Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Thank the Lord for cooler weather and rain! It has been a wonderful week here at St. Mary’s and full of smiles, learning, and play. Once again, our students (5th grade) did an amazing job of helping with our School Mass. Taking an active part in our faith’s ultimate form of worship is a deep and meaningful experience. I am grateful and amazed at how well our teachers prepare their students to make our School Mass so special.
Another fun part of the week was seeing Buddy Time in action. Our teachers work hard to pair students with each other to make the Buddy program a positive and meaningful experience for both the younger and older students. Seeing 8th graders read to their 1st grade Buddies is just one example of how wonderful this program is and how much joy and excitement it brings to all of the students. Please talk to your child about their Buddy and how this program is affecting them at school.
In the weeks ahead, we have lots going on at school. Please be sure to reach your teacher’s newsletter and the schoolwide newsletter. Please read all the way to the bottom because it has a lot of important information. As always, if there is anything that we can do here at school to make the entire learning experience better, please let us know.
See you all at Prayer Square!
Need to Know:
- Peaches, Peaches, PEACHES:
This is the last call for Peach orders! The 5th and 6th-grade classes are selling peaches this year to raise money for their week at the MOSS camp in October 2022! Click HERE to view the flyer, order some tasty peaches, and support our students’ trip to MOSS. - Bishop Kelly Parnetship Mass at St. Mary’s:
We are so excited to invite you to come to the 4:00 pm Mass TODAY, Sunday, September 18th. BK chaplain, Fr. Vance, will be celebrating Mass and many of the BK students and alumni will be in attendance. Wear your BK gear to Mass and stay after Mass for an opportunity to speak to Fr. Vance and BK student leaders about their amazing school! - We NEED your help:
Currently, the school would love to have volunteers to help with Morning Recess, Lunch, and Lunch Recess. If you are interested in helping with these, please contact the school. Remember, families need to give 25 volunteer hours per year. This is a fun and easy way to get those hours in.
Nice to Know:
- School Lunches:
If you are interested in ordering lunch or milk for your child, please click HERE and follow the instructions. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school. - 4:00 pm Sunday Family Mass:
The 4:00 pm Sunday Family Mass has been a successful addition to the Parish Mass lineup and will become a permanent fixture at St. Mary’s. All are welcome, and we hope that lots of families will find this Mass a welcoming and calm environment to worship together with their children.
PTO Corner:
- Raise Right Fundraising Program:
This incredible eGift card program pays back directly to the school PTO. Invitations went out to families Thursday via email. Flyers are coming home in folders soon. Follow this LINK to sign-up or learn more. St. Mary’s enrollment code is N6KQVMCPNFV9. - Volunteer Opportunities:
In the coming weeks, the PTO will be sharing their calendar of events as well as opportunities for families to volunteer. Please look for information coming from the PTO. Also, the school will be sending out information about how families can volunteer at the school and the training that needs to be completed to volunteer at school. Stay tuned! - St. Mary’s Oktoberfest – Sunday, September 25:
Bring non-perishable food to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank. Entrance is $20/family for food & beverages. Volunteers sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 9040E4CA4A728AAF58-oktoberfest - Fall Festival (Trunk or Treat) – Sunday, October 30:
PTO will be hosting this fun event with Trunk-or-Treating, fun games, and prizes! Volunteers sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 9040E4CA4A728AAF58-fall - Next PTO meeting:
Please join us for our next PTO meeting. The next PTO meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21st from 6:30-7:30 pm. Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84496674504
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Sept. 18 BK Partnership Mass at 4:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church
- Sept. 21 School Mass (Food)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Sept. 25 Oktoberfest at St. Mary’s (4:00 pm)
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:
- Nothing to report this week, but I know there will be some gems coming in the days ahead!
