Weekly Newsletter – March 7, 2025
Dear Parents,
What a great week to be a Spartan! We started last weekend with an incredible showing at the Hallissey tournament. Both our teams were exceptional in all ways. They played great basketball, acted with pride and sportsmanship, and showed incredible work ethic. Our parents, coaches, and fans acted with graciousness and class. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. 
If that wasn’t enough, St. Mary’s earned the title of Boise Favorites – Private School 2024! All of this before the weekend was done. Thank you for all the votes last Fall. Your efforts paid off. It is an incredible blessing to let the greater Boise community know and see what a fantastic community St. Mary’s is.
Today is the first day of Lent. At Prayer Square we talked about this being a time to grow in our relationship with God. The challenge I posed at Prayer Square was reiterated when we heard about the three pillars of Lent before Mass: Alms giving, Prayer, and Fasting. I encourage you to talk to your children about Lent and how they can grow in the relationship with God during the season.
Boise with Kids– Becca Bailey, Boise with Kids, visited St. Mary’s this week. She produced a reel she will be sharing through their social media platforms. I encourage you to sign up for their newsletters. It is a great site filled with all kinds of activities throughout the area. Check out the reel.. Boise with Kids – St. Mary’s Reel
This week St. Mary’s has 14 students shadow, hosting numerous tours weekly, and we were named Boise Favorite Private School. There are so many good things happening at St. Mary’s. If you know of a family looking for an incredible Catholic school community, please encourage them to contact us.
During the 28 days of February, our St. Mary’s billboards have run 194,937 times and have generated a total of 1,455,181 impressions. Go Spratans!
Sign up through FACTS for NEW – After School Program – Young Rembrandts
St. Mary’s is excited to be offering another after school program for our aspiring artists. Beginning Monday, March 31 from 3:30-4:30, we will be offering an art class through Young Rembrandts. The course focuses on the Power of Drawing. Our very own Miss Heffner is going to be heading up the class to mold and shape our future creators. More information including registration will be coming in next week’s newsletter. The course is designed for students in Grade 1-5.
St. Mary’s community likes to support each other. Our community is full of many terrific individuals who contribute to our greater community and St. Mary’s through their businesses and careers. It is our objective to provide support and awareness to the families that support us. If you are shopping for products or services, I encourage you to check our partnership page first. I would recommend you to mark the page as a favorite and check back often. If you are interested in having your business highlighted, please submit your information to Ms. Mandy @ amcampanella@stmarys-boise.org
PI Day Information
It may seem far away to you right now, but Pi Day is on the horizon and Mrs. Russell is beginning to get prepared. OpenTable Boise has agreed to prepare their signature Pi Day Meal for St. Mary’s again! This is a unique, local and LIMITED opportunity.
Please click on the link below for more dates and to order one of these incredible meals (serves 6 with leftovers, in my experience.) Meals will be available for pickup at St. Mary’s parking lot on Wednesday, March 12 from 3 -3:30 pm. They’ll keep in the fridge for up to 5 days but also freeze for up to three months (all except the salad!) All proceeds will go to help fund STEM equipment, supplies and experiences for our treasured St. Mary’s students!
Order now – meals are limited!
St. Mary’s Pi-themed dinner Order form
Please forward this email on to anyone you know who might want to order a Pi-Themed dinner and support St. Mary’s Students!
Looking for a Summertime Nanny
Sarah Crouch, St. Mary’s class of 2020, Bishop Kelly class of 2024, is looking to work as a nanny this summer. She is finishing her freshman year at Tulane University in New Orleans. If you are looking for a nanny this summer or if you know of someone who is, please contact Mandy at the office and she will pass along Sarah’s contact information.
BK Music Dept. Spring Concert – Mon, March 10 @ 7:00pm (REG Gymnasium) –
Admission is only $5 for adults, $3 for HS students, $2 for younger students and senior citizens, and kids age 5 or younger are free. The award-winning BK ensembles will be performing a wide variety of music, doors will open to the public at 6:30pm. The REG is the old gym located in the main building just past the fountain through the front entrance.
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- March 8 – Father-Daughter Dance
- March 8 – Mom and Son Bowling
- March 10 – BK Music Department Spring Concert
- March 13 – PI Day Celebration (We know it is supposed to be 3/14)
- March 14 – Professional Development – No School
- March 17 – March 21 – Spring Break – Enjoy!
- April 4 – Teacher Inservice – No School
- April 16 – Grandparents Mass
- April 18 – Good Friday – No School
- April 21- Holy Monday – No School
- April 22 – May 1 – Spring MAP Testing
Other Important Announcements and Events:
- Gala update – The Diamonds and Denim Gala was a huge success. The PTO was able to raise approximately $145,000 after expenses. This is a terrific year. Thank you to Kristen Colter, Sarah Brown, the rest of the PTO and all the volunteers for a wildly successful evening. Additionally, thank you to our corporate sponsors who greatly added to the event’s success.
- Calling all Alumni – We want to keep our alumni invited and informed of all happenings around St. Mary’s. If you are an alumni or know any alumni, please fill out the form – St. Mary’s Alumni Information
God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
- Bishop Kelly Athletics – Bishop Kelly has a plethora of athletics happening throughout the year. The BK website has a link to team pages with game schedules.
- Get your Uniforms and Spirit Wear from Educational Outfitters
Nurse’s Information
Saint Alphonsus is offering FREE Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid to any Adult (18+) in Idaho and Oregon.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is a course through that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.
All our instructors are certified MHFA instructors trained through the National Council for Well Being.
What You Learn
- Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
- Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
- A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
- Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.
Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone age 18 and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. This training teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Upcoming Dates:
Adult Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
Adult Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
Youth Mental Health First Aid course is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Upcoming Dates:
Youth Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
Youth Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
