Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We made it! The first quarter has come to an end, and I am filled with joy and gratitude. I am grateful for all of you and your amazing children! I can’t tell you how many times they have made me laugh, smile, and made me think, “WOW”! It has been a great first quarter and I am proud of everyone for making it such a great first quarter.
Please be sure to read the whole newsletter. It has lots of important information. Finally, as always, be sure to subscribe to this newsletter to get it directly to your Inbox.
If you want to get an inside peek into life at the school, check the slideshows on my Google Classroom page.
Need to Know:
- Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up next week. Please read my Friday email to get the details about the conferences and how teachers will be notifying you about your day and timeslot. - Be Vigilant:
If you have been paying attention to the news, you will see that the COVID-19 numbers are on the rise in our area. Please be vigilant in keeping you and your family safe by doing your part. By taking the necessary steps outside of school, you help us accomplish our goal of giving your student(s) a safe and effective face-to-face learning environment. - Clean Mask and Water Bottle:
Please be sure to send your child to school with a clean water bottle and at least 2 clean masks. Student masks often become dirty or wet during the day and may need to be changed. Please be sure to send your student with two clean masks every day. We are trying to do everything we can to keep our school and our students as clean and safe as possible.
Nice to Know:
- School Picture Re-takes:
Information coming soon about re-takes
PTO Corner:
- Looking to fill PTO Positions:
Without critical parent support, we can’t provide all the extras that make St Mary’s so special. Please consider supporting the students with your time. The PTO is looking to fill the following positions – Auction Co-Chair (to learn this year and then Chair next year); Holiday Market Co-Chair (to learn this year and Chair next year); Board Treasurer-Elect (to shadow this year and take over next year) - School Lunches:
Our new school lunch program seems to be starting very successfully. Thank you, PTO for getting this up and running! If you are interested in purchasing lunch for your student(s), click on the link to order and pay. https://www.stmarys-boise.org/parent-experience We have gotten lots of positive reviews from lunch customers, so click on the link and try to for yourself! - Trick or Treat Spirit Week:
October 26 – 30 Watch for more details on fun celebrations planned for the week! - Grandparents Club:
Contributions already coming in for our outdoor learning space! Contact PTO if questions. - Holiday Market:
Planning is underway! If you want to be a vendor or know someone who would, please contact PTO - Next PTO Board Meeting: Tuesday, Nov 10, 6:30 PM (Meeting Link)
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- October 22,23 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Details in Mr. Olmes’ Friday email)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- October 31 Halloween!
The complete School Calendar can be found on the Home Page or 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 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:
- From two of our 8th Graders: “Hey Mr. Olmes, Happy Boss’s Day!” Then they handed me a tiny jar of goatheads! I never really knew what they looked like since I am from Virginia. NOW I know!
