Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What else can I say except, THANK GOD, WE MADE IT! The school year has ended, and I am so proud of the incredible work your students and our staff did to make this school year so successful. In August 2020, many people in this area and around the world thought that in-person education was not possible, but St. Mary’s and the other Catholic schools in the area committed to delivering in-person instruction, and the results have been incredible. With dedication and hard work from families and the school, we opened our doors and got to work. In the face of many questions and uncertainties, our whole school community rose to the challenge and shined. During this school year, we welcomed many new families to our school community, and we were excited to share our wonderful school with them. I am so grateful for the many blessing that our Heavenly Father has given our school that has made this unforgettable year so successful. I am looking forward to even greater things to come for St. Mary’s, and I know that together, we can accomplish anything.
Please be sure to read the whole newsletter. It has lots of important information. Finally, as always, be sure to subscribe to this newsletter to get it directly to your Inbox.
If you want to get an inside peek into life at the school, check the slideshows on my Google Classroom page.
Need to Know:
- Summer Break Is Here:
Be sure to take some time to rest, relax, and recharge before the start of the next school year!
Nice to Know:
- West Side Grounds Project Presentation:
On Thursday, June 10th, I gave a presentation to the School and Parish communities about the West Side Grounds Project and the mini soccer pitch that we plan to install in a portion of the parking lot this summer. I live-streamed the event and was able to record it as well. This is an exciting project for the School and Parish and we have made so much progress towards our final goal. However, we are still about $70,000 away from our final goal. I am asking all of you to prayerfully consider helping our school raise the final funds for this project and bringing something exciting and beneficial to our school and its students. I am including 2 links below. The first link is for the presentation, and the second link is the recorded Zoom presentation. If you have any questions about this project, please email me.
WSG Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QC_33Ppita5TctIwBm1qN0B1taKqN8pBAqJzaHHYdcE/edit?usp=sharing
Zoom Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGFaAMvSMrVuvNsa7MiGpXDZNNJdsIU9/view?usp=sharing
PTO Corner:
- The PTO needs your help for the 2021-2022 School Year:
We are looking for a few energetic individuals to help with the work of the PTO next year. We are looking for the following positions: Auction Co-Chair and Vice President. This is a great way to help the school and get all of your volunteer hours fulfilled for the year. - PTO Board Meeting:
The meetings will begin again in August/September. Be on the lookout for meeting information.
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- May 29 – Aug. 15 Summer Break
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- August 2 School Office Opens for the 2021-2022 School Year
- August 5 New Parent Information Night
- August 9 Teachers Return to School
- August 16 First Day of School for Grades 1-8
- August 18 First Day of School for Kindergarten and PreK
- August 24 Back to School Night
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:
- Too many to share in the final week! Stay tuned for more in August!
