Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Week 1 of Advent was amazing, and we are looking forward to Week 2. At our school’s morning Prayer Square, we are treated to beautiful Advent prayers and reflections led by our students as well as our daily singing of the Advent song and lighting of the Advent wreath. Preparing for the coming of Christmas is a powerful time for our students to reflect on the mysteries of Advent and Christmas and discuss how these times can bring us closer to our LORD. In the week ahead, we will continue our Advent and Christmas preparations by participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebrating one of the great feast days of our Church: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Our mother Mary was the perfect disciple and by following her example, we can move forward in our faith journey and draw cooler to Jesus Christ. Please be sure to read the entire newsletter as there are lots of important pieces of information. May God continue to bless you during this season and draw you closer to His loving Heart.
God Bless,
Brian
Need to Know:
- Candy Cane Crawl:
Get ready for the Candy Cane Crawl! On December 9, 2022. Students will be running laps at St. Mary’s to raise money for the completion of our outdoor campus project. The goal is to repair the muddy portion of the playground and to finish the outdoor learning garden. Please check out the link for more information and to donate. Thank you for your support in this! https://app.99pledges.com/fund/candycanecrawl - Save the Date for St. Mary’s Dinner and Auction:
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, St. Mary’s will be hosting its first Dinner and Auction since 2019! The St. Mary’s Dinner & Auction will be an evening of glamour and excitement. The gala includes a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, music, and silent & live auctions! All funds raised benefit the students of St. Mary’s Catholic School. Please be sure to mark this date on your calendar and plan to join us for this amazing event.
Nice to Know:
- 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, all families are required to give 25 volunteer hours per year. This is a fun and easy way to get those hours in. - Trunk or Treat Video:
One of our amazing families made an awesome drone video about our recent Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat. Thank you so much for doing this Rebholtz family!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9TJnWcWrsQ - 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 contact the school.
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:
There are lots of opportunities to help the PTO do their work, so 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! - Next PTO meeting:
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Join via Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86136931683 - Upcoming Events:
Father/Daughter Dance – Jan 21; Link to Volunteer
Mother/Son Dodgeball – Jan 22: Link to Volunteer
Ball & Auction – Feb 4: Link to Volunteer
Spring Soccer Tournament – April 15-16: Link to Volunteer
Spring Art Show – May 7: Link to Volunteer
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Dec. 6 Christmas Concert at Church (6:00 pm)
- Dec. 8 School Mass-Feast of Immaculate Conception (Treasure)
- Dec. 9 Candy Cane Crawl
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Dec. 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Dec. 13 School Mass (Talent)
- Dec. 20 Early Release at NOON (No After Care, End of the Semester)
- Dec. 21-Jan. 8 Christmas Break (No School)
- Jan. 9 Second Semester Begins
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 Kindergarten students: “Using my imagination is MY THING! I love using my imagination!”
