Week in Review:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It has been quite a week here at St. Mary’s. The weather has been all over the map, our 4th graders impressed us at School Mass, a Thunderstorm shook the school, and we received new fun equipment to make the teaching and learning so much richer! And to top it all off, the Good Lord has given us great weather for the end of the week and for Sunday’s Oktoberfest!
It has been wonderful to see the students hitting their academic stride and settling into the groove of learning and growing. We are all seeing lots of growth and improvement, and I know you are also seeing it at home as well. It is so neat to hear students talking about what they are learning outside on the playground and soccer field, and this tells me that the learning has been relevant and meaningful. Please continue to be actively involved in your child’s learning and ask them lots of questions about what they are learning and doing at school.
This Sunday, we have an AMAZING event at our school. Oktoberfest will be going from 4:00-7:00 pm in front of the school, on Skoro Soccer Field, and our parking lot. Please come and join us in the fun. Bring some non-perishable foods (Canned Tuna, Canned Chili, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Pork & Beans, Packaged Mac & Cheese, Packaged Spaghetti, Packaged Ramen Noodles, Boxed Crackers, Boxed Cereal) so we can fill the trailer out front and help the St. Mary’s Food Bank continue the great work they are always doing. If we fill the trailer, the school gets a Free Dress Day! Please join us for this amazing event!!!
See you all at Prayer Square!
Need to Know:
- OKTOBERFEST this Sunday!!!!!
Please join us this Sunday from 4:00-7:00 pm for St. Mary’s Catholic School Oktoberfest! Bring non-perishable food to help support the St. Mary’s Food Bank and stay for the food, fun, and quality time with friends and family. - 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, families need 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! - St. Mary’s Oktoberfest – Sunday, September 25:
Bring non-perishable food to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank. Entrance is $20/family for food & beverages. Volunteers sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 9040E4CA4A728AAF58-oktoberfest - 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. Details coming soon!!!
Important Dