STA Weekly News & Events

The decision to delay or close school is a serious one, and we carefully weigh several factors, including current and projected weather conditions. Decisions are made independently of area districts and private schools, and parents should use their best judgement in assessing conditions closest to home.

Decisions on school delays and closing will be made as soon as possible, and no later than 6 a.m. on school days.  Communications will be shared via email, text message (must opt-in to receive), cadets.com, and our social media channels.  We will also alert the local television stations as well.

Our Saint Thomas Academy families attend from throughout the metro area.  If road conditions in your area are poor, use your best judgement in assessing conditions closest to home when deciding to send your son.

Meet with STA School Counselors Justin Larson and Logan Moe to hear about initiatives from the Student Services department as well as current trends in mental health and challenges our boys face. Coffee and treats provided. 

Friday, December 13 from 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Counseling Office (inside Anderson Learning Commons)

Unwrap some fun at the Cadets Basketball game on Friday, December 20!  Meet Santa Claus, warm up with our FREE cozy hot chocolate bar, and take part in the half-time "A Shot at Christmas Cheer" contest!   Wear a Christmas sweater (ugly or festive) and receive FREE admission!  The game tips off at 7 p.m. in the Sjoberg Flynn Arena.

The Christmas Cheer half-time contest is open to all participants.  Make a free throw and pick a present!  You can attempt as many free throws as time (and your turn) allows!  

December Out of Uniform Opportunities

Friday, December 13
Students may be out of uniform in Cadet spirit wear for $5.  All proceeds will be equally distributed to benefit charitable causes brought forth by individual Cadets.

Friday, December 20
Students may be out of uniform in their best "ugly" Christmas sweater!  

VISTA Productions Spring Musical information meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. DeSales auditorium

Learn about the auditions for our 2025 musical: Tuck Everlasting

Students will have the opportunity to meet the directors, hear more specifics about the show, ask questions and meet other students with similar interests.  Attending this meeting is not mandatory but helpful to gain information and confidence about the audition process.

VISTA Spring Musical

Tuck Everlasting

Auditions

Monday December 16, 3:30-6:00

Callbacks 

Tuesday December 17, 3:30-6:00

and

Wednesday December 18, 3:30-6:00

For auditions please prepare a song in the style of the show and bring sheet music.  Accompanist provided. Callback material will be provided

Contact Wendy Short-Hays with any questions.

The campus ministers are collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages from December 3 until December 13. Saint Thomas Academy is partnering with the St. Vincent DePaul Society to host a Christmas party with a goal of one gift for each of the 400 kids that will attend.

The campus ministers are looking for $20-25 gifts. Classes have been assigned an age on which to focus their gift.

Companies will have leadership members available to collect gifts on the following days (although gifts can be brought in any time).

Grade 6 - Boys, ages 10-13
Grade 7 - Girls, ages 10-13
Grade 8 - Boy or Girl, ages 6-9
Grade 9 - Girls, ages 3-5
Grade 10 - Boy or Girl, ages 0-2
Grade 11 - Boy or Girl, ages 14-17
Grade 12 - Boys, ages 3-5
Faculty & Staff - Boy or Girl, ages 6-9

Thank you for modeling support, the campus ministers really appreciate it! 

A Holiday Tradition:
The Saint Thomas Academy Christmas Ornament

A favorite Saint Thomas Academy holiday tradition - the collectible Christmas tree ornament - is back!

Ornaments will be available for purchase for $25/each at the Mother/Son Mass & Brunch, or by using this form.

This year’s design beautifully captures STA Cadets in formation at the campus entrance, intricately reverse-painted by hand on glass. Each ornament comes boxed in satin, making it perfect for gifting or keeping as a treasured memento. At approximately 2¾” in diameter, it’s the perfect addition to your family tree. 

Supplies are limited. 

Ornament pick-up will be available at the Christmas Mass & Brunch on Sunday, December 8.  In the event that you are unable to pick up the ornament on that date, ornaments may be picked up at the Front Desk in Flynn Hall through December 20.  Please make arrangements to pick up your ornament by this date.

