Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Let the Sunshine come! It has been a beautiful week here at St. Mary’s and once again, the school was buzzing with activity. On Monday morning at Prayer Square, I quizzed the students on the 4 Greek words for Love. On Tuesday and Wednesday, our 4th-8th graders had the opportunity to go up to Bogus Basin for Snow School and had an incredibly fun and enriching experience. We also had our class pictures and it was wonderful to see their bright, smiling faces in their class groups. After school, our group of Mexican Traditional Dancers was hard at work as well as the students preparing for the upcoming Hallisey Basketball Tournament. Whether it’s before, during, or after school, St. Mary’s always has something fun and interesting going on. Just a gentle reminder that this week is a short one so plan accordingly. Have a sunny and restful weekend and Presidents’ Day, and we will see you at Prayer Square on Tuesday!
Need to Know:
- The 300 x 300 campaign has begun! Click HERE to check out our website and watch Mr. Olmes’ video. Also, check out our Facebook page for more information on how you can participate and help support St. Mary’s Catholic School!
- Registration has begun for the 2022-2023 school year! As of February 15th, registration is open to all (new and current) families. If you want to secure your child’s spot for next year, be sure to register them ASAP. If you have any questions, call or email the school.
- Next Thursday is a BLUE OUT: To support our students who will be playing in the Hallisey basketball tournament, we want all students to wear BLUE to support them! Let’s show them how much school spirit and support St. Mary’s has!
- We are in the final stages of our soccer mini-pitch. Pray for warmer weather so the field can thaw out and we can install soon. We are SO excited!!!
Nice to Know:
- Safe Environment Training at the School:
On Tuesday, March 1st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the school. If you haven’t yet completed it, be sure to sign up. To register for the class, go to https://cmgconnect.org. If you have any questions about the training or how to register, please contact Mrs. Campanella at the school.
- 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:
- 300 x $300:
Our 300 x 300 campaign has begun! Please check out our website for more information and help us meet our goal in any way you can. - Next Tasty Fundraiser:
St. Mary’s will be hosting another fundraiser night at Cafe Zupa’s in Meridian on March 8th from 4:00-9:00 pm. The online order code is FUNDRAISER25. The physical address is: 2148 N Eagle Rd Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83642 - 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. - Volunteer Opportunities:
PTO VP/Pres. Elect, also the PTO is looking for volunteers to help with the May Art show. Details to come. - Next PTO meeting:
(Parent and Teacher attendance encouraged as this is after work hours). Date and Zoom info coming soon!
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- February 21 Presidents’ Day (No School)
- February 23 School Mass (Treasure) and Christian Leaders Recognition
- February 25 Teacher In-Service (No School)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- March 1 Shrove Tuesday
- March 2 Ash Wednesday Mass (Talent)
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:
- When talking to a middle school student about Snow School at Bogus Basin they said, “It was great! I got to slide down a mountain on my stomach!” Those are the memories that make the learning more meaningful!
