Weekly Newsletter – February 23, 2024
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the last full week of February. January seemed to last forever, while February blew by. Spring is always a busy time of year at school and at home. We will continue to do our best to make sure you are informed about the events and activities around the school.
In Honor of Hallissey: Spirit Wear – Thursday and Friday, Feb 22 and 23
Enrollment is going terrifically. We are tracking well ahead of where we have been in year’s past. Thank you to all of you for choosing St. Mary’s and encouraging many of your friends and neighbors to do the same. We have been averaging about three tours per week since returning from break.
The Early Bird fee discount is set to expire March 1st. If you have not already, please be sure to complete your re-enrollment by March 1st in order to receive the fee discount.
Important Upcoming events:
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It is Hallissey Week – The Annual Hallissey Basketball Tournament is this weekend. Since 1964, Catholic schools and parishes have been sending teams to compete in this annual basketball tournament. St. Mary’s has a proud tradition of excellence in both play and sportsmanship. This year we have two Co-Ed teams competing, one from 8th grade and one from 7th. First games are Friday:
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8th Grade – 9:00 pm at Holy Apostle
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7th Grade – 5:30 pm at Bishop Kelly (Carley Center)
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Hallissey Pep Rally is Thursday, Feb 22 at 2:45. Everyone is welcome to attend, recognize our participants, and cheer on the Spartans!
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It is not too late to purchase a “Teacher Experience” as part of the Gala. Information is coming home with your student(s) or you can inquire at the front office.
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Festa Italiana – Please join us on Sunday, February 25 from 4-7 pm to support the Knights of Columbus at Festa Italiana – Good food, entertainment, and company – Tickets are available through the school, parish office or at the door
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Spring Conferences – Spring Conferences are scheduled for March 14th. The teachers will contact you if they feel a conference is necessary at this time.
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Pi Day Sale – March 14 – Come and get your Pi(e) on the 14th from 12:00-12:45 or until they are sold out. There is an additional option to purchase a Pi Themed Meal (how irrational?) – See the linked letter from Mrs. Russell. – All proceeds will help St. Mary’s invest in during and after school STEM programs.
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Grandparents’ Mass, March 27th – Please mark your calendar and let your relatives know, we will be hosting a Grandparents’ Mass on Wednesday, March 27th at 8:30 with a reception to follow.
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Also March 27th – Living Stations of the Cross – You are welcome to come to Mass in the morning and come back for Stations of the Cross in the afternoon at 2:30 pm.
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BK Music Department’s Spring Concert – The Bishop Kelly High School Band, Choir, and Orchestra ensembles are having their spring concert on Monday, March 11 at 7:00pm in the REG at BK (the gym located in the main school building just past the fountain at the front entrance). 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 and will also feature some students from our partner schools. Doors will open to the public at about 6:30pm. Please contact Mark Peters (mpeters@bk.org) with any questions and we hope to see you there!
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- Registration Opens for Existing Families – Feb 1 (Early Bird thru 3/1)
- Registration Opens for New Families – Feb 15 (Early Bird thru 3/1)
- CPR and Choking Response Class for 7th and 8th Graders – Feb 22
- Festa Italiana – Sunday, February 25, 4:00-7:00 pm in the cafeteria
- Dental Health Presentations for Pre-K-3rd Grade – Feb 29
- March 14 – Pi Day Sale
- Grandparents Mass – March 27th – All are welcome
- Living Stations of the Cross – March 27th at 2:30 pm- All are welcome
God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
- Registration and Tuition – Thank you to all the families who shared their thoughts and feedback. We appreciate hearing your ideas. Due to the feedback from the community, the School Board elected to reinstate the sibling discount. For more information, please – click HERE
- Spartan Fund – St. Mary’s is incredibly grateful to all the families who graciously donated to the school scholarship fund over the past few weeks. St. Mary’s uses the dollars donated to the Spartan Fund to aid our students in pursuit of a high quality Catholic education. St. Mary’s Spartan Fund is available year-round for contributions, whether that be lump sum or monthly. Thank you again.
- 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.
- Flag Football for 11 and 12 year olds – If you are interested, please use the following LINK for more information
- Whole Family Religious Education – Contact Rusty Bang for more details
- 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
- Mexican Dance Group – Wednesdays at 3:30. No need to sign up, you are welcomed to stop by and try – More details HERE