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Weekly Newsletter – August 24, 2024
Dear Parents,
Please plan on attending our Back to School Night for parents tonight, Tuesday, August 20th from 6:00-7:30. Please come to hear about our goals and dreams for the upcoming year and meet your students’ teachers. PTO will be there to talk about the events for the year. The evening will begin at 6:00 with a school wide address held in the Pre-K play area. Afterwards, you will get the chance to visit the teachers in their classrooms.
We are excited about our bi-lingual Mass and Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 24th. Please plan on attending the student-led Mass at 5:00 pm, followed by the Back to School Bash at 6:00 pm sponsored by the PTO.
It has been a tremendous start to the school year. That being said, it is important to remember, change is uncomfortable. No matter the age of your student(s), the transition back to school is hard. We are here to help the students and families.
All of us know that drop-offs for the next few weeks may be challenging and for some students, school reluctance might settle in at home. We can expect highs and lows over the next several weeks as students settle into a routine. A few tips/reminders to help us all:
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For Parents: Change is hard. Your child may have highs, lows and everything in between. Emotional outbursts may be common. No one is doing anything wrong, it is part of the process. We are here to help.
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Reminders for Home: School reluctance is normal. Parents’ job is not to convince the children to go to school. It is better to hear them, validate their feelings, and reassure them it won’t always feel like this. A good conversation starter can be “Is there something I can do to help you until it feels easier?”
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Teachers and Staff: The teachers and staff are here for you and your family. We want to help your student(s) feel confident and successful at school and at home. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns.
Partnership Page – St. Mary’s wants to continue to strengthen our community. Many of our parents and parishioners are business owners. We want to support and promote our community and their endeavors. Before you head out shopping or look for contractors, please check our partnership page first. We are consistently adding new relationships to the page. I would encourage 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
Bishop Kelly Athletics – Bishop Kelly has a plethora of athletics happening throughout the Fall. The BK website has a link to team pages with game schedules. Whether you enjoy soccer, volleyball, cross country, there is something for everyone. Home football games are an experience.
Home Bishop Kelly Football Games
- August 30 – vs. Bonneville
- September 6 – vs. Minico
- September 20 – vs. Nampa
- September 27 – vs. Columbia
- October 11 – vs. Vallivue
- October 25 – vs. Emmett
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- August 20 – 6:00-7:30 pm – Back to School Night –
- August 24 – 5:00 pm – Student led Mass, Bilingual
- August 24 – 6:00 pm – Back to School Bash – Sponsored by the PTO following Mass
- September 2 – Labor Day – No School
- September 6 – Teacher Inservice – No School
- September 13 – TVCS Middle School Dance (7th and 8th grade only) – Hosted by St. Mary’s
Important Announcements and Events:
- St. Mary’s Special Events – Please use the following link to discover information about our annual special events, including times dates, and volunteer opportunities.
- 75th Anniversary – This year we are celebrating our 75th anniversary as a school. St. Mary’s School has been an important part of the Boise and Catholic community since 1949. We are in the process of planning a number of special events to recognize and celebrate this milestone which not only includes our current families and parish, but the thousands of alumni who had their lives shaped by being a Spartan. If you are an alumni or you know an alumni, please share their contact information with the school.
- TVCS Athletics – St. Mary’s has a number of students participating in TVCS activities. This is a schedule of our Fall 2024 athletic events.
- Return to School policy – If your student is unwell, please follow the linked policy before they return to school.
- Vision Screening – Please see the linked message from the nurses.
God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
- 5 Attitudes Your Kids Need When They Go to School – This is a quick, informative article about helping students approach their school day with a positive attitude.
- St. Mary’s & Niche – Niche is the top online school search platform in the country. St. Mary’s subscribed to the platform in October of 2023. Each month Niche has a $1000 sweepstakes to families, alumni, or students willing to complete a review of the school. Click here to leave a review and enter the sweepstakes.
- 13 Reasons to Send Your Kids to Catholic Schools – If you are out and about and want to share with friends and family reasons to send your child to a Catholic school, here you go…
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