Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This week has been a whirlwind. It has been so amazing to see our students in action across a variety of subjects and learning experiences. We were also blessed to have our 8th-grade students do an amazing job assisting with our School Mass, and it was wonderful to hear Fr. Jesus Camacho explain how we can and should use our entire body to love and serve God and one another! Finally, it has been wonderful seeing you all coming into the school for Parent-Teacher Conferences and having the opportunity to speak to the teachers about your children. It is great to interact with all of you and continue to build community. I want to invite you all to join me in the parking lot on Monday morning for a short “Parent Coffee” where we can connect, talk about the school, and get to know each other. It will start right after Prayer Square in the parking lot. I hope and pray you have a great weekend, and we will see you on Monday morning!
Need to Know:
- Fall Festival:
The St. Mary’s Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat are BACK!! On Saturday, October 30th, we will be hosting the Fall Festival in our parking lot from 1:00-4:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to be a part of this super fun event. This event 4 very important Raffle opportunities. Click HERE to read about the raffles. If you still need more information, click HERE to see the flyer or call the school. It is going to be an incredible event, and Mr. Olmes is going to be dressed up in a crazy costume, so don’t miss this AWESOME event! - School Led Parish Mass:
On Sunday, October 31st, our school will be helping with the 10:45 am Mass. it is an opportunity for our students to showcase their greatness to our parish community. We will be looking for volunteers in the next weeks to help with greeting, the readings, serving, and other jobs. Students who come to the Mass dressed in their school uniform will earn a Free Dress Pass for the next school day (Monday). This is a big event and we want to see as many families at the Mass as possible. Please mark your calendars and plan to come!
Nice to Know:
- School Mass on Wednesday, October 27th:
At school Mass this week, we will be recognizing our Christian Leaders and our Honor Roll students. Parents are welcome to join us to recognize the amazing work of our students. - Ladies Night Out:
Georgia White, owner of Boise at its Best and St. Mary’s Parishioner, and Julia Grant are once again hosting the ever-popular “Make Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpiece” party at her floral shop. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages (including wine), and dessert. You will go home with a beautiful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving Day table. Masks are required. The event will be on Friday, November 19th from 6-9 pm. There are 10 total spots available on a first-come basis – so reserve your spot ($65) by sending Julia Grant an email (jkertzgrant@hotmail.com). You are welcome to bring a friend, sister or mother, too. - School Pictures:
Individual Picture Retakes: Wednesday, November 10th (Mass Dress)
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:
- Fall Festival:
The St. Mary’s Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat are BACK!! On Saturday, October 30th, we will be hosting the Fall Festival in our parking lot from 1:00-4:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to be a part of this super fun event. Your students recently received a flyer with information about the event. You also received an email on Tuesday from Mrs. Campanella about the event. If you still need more information, click HERE to see the flyer. It is going to be an incredible event, and Mr. Olmes is going to be dressed up in a crazy costume, so don’t miss this AWESOME event. - Next PTO Board Meeting:
Hey all, we are going to have our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, November 10th. Details to come! - Grandparents Club:
Our PTO is sponsoring this group. Please see more information in the upcoming weeks about this important group!
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- October 27 School Mass (Food)
- October 29 Teacher In-Service (No School)
- October 30 Fall Festival (1-4 in the Parking Lot)
- October 31 School Led Parish Mass (10:45 am)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- November 1 All Saints Day School Mass on Monday (Treasure)
- November 10 School Mass (Talent)
- November 17 School Mass (Time)
- November 19 Teacher In-service Day (No School)
- November 22-26 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- December 4 Holiday Fun Run (Details Coming Soon)
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:
- Not a quote, but one of our Kindergarten students enjoys bowing in a very Medeival/Renaissance way to greet other students. You HAVE to see this!
