Mission Statement

St. Thomas Academy provides
a Catholic based education
fostering a sense of community between students, parents and staff. Its teachers are devoted to producing academic excellence in alignment with Oregon’s Core Academic Standards. Students will develop critical thinking skills and
a sense of global awareness. The Academy’s priority is to teach
to the level and ability of each student in a safe and
encouraging environment.



May Address
From Mrs. H’s Desk

On May 14th St. Thomas
Academy is holding our second annual Science Fair. Patty Bailey is the chair of this event and has added some science experiments for our students and families:
Barge Building
Electromagnets
Mystery Powders

We will have a list of materials
and supplies to gather for the experiments and need donations
for some of the supplies. The teachers will have more
information in their weekly newsletters.

Teacher Appreciation Week
is May 3th – 9th.
Gina Dietz and Sherri Kissinger
are planning a
“special thank you” for our dedicated staff. Please
call the school if you would
like to help.


President's Challenge
Once swimming lessons are over
the students will be preparing for
the President’s Challenge
physical fitness test. If you’d
like more information on it,
please go to
www.presidentschallenge.org

Congratulations!
Joe Fitzgerald has asked our
very own Miss Amy Sale for
her hand in marriage.
They are planning a perfect fall wedding.

Truly,
Tina Hinchliff

This site is currently under construction.

STA Classes Offered

Pre-School  
(3 year olds) 5 days a week offered 
AM & PM sessions. All day or flexible schedule to meet child's needs.

Pre-Kindergarten 
(4 year olds) schedule same as Pre-school. 
Some students attend Kindergarten centers based on student level and needs. 

Kindergarten 
All Day Kindergarten.

1st - 5th Grades
Flexible grouping and instruction. Based on State Benchmarks and student achievements and needs.

School Day Hours
8:45 AM -3:15 PM   (drop off 8:30 AM )  

Lunch
Served - Mon. Wed. Fri.  Local restaurants furnish lunches.  (Mazatlan/Jody's)  Parent volunteers serve students.  Tues. and Thurs.  parents send cold lunches.

172 student contact days (5 more days than Redmond School District) 

Technology

Pre-school thru 5th grade curriculum has been designed to continually develop students' computer skills and integate technology on a daily basis.  STA recently acquired a mobile laptop center featuring state-of-art equipment for the student use.

On-Line State testing for reading & math.

Accelerated Reading Program and award assemblies recognizing student achievements and goals reached.


Other Programs

Music Programs
Pre-school - 5th grade. Christmas and Spring Programs
Recorder lessons offered to 3rd grade and above.

Choir
Children's choir sings once a month at the Sunday St. Thomas Mass.

Library
Our school library has a wide variety of books available for all the students to check out. Additionally, grades 3rd - 4th walk to the Redmond Library with parent volunteers.

Physical Education
Traditional games and activities.  Swimming lessons for K-4th at 
Redmond Swim Center this spring 2009.

Spanish
Curriculum taught by classroom teachers. 

Staff

P.E. & Music: Amy Sale asale@bendbroadband.com

Kindergarten:  Courtney Jackson cjackson@bendbroadband.com

First/Second Grade:  Darlene Jacobsen djacobsen@bendbroadband.com

Pre-Kinder/ Pre-School:  Jenny Hubbard j.hubbard@bendbroadband.com

Third/Fourth Grade:  Lynn Fleenor lfleenor@bendbroadband.com

Director:  Tina Hinchliff stthomasacademy@bendbroadband.com

For Registration Information Call or Visit us Anytime!

St. Thomas Academy
of Redmond

526 SW 7th Street

Redmond, OR 97756

P: 541.548.3785

Located downtown Redmond
on the corner of 12th & Evergreen.

Experience the St. Thomas Academy of Redmond Difference.