Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Once again, it has been a busy week here at St. Mary’s. From Barbie Bungee to Snow School to School Mass, and School Cleanup, we have been an active and busy group of learners. It is always a joy to see students actively engaged in the different lessons of the day, and it is particularly neat to see our students collaborating in the class activities to make the learning more meaningful. In addition to growing as Learners, Friends, Disciples, and Stewards, we have also been working hard to prepare for Catholic Schools Week. We are excited about all the events going on at school, and 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. Be sure to read your teacher’s newsletter for specific information about the week’s events. In order to kick off Catholic Schools Week with gusto, I invite all of you to join us on Sunday for our Open House and our School Led Parish Mass. It is going to be an amazing day!
- 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 from 11:25-12:25 (Spirit Day Dress)
- Friday, Feb. 3 – Celebrate Teachers/Staff – Favorite Sports Team Attire or Spirit Wear
- Saturday, Feb. 4 – Sweetheart Ball and Auction
On a final note, I wanted to give you a final update on the results of our Candy Cane Crawl from this past December. For this student Fun Run, our goal was to raise $15,000 for our School Garden and the improvement of our back grassy area near our PreK classroom. We were so blessed to have tremendous support from current, former, and extended families. In the end, we were able to raise $23,000!!! THANK YOU all for your incredible support for our school! I am so excited to see the continued transformation and improvement of our school grounds and see how we can make the School Garden and the back grassy area places that look good, are durable, and enhance the curb appeal of the school.
I wish you all a restful and relaxing weekend, and I hope to see you Sunday at the Open House and Mass!
God Bless,
Brian
Need to Know:
- Open House:
This Sunday, we have our Open House from 2:00-3:30 and our School Led parish Mass at 4:00 pm. It is going to be a great event, so please bring some of your friends and neighbors and make this event amazing!
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:
- Nothing to report this week, but I am sure next week will be filled with zingers!
