Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What an incredible week! Our students and staff had lots of fun working hard and playing hard. The week led up to some super fun events like our All Hallows Eve Parade and Class Parties. Then on Saturday, our amazing PTO put on an incredible Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. It was truly a fun community celebration and it was so nice to see people in a different and relaxed setting. The week was brought to a close with our School Led Parish Mass. Our students did such a wonderful job helping with the various Mass parts and being such good representatives of our St. Mary’s Catholic School. As we celebrate All Saints today, let us ask them for their prayers and intercessions for our school and parish community! All you Saints of Heaven; Pray For Us!
Need to Know:
- Important Information from our School Counselor:
Rake Up Boise: We are organizing our THIRD annual St. Mary’s team for Rake Up Boise! Last year we had a great turnout and were able to rake two large yards. We are again looking to form a LARGE St. Mary’s team to show our love and service to this great city. The event will take place on Saturday, November 13th (more details to follow). Click HERE to put your name on the signup sheet to participate with St. Mary’s for this great event. Please sign up as soon as possible. If you need more info about Rake Up Boise, click HERE. - School Led Parish Mass:
Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday’s Mass. I am so proud of the great work our students did to make the Mass extra special. We are planning on having one more School Led Parish Mass before Christmas Break, so stay tuned.
Nice to Know:
- 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: Next Week, 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 was a wild success!! Thank you so much to our PTO for making this a great event. Check out the photo album on Mr. Olmes’ Google Classroom Page! - 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):
- November 1 All Saints Day School Mass on Monday (Treasure)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- 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 Candy Cane Crawl and 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:
- Right before our Student Mass, one of our PreK students walked up to me and said, “I saw God outside today. I said he was everywhere. Then he told me that he loved me!” Doesn’t that innocent joy just melt your heart!!!
- From one of our Kindergarten students, “Mrs. Church, come look! I sorted my snack like we do in Math!” That is hands-on learning!!!
