Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Before anything, I want to give a major shout-out and a huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for making our teachers feel so loved and special this week. They surprised us with all sorts of treats and gifts and we are so grateful for their generosity and support. In addition to the PTO love, it has been a great week. Our students and their teachers are taking full advantage of the nice weather and our turf area to take the learning outside and get some sun and fresh air. On Wednesday, we had our annual May crowning ceremony where we honored the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers, a crown lots of singing, and saying the rosary. We can and should always reach out to her for her intercession and look to her example for us in our lives. On Thursday, some of our students helped us celebrate Cinco de Mayo by performing traditional Mexican dances at our school’s Prayer Square. As we approach the end of the school year, everything speeds up and appears to be hectic. In these times, it is so important to take a step back and reflect on all of the blessings God has put into our lives.
I want to remind you of the exciting event that will be taking place on Sunday, May 15th from 3:00-6:00 pm. Our school will be hosting our Second Annual Spring Fling Art Show and Auction. This incredible event is a family affair and we encourage you all to bring your friends and family to this event. There will be lots of activities for all ages, delicious food, incredible artwork on display, and many different auction items. Please mark this date on your calendar and make sure to come to this event. It is THE social event of the Spring in the Boise area! I hope to see you all there!
Need to Know:
- Spring Fling Art Show and Auction:
SAVE THE DATE for the event of the year!!! May 15th, from 3:00-6:00 pm, our school will be hosting the inaugural St. Mary’s Spring Fling Art Show and Auction. There will be a soccer tournament, cornhole tournament, beer and wine garden, food trucks, amazing artwork and so much more! If you own a business or know of someone that is interested in donating to the silent auction please contact Ellen Tillotson or Holly Olmes. Please click HERE to see the flyer with more information. - Last month of the 300 x 300 campaign:
We are in the last weeks of our campaign and we need YOUR help to close out this campaign in a successful fashion! Click HERE to check out our website and watch Mr. Olmes’ video. Also, check out our Facebook page for more information on how you can participate and help support St. Mary’s Catholic School!
Nice to Know:
- How can I fulfill my volunteer hour requirements?!?!
All families are required to give 25 hours of volunteer work to the school annually. We have a variety of opportunities to help, especially with the upcoming Spring Fling Art Show and Auction. We also have a variety of other volunteer opportunities so parents can get involved in the life of the school and at the same time, fulfill their volunteer hour requirements. Please contact the school to see how you can help out! - Registration has begun for the 2022-2023 school year!
As of February 15th, registration is open to all (new and current) families. If you want to secure your child’s spot for next year, be sure to register them ASAP. If you have any questions, call or email the school.
PTO Corner:
- 300 x $300:
Our 300 x 300 campaign is in its final month. We need YOUR help to get us over the finish line and make this campaign a big success! Please check out our website for more information and help us meet our goal in any way you can. https://www.stmarys-boise.org/donate/ - School Lunches:
Blimpie, Pizza Hut, and Yokozuna Teriyaki are now available for lunch orders for students via online submission. These are charged through our FACTS portal. Contact the office with questions. You can also find the links under LUNCH ORDERS on the Parent Quick Links Page or click HERE. - Volunteer Opportunities:
PTO VP/Pres. Elect, also the PTO is looking for volunteers to help with the May Art show. Look for the email with the sign-up info for the Art Show. - Next PTO meeting:
(Parent and Teacher attendance encouraged as this is after work hours). The next meeting will be on May 11th @ 6:30 pm. You can join virtually via Zoom link or conference call: (888) 788-0099 Meeting ID: 985 878 5015 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9858785015
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- May 10 Early Release at Noon
- May 11 School Mass (Time)
- May 15 Spring Fling Art Show and Auction (3:00-6:00 pm)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- May 18 School Mass (Corpus Christi)
- May 24 8th Grade Graduation
- May 25 PreK and Kindergarten End of Year Ceremonies
- May 26 Last Day of School (Release at 10:30 am)
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:
- At School Mass, one of our teachers was asking a first grader to be quiet in church and this is how they responded: “Talking is one of my talents! How can I NOT share my talent with God!” Our students are SO sincere and so hilarious!
