Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to the web site of St. Thomas
School. Over the
past year there have been many changes to our school both
cosmetically and academically.
With
the new 2010 -11 school year we will be offering a full day pre
k program for both three and four year olds.
We have added an After School program which will run
daily from 2:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. under the direction of the
third grade teacher.
We have enhanced our computer technology program with the
addition of two new smart boards.
Teachers will be participating in a year long plan of
professional development on smart board technology.
New math programs in grades k -5 and new reading programs
for pre k and kindergarten will help us to adhere to curriculum
standards set forth by the Archdiocese of Hartford.
The school library has
been updated and is equipped with two computer research
stations. We are
working on a new library program for the students and will
continue to add new books to our collections.
The walls have been freshly painted and furniture
rearranged.
A new playscape is being planned for the north side of
the building and should be ready for use when school begins this
September. The front
of the school has been power washed and a new parking lot is
being designed in conjunction with the 150th
Anniversary of the parish.
We were sad to say good-bye to Mr.
Condren who retired at the end of this past school year.
He did the work of three teachers during his time here at
STS. We do have two
new additions to our faculty.
Mr. Jeremy Hall will be the Physical Education teacher
and Mrs. Raimonda Jalinskas will be the new Music Teacher.
St. Thomas has a long history of
educational excellence within the town of Southington.
Recently three of our middle school students were
inducted into the National Junior Honor Society based on their
academic achievements on the Iowa Tests of basic Skills.
Our students are taught to love God and to treat each
other with respect and dignity.
We believe in and strive to live each day with our school
motto in mind; “Faith and Education Hand in Hand.”
Our dedicated teachers and staff consistently work with
the students to help them achieve academic, spiritual and
personal goals. Over
this past year we have made ourselves more visible in the
community through our Walkathon and participation in local
charity work.
Working tirelessly behind the scenes
are our support systems
which include Father Nick, our Pastor, the School Board and our
very active Home School Association.
Their dedication to Catholic education in the town of
Southington is truly inspiring.
I welcome you to visit our web site
and our school to experience the true environment of St. Thomas
School. Please
accept my offer to be a guest and come and visit our school
community. May God
bless you now and always.
Sincerely,
Mrs. MaryPat Wirkus
