Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Oh come, Oh come, Emanuel; Jesus is born! Merry Christmas to all of you! It is an incredible feeling to reflect on the fact that we have just finished the first semester of this year. What an incredible blessing it has been so far. Our students have worked so hard this year, and with help from their teachers, have grown as young scholars and children of God. There have been so many examples of collaboration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences in our classes this semester. I would encourage you to look through the various slideshows on my Google Classroom page to get an inside look. Since my last newsletter, lots has been happening in our school. On December 14th, Mr. Peters and our students treated us to an incredible night of singing, music, and lots of smiles and laughs (See my Slideshow for pictures and videos). On December 18th and 21st, our students and parents put on the school performance of “La Pastorela”. It was an incredible demonstration of the Christmas narrative delivered through the Mexican tradition of La Pastorela. A huge THANK YOU goes out to Liliana Tena and Amaya Eiguren, who helped make this performance so special for our students and school community. On December 22nd, our school was treated to a short concert by the Bishop Kelly Band and led by Mr. Peters. Finally, the construction of our soccer mini-pitch is in full swing and looks to be entering its final phase! It truly was a wonderful end to the semester and a great way to close out 2021. As we take time away during this break, I pray that all of you are filled with the peace, love, and joy of the Christmas season and that God continues to bless your family. I am so grateful for all of you, and I am so blessed to be a part of such an incredible school and parish community. May you all have a restful break, and I will see you all soon!
Need to Know:
- The Second Semester begins on Monday, January 10th! Enjoy your break!
Nice to Know:
- School Lunches:
Blimpie and Pizza Hut are now available for lunch orders for students via online submission (the December forms will come out before Thanksgiving break). These are charged through our FACTS portal. - School Pictures:
Class group & spring individual pictures, Cap & Gown (8th): Wednesday, February 16th (Mass Dress) - Important Volunteer Information/Opportunities:
We are currently looking for volunteers for morning recess, lunch coverage, and lunch recess. In order to volunteer at school, you must have your Safe Environment certification up to date and have a current Diocesan background check. If you are interested in signing up to be a volunteer, please email Mrs. Campanella.
PTO Corner:
- Grandparents Club 2021: A mailer and email were recently sent inviting grandparents to participate in this year’s West Side Grounds beautification project, bench, and picnic table installments. Email us (amberburk22@gmail.com) if you’d like to participate!
- School Lunches: Blimpie and Pizza Hut are now available for lunch orders for students via online submission. These are charged through our FACTS portal. Contact the office with questions. You can also find the links under LUNCH ORDERS on the Parent Quick Links Page. There is a pizza option for Mondays and Blimpie is now offering different options for you to pick from each week.
- Dine Out and Support St. Mary’s: St. Mary’s PTO has teamed up with some local restaurants to raise funds for our school. The next Fundraiser Night will be on January 11th at Noodles & Co (2274 N Eagle Rd). Just show up for dinner between 4-8 pm with your family and mention that you’re there to support St. Mary’s School- a portion of every sale will go to our school!
- Next PTO meeting: (Parent and Teacher attendance encouraged as this is after work hours). Monday, January 10th at 6:30 pm. You can join virtually via Zoom link or conference call: (888) 788-0099, meeting ID https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87953116547
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Dec. 23 – Jan. 9 Christmas Break (No School)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- January 10 Start of Second Semester
- January 12 School Mass
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:
- There were too many to write down since the last newsletter, so we will wait to start again in 2022!
