Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Another wonderful week here at St. Mary’s! We have had snow, sun, and Stations of the Cross. In all of the activities here at our school, the students and teachers have been working hard to make the teaching and learning engaging and meaningful. Also, we are quickly approaching the end of the third quarter (2 weeks away), so please be sure to check your students’ gradebooks and reach out to teachers if you have any questions or concerns. In the weekend ahead, be sure to take time for family, time with God, and time for rest. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless and strengthen you during this season of Lent, and know that you are all in my prayers. Enjoy the weekend!
God Bless,
Brian
Need to Know:
- Pi Day is coming, and it’s delicious!:
Mrs. Russell is the Middle School Math teacher at St. Mary’s, and a big fan of Pi (the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter). She will be leading a fabulous celebration of Pi Day (March 14) with the students at St. Mary’s. In collaboration with Open Table Catering, we are offering some delicious Pi Day Options. Please click on the link and get all of the information on how you can order one of these amazing meals to support Pi Day and St. Mary’s Catholic School. There are a limited number of meals available, so be sure to contact Open Table Catering soon! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_6YTNBOxdvvdV2FCkwmWUg_jtNH2nf3U/view?usp=sharing - Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year:
Enrolling for the next school year is just around the corner. You can see te details of the Open Enrollment season by clicking on the State of the School slide deck below. - State of the School Address slide deck:
Thank you for those who were able to join last night for the State of the School Address. If you were not able to join, you can see the presentation slide deck by clicking on this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TndOAPN0ROM8TIhFprjaLx8iKa9QZ6O2UcetKU-hycc/edit?usp=sharing This slide deck has lots of important information including: a year in review, tuition and fees, and open enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.
Nice to Know:
- Do you need to complete more volunteer hours???:
All families are required to give 25 volunteer hours to the school. We will be running our reports and sharing with families in the near future. Unfulfilled service hours will be charged to the family account at a rate of $25 per hour as per our school handbook. You still have time to complete AND log those 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:
March Meeting details coming soon. - Upcoming Events:
Spring Soccer Tournament – April 21-22: Link to Volunteer
Spring Art Show – May 7: Link to Volunteer
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Mar. 8 School Mass (Corpus Christi)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Mar. 14 Pi Day (See info above)
- Mar. 15 School Mass (Time)
- Mar. 16 End of the Third Quarter (Early Release at NOON)
- Mar. 17 Teacher In-Service Day
- Mar. 20-24 Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
- Mar. 29 School Mass (Treasure)
- Mar. 30-31 Parent Teacher Conferences (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:
- When I asked a young student why he had marker on his face, he responded by saying, “My face fell into the marker!” HA! How can I argue with that.