Hot tip: Buy one for your own tree and one to pass on to your son. They also make a great gift from Cadets to grandparents, or extended family members. 

Contact Elizabeth Nientimp with any questions.

Mark your calendars for key dates for the 2025-2026 school year.  While these dates provide an early glance into the upcoming school year, the full school calendar will be released this spring.

We have several upcoming events and traditions between now and Christmas.  Please visit the just launched Holiday Hub to join us for all of the festive fun!  The Hub will also be linked from the Saint Thomas Academy app.

Take me to the Hub!

Holiday Hub Event Listing:

• Gifts of Gratitude for Faculty & Staff
• Holiday Gift Guide & Holiday Book Drive
• STA Christmas Ornaments
• December Masses
  • Immaculate Conception Mass - December 6
  • Mother & Son Mass – December 13
• Christmas Mass & Brunch for moms/female guardians & sons - December 8
• Christmas Choir Concert - December 8
• Winter Band Concert - December 10
• Christmas Cookie Party - December 14
• Holiday Hoops - December 20
• Skate with the Cadets – December 23
• Donuts & Drills – December 30
• Undeck the Halls of STA - January 6

New gift idea for your Cadet!  These shave bags arrived this week to the Cadet Maker.  They are made from retired uniform pants, and have a sturdy vinyl banner interior.  Each bag is as unique as your Cadet.  $35 per bag, available in store or online at Cadets.Com/CadetMaker in Bag category.

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The Cadet Maker is open from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Please contact Martha Parish about volunteer opportunities in the store.

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The Cadet Maker is now available ONLINE! 
Are you an alum living in a different state? Maybe a grandparent watching their grandson play on Cadet Broadcasting from Arizona?  You can now have access to great Cadet merchandise without ever having to leave home!  Check us out online at Cadets.Com/Cadetmaker

All sophomores are invited to the Sophomore Social on Friday, December 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Visitation

This event is hosted in partnership by Visitation Peer Mentors and Saint Thomas Academy Peer Mentors. Activities include a variety of games in the gym, team hide and seek with gift card prizes, and a dance to end the evening. Tickets are $5, and snacks and drinks are provided. Contact Justin Larson with questions. 

Purchase tickets HERE

Thanksgiving Week Nov 25-29

Hey everyone! Last week was a short but packed week for Military Leadership. Brigade and battalion leadership promotions took place in which eleven cadets from the class of 2025 were selected to lead the school. During these promotions, the brigade commander (Cadet Colonel), brigade command sergeant major (CSM), as well as battalion commanders and CSMs are identified (names depicted below). Congratulations to the 3rd CSM in Saint Thomas Academy’s history: C/CSM Ben O’Shaughnessy!  Finally, one of the six C/LTCs was selected to become Saint Thomas Academy’s 117th Cadet Colonel. Congratulations to C/COL Chase Young! We hope all had a Happy Thanksgiving.  Let’s get back at it this week! GO CADETS!

Officer Promotions	NCO Promotions
C/LTC Patch Cronin (Gold Battalion Commander)	C/CSM Hank Steveken (Gold Battalion CSM)
C/LTC David Ogungbe (White Battalion Commander)	C/CSM Jack Neuman (White Battalion CSM)
C/LTC Charlie Probst (Blue Battalion Commander)	C/CSM Andrew Most (Blue Battalion CSM)
C/LTC Caden Peltier (Chief of Staff)	C/MgySGT Jac Wright (Staff NCO)
C/LTC Leighton Gates (Deputy Commander)	C/CSM Ben O'Shaughnessy (Brigade CSM)
C/COL Chase Young (Brigade Commander)

 

CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
The City of Mendota Heights is hiring seasonal staff as Warming House attendants for winter 2024-2025. This position is open for anyone 15+ and is a great first job or flexible job for students in sports or clubs. Pay starts at $13.25 with hours available 7 days a week. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for something easy where they can also work on homework while working. Here is the link for students to apply.

