Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What a week at St. Mary’s! Catholic Schools Week was amazing, and it was so wonderful seeing our students, staff, and parents celebrating the joys of Catholic Schools; especially the gift of St. Mary’s Catholic School! The week kicked off last Saturday with our School Led Parish Mass where we came together in worship and song. This week, we had lots of excitement with our various themed days and lots of fun activities such as playing Board Games, reading with Buddies, various dress-up days, and the Geography Bee! The week wrapped up today with our Color Day and the Ringing of the Bells! It is truly special to see everyone so excited and positive in our school community. St. Mary’s Catholic School is a special and holy place!
As you know, we have begun our registration period for the 2022-2023 school year. Our current number of registrations is rising quickly, and we have had lots of interest from new prospective families, so be sure to secure your spot for next year by registering ASAP. Although the early bird special continues until the end of February, after February 14th, we will allow new families to register at our school. We want to make sure that all families that like the Catholic education that St. Mary’s offers will have a chance to be at our school. If you have any questions or concerns about the registration process, please call the school or email Mrs. Campanella or Mr. Olmes.
Need to Know:
- Mr. Olmes will be giving the annual State of the School presentation on Wednesday, February 9th at 6:00 pm in the church! You are all warmly invited to join, listen, and learn about the school.
- The 300 x 300 campaign has begun! Please check out our website and 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! Be sure to secure your spot for next year. If you have any questions, call or email the school.
- 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:
- 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:
- 300 x $300:
A mailer was recently sent home inviting St. Mary’s families and staff members to participate in the 300 x $300 fundraiser letter campaign. Please submit the names and addresses of 4 people or businesses who may be interested in donating. - Upcoming School Fundraiser: Support our PTO by dining out (or order to go!)
Panera Bread
Tuesday Feb 8, 4pm-8pm
3421 North Eagle Road
Meridian
St. Mary’s PTO will receive 20% of the total net sales. There are several ways to order from Panera Bread to help support the PTO. Show the digital flyer (emailed by your teacher) at checkout when ordering in the drive-thru or inside the restaurant to ensure that St. Mary’s PTO gets the credit for your patronage. Alternatively, you may also order online at Panerabread.com - 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 - Next PTO meeting:
(Parent and Teacher attendance encouraged as this is after work hours). Wednesday, February 16th, at 6:30 pm. You can join virtually via Zoom link or conference call: (888) 788-0099, meeting ID https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84838368803
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- February 8 Early Release at Noon
- February 9 School Mass (Time)
- February 9 State of the School Address @ 6:00 in the church
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- February 9 School Mass (Time)
- February 14 St. Valentine’s Day (Dia de Amor y Amistad)
- February 16 School Mass (Time)
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 asked what Love means by their teachers, a PreK student said, “It means hugging someone and never letting go!” SO SWEET!!!
