Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Fall has descended upon us here in Boise! The days are cooler and the leaves are starting to change colors and drop! This is my favorite season for so many reasons; especially the food! Here at St. Mary’s, we have been working hard on learning and growing as young scholars and children of God. Our First Grade class did an amazing job with School Mass this week, and I was so proud of their hard work and preparations. Our different classes have been locked into different learning, such as pumpkin art, learning about our Constitution, and learning how to sing a pre-lunch prayer to the tune of Star Wars! The students and the teachers constantly amaze me with their hard work, enthusiasm, and engagement! You definitely need to swing by sometime for a visit! Please read the entire newsletter below because there are LOTS of IMPORTANT pieces of information. Have a great weekend, and we will see you on Monday morning!
Need to Know:
- Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Next Thursday and Friday, we will be having our Fall Parent-Teacher conferences. If you do not have confirmation of the day and time of your conference with your teacher, please reach out to that teacher ASAP! We want to make sure you have time to meet with them and discuss the progress and success of your child! - School Led Parish Mass:
On Sunday, October 31st, our school will be helping with the 10:45 am Mass. it is an opportunity for our students to showcase their greatness to our parish community. We will be looking for volunteers in the next weeks to help with greeting, the readings, serving, and other jobs. Students who come to the Mass dressed in their school uniform will earn a Free Dress Pass for the next school day (Monday). This is a big event and we want to see as many families at the Mass as possible. Please mark your calendars and plan to come! - Say Goodbye to Shorts:
As we close out the First Quarter, we will say goodbye to shorts at school until the Fourth Quarter. This is in the Dress Code, but we wanted to remind you all. - Important Volunteer Information/Opportunities:
We are currently looking for volunteers for morning recess, lunch coverage, and lunch recess. We also have a need for a parent to teach Art to our 7th Grade class. In order to volunteer at school, you must have your Safe Environment certification up to date and have a current Diocesan background check. All in-school volunteers must be approved by and scheduled through Mrs. Campanella. If you are interested in signing up to be a volunteer, please email Mrs. Campanella.
Nice to Know:
- School Pictures:
Individual Picture Retakes: Wednesday, November 10th (Mass Dress)
Class group & spring individual pictures, Cap & Gown (8th): Wednesday, February 16th (Mass Dress)
PTO Corner:
- Fall Festival:
The St. Mary’s Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat are BACK!! On Saturday, October 30th, we will be hosting the Fall Festival in our parking lot from 1:00-4:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to be a part of this super fun event. Your students recently received a flyer with information about the event. You also received an email on Tuesday from Mrs. Campanella about the event. If you still need more information, click HERE to see the flyer. It is going to be an incredible event, and Mr. Olmes is going to be dressed up in a crazy costume, so don’t miss this AWESOME event. - Next PTO Board Meeting:
Hey all, we are going to have our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, November 10th. Details to come! - Grandparents Club:
Our PTO is sponsoring this group. Please see more information in the upcoming weeks about this important group!
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- October 20 School Mass (Time)
- October 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early Release @ Noon)
- October 22 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- October 27 School Mass (Food)
- October 29 Teacher In-Service (No School)
- December 4 Holiday Fun Run (Details Coming Soon)
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 super cool 1st Graders: “Mr. Olmes, I just got my flu shot! I was looking out the gym window, and BAM, it was over!”
