Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What an amazing day to finish our week! The sun is shining and the skies are clear. At school, we had another wonderful week here at St. Mary’s, and it was capped off by our Fun Run event. All of our students did so well, and showed us that we have some budding sprinters and cross-country runners in our school! Thank you all for helping us raise money for such a great event like our MOSS trip.
It is hard to believe that we have just finished five weeks of school and we only have four weeks left in the quarter. I encourage you to reach out to your teachers to see how your students are progressing this quarter, or talk with your students about how school is going, and/or have them show you their online grade book. Be sure to check out all of the important information below.
Need to Know:
- Who needs volunteers? WE NEED volunteers!!!
We are currently looking for volunteers for morning recess, lunch coverage, and lunch recess. We also will be looking for volunteers to work in the classroom on an as-needed basis. 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. - Vaccine Clinic at Bishop Kelly:
Bishop Kelly is hosting a vaccine clinic on Tuesday, September 21st from 8:00-10:00 am. Click HERE to read the flyer.
Nice to Know:
- Time to buy some PEACHES!!!
The Fruitland (no pun intended) Peaches are back! Click HERE to access the order form and get some amazing peaches. The proceeds of this fundraiser will help offset the cost of the annual 8th-grade retreat to St. Gertrude’s monastery in Cottonwood. Order forms are due by Monday, September 20th. Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity.
PTO Corner:
- The PTO needs YOUR help:
In this new school year, our PTO is always looking for help with their various projects. They are looking for a new Vice President and other people to help with the various committees. This is a great way to help the school and get all of your volunteer hours fulfilled for the year. If you want more information, please email our President, Jessica Straughn (straughnjessica@gmail.com). - 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. It is a great way to learn about what is happening at school and get involved. If you have any questions, contact the school.
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- September 22 School Mass (Food)
- September 24 St. Mary’s Teacher In-Service (No School)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- September 29 School Mass (Treasure)
- October 1 Catholic Educators Conference (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:
- I was talking to a young student about our local public schools and the fact that they don’t pray in school. When she heard that, she said, “They don’t pray at school?!?! That’s WEIRD!” Well, for us here at St. Mary’s, not praying at school is a little weird.