Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As the leaves change and the weather gets cooler, our school continues to do amazing things and help our young scholars to learn and grow in knowledge and faith. We are almost finished with the first quarter of the school year and I am so impressed with the growth in all of the classes. Students and teachers are collaborating to achieve common goals and do so in an engaging and hands-on fashion.
As the leaves start changing colors, it is a sign that the first quarter is coming to an end. Since the quarter is ending this coming Friday, I would encourage you to look at Plus Portals to check your child’s grades and reach out to teachers if you have any questions. Staying positively connected to your child’s learning and progress is invaluable to the growth of students, gives them the support they need, and helps them find success.
See you all at Prayer Square!
Need to Know:
- 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:
In the coming weeks, the PTO will be sharing their calendar of events as well as opportunities for families to volunteer. 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:
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, October 19th. Zoom meeting details are coming soon!!!
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Oct. 12 School Mass (Corpus Christi) (Recognizing Christian Leaders at Mass)
- Oct. 14 End of the First Quarter (Noon release, NO After Care)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Oct. 17-21 MOSS Camp
- Oct. 19 School Mass (Time)
- Oct. 27-28 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Information Coming Soon)
- Oct. 30 Fall Festival (Parking Lot, Skoro Field, and 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:
- Not a quote, but a funny story: A few 8 graders got inspired with paint sticks and wanted to try out some facial hair designs on Thursday. When they asked Mr. Olmes his opinion, Mr. Olmes said, “It looks great Zorro! Nice work!” We have some fun, witty, and joyful kids at our school.
