Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
God is so good! We had a great Week 2 with lots going on at school. From Back to School Night, to School Mass, to mystery reading with the First Grade Class, our school was packed with fun and engaging activities. I hope the first two weeks of school have gone well for you and your students, and I hope you are all settling into the new year. If your child is having any challenges or difficulty settling into the new year, please reach out to the teacher, so we can make the necessary adjustment to help your child feel comfortable and engaged. Please take some time to read through this newsletter because it has lots of important information. See you all at Prayer Square!
Need to Know:
- In-Person Safe Environment Training at School:
On Thursday, September 8th, we will be holding a Safe Environment training at the school from 6:00-8:00 pm. If you want to be a volunteer at our school, you must first complete an in-person Safe Environment training. Please go to https://boise.cmgconnect.org/ create an account, and register for the event. If you have any questions, contact the school. - Where does the school need volunteer help?:
Currently, the school would love to have volunteers to help with Morning Recess, Lunch, and Lunch Recess. If you are interested in helping with these, please contact the school.
Nice to Know:
- School Lunches:
If you are interested in ordering lunch or milk for your child, please click HERE and follow the instructions. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school. - 4:00 pm Sunday Family Mass:
The 4:00 pm Sunday Family Mass has been a successful addition to the Parish Mass lineup and will become a permanent fixture at St. Mary’s. All are welcome, and we hope that lots of families will find this Mass a welcoming and calm environment to worship together with their children.
PTO Corner:
- Volunteer Opportunities:
In the coming weeks, the PTO will be sharing their calendar of events as well as opportunities for families to volunteer. Please look for information coming from the PTO. Also, the school will be sending out information about how families can volunteer at the school and the training that needs to be completed to volunteer at school. Stay tuned! - Next PTO meeting:
We encourage all families to participate actively in the PTO this year, the PTO meetings will be online via ZOOM. We hope this format will allow more families to participate and stay connected to the work of the PTO. The next PTO meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21st from 6:30-7:30 pm. The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting.
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Aug. 31 School Mass (Talent)
- Sept. 5 Labor Day (No School)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Sept. 7 School Mass (Corpus Christi)
- Sept. 14 School Mass (Time)
- Sept. 25 Oktober Fest @ School (More details to come)
The complete School Calendar can be found on the Home Page or the Parents Quick Links Page. To have an event added to our School Calendar, email us at calendar@stmarys-boise.org.
Strategic Plan Updates
Click here to see the most recent updates on the Strategic Plan Projects, including the West Side Grounds Project, The Interior Project, and the Community Directory Project. We are currently looking for volunteers for these and other key initiatives. Whether you’re interested in helping lead a small project, or just have a few hours to help, please complete this quick form and we’ll contact you shortly about whatever you’re most interested in.
Wisdom from Our Young Scholars:
- From one of our PreK students: “Where is Mrs. Huerta? When is she coming? I love Spanish!”
