Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What an amazing Catholic Schools Week! There were so many fun activities and memories made last week. From the School Led Parish Mass to the Theme Days, to the Family Lunch, to the Ringing of the Bells, Our school was a buzz of activity and excitement! One of my favorite events was the Alumni breakfast last Tuesday morning. We host almost 50 former students from years past. Most were current BK students, but we also had alumni who had graced our halls many years ago. It was so neat to hear from these former students and how St. Mary’s had helped to shape them into who they are today. St. Mary’s is such a special place and it has had such a positive impact on so many people. The week closed out on Saturday night with our first Ball and Auction since the 2018-2019 school year. What an incredible event! I was blown away by the venue, the decorations, and the quality and variety of the auction items. I want to give a big shout-out to Sarah Brown and Christina Cuevas for their incredible and tireless work to make this event such a success! Thank you so much for your love and dedication to our school.
It is easy to have a big letdown in energy after such an incredible week, but we are continuing to work hard and help our students learn as much as possible. We still have 6 weeks left in the 3rd Quarter, so keep up the good work and always put your best foot forward. There is a lot of important information under this message, so please be sure to read to the bottom for all the tasty tidbits. As we move forward in this new week, let us all remember the words and encouragement of Jesus Christ from his past week’s Gospel. Let us be the salt of the earth, the light of the world, and a city set on a hill. Let us not only live for our own sanctification but also be a means for others to encounter God and grow in holiness. Salt enhances and light illumines. We are called to do and be that in our daily lives. May our Heavenly Father give us the graces to give flavor and light to the world. Have a wonderful week!
God Bless,
Brian
Need to Know:
- State of the School Address:
On Thursday, February 16th, Mr. Olmes will be giving his State of the Schools Address from 5:45-6:30 pm in the Church. He will be covering all things St. Mary’s Catholic School regarding this year and the next. See Mr. Olmes’ email for more details about the State of the Schools Address. - Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year:
Enrolling for the next school year is just around the corner. See Mr. Olmes’ email regarding Open Enrollment for the upcoming School Year!
Nice to Know:
- Do you need to complete more volunteer hours???:
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. - 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:
February PTO meeting details coming soon. - Upcoming Events:
Spring Soccer Tournament – April 15-16: Link to Volunteer
Spring Art Show – May 7: Link to Volunteer
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Feb. 8 School Mass (Time)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Feb. 13 School Speech Contes (1:20-2:45)
- Feb. 14 St. Valentine’s Day (Class parties)
- Feb. 15 School Mass (Food)
- Feb. 15 Class Pictures
- Feb. 19 Festa Italiana (Parish Event)
- Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day (No School)
- Feb. 21 Shrove Tuesday Celebration (Mardi Gras)
- Feb. 22 Ash Wednesday School Mass (Treasure)
- Feb. 22 8th Grade Cap and Gown Photos
- Feb. 23 Hallisey Pep Rally 2:00-3:00
- Feb. 24 NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- Mar. 14 Pi Day (Lots of delicious information will be 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 staff members after going to the All Schools Mass, “I got to receive communion from the Bishop! I was so excited!”
