Weekly Newsletter – March 14, 2025
Dear Parents,
Happy week before Spring Break. I hope all families, students, teachers and staff find the next week relaxing, enjoyable and refreshing. If you are traveling, please do so safely. If you are staying around home, please do that safely as well.
The teachers will be working on finalizing 3rd quarter grades. You are welcomed to log on to FACTS to check for final remarks on Monday when we return. It is hard to believe we are ¾ of the way through the school year.
We will have a busy fourth quarter to end the year as well as we have started it. When we return you can expect: Grandparents’ Mass, Easter, Spring MAP Testing, Math Literacy night, First Communion, 8th Grade Retreat, graduations and much, much more. 
PI Day Information
PI day is Friday, but we are celebrating Thursday. Pick up your pie (Pi) for this weekend’s dessert. All proceeds will go to measuring a circle and help fund STEM programs.
If you ordered a PI Day Dinner, please plan on picking it up on Wednesday
Boise with Kids– Becca Bailey, Boise with Kids, visited St. Mary’s this week. She produced a reel she will be sharing through their social media platforms. I encourage you to sign up for their newsletters. It is a great site filled with all kinds of activities throughout the area. Check out the reel.. Boise with Kids – St. Mary’s Reel – So far, the reel has been viewed 7100+ times.
Sign up through FACTS for NEW – After School Program – Young Rembrandts
St. Mary’s is excited to be offering another after school program for our aspiring artists. Beginning Monday, March 31 from 3:30-4:30, we will be offering an art class through Young Rembrandts. The course focuses on the Power of Drawing. Our very own Miss Heffner is going to be heading up the class to mold and shape our future creators. More information including registration will be coming in next week’s newsletter. The course is designed for students in Grade 1-5.
Sign up for our Spartaneer – STEM club on Tuesdays
St. Mary’s has enjoyed a wonderful STEM club this year. The Spartaneers have competed in Lego Robotics and worked in 3D Printing. For the last quarter, they will be focusing on DRONES! – Flights and missions will be the emphasis through the end of the year. Please use the link above to register.
St. Mary’s community likes to support each other. Our community is full of many terrific individuals who contribute to our greater community and St. Mary’s through their businesses and careers. It is our objective to provide support and awareness to the families that support us. If you are shopping for products or services, I encourage you to check our partnership page first. I would recommend 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
Looking for a Summertime Nanny
Sarah Crouch, St. Mary’s class of 2020, Bishop Kelly class of 2024, is looking to work as a nanny this summer. She is finishing her freshman year at Tulane University in New Orleans. If you are looking for a nanny this summer or if you know of someone who is, please contact Mandy at the office and she wil
l pass along Sarah’s contact information
There are so many good things happening at St. Mary’s. If you know of a family looking for an incredible Catholic school community, please encourage them to contact us.
School Choice Frequently Asked Questions – From the Diocese
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- March 13 – PI Day Celebration (We know it is supposed to be 3/14)
- March 14 – Professional Development – No School
- March 17 – March 21 – Spring Break – Enjoy!
- April 4 – Teacher Inservice – No School
- April 16 – Grandparents Mass
- April 18 – Good Friday – No School
- April 21- Holy Monday – No School
- April 22 – May 1 – Spring MAP Testing
Other Important Announcements and Events:
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Gala update – The Diamonds and Denim Gala was a huge success. The PTO was able to raise approximately $145,000 after expenses. This is a terrific year. Thank you to Kristen Colter, Sarah Brown, the rest of the PTO and all the volunteers for a wildly successful evening. Additionally, thank you to our corporate sponsors who greatly added to the event’s success.
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Calling all Alumni – We want to keep our alumni invited and informed of all happenings around St. Mary’s. If you are an alumni or know any alumni, please fill out the form – St. Mary’s Alumni Information
God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
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Bishop Kelly Athletics – Bishop Kelly has a plethora of athletics happening throughout the year. The BK website has a link to team pages with game schedules.
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Get your Uniforms and Spirit Wear from Educational Outfitters
Nurse’s Information
Saint Alphonsus is offering FREE Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid to any Adult (18+) in Idaho and Oregon.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is a course through that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.
All our instructors are certified MHFA instructors trained through the National Council for Well Being.
What You Learn
- Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
- Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
- A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
- Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.
Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone age 18 and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. This training teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Upcoming Dates:
Adult Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
Adult Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
Youth Mental Health First Aid course is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Upcoming Dates:
Youth Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
Youth Mental Health First Aid – Online
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MST)