FULLY PROMOTED
Fully Promoted is looking for a part-time position for after school (3:00-5:00 p.m.). The shipping and receiving position pays $16.50 per hour with a possible pay increase after 30-6- days depending on performance.  

Fully Promoted is a STA alumni owned, branded apparel and promotional products company located about one mile from Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights.  

Please contact Bill Reilly, Class of '85, at bill.reilly@fullypromoted.com or 651.251.2246 if interested.

I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break and enjoyed some downtime with friends and family. As we enter the season of Advent, we are reminded of the joy this season brings with it. We are grateful for the Mothers Club volunteers who decorated our hallways this week, spreading holiday cheer. There are several seasonal activities taking place over the next two weeks, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with one another.  Please be sure to mark your calendars for formal and out of uniform dates, field trips, and toy drive deadlines. I hope to see many of you (moms) at the Mother Son Advent Mass and Brunch on Sunday.  Wishing you a joy-filled Advent season.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
Friday, December 6 -  All School Mass - Formal Uniform
Monday, December 9 -  Permission slips due for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade trips
Thursday, December 12 -  6th/8th grade JA field trip, 7th grade field trip
Friday, December 13 -  Last day of toy drive
Friday, December 13 - Out of Uniform with $5.00 donation, Cadet spirit wear only
Friday, December 20 - Out of Uniform - "Ugly" Christmas sweater

Upcoming Formal Uniform - Long sleeve, tie, sweater required
Friday, December 6 - All School Mass

Out of Uniform Days
On Friday, December 13 students may be out of uniform in Cadet spirit wear for $5. 
On Friday, December 20 students may be out of uniform in their best "ugly" Christmas sweater!  

Toy Drive December 4 - 13
STA is again hosting a toy collection for the St. Vincent DePaul "Meet Santa" party.  As a school, we are hoping we can collect 500 toys for boys and girls ages 0 -17.  All gifts should be between $20-$25. Families line outside the door at this event to provide just one toy for their child. Middle school students are invited to bring in a new, unwrapped toy.  All gifts are welcome, however, to make sure we have enough for all ages, we encourage the 6th grade to bring in a gift for males ages 10-13, the seventh grade to bring in gifts for females ages 10-13, and the eight grade to bring gifts for males and females ages 6-9.  We thank you for any gift your family is able to donate. We will place it under the tree in the middle school.  All students bringing a gift should check in with the House Captains to make sure their donation counts towards their House total.

Sixth Grade JA BizTown Field Trip
On Thursday, December 12, the 6th grade will attend JA BizTown together with Visitation.  Students will attend all of their first and last period classes of this day.  Students should come dressed in professional attire, as noted on the field trip permission slip.
Sixth Grade Permission Slip and Payment- Due December 9
JA BizTown Permission Slip  
JA BizTown Payment 

Seventh Grade Field Trip - December 12 
While the 6th and 8th grade attend their Junior Achievement field trip, the 7th graders will have the opportunity to visit the Science Museum of Minnesota and Feed My Starving Children with Visitation’s seventh grade.  Students will attend part of their first period class and all of their last period class. Students will dress  in Cadet Spirit Wear. Closed toed shoes/sneakers are required, no crocs or sandals. 
Seventh Grade Permission Slip and Payment - Due December 9 
Science Museum/Feed My Starving Children Permission Slip 
Museum Payment 

Eighth Grade JA Finance Park  Field Trip
On Thursday, December 12, the 8th grade will attend JA Finance Park together with Visitation.  Students will attend all of their first and last period classes of this day. Students will dress in regular winter uniform (long sleeved shirt, tie).
Eighth Grade Permission Slip and Payment- Due December 9
JA Finance Park Permission Slip 
JA Finance Park Payment 
 

Biz Town and Finance Park Volunteers
To make this day a success, we will need several volunteers to help guide student groups through their day.  A training session will be provided at JA the morning of our field trip, no experience is required, they provide the script! This is a great opportunity for our students to put their learning into action. Please mark your calendars and watch for the volunteer sign-up soon.  Thank you in advance for partnering with us to bring this opportunity to our students.

