Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy Friday and Happy Winter??? Well, the weather continues to confuse and befuddle us, but nothing is going to dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of our school! This week started this past Sunday at our Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. This was an AMAZING event, and I am so grateful to those who made this event such a success. I want to recognize the event coordinators, Derrick and Anja Henry for their hard work and leadership. I also want to say thank you to our parish’s Knights of Columbus who worked so hard at the grills and gave away lots of tasty food to those in attendance. Finally, a huge thank you to our school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) which makes all these events possible for our community. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our school!
The week’s festivities continued on Monday with our Halloween parade and class parties, Tuesday we celebrated Mass with Fr. Camacho and he shared with us the simple yet important path to becoming Saints. On Wednesday, we celebrated the last day of Día de Muertos and students made their final visits to the church and the Altar created for this event.
Our week closed out with some wintry weather, and students are getting excited for the snow to arrive in the near future. Overall, another exciting week at the most dynamic and lively school in Boise. Have a wonderful weekend, stay warm, and stay dry.
God Bless,
Brian Olmes
Need to Know:
- Save the Date for St. Mary’s Dinner and Auction:
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, St. Mary’s will be hosting its first Dinner and Auction since 2019! The St. Mary’s Dinner & Auction will be an evening of glamour and excitement. The gala includes a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, music, and silent & live auctions! All funds raised benefit the students of St. Mary’s Catholic School. Please be sure to mark this date on your calendar and plan to join us for this amazing event. - Trunk or Treat Video:
One of our amazing families made an awesome drone video about our recent Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat. Thank you so much for doing this Rebholtz family!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9TJnWcWrsQ - We NEED your help:
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.
Nice to Know:
- 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 get in touch with the school. - 4:00 pm Sunday Family Mass:
The 4:00 pm Sunday Family Mass has been a successful addition to the Parish Mass lineup and will become a permanent fixture at St. Mary’s. All are welcome, and we hope that lots of families will find this Mass a welcoming and calm environment to worship together with their children.
PTO Corner:
- Ball and Auction Info Call:
There will be a Ball & Auction Info Call on Wednesday, Nov 9 at 6:00 pm via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506952496. Join to hear about volunteer opportunities and event details for the Feb. 4 gala. - Cafe Zupas Night:
Earn money for St. Mary’s by dining at Café Zupas on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 4 PM – 9 PM at the Boise Towne Square location. (600 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704) - 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:
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30 pm. Join via Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89104292120. - Upcoming Events:
Father/Daughter Dance – Jan 21; Link to Volunteer
Mother/Son Dodgeball – Jan 22: Link to Volunteer
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):
- Nov. 8 Election Day – GO VOTE!!!
- Nov. 9 School Mass (Talent)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Nov. 14-18 Kindness Week (Info coming soon)
- Nov. 15 Early Release at NOON
- Nov. 16 School Mass (Time)
- Nov. 21-25 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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:
- From one of our Kindergarten students: “Mr. Olmes, I forgot to bring my water bottle, so I just drank a gallon of water during our snacktime!” Hydration is SO important! HA!
