Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Fall is in the air, and if you are looking at the weather report, it appears that Winter is just around the corner. As a person who grew up in upstate New York, I have many fond memories of this time of year. The colors of trees, the smell of comfort food, and the crunching of leaves all bring back wonderful experiences in my life. This week has been no different here at school. For most of us, we were treated to our school trees changing colors and dropping their wonderful leaves for our students to stomp through, make piles, and jump in them. Our students here at school have also seen our school garden taking shape in a big way due to the hard work of one of our parents, Noah Dotson, and his landscaping company, Life in the Trenches Landscape and Labor. This project has been in the planning phase for a while now, and I am so happy to see it nearly finished because it will allow our students to start learning about plants, growing, and gardening in a new and interactive way.
In addition to the students here at school, we had another group of students up at the University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS). This was an incredible experience for our 5th and 6th-grade students to spend a week in the beautiful Ponderosa State Park and take in the natural beauty that God has given us. They learned about Science, Nature, and a whole lot more. For most of the students who participate in this experience, it is one of the most impactful activities/experiences of their elementary school lives. We are so happy and grateful for the opportunity to send some of our students to MOSS every year.
See you all at Prayer Square!
Need to Know:
- Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat:
Next Sunday, from 3:00-6:00 pm, we will be hosting a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat in the parking lot and on Skoro Field. This is a wonderful community-building event and all are invited. Please plan to come to this fun event and spend some time getting to know the families in our school community. - 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:
- 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! - Fall Festival (Trunk or Treat) – Sunday, October 30:
PTO will be hosting this fun event with Trunk-or-Treating, fun games, and prizes! Volunteers sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 9040E4CA4A728AAF58-fall - Next PTO meeting:
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 16th. Zoom details are coming soon.
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Oct. 26 School Mass (Food)
- Oct. 27-28 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Oct. 30 Fall Festival (Parking Lot, Skoro Field, and School)
- Oct. 31 All Hallows Eve
- Nov. 1 All Saints Day (School Mass-Treasure)
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 this week, but there will be some gems coming soon!
