Weekly Newsletter – February 9, 2024
Please excuse my miserable performance yesterday. For some reason, I must have been off my game. A number of the links below were pointed in the wrong direction or invalid. It happens to all of us I suppose. Anyhow, below is a repeat of the message with the properly tested links.
Thank you for your understanding
Kevan
Some new additions to the newsletter
- Friday, February 9 – Spirit Dress with a SPORTS theme – In honor of Super Bowl Sunday students can wear sport related shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys. No sweatpants
- If you are unable to attend the Gala, you have the option to attend virtually, please use the following link to register mardigrasgala.afrogs.
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Dear Families,
We have had a terrific response to re-enrollment. Thank you. We will open enrollment to new families on February 15th. To receive the Early Bird discount, please enroll before March 1st.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at the Mardi Gras Gala this Saturday. Please see below to follow the Gala events.
Quite a bit of activity is happening around the school. Most immediate dates to be aware of:
- Feb 1 – Open Registration – Existing Families – (Early Bird thru 3/1)
- Feb 10 – Mardi Gras Gala – See you there…
- Feb 13 – Shrove Tuesday – 10:30 in the Church
- Feb 13 – Valentine Day Parties
- Feb 14 – Ash Wednesday Mass – 8:30 – All are welcome
- Feb 15 – Open Registration – New Families (Early Bird thru 3/1)
Please know, you are always welcome at Prayer Square, Weekly Mass as well as any time you would like to join us at school.
Important Upcoming events:
- Registration and Tuition – Registration is open for existing families as of February 1. Thank you to all the families who shared their thoughts and feedback. We appreciate hearing your ideas. For information concerning dates and rates – click HERE
- New Family registration begins February 15th. We have been busy with tours and inquiries. If you know anyone looking for an exceptional Catholic education, please encourage them to visit St. Mary’s.
- Mardi Gras Gala website has a plethora of information. Our Tuition Raffle is available to anyone, as long as they are an Idaho resident, to put towards tuition at whatever school they desire. There are a limited number of tickets, so please get yours and encourage others to do the same. . Please bookmark the following link for ongoing access to the event information.
- Annual Hallissey Invitational will be February 23-25. Game schedules have been posted on the Hallissey Facebook page.
- Bishop Kelly – Parent Education – Bishop Kelly is hosting a parent education night, February 20 at 6:30 pm in their cafeteria. Guest speakers include Officer Gomez and Dr. Gudmundsen speaking on Social Media and Teen Mental Health
- Flag Football for 11 and 12 year olds – If you are interested, please use the following LINK for more information
- Thank you to Morning Light on Salt and Light Radio who provided me the chance on Wednesday to discuss St. Mary’s, registration, and the Gala – Here is a link to the interview (The Interview starts at 45:45)
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)
- Shrove Tuesday – Join us in the Church on Tuesday as we “bury” the Alleluia in ceremony in preparation of Lent
- Mardi Gras Gala – February 10, 2024
God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
- 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.
- 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
- 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