Weekly Newsletter – January 26. 2024
Dear Families,
I apologize for the number of messages you are receiving from me this week. There seems to be many things happening around this time of year. If you have questions about anything being shared, please contact me at the school.
Please know, you are always welcome at Prayer Square, Weekly Mass as well as any time you would like to join us at school.
Today at Mass we were reminded about taking time to reflect on when and where Jesus is present in our surroundings. It was fitting we recognized our honor roll students and our Christian Leaders- Disciples today at the end of Mass.
Important Upcoming events:
- Catholic Schools Week – January 29 – February 1 – For more information – Click HERE – Be on the lookout for the permission slip to attend the All Schools Mass
- Registration and Tuition – Registration opens for existing families February 1. For information sent earlier this week about dates and rates – click HERE
- Open House – St. Mary’s is hosting an open house with school tours on Thursday, February 1st. Please share with all your friends and other acquaintances the wonderful opportunities St. Mary’s has to offer.
- Mardi Gras Gala – February 10, 2024 – Get your tickets for the social event of the year. Tickets can be found using this link – Mardi Gras Gala Tickets . As of today, there are approximately 2 tickets remaining. If you have not purchased your tickets, please do so soon.
- 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.
- Thank you PTO – for sponsoring the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Kickball – Social events such as these continue to make St. Mary’s the special and welcoming community it is.
- Thank you to the parents and students for volunteering their time to work the concession stand at Bishop Kelly on Monday. Your participation was greatly appreciated. Go Knights!
- Mindset Seminar – Thank you to Mrs. Geile and all the parents that were able to attend the Mindset seminar. We will continue to look for opportunities to work together.
- Annual Hallissey Invitational will be February 23-25. All 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to play for the Spartans in this fun and unique basketball tournament. More information coming from Mrs. Sullivan.
- 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
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- Catholic Schools Week – January 29 – February 1st
- BK New Student Information Knight – January 29 at 6:30
- Open House – February 1 – 10:00-12:00
- Opera Idaho – 1:00 pm on January 26
- TVCS Dance – 7th and 8th Grade – St. Ignatius – Feb 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
- Mardi Gras Gala – February 10, 2024 – Get Your Tickets Now!
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
