saint thomas more, kansas city, missouri, catholic, grade school

LIBRARY- WARIS

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Scholastic Book Fair February 5-9

National Library Week April 15-21

National Volunteer Week April 15-21

Waris Notes

Pre-School: Mondays they select a library book to take back to the classroom. We read many of their books in the time allotted. On Wednesdays new books are introduced and read. A fun singing tape can be included. Thursdays and Fridays are the same with all emphasis on reading and having fun.

Kindergarten: The children come three times a week. The first time they return and check out new books and we read as many of their books as time allows. The second and third times consists of 20 min. each so we read a book pertaining to a subject they are studying in the classroom and have a worksheet to go with it.

First grade: The children come two times a week. The first time they return and check out new books and we read as many of their books as time allows. The second time we enjoy reading new books and a worksheet pertaining to a subject they are studying will be given during library time.

Second grade: The children come one time a week. They return and check out new books. They are introduced to the wide variety of books of the entire library. Library skills worksheets are given and graded accordingly each week. Media skills and concepts are instructed.

Third Grade: The children come one time a week. They return and check out new books. We use an atlas and discuss and read a loud many interesting facts about the countries of the world. We also use a Storyworks magazine which gives the children current events and many non-fiction stories to read.

Fourth Grade: The children come one time a week. They return and check out new books. A curriculum provides instruction every week and they are graded accordingly.

Fifth Grade: The children come one time a week. They return and check out new books. They learn how to use an Almanac and study current events. A worksheet is given each week and they are graded accordingly.

The STM / Chris Ward library exists to support and supplement the mission of the school. We supply materials which supplement classroom learning and aid in the religious and intellectual growth of the students.

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Saint Thomas More School provides a safe learning environment in which I, as a unique child of God, strive to become the person God intends for me to be through academic achievement and acts of justice, love, and service based in our Catholic religious beliefs.

About Us
STM is a Catholic elementary school for grades K-8. It is located in South Kansas City, Missouri, in a quiet residential area. The yearly enrollment is approximately 650. The class size is a maximum of 26 students. Students are encouraged to achieve their best and to participate in community service.

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