Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This week has had a little bit of everything! We started on Monday morning with the great tradition of the blessing of the animals with Fr. John in the parking lot at Prayer Square. Our Kindergarten class finished up their Alphabet Bootcamp and made the coolest vests out of paper bags (see pictures). On Wednesday, our 2nd Graders did an amazing job with School Mass. Wednesday also brought the first round of school pictures and the completion of the first collaborative art project of the year (read more below). The week finished with our older students doing amazing presentations in the Gym in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. There were presentations about the various Latin American countries as well as presentations on famous Hispanics/Latinos, past and present. It was a great way to wrap up the week, and head into a much-deserved weekend. As you take time to rest and relax, please keep our school in your prayers and pray for our continued success and growth. Have a great weekend, and we will see you on Monday!
Need to Know:
- Flu Vaccine Clinic at St. Mary’s:
St. Mary’s will be hosting a Flu Vaccine Clinic at St. Mary’s Catholic School on Thursday, October 14th. The vaccines are open to PreK-8th Grade students. If you would like to have your child receive the Flu Vaccine, please fill out the Informed Consent Form by clicking HERE. Parents please fill out the consent form and please include a copy of your insurance card, if you have insurance. If you DO NOT have insurance, you can still receive the vaccine at no cost, but you still need to fill out the consent form and turn it in. If you have any questions, contact the school. - 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.
Nice to Know:
- Collaborative Art Project:
If you look through the photo album in my Google Classroom, you will see pictures of all our students standing in front of our Kindness Tree. This creation came from our Art Coordinator, Holly Olmes, and our amazing students. Mrs. Olmes created the black backdrop and the drawing of the tree, and our students made the colorful handprints with various words of encouragement. This activity reminds us that if all of us actively contribute to kindness in our school and world, it will be an amazing and truly beautiful place. Thank you Mrs. Olmes and all the students for their hard work and creativity in this project! If you are reading this newsletter, thank you, and click HERE to receive your St. Mary’s surprise. - End of the First Quarter:
The end of the First Quarter is on Friday, October 15th. Be sure to check your child’s grade books and communicate with teachers if you have any questions. You should have received information about Parent-Teacher Conferences this past week. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you NO NOT have a confirmed meeting time and date. - School Pictures:
Individual Picture Retakes: Wednesday, November 10th (Mass Dress)
Class group & spring individual pictures, Cap & Gown (8th): Wednesday, February 16th (Mass Dress)
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, October 13th at 3:30 pm. The meeting will be at school in an outdoor and distanced setting. Please mark your calendars, and plan to join us for this event. If you want to join via Zoom, here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86981308801
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- October 15 End of First Quarter (Early Release @ Noon and NO AFTER CARE)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- October 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early Release @ Noon)
- October 22 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
- October 29 Teacher In-Service (No 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 I learned from one of our 5th-grade ladies that El Salvador has many volcanoes in the country, and it even incorporates the volcanoes into their Flag! How interesting!!!
