Weekly Newsletter – March 29, 2024
Dear Parents,
Welcome back from Spring Break. I hope you were able to spend some time with your family, get some rest, and prepare to finish the year strong.
This week we have our Wednesday Grandparent’s Mass at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcome to join us. A reception sponsored by the PTO will follow.
You are also invited to join us on Wednesday at 2:30 for Living Stations of the Cross.
Holy Thursday’s Mass, March 28 will include Washing of the Feet – at 7:00 pm. Fr. John is looking for twelve volunteer students to participate in the service by having their feet washed. Please complete the attached form if you and your student(s) would like to be included in the twelve.
I hope you all have a blessed Easter weekend. Congratulations to all the people and families who are joining the church during the Easter Vigil service.
Holy Week Mass Schedule
- Holy Thursday – 7:00 pm (Washing of the Feet)
- Good Friday – 12:00 pm – Stations of the Cross
- Good Friday Mass – 6:00 pm (English) & 8:00 pm (Spanish)
- Easter Vigil – Saturday 8:00 pm
- Easter Sunday – 8:30 & 10:45 (English) and 12:45 (Spanish)
Important Upcoming events:
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Pi Day Sale – Thank you. Due to your overwhelming and generous support, our Pi Day sale was able to generate $3,001.50. This money will be used to invest in STEM programs in and out of the classroom.
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ICSI Basketball – Congratulations to the St. Mary’s Spartans who participated in the annual tournament. Thank you to the players, the coaches, the parents, Thank you especially to Christina Cuevas and the PTO for hosting the concessions. A big congratulations to our 3rd/4th grade girls who brought home the second place trophy.
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Come Join Us for the Eclipse!! – April 8th from 11:30-1:00 pm, While Idaho will only see a partial eclipse, it is still a rare occurrence we can all celebrate together. We are planning on clearing out the parking lot to make room for all of us to enjoy the eclipse together. Please plan on joining us for family lunch and eclipse viewing from 11:30 to 1:00 on Monday, April 8. You are invited to bring your chairs, your blankets, and food to enjoy this experience together. We have glasses and experiments to share.
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Parent Article – From time to time I plan on including interesting articles about the challenges facing society, parents and students. Recently, this article was sent to me concerning the dangers of screen time and our children. I encourage you to read the linked article.
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- Grandparents Mass – March 27th – All are welcome
- Living Stations of the Cross – March 27th at 2:30 pm- All are welcome
- March 28 – Holy Thursday Mass, Washing of the Feet – 7:00 pm
- April 5 – TVCS Dance for 7th and 8th Graders at St. Joe’s – 7:00-9:00 pm
- April 8 – Join us at school to watch the Eclipse – All are welcome
- April 8 – 15 – Spring MAP Testing
- April 12 – Teacher Inservice – No school for students
- May 4 – First Communion
- May 7 – Spring Music Program
- May 14-16 – 8th Grade Retreat – St. Gertrude’s, Cottonwood
God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
- Officer Gomez spoke last week at Bishop Kelly about Social Media, drugs and crime against youth. If you did not get a chance to attend, you can follow him on Youtube
- Chromebooks Available – St. Mary’s has a number of Chromebooks no longer in use, but in good condition. If you would like a Chromebooks for your student to use at home, please stop by the office. Donations are appreciated.
- 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