Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It has been a whirlwind last two weeks, our school has had so many reasons to celebrate and be proud to be a member of St. Mary’s Catholic School. Our First Grade class recently led our School Mass and did an incredible job with the readings and the offertory. We celebrated and recognized a large group of students who demonstrated in a particular way the Fruit of the Holy Spirit: LOVE. Mr. Campanella, led our school in an exciting, loud, and spirit-filled Pep Rally to get our 7th and 8th Grade COED basketball teams ready for the highly competitive Hallisey Basketball Tournament. During the recent Hallisey Basketball Tournament, our 7th Grade COED team found their groove and worked hard to earn 3rd place in a very talented bracket. Last week, our school had our annual Shrove Tuesday Celebration where we buried our Alleluias in preparation for the season of Lent, and then we celebrated Ash Wednesday at Holy Mass. During all of these activities, we still found lots of time for smiling, laughing, playing, and creating beautiful pieces of art. St. Mary’s Catholic School is an amazing place for staff, students, and their families, and it is these things that make me grateful to be a part of this community!
Need to Know:
- The 300 x 300 campaign has begun! Please Watch Mr. Olmes’ video!!!
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. - We are in the final stages of our soccer mini-pitch. We are looking at the week after Spring Break to finish the installation.
Nice to Know:
- 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). Thursday, March 17th, at 6:30 pm. You can join virtually via Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9858785015 or conference call: (888) 788-0099 Meeting ID 985 878 5015
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- March 9 School Mass (Corpus Christi)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- March 14 Parent Coffee Hour After Prayer Square!! Please come join us and meet other parents!
- March 18 End of the Third Quarter (Early Release @ Noon)
- March 21 – 25 Spring Break
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 one of our middle school students asked another student why they weren’t chasing a ball during kickball, the girl replied, “I have a lot going on in my life right now!” When I heard her say that, I couldn’t stop laughing. We have some pretty witty students!
