Parent Resources
At Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School, we recognize that parents are an integral part of our school community. That’s why we make every effort to keep you informed and actively engaged in your child’s life at STE.
For your convenience, we’ve compiled information and forms you will need at the start and throughout the school year.
- Significant Dates
- School Supply Lists
- FACTS TUITION MANAGEMENT
- Jumpstart
- Handbook
- UNIFORMS
- LUNCH SERVICE
- AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
- BUS ROUTES
- STUDENT HEALTH
Significant Dates
View our 2018-2019 Significant Dates list to get an overview of the school year. This list includes school holidays and major events in the STE community.
School Supply Lists
Lists of school supplies needed for the 2018-2019 school year are noted below. Grades not listed will be added later in the summer.
- Middle School - Grades 6-8
- Upper School - Grades 9-12: Teachers will provide students with required supplies on the first day of school.
FACTS TUITION MANAGEMENT
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School uses FACTS for management of tuition and incidental billing. Log in to FACTS to register or access your account.
Tuition for Saint Thomas' Episcopal School may be paid annually, semi-annually, or in 10 or 12 monthly installments. All payment options, with the exception of annual, will be collected via ACH or credit card through FACTS Management Company. All tuition payments begin in June. International students must pay tuition and fees in full by June 1.
Jumpstart
To give you a head start on the new school year, we’ve produced Jumpstart, a guide with transportation information, communication information, volunteer opportunities, event details, significant dates, and quick facts.
Handbook
STE’s 2018-2019 Student-Parent Handbook and Directory will be distributed on the first day of school. The youngest child in the family will receive one copy to bring home. If you would like extra copies, please contact the Advancement Office. We ask that each family read the book thoroughly. The Handbook/Directory explains all school policies and procedures.
To see the types of policies covered in the Handbook, access the 2017-2018 Student-Parent Handbook.
UNIFORMS
Mills Uniform Company is the uniform provider for STE. Please visit millswear.com for information and store locations.
LUNCH SERVICE
STE contracts with the Healthy Lunch Box to provide students with a hot lunch. If you would like to order your lunches, view the instructions for setting up an account. The Healthy Lunch Box offers vegetarian and gluten-free selections.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Parents may enroll students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in the After School Care program. After School Care is available from 3:30-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information and to sign up, see the After School Care Registration form.
Students in Kindergarten and up may also enroll in after school Scottish Highland Dance instruction. Class schedules and fees, as well as registration instructions, can be found on the After School Dance form.
BUS ROUTES
STE offers bus service to students living in the Pearland area, as well as Sugar Land, Missouri City, Sienna Plantation, and the surrounding areas. For more information and to sign up for this service, see the Missouri City/Sugar Land Bus Service or Pearland Bus Service transportation form.
STUDENT HEALTH
According to the National Association of School Nurses, healthy children are successful learners. Our Office of the School Nurse is dedicated to collaborating with families and faculty to support students’ health and facilitate their success at school. The school nurse has a multi-faceted role, one that focuses on the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students, as well as their progress in the learning process.
The Office of the School Nurse is responsible for:
- Collecting and assessing student health forms
- Ensuring student compliance with state vaccine requirements
- Helping manage chronic health conditions like allergies, diabetes, asthma, seizures, and more
- Creating student-specific health plans when requested
- Conducting screenings, as required by the state Providing first aid and emergency care services
- Administering medications to students, as directed by parents and/or physician
- Keeping emergency equipment, like medical kits, AEDs, and more, in good working condition
HEALTH DOCUMENTS
- Student Health Letter
- Certificate of Participation Medical Form
- Consent for Administration of Medicine (OTC)
- Consent for Administration of Medicine (Prescription)
- Allergy Action Plan
- Asthma Action Plan
- Illness Policy
- Injury Policy
- Medication Policy
- STE Concussion Policy
- STE Concussion Return to Play Form (K-8)
- TAPPS Concussion Return to Play Form (9-12)
GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR NURSES
If you have questions for the Office of the School Nurse, you can email nurse@stes.org or call 713.559.1628.
Anne W. Sexton, RN
School Nurse BSN, University of Texas School of Nursing, San Antonio
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Kay M. Bowers, RN
School Nurse
BSN, Texas Woman’s University College of Nursing, Houston
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AED LOCATIONS
For the safety of our students, faculty, staff and guests, we have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the following locations:
- Murray Center (Gym), West Wall
- Inside the Ingram Room, East Wall
- Nurse's Office, Room 2A of Scotland Yard
- School Office, Room 7A of Scotland Yard
- Inside the field house at the Willowbend Field