Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I hope you are all enjoying a restful weekend after another busy week at school. I am particularly proud of our two teachers, Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Davis who helped our school put on a fun and incredibly successful Book Fair. We welcomed many students and their families all throughout the week to buy some fun and interesting books. The proceeds of this Book Fair go directly to the school and allow us to grow and improve our library. I also want to thank the many volunteers who came to school and helped us run this fun and important event.
I want to let you know that Monday will kick off our school’s Kindness Week! Your children may be coming home and talking about the “Penny Challenge”. The idea is simple, the class who brings in the most change/money for their class will win a prize. The school then takes the money and buys Pumpkin Pies and donates them to one of the homeless shelters in Boise to help make their Thanksgiving a little brighter and more delicious. Last year, we were able to buy 32 pies (our current record)! Let’s try to beat that record this week. Also, on Monday, we will be recognizing our current and former service members. We invite you to come to Prayer Square in the morning to be recognized by the school and join us for a small reception after Prayer Square in the gym. it is going to be an amazing week with lots of opportunities for our students to demonstrate Kindness toward others.
As you enjoy the last day of the weekend, I pray that God will continue to bless you and pull you closer to his Sacred Heart. May his love and kindness always inspire us to be kind and loving to everyone; especially those most in need!
Need to Know:
- Candy Cane Crawl and Fun Run:
We will be hosting our inaugural Candy Cane Fun Run on Saturday, December 4th from 11:00 – 3:00 pm at Lowell Elementary School (across the street from St. Mary’s). Our PTO is looking for volunteers and local business partnerships! Please contact the PTO (straughnjessica@gmail.com) if you or your business is interested in helping us. Click HERE for more information and to register for this event. Please plan to attend this super fun and festive event!
Nice to Know:
- School Lunches:
Blimpie and Pizza Hut are now available for lunch orders for students via online submission (the December forms will come out before Thanksgiving break). These are charged through our FACTS portal. - School Pictures:
Class group & spring individual pictures, Cap & Gown (8th): Wednesday, February 16th (Mass Dress) - Important Volunteer Information/Opportunities:
We are currently looking for volunteers for morning recess, lunch coverage, and lunch recess. We also have a need for a parent to teach Art to our 7th Grade class. In order to volunteer at school, you must have your Safe Environment certification up to date and have a current Diocesan background check. All in-school volunteers must be approved by and scheduled through Mrs. Campanella. If you are interested in signing up to be a volunteer, please email Mrs. Campanella.
PTO Corner:
- Candy Cane Crawl and Fun Run:
We will be hosting our inaugural Candy Cane Fun Run on Saturday, December 4th from 11:00 – 3:00 pm at Lowell Elementary School (across the street from St. Mary’s). Our PTO is looking for volunteers and local business partnerships! Please contact the PTO (straughnjessica@gmail.com) if you or your business is interested in helping us. More details will be coming home with your students, and you can register for the event at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmarys/601316 Please plan to attend this super fun and festive event! - Next PTO Board Meeting:
Hey all, we are going to have our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, December 1st at 6:30 pm. You can join virtually via Zoom link or conference call: (888) 788-0099, meeting ID 89894203828. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894203828 Please join us to stay connected to the life of the school! - Grandparents Club:
Mailers went home with students inviting grandparents to participate in this year’s West Side Grounds beautification project. Email (straughnjessica@gmail.com) if you’d like to participate and help buy some much-needed benches and picnic tables. - Dine Out and Support St. Mary’s:
St. Mary’s PTO has teamed up with some local restaurants to raise funds for our school. Our first Fundraiser Night will be on December 7th at Cafe Zupa’s (129 Broadway Ave). Just show up for dinner with your family and mention that you’re there to support St. Mary’s School and a portion of every sale will go to our school!
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- November 17 School Mass (Time)
- November 19 Teacher In-service Day (No School)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- November 22-26 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- December 4 Candy Cane Crawl and Fun Run (See details above)
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 for last week, but I am sure this week will not disappoint!
