Dear Parents, As we continue to emphasize being “Friends” at St. Mary’s, we have been discussing the following Bible quote during Prayer Square. I encourage you to talk at home about what it means to your students and how we can use this quote to be better friends. “Two are better than one, because they…
Weekly Newsletter – January 17, 2025 Dear Parents, January is creeping by. Every year it seems as though January is extremely busy, but lasts 18 weeks. Thank you for continuing to support your students and St. Mary’s in the first full month of 2025. Big things on the horizon include: Diamonds and Denim Gala –…
Weekly Newsletter – January 10, 2025 Dear Parents, Welcome back. The new year has started phenomenally. You can feel the energy and excitement to get back together for this next semester in the hallways and classrooms. Thank you for inspiring your children to embrace being learners, friends, stewards, and disciples. Idaho Tax Credit – Thank you…
Weekly Newsletter – December 20, 2024 Dear Parents, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. It is important we take time as the semester winds down to reflect and celebrate our accomplishments. To start the school year: 100% teacher retention from last year Enrollment in 2024-25 was higher than last year We added 23 new students at the beginning of the year…
Weekly Newsletter – December 13, 2024 Dear Parents, Please be aware tomorrow there is a big celebration at St. Mary’s for Our Lady of Guadalupe. The parking lot will be full in the morning. We appreciate your flexibility and adaptability. This has been a very busy, but inspiring week. Thank you for all of your…
Weekly Newsletter – December 6, 2024 Dear Parents, This month we are emphasizing being DISCIPLES in support of our School-Wide Learning Expectation (SLEs). St. Mary’s students work to follow the teachings and behaviors of Jesus. This is a tall order and very difficult to do. During the month, we will try to find real ways…
Weekly Newsletter – November 22, 2024 Dear Parents, Happy Thanksgiving- In autumn’s glow, the air turns crisp, A season painted with nature’s brush tip. Golden leaves and skies so wide, A time for thanks, our hearts abide. We gather together, young and old, To share our stories, treasures untold. From classroom walls to dining tables,…
Weekly Newsletter – November 15, 2024 Dear Parents, Thank you for all your support and engagement during the past few weeks. We have had many successful events. It is truly a blessing to work in a community with engaged and involved families. Veterans’ Day – Thank you for coming to honor our Veterans. Thank you to…
Weekly Newsletter – November 8, 2024 Dear Parents, This month our emphasis is on being stewards. The students have done a wonderful job defining the qualities of a good steward. It is the development of an understanding that everything we have, our health, our friends, our school, our environment, is a gift from God. We…