Sixth grade parents and guardians, please sign up here! Thursday, December 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 1745 University Ave W, St. Paul.  Volunteers will attend a training beginning at 8:30 a.m. prior to  the 9:30 a.m student arrival.  The day is planned out and scripted for you as a group moderator.  We are in need of 10 volunteers.  Thank you so much for your time. 

Eighth grade parents and guardians, please sign up here! Thursday, December 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 1745 University Ave W, St. Paul.  Volunteers will attend a training beginning at 8:30 a.m. prior to  the 9:30 a.m student arrival.  The day is planned out and scripted for you as a group moderator.  We are in need of 10 volunteers.  Thank you so much for your time. 

Seventh Grade Retreat - Class Trip (February)
Seventh Grade families - permission slips for Eagle Bluff are due January 15. Payment is due on February 1.  Thank you for joining us for the informational meeting.  We are truly excited to bring back this opportunity for our middle school.  The Eagle Bluff packet can be found here.  Your son received a paper copy on Monday, December 2.  If you need another copy, please contact Mrs. Krivak. 
Eagle Bluff Permission Slip
Eagle Bluff Payment Link

Please contact Mr. Loecken with any questions or concerns at jloecken@cadets.com. 

Middle School Ski Club
Mark your calendar for the following Friday evenings for this fun STA and Vis Middle School event, January 10 and February 21 from 3:30 - 8:45 p.m.  
Please follow this link for more information and to register. The December 13 date is closed to new registrants.

Attendance, Late Arrivals, and Early Dismissals
Please communicate all attendance needs to Mrs. Greeley before 8:00 a.m.  Parents or guardians may email attendance at attendance@cadets.com, call the attendance line at 651-683-1511, or report an absence through the STA app.  If your son is arriving at school after 8:00 a.m. or needs to be picked up before 2:50 p.m., he will need to use Flynn Hall doors and check in or out with Mrs.Greeley.  Students will not be admitted or excused from the Middle School doors during the day.  If  your son is late due to a medical appointment, please be sure to bring in a note from the medical provider. These passes are readily available from the medical provider’s main reception desk upon departure.  

Middle School Arrival
Middle School doors will not be unlocked until 7:30 a.m.  Students arriving before 7:30 a.m. should be dropped off on Mendota Heights Road and walk up the sidewalk to enter through Flynn Hall.  Students are welcome to use the ALC or cafeteria as a place to study in the morning and after school.  Breakfast will be available for sale in the cafeteria (except for late start days) - cash and credit card accepted. Middle School students may be dropped off at the Middle School doors from 7:30 - 8:00  a.m. 

Middle School Dismissal 
The last period ends at 2:50 p.m., at which time students are dismissed. Tutoring is available from 2:50-3:15 p.m. Monday - Thursday (or by appointment before or after school, per teacher).  

Students may be picked up at Middle School doors (#7) until 3:30 p.m. The Middle School closes at 3:30 p.m., at which time students may:

• Report to Activities/Athletics (activities bus 5:30 Flynn Hall)
• Supervised, quiet study in the Anderson Learning Commons or cafeteria until 4:30 p.m.
• The building will close at 4:30 p.m.  All students on campus after 4:30 will be relocated to Ciresi Atrium in Flynn Hall.

Reminder: Visitors during the school day must check in at the Reception Desk at Vince Flynn Hall and pick up a name tag. ID must be presented to be issued a name tag.  Visitors are not permitted to enter through the Middle School.  

Snacks
Students are able to bring a snack to enjoy after formation.  Food should be wrapped up and be in a resealable bag or package that goes home each night.  Snacks should be brought in for the individual and not handed out (or sold) to others. Please, no candy. Water should be in a leak and spill proof container. Soda, energy drinks, and coffee should not be consumed during the day.

