Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In this second week of Advent, our school was once again full of excitement and activity. Whether it was St. Nicholas Day, school Mass, Buddy Time, or the Candy Cane Crawl, our students were involved in so many engaging and memorable activities inside the classroom and around the campus. Although our students are eagerly awaiting Christmas Break, our teachers have been working hard to keep students actively engaged with a variety of learning activities. It is really fun to walk around the school and visit the different classes. It is easy to see why our students continue to grow and excel because of the collaborative nature of the classes and the willingness of the students and teachers to work together toward a common goal. This is just one of the many things that make our school an amazing school.
As we look to Gaudete Sunday, let us REJOICE in the Lord always; again I say rejoice! Our school has been so blessed by our Heavenly Father and the generosity and hard work of so many people in our community. I want to specifically mention the hard work of Jackie Schubert and her crew of volunteers that made our Candy Cane Crawl this past Friday such a success! Their enthusiasm and sunny (pun intended) disposition made the event so much fun! If you still want to donate to this fundraiser, see the information below.
May God continue to bless you all and may you grow ever closer to His loving heart. Enjoy your weekend and we will see you on Monday morning.
God Bless,
Brian
Need to Know:
- Candy Cane Crawl:
There is still time to donate! We have our pledge site open until Friday, December 16th. Please help us reach our goal of so we can finalize the capital improvements in our West Side Grounds project. The goal is to repair the muddy portion of the playground and to finish the outdoor learning garden. Please check out the link for more information and to donate. Thank you for your support in this! https://app.99pledges.com/fund/candycanecrawl - Save the Date for St. Mary’s Dinner and Auction:
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, St. Mary’s will be hosting its first Dinner and Auction since 2019! The St. Mary’s Dinner & Auction will be an evening of glamour and excitement. The gala includes a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, music, and silent & live auctions! All funds raised benefit the students of St. Mary’s Catholic School. Please be sure to mark this date on your calendar and plan to join us for this amazing event.
Nice to Know:
- We NEED your 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. Remember, all families are required to give 25 volunteer hours per year. This is a fun and easy way to get those hours in. - Trunk or Treat Video:
One of our amazing families made an awesome drone video about our recent Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat. Thank you so much for doing this Rebholtz family!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9TJnWcWrsQ - 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 contact the school.
PTO Corner:
- Raise Right Fundraising Program:
This incredible eGift card program pays back directly to the school PTO. Invitations went out to families Thursday via email. Flyers are coming home in folders soon. Follow this LINK to sign-up or learn more. St. Mary’s enrollment code is N6KQVMCPNFV9. - Volunteer Opportunities:
There are lots of opportunities to help the PTO do their work, so 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:
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Join via Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86136931683 - Upcoming Events:
Father/Daughter Dance – Jan 21; Link to Volunteer
Mother/Son Dodgeball – Jan 22: Link to Volunteer
Ball & Auction – Feb 4: Link to Volunteer
Spring Soccer Tournament – April 15-16: Link to Volunteer
Spring Art Show – May 7: Link to Volunteer
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Dec. 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Dec. 13 School Mass (Talent)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Dec. 20 Early Release at NOON (No After Care, End of the Semester)
- Dec. 21-Jan. 8 Christmas Break (No School)
- Jan. 9 Second Semester Begins
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:
- Mr. Olmes asked a student how he did in the Candy Cane Crawl. The student said, “I won!” Mr. Olmes then asked, “How do you know you won?” The student replied, “Nobody lapped me…well, some kids lapped me, but I lapped them first!” How can you argue with that logic!!!
