Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It seems like Fall has arrived in the Treasure Valley. The mornings are crisp and cool and the leaves are turning all shades of colors. I love this time of year because it brings up so many good memories. This week, our students have been creating so many good memories here at school. From our PreK dragons, and the never-ending energy and positivity of our Kindergarten class to “Shoe Art” and learning about Mary Blair; our students, and their teachers are digging into learning and making the most of their time at St. Mary’s. Learning happens in our school in so many different ways, and I encourage you to ask your students, “What questions did you ask?” and “What did you learn?” every day when they come home.
As we move into the last two weeks of the first quarter, I encourage you to reach out to your student(s)’ teachers if you have any questions about their progress and learning so far. A strong school/home relationship is so important and helpful in helping our young minds maximize and achieve their highest potential. I hope you all are able to find some time for rest and rejuvenation. God Bless you all, and we will see you soon!
If you want to get an inside peek into life at the school, check the slideshows on my Google Classroom page.
Need to Know:
- Be Vigilant:
If you have been paying attention to the news, you will see that the COVID-19 numbers are on the rise in our area. Please be vigilant in keeping you and your family safe by doing your part. By taking the necessary steps outside of school, you help us accomplish our goal of giving your student(s) a safe and effective face-to-face learning environment. - Clean Mask and Water Bottle:
Please be sure to send your child to school with a clean water bottle and at least 2 clean masks. Student masks often become dirty or wet during the day and may need to be changed. Please be sure to send your student with two clean masks every day. We are trying to do everything we can to keep our school and our students as clean and safe as possible. - 8th Grade Fundraiser:
The 8th Graders are putting on a fundraiser to raise money for their Spring trip to St. Gertrude Monastery. The fundraiser runs from 9/28 – 11/13/2020. Who doesn’t love fresh fruit and it couldn’t be easier, as it’s shipped directly to you before Thanksgiving or Christmas! It also makes a great. gift! Please click HERE to take a look and order online. Also, feel free to share the link and information below on social media to help them in their efforts. We sincerely appreciate your help!
Nice to Know:
- News from our Nurses:
Our wonderful nurses from St. Alphonsus have created a helpful and informative document to help families decide if it is prudent to send their child to school when they may be ill. Please click HERE and HERE to read these important documents. - Flu shots for students:
There is another opportunity to get a flu shot in our area. It is on Saturday, October 10th at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. Click HERE for more information.
PTO Corner:
- Next Virtual PTO Board Meeting:
Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PM (Meeting Link) We hope to see you all online! - Grandparents Club:
A huge THANK YOU to the grandparents who already contributing to helping us reach our financial goal to create a new outdoor learning space for our students. - Looking to fill PTO Positions:
The PTO is looking to fill the following positions – Auction Co-Chair (to learn this year and then Chair next year); Holiday Market Co-Chair (to learn this year and Chair next year); Board Treasurer-Elect (to shadow this year and take over next year) - School Lunches:
Our new school lunch program seems to be starting very successfully. Thank you, PTO for getting this up and running! If you are interested in purchasing lunch for your student(s), click on the link to order and pay. https://www.stmarys-boise.org/parent-experience We have gotten lots of positive reviews from lunch customers, so click on the link and try to for yourself! - Holiday Market:
Planning is underway! If you want to be a vendor or know someone who would, please contact PTO
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- October 9 Early Release (1:15 PM)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- October 13 Early Release (12:00 PM)
- October 16 End of the 1st Grading Quarter; Early Release (1:15 PM)
- October 22,23 Parent-Teacher Conferences (more info to come)
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:
- The Kindergarten class had just completed a challenging math lesson, and the teacher said “whoa, that was a difficult lesson!” Then, a student yells out “BUT WE DID IT, Mrs. McKay!” Then the whole class started cheering! I love hearing those stories!!!