Middle School Phone Policies
Please remind your son of the STA Middle School Cell Phone Policies:

• Cell phones are to be turned off, not on one’s person, and not used during the school day - upon entering the Middle School/start of school at 8:00 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.  This includes texting parents!
• Students may ask to use the Middle School Office phone only during lunch or before/after school, unless it is an emergency.
• Phones must be left at home or turned off and stored in a locker. 
• Phones confiscated during the day are to be picked up by a student.
• 2nd offense:  Phone picked up by a parent and student meeting with the Middle School Director and/or Dean of Students.
• Parents ~ if you need to reach your son during the school day, please call the Middle School Office at 651-683-1570.

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Student Services team features the following weekly resource from Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Larson, Ms. VanDiver, and Mr. Moe. 

This week's topic is about sleep. Research shows that most teens do not get the sleep that they need on a daily basis.  This article from UCLA Health provides more information and suggestions to improve sleep habits.

See the resource here!

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REPS
College Admission representatives are scheduling visits to STA! Visit times will take place during Community Time and after school.  The full list of college visits will be listed in Naviance, the College Counseling Page: https://www.cadets.com/academics/college-counseling, and announced at formation. This is a great opportunity to connect with representatives and learn more about the college admissions process.

Here's what's happening in college counseling:

Next Coffee Chat!
College Counseling offers monthly Virtual Coffee Chats which are a great opportunity to drop in and discuss college visits, the application process, testing options and more!   All Saint Thomas Academy high school families are welcome to attend virtually.

December 6 at 9 a.m.
Join virtually here

January 10 at 9 a.m.
Join virtually here

ACT Testing
December 14 at 8 a.m.

Financing College Night
The FAFSA has become available!  After all of the drama that occurred last year, we are hoping for a much smoother process for students and families to submit documents for college financial aid.  We will be hosting our annual Financing Your College Education Night to educate and support you through this critical decision-making process.  We have once again invited our Financial Aid expert Eli Matzner from Macalester College to give a presentation on what is new with financial aid and address any questions you may have about the filing process. 

Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Join virtually here

Advance Placement Exams Order
Advance Placement exams have been ordered for students through the College Board for year-long and semester-one AP courses offered at the Academy.  The cost of the exam will be added to your student billing account. Please reach out to College Counseling if you have any questions. 

Test Prep Opportunities at Saint Thomas Academy
Flying Colors Prep (formerly Breakaway Test Prep) is pleased to offer Saint Thomas Academy students two ACT prep classes this winter and spring.  Please complete the form below to register your student for a prep course in advance of the February 8, 2025 ACT or a prep course in advance of the April 5, 2025 ACT.  Both classes will be held at Saint Thomas Academy. Dates of the test prep are below:

An ACT prep class in advance of the February 8, 2025 ACT that will meet from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at STA on the following days:

• Sunday, January 5
• Sunday, January 12
• Sunday, January 26
• Sunday, February 2

An ACT prep class in advance of the April 5, 2025 ACT that will meet at STA as follows:

• Sunday, March 2 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 5 from 8:00-9:30 a.m.
• Sunday, March 23 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 30 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2 from 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Your student should complete a practice exam with Flying Colors prior to starting a class. You can register your student for a practice test by clicking here.

You are all invited to join the Fathers’ Club for Trivia Night on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at STA.  A wintertime tradition returns with food & drink, fun, prizes and STA fellowship!  Click here for more information or to register.  Check out the photos from prior years!

 

Holiday Skate with the Blazers

Saturday, Dec 14 at the St. Thomas Ice Arena from 1- 4:30 p.m.

