• Senior College Application Meeting will be held for all seniors, during senior orientation on August 15 (Seniors Only)
• Parent/Guardian College Application Kick-off Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 16 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Parents/Guardians Only)
• Catholic and Jesuit College Fair @ St. Thomas Aquinas, September 5 - 7:45 am to 8:30 am. (Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Students Only)
• Private Area High Schools College Fair @ Rockhurst High School, Wednesday, September 6 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (All Aquinas Families and Students)
• College Visits to Aquinas - September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023 - All visits and dates will be listed in Naviance under Colleges Visiting (Junior and Seniors only)
• Individual Meetings with Mrs. Majors will be held on going throughout the fall semester, contact Liz Majors (lmajors@stasaints.net) to schedule. (Seniors only, Junior meetings will begin in January)
• College Planning Guides: Freshman/Sophomore Year, Junior Year, Senior Year

Students enrolled in one or more of Saint Thomas Aquinas’ Dual Enrollment Partnership courses, we’ll receive enrollment information during the first full week of classes. Payment for these courses will be due in mid-to-late September. All dual enrollment course partnership information can be found on page three and four of the Program of Studies.

Students enrolled in one of Saint Thomas Aquinas’ College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses, will receive enrollment information during the first full week of classes. Registration will be done within their Advanced Placement Classroom and payment will be due by October 15, 2023. All Advanced Placement course information can be found on page four of the Program of Studies. Please note, as stated in the Program of Studies, some courses will require the student to take the Advanced Placement Exam.

The Medallion Yearbook - Order a 2024 Senior Ad Today! 

Parents of the class of 2024, 

To honor your senior, purchase a senior ad to be displayed in the 2024 yearbook! 

This year’s streamlined process will prompt you to choose your package, upload the photos, type your message, and pay all in one place. All purchases will be made using the order center, no checks will be accepted.

Senior ads are available for purchase at a standard price until December 15. To receive a discounted price, purchase your ad by September 15. A late fee will be applied to any ad purchased after December 15. No ads may be purchased past February 16, 2024.  

Packages are as follows: 

• Quarter Page - 1-3 photos 
  • Discount Pricing (through 9/15) -  $150
  • Price (through 12/15) - $200
  • Late Price (through 2/16) - $250
• Half Page - 1 to 4 photos
  • Discount Pricing (through 9/15) -  $200
  • Price (through 12/15) - $250
  • Late Price (through 2/16) - $300
• Full Page - 4 to 6 photos
  • Discount Pricing (through 9/15) -  $280
  • Price (through 12/15) - $330
  • Late Price (through 2/16) - $400

To order a senior ad, click the link below. 

Senior Ad Order Center (enter school order number 3432)

Please email Yearbook Adviser Libby Schmitz (lschmitz@stasaints.net) with any questions.