Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I hope the first week of Lent is treating you all well, and you have been able to maintain your Lenten sacrifices and goals. This week was another opportunity for our students and staff to learn and grow from each other. On Monday we celebrated Dr. Seuss Day and kicked off our month of March reading challenge. I hope your students are enjoying this activity, and I encourage you all to participate with them and make it a family affair. On Tuesday, our 6th-8th grade students had the wonderful opportunity to go to Bogus Basin and participate in their Snow School. It was a very hands on and fun learning experience for our students, and me! In addition to these activities, it was so great to see classes involved in a variety of interactive learning experiences.
On a separate note, I wanted to remind you all that Friday, March 20th is the end of the third quarter. I have been reminding my teachers to have their grade books updated and keeping you all informed on the progress of their students. I encourage you to check your student’s grades in Plus Portals with your parent sign-in and reach out to the teacher if there are any questions or concerns. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and are able to take some time for family, friends, and rejuvenation.
Continue to stay plugged in by looking at the weekly slideshow. You can’t help being amazed and energized by our students’ smiles and engagement in their work. Click HERE to see the photos.
Need to Know:
- St. Mary’s Strategic Plan Time & Talent:
Calling all volunteers! Work toward multiple initiatives within St. Mary’s Strategic Plan is underway. If you’re interested in leading–or just helping for a few hours here or there–we need you! Volunteers to help for everything from gathering and organizing information, helping craft communications, data entry, marketing, social media, researching networking hardware, configuring software tools, project management, painting, landscape, and cold, hard labor is needed! Please complete this quick form to know more about the specific initiatives underway and let us know what you might be interested in helping us with! - Important Ball and Auction Information:
There will be a fun PTO event next Thursday about the Ball and Auction. Click HERE to read more about the Parents at the Pub night.|
Are you interested in being a Table Captain for the Ball and Auction? Click HERE to read more about the amazing benefits of being a Table Captain.
Finally, please take the following survey regarding the Ball and Auction by clicking HERE. It is so helpful in making this event the best ever! - St. Mary’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament:
On Saturday, March 7th, St. Mary’s will be putting on the 8th Annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Bishop Kelly HS. The tournament is for children in grades K-8 and for all ability levels. If you are interested, please click HERE to read the flyer and sign up! Also, click HERE to view the Brackets, rules or download your player waivers.
Nice to Know:
- Buy your St. Mary’s Car Magnet:
We have some very attractive car magnets that will make vehicles stand out in our wonderful Boise traffic. Come see Mandy in the main office to buy one or six. We are having an amazing deal on the: 1 for $7 or 2 for $14! Buy a magnet and show your St. Mary’s Pride! - News from our School Nurses:
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- March 7 St. Mary’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @ Bishop Kelly
- March 11 Student Mass: 1st – Talent
The complete School Calendar can be found on the Home Page or on the Parents Quick Links Page. To have an event added to our School Calendar, email us at calendar@stmarys-boise.org.
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- March 18 Student Mass: 7th – Food
- March 20 End of the 3rd Quarter (Noon Dismissal; No After Care)
- March 21-29 Spring Break
The complete School Calendar can be found on the Home Page or on the Parents Quick Links Page. To have an event added to our School Calendar, email us at calendar@stmarys-boise.org.
Strategic Plan Updates
Click here to see the most recent updates on the Strategic Plan Projects, including the West Side Grounds Project, The Interior Project, and the Community Directory Project. We are currently looking for volunteers for on these and other key initiatives. Whether you’re interested in helping lead a small project, or just have a few hours to help, please complete this quick form and we’ll contact you shortly about whatever you’re most interested in.
Wisdom from Our Young Scholars:
- This is from one of our teachers this week. The staff was doing a creative brainstorming activity on Friday, and Mr. Olmes told the teachers they only had two minutes to finish their ideas. One of the teacher responded by shouting, “Why don’t you let us dream!” (I just started cracking up. Too funny NOT to share.)
