Weekly Newsletter – December 1, 2023
Dear Families,
Beginning this month, St. Mary’s will be focusing on being Disciples in support of our School Learning Expectations. Being a disciple asks students to follow the teachings of Jesus. We can do this everyday by working to be our best, thinking of others, and acting in a manner that promotes love and acceptance.
Important upcoming events:
- At Mass today we recognized our Christian Leaders – Stewards:
- Kindergarten – Enzo Tonina
- First Grade – Amari Campanella
- Second Grade – Lauren Martinez
- Third Grade – Grace Box
- Fourth Grade- Simon Geile
- Fifth Grade – Alexis Osti
- Sixth Grade – Kennedy McGrane
- Seventh Grade – Cody Smith
- Eighth Grade – Theo Grant
- Mardi Gras Gala – February 10, 2024 – Save the date for the social event of the year. Tickets will be available soon. We still have a few volunteer positions available if you have the time. Please use the following link – Volunteer
- Christmas Music Program – Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00pm in our Church, please see below for details:
- When: Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00pm. Students should arrive between 5:40 and 5:45 and go to their classrooms (Bands and Choir should meet in the church). THE SCHOOL/CHURCH WILL NOT BE OPEN UNTIL 5:40, so please plan accordingly. The program is expected to last about one hour.
- Where: St. Mary’s Church (Free!)
- Who: The program will feature students in PreK through 3rd grade as well as our Bands and Choir.
- What (to wear): Students should wear nice clothes – think “going to church with Grandma on Christmas.” Please help students not to wear anything that might become a distraction to others or prove challenging for them to move around in. When in doubt, they are more than welcome to wear their Mass Dress uniform.
- Why: We do this each year to bring in the Christmas Season, gather as a community, and celebrate music being a valued part of our students’ education.
- Mass, Friday, December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Holy day of obligation – Everyone is invited to join us for Mass at 8:30 am
- Wednesday, December 6th – Spirit Wear
- School Confessions – December 8, 2:00 pm
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- Christmas Program – December 5th at 6:00 pm
- Mass, Friday, December 8 – 8:30 am
- TVCS Middle School Dance – Sacred Heart- December 15
- Catholic Schools Week – January 29 – February 1st
- Mardi Gras Gala – February 10, 2024 – Save the Date
Thank you again for all your support and encouragement. God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
- St. Mary’s has become a member of Niche, the nation’s leading K-12 school search site. We are using the platform to market to families and students, both locally and in other states, to share all the wonderful things happening at St. Mary’s. Please check out our profile and leave a review about the school.
- Whole Family Religious Education
- Instrument Donation – Do you have slightly used music equipment? Check out this link…
- Important information from the School Nurse – Return to School Policy
- Get your Spirit Wear from Educational Outfitters – New Spartan Design
- Calling on all 3rd – 6th grade basketball players – The 3rd annual Catholic School Invitational is planned for March 15th through 17th in Boise
- Mexican Dance Group – Wednesdays at 3:30. No need to sign up, you are welcomed to stop by and try – More details HERE
