Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It was another wonderful week at our amazing school! We had snow, sunshine, and lots of learning. It is always wonderful to see our teachers and students taking advantage of their time at our school to learn and grow as young scholars. In addition to the learning, we had two awesome events this past weekend. Our PTO hosted our annual Father/Daughter Dance and our Mother/Son Dodgeball Tournament. These events were incredible and gave us another chance to come together as a school community in a fun social event. I want to recognize our PTO President, Ellen Tillotson, and all of the volunteers who worked so hard to make these events so wonderful. The PTO has worked so hard this year to enrich our year and I am incredibly grateful for their work. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
As you probably have heard, next week is Catholic Schools Week. I encourage you to participate in the week’s events as much as you are able. Below is a list of events and activities that will be going on at our school.
- Sunday, Jan. 29 Celebrate your Parish – Come to the 4:00 pm Mass in your school uniform.
- Monday, Jan. 30 Celebrate Community/Students – Class-themed dress. Teachers will be messaging.
- Tuesday, Jan. 31 Celebrate – Nation – Wear red, white, and blue. St. Mary’s Alumni Breakfast from 7:30 -8:30 in the gym.
- Wednesday, Feb. 1 – All Schools Mass at St. Mark’s
- Thursday, Feb. 2 – Celebrate Family – Picnic lunch with families in the gym (Spirit Day Dress)
- Friday, Feb. 3 – Celebrate Teachers/Staff – Favorite Sports Team Attire or Spirit Wear
- Saturday, Feb. 4 – Sweetheart Ball and Auction
As we start this sunny morning, I pray that God will continue to bless and guide all of you in this new year. Have a great week!
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:
February PTO meeting details coming soon. - Upcoming Events:
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. 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)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Jan. 30-Feb. 3 Catholic Schools Week
- Feb. 1 All Schools Mass at St. Mark’s
- Feb. 4 Sweetheart Soiree (St. Mary’s Ball and Auction at BSU)
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 second graders, “Mr. Olmes, I can’t wait to Silly String you!” Wor, that student was REALLY excited to get me! HA!
