Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I sincerely apologize for sending this newsletter out so late. As we are winding down this year, I wanted to make you all aware of a few pieces of information. Last Friday, May 15th, was the last day of new assignments and instruction. This week teachers are finalizing their grade-books and closing their grade-books. If you have any questions about your student’s grade, please reach out directly to their teacher. Also, if you have any textbooks or library books that you were issued or checked out, I will have a blue bin outside the front doors of the school from 7:30 – 12:00 each morning this week to return these items. Finally, last week we did a final personal items pick up at school, and we have several student bags that have not been picked up. If you are still wanting to pick up your personal items, please email Mr. Olmes ASAP to arrange a pick up time.
In these last few days of the school year, I want to share how much I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication by our students and their families to make our Distance Learning Plan such a success. Without your hard work and willingness to work with our teachers, we would not be able to celebrate the success that we have seen. Thank you so much for being flexible and willing to move outside of your comfort zone to achieve a common goal. May God continue to bless and protect each one of you and give you the graces to persevere in life.
Continue to stay plugged in by looking at the weekly slideshow. You can’t help being amazed and energized by our students’ smiles and engagement in their work. Click HERE to see the photos.
Need to Know:
- St. Mary’s Auction Press Release:
Click HERE to see the official press release for our incredibly successful Virtual Auction. The details will amaze you! - Amazing resource for St. Mary’s Families:
As you know, our fantastic counselor, Mrs. Eiguren has worked hard to create a Google Site to help all of us through this difficult time. The link is below and she is constantly working to add resources and make it more beneficial for families. Please take some time to check it out by clicking this link: https://sites.google.com/a/stmarys-boise.org/ms-eiguren-s-counseling-corner/home - How can I help?:
During these times, many of us are asking how we can help. You can always donate to help our St. Mary’s Parish, School, and Food Bank by clicking HERE. Also, one of our families who is connected to Stein Distributing Company wanted to share how people can help support The Idaho Foodbank. Click HERE is read how you can partner with Stein Distributing to help The Idaho Foodbank.
Nice to Know:
- Google Classroom App:
This is just a tip for all parents to help them with uploading assignments to Google Classroom. If you are able to download the “Google Classroom” app to your cell phone or a tablet, it is fairly easy to upload assignments by taking a quick picture of them. If you need any help with it, contact Mr. Olmes. - Reminder from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO):
If you have art expenses from this school year that have not yet been reimbursed, you may email the PTO Treasurer at jenre817@gmail.com. In your email, please include a brief description of the items purchased, a picture of the receipt, and a mailing address. - Buy your St. Mary’s Car Magnet (When we see you again):
PTO Corner:
- PTO would like to thank everyone who helped make our Annual Auction a success! A special thanks to Sarah Brown, Kimberly Smith and Kelly Lodge!
- We are also looking for parents interested in joining the PTO board next year. Positions that need to be filled include Secretary and Vice President. The Vice President position is a two year commitment where you serve one year as VP and then the next you step into the President role. Please email Meghan Goodwin at meghan_goodwin13@hotmail.com if you have any questions, are interested in joining us or would like to nominate someone you think would be a great fit.
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- May 25 Memorial Day (No School or online classes)
The complete School Calendar can be found on the Home Page or on the Parents Quick Links Page. To have an event added to our School Calendar, email us at calendar@stmarys-boise.org.
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- May 28 Last Scheduled Day of the School Year
The complete School Calendar can be found on the Home Page or on 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 on 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:
- Here are a few jokes from one of our 1st Grade students:
- What is a cow’s favorite food? “Cattle Corn!”
- What is brown, has a head and a tail, but no legs? “A Penny!”