The Visitation Blazers take on Windom at 1 p.m.
Open Skate for family and friends begins at 2:30 p.m. Join the Blazers on the ice after the game for this special holiday skate. All are welcome to skate. Note: No skate rentals available — please bring your own skates. register at visitation.net/futureblazers

The annual VISTA Christmas Choir and Orchestra Concert will be on Sunday, December 8 at 4 p.m. in Commers Gym at Visitation School. This will include all music classes in grades 6 - 12. Can't make it in person or family out of town? The concert will be live-streamed on the Visitation Network at visitation.net/livestream

The VISTA Bands will be hosting their annual Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 p.m. in DeSales Auditorium at Visitation.  This performance will feature the VISTA Concert and Jazz Bands as well as the Saint Thomas Academy Intermediate Band.  This is a free event and all are welcome to attend!

School will soon be out for winter vacation as we celebrate the holidays and usher in a New Year.  If you are looking for fun events to keep your boys occupied, we have two great options!

Event Dates:

• Monday, December 23 - Skate with the Cadets, register here!
• Monday, December 30 - Donuts & Drills with Cadets Basketball, register here!

These events are for students in grades kindergarten through Grade 8.

THE 13TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING PARTY

It’s time to cross holiday baking off Santa’s list while enjoying a morning with fellow Cadet ladies. Bring home a variety of holiday classics, as well as a year-round favorite, Sweet Martha’s Chocolate Chip! Enjoy a light brunch and conversation with fellow elves. Door prizes, delicious food and a beverage bar, will be part of this event.

Hosted by: Sharon D'Agostino, Paula Raarup, and Lynn Sedlack

The Cookie Party will take place on Saturday, December 14 at 9 a.m. in the Saint Thomas Academy Cafeteria.

Sign up here, spots are limited!

Fathers & Sons - Join us Sunday, January 26, 6-7 p.m. in the Library for the Aquinas Experience “Medieval Life Hacks with Saint Thomas Aquinas.” 

Talk, games and prizes. No cost and dinner provided. For information contact Stephen at scpkelly@gmail.com, 651 470-9294 or Conan, conan.dewitt@gmail.com, 651 728-1158.

The STA Fathers’ Club Aquinas Experience is a chance for STA fathers and sons to spend an hour together, once a month, on Sunday night, thinking about great ideas, having fun, competing in games and having pop and pizza. With Saint Thomas Aquinas and Father Combs as guides, we meet at the ALC (Library). Future dates will be Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30, Apr 27 and May 25.

The Mothers' Club is a great way to get involved and meet other moms. Please join us at one of our many events and volunteer opportunities!

Christmas Ornament
A favorite Saint Thomas Academy holiday tradition - the collectible Christmas tree ornament - is back!
Ornaments will be available for purchase for $25/each by using this form.

The STA Mothers’ Club is thrilled to present the 2024 holiday ornament! This year’s design beautifully captures STA Cadets in formation at the campus entrance, intricately reverse-painted by hand on glass. Each ornament comes boxed in satin, making it perfect for gifting or keeping as a treasured memento. At approximately 2¾” in diameter, it’s the perfect addition to your family tree. 

Supplies are limited. 

Ornament pick-up will be available at the Christmas Mass & Brunch on Sunday, December 8.  In the event that you are unable to pick up the ornament on that date, ornaments may be picked up at the Front Desk in Flynn Hall through December 20.  Please make arrangements to pick up your ornament by this date.  Hot tip: Buy one for your own tree and one to pass on to your son. They also make a great gift from Cadets to grandparents, or extended family members.  Contact Elizabeth Nientimp with any questions.

First Mother/Guardian & Son Mass | All are Welcome
Mother/Guardian & Son Masses for the school year will be held the second Friday of the month at 7:15 a.m., with the exception of the Feast Days or days that conflict on the school calendar.  Mothers/guardians and their sons of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please contact Erin Probst with questions.

Join us with your son on Friday, December 13 at 7:15 a.m!

Eucharistic Adoration 
Eucharistic Adoration is a time of quiet prayer in front of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. The exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the Mother/Son Mass at 7:45 a.m. each month, with the reposition of the the Blessed Sacrament at 3 p.m. You don't have to "do" anything: just come and pray or take some quiet time for reflection.  Sign up here!

