Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy New Year and welcome back to the new semester! It was so wonderful to see all of our students this week with their smiles and eagerness to learn. I must admit, I had to drink a bit more coffee during the school day than normal, but it was totally worth it! Our teachers did an incredible job of helping to get our students back into the swing of “formal learning” with some field trips, hands-on activities, and other meaningful learning experiences. We also had the wonderful opportunity to recognize our Christian leaders from the Second Quarter. It is incredibly impactful to see all of the students being recognized by their teachers and read how they have exceptionally demonstrated our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs): Learner, Friend, Disciple, and Steward.
As we all get back up to the full speed of life and school, I pray that your 2023 is full of happiness, joy, love, and many blessings. May our Heavenly Father fill us with the graces to meet every person and experience with Faith, Hope, and Charity. Let us remember our school’s theme for the year, “Courage through Grace”, and always work to improve ourselves, our families, and the world around us. I hope you have had a wonderful holiday weekend, and I will see you at Prayer Square!
God Bless,
Brian
Need to Know:
- Don’t Miss the Social Event of the Year:
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. - Essential Ball and Auction Information:
There is a lot of important information you need to know for the upcoming Ball and Auction. Although families will get paper copies of the documents, we are also sharing them here. Please share them with anyone you think is interested! Click the link to see how you can make this event such a success!!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jq09cTIuxyjiAAOEE7-IA4CwsnuhwB3Y/view?usp=sharing
Nice to Know:
- Do you need to complete more volunteer hours???:
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. - 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 PTO Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 18th at 6:30 pm. You can join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81152046242 - Upcoming Events:
Father/Daughter Dance – Jan 21; Link to Volunteer
Mother/Son Dodgeball – Jan 22: Link to Volunteer
St. Mary’s Open House – Sunday, Jan 29 from 2:00- 3:30 at school (Invite your friends & neighbors!)
Catholic Schools Week – Monday, Jan 30 – Friday, Feb 3 – (Details coming soon)
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):
- Jan. 18 School Mass (Food)
- Jan 21. Father/Daughter Dance
- Jan. 22 Mother/Son Dodgeball
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Jan. 25 School Mass (Talent)
- Jan. 29 St. Mary’s School Open House (2:00-3:30 pm)
- Jan. 29 School Led Parish Mass (4:00 pm)
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 staff members: “Today feels like a Friday!” (It was actually only a Tuesday.) That is the first week back for you! HA!
