Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It has been a fun (and chilly) week! Our teachers and kiddos have been making the most of their time here at school and digging into the learning of the week. Yesterday, I sent an email about next week’s Spirit Week. It is going to be a great week, so get excited, get involved, and let’s have some fun!
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:
- Spirit Week is Next Week:
In my Friday email, I sent the details of next week’s spirit week. Get excited, get involved, and let’s make it a great one! - 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:
Picture Re-takes will take place on Monday, November 2nd! Reach out to us if you have any questions.
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 Details below and in Mr. Olmes’ Friday email. - Grandparents Club:
We are halfway to our goal! Many thanks to the grandparents who have already given. - Next PTO Board Meeting: Tuesday, Nov 10, 6:30 PM (Meeting Link)
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- October 26 Favorite Team Day
- October 27 Orange Day
- October 28 Activity Day (Decorating Pumpkins)
- October 29 Crazy Hat and Sock Day
- October 30 Class party
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 one of our second graders: “Hey Mr. Olmes, my hand disappeared!” Then, she pushed her hand out of her sleeve and said, “Now it’s back!” This was just one example of the impressive magic demonstrations on display in the second-grade classroom.