Eucharistic Adoration is open to anyone of any faith! Please contact Eucharistic Adoration Chair Myriam Grady with questions or to get involved.

The Fathers’ Club is an organization that includes all dads and male guardians of Saint Thomas Academy Cadets. By the nature of your son attending Saint Thomas Academy, you are a member of the Fathers' Club!  We’re excited you’ve joined us for the upcoming school year!

Email us at fathersclub@cadets.com if you are interested in becoming more active with our Executive Team!

Trivia Night!
You are all invited to join the Fathers’ Club for Trivia Night on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at STA.  A wintertime tradition returns with food & drink, fun, prizes and STA fellowship! Registration opens soon!

Fathers' Club Calendar Feed:

Please remember to sign up for the automated Fathers' Club Calendar Feed.  Use this link to access the calendar!

First Friday Mass 
7:15 a.m. in the Saint Thomas Academy Chapel 

• Join us in the school cafeteria for coffee and conversation after a short Mass every first Friday of the month 
• NOTE:  Due to conflicts, our next First Friday Mass will be on the third Friday in December, December 20.

Fathers’ Club Spotlight Events 

• Join us in celebrating our teams, clubs, and activities all year long with food and fun! 
• If you know of an STA team or club to Spotlight, please send us a note.  Your son's coaches, team captains and activities leaders also have more information regarding upcoming Spotlight events. 
• Proceeds from the Burger Stand are used to help fund our other Spotlight Events 

The Aquinas Experience:
Fathers & Sons - Join us Sunday, January 26, 6-7 p.m. in the Library for the Aquinas Experience “Medieval Life Hacks with Saint Thomas Aquinas.” No cost and dinner provided. For information contact Stephen at scpkelly@gmail.com, 651 470-9294 or Conan, conan.dewitt@gmail.com, 651 728-1158.

The STA Fathers’ Club Aquinas Experience is a chance for STA fathers and sons to spend an hour together, once a month, on Sunday night, thinking about great ideas, having fun, competing in games and having pop and pizza. With Saint Thomas Aquinas and Father Combs as guides, we meet at the ALC (Library). Future dates will be Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30, Apr 27 and May 25.

Executive Team Meetings
Our Executive Team meets twice a month to organize our activities for the year, connect with other STA constituents and collaborate with school leadership.  If you’re interested in becoming a part of our efforts, or have any other questions about our group, please drop us a note at fathersclub@cadets.com 

Be sure to check out the Fathers' Club homepage for a complete listing of events, mission statements, awards, reps, etc.

Save the Date:

• Trivia Night:  2/8/2025

• Mother Son Dance:  3/29/2025

2024 Junior Gold Alumni Game will take place on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 8:30 - 9:30 PM at the St. Thomas Ice Arena.

Contact Coach Bill McCarthy with any questions.

bmccarthy1119@gmail.com

The Saint Thomas Academy Athletic & Activities Department is excited to partner with Game-One in providing athletic gear tailored towards the wide variety of sports and activities we offer at Saint Thomas Academy. This 24/7/365 online store allows fans of all Saint Thomas Academy teams and activities to purchase gear that meets our brand standards.

Click here to shop!

Through the link above, you will be able to customize various types of clothing with a specific sport and the Saint Thomas Academy "ST" logo. Ordering from this site is easy. Once you are done customizing your product, they will ship it to your front door within 7-10 business days. Because each piece of clothing is unique (dependent on placement of the logo, font, color, etc.), purchases from this site are final. Game-One does not accept returns for their customized orders. 

Currently, the site only has stores set up for athletic teams. They are currently creating the artwork for the activities we offer for upper and middle school Cadets. Future communication will be sent when the activities stores are up and running. 

Individual sport programs will still have their "team stores" season-after-season with their vendors, depending on who the head coach prefers to work with for their team's apparel needs.  This store is an opportunity for fans of Saint Thomas Academy to purchase specific sports gear directly to their home, whether they live in Mendota Heights, MN or Albuquerque, New Mexico.

GO CADETS!