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Weekly Newsletter – October 11, 2024
Dear Parents,
October is upon us. There is much to do at school and at home. Thank you for your continued support of St. Mary’s and its school community. Please be sure to check the calendar frequently to see what is happening.
Thank you to the School Board for sponsoring coffee this morning before Mass. The school board does a tremendous job working with the school to set priorities and objectives for the current and future years.
Boise Favorites – St. Mary’s Catholic School has been nominated as one of Boise’s Favorite Private Schools. The Boise Favorites run in the Idaho Statesman and other publications throughout the year. Winners of Boise Favorites get a free listing in a full color magazine and on on their website. Voting runs from October 7th through October 25th. To vote for St. Mary’s, please use the following link: https://www.
You can vote each day through October 25th. Please be sure to vote daily.
Spartan Run– The Spartan Run fundraising is less than two weeks away. Students may gather pledges via their personal website https://app.99pledges.
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Prizes for pledges achieved are as follows: $20 Spartan sticker, $50 fun dip candy, $100/family Free Dress Coupon
Any questions can be sent to Jackie Schubert jackiecschubert@
Please share the pledge URL with aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, second cousins, and any other distant relative interested in supporting the St. Mary’s Spartans. Last year we not only raised a record amount, every student was able to secure at least one donation. We have our sights set on another year of 100% participation.
BK Game – October 11, 2024 – Bishop Kelly is graciously inviting all partner school students to the football game this Friday evening at 7:00 pm. All St. Mary’s students with paying adult are admitted for free. Go Knights!
Parent/Teacher Conferences– This week or early next you should receive an invitation to Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 24th. It is nice to be prepared for Parent-Teacher conferences – Here is an article to help
Please volunteer to help with Spartan Run and Trunk or Treat – St. Mary’s special events need everyone’s help. If you have time to help, please check the link to participate. Volunteering is fun and social. Find some friends and sign up together.
Diamonds and Denim – February 8th– In the very near future you will begin seeing more information about the Diamonds and Denim Gala. We would like each family to begin thinking about potential donations from you, friends or companies that may be able to enhance the overall experience and the auction. If you know of anything, please contact the school or our Gala chair, Kristen Colter at auction@stmarys-boise.org
Please mark your calendars for important dates:
- October 9 – Coffee After Prayer Square – Hosted by the School Advisory Board 8:00 am
- October 9 – School Mass – Recognizing Christian Leaders “Friends” 8:30 am
- October 7 – 11 – MOSS for 5th and 6th Grade
- October 11 – Bishop Kelly Football – Students with a paying adult are admitted free
- October 13 – Parish Picnic – 3:00 pm
- October 18 – Spartan Run
- October 18 – End of the First Quarter
- October 20 – Parish Ministry Faire
- October 24 & 25 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
- October 27 – Trunk or Treat
- February 8 – Diamonds and Denim – St. Mary’s Gala
Other Important Announcements and Events:
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St.Mary’s Book Fair will be Tuesday November 5th- Friday November 8th – Before school, lunches and after school. Parents Volunteers needed to help ring up, stock and more! Contact Janielle Beason for details on how to help (707)317-3290
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Traffic pattern – The new design of the parking lot is terrific, but it has caused some delays or confusion at drop off and pick up. For simplicity sake, please refer to the attached screen print for our preferred traffic flow.
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Mexican Dance -Gloria Munoz, parish office, holds Mexican dance class on Wednesdays. All ages are welcome to attend. Their potential performance dates are:
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Friday September 27th at 3:00 pm – school gym
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Sunday 20th before or after the 10:45 Mass- school gym
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Saturday November 2nd- late afternoon-ish- Day of the Death at JUMP in Boise
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Thursday December 12th- evening Mass- Lady of Guadalupe Celebration- St Mary’s church
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Partnership Page – Thank you to everyone who has shared their business information on our partnership page. It is our objective to provide support and awareness to the families that support us. I would encourage 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
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St. Mary’s Special Events – Please read the document to discover information about our annual special events, including times dates, and volunteer opportunities.
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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
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Return to School policy – If your student is unwell, please follow the review the policy before they return to school.
God bless.
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School- Principal
Other Items of Interest
Bishop Kelly Athletics – Bishop Kelly has a plethora of athletics happening throughout the Fall. The BK website has a link to team pages with game schedules. Whether you enjoy soccer, volleyball, cross country, there is something for everyone. Home football games are an experience.
Home Bishop Kelly Football Games
- August 30 – vs. Bonneville (win 28-20)
- September 6 – vs. Minico (win 20-8)
- September 20 – vs. Nampa (win 19-0)
- September 27 – vs. Columbia (win 54-0)
- October 11 – vs. Vallivue
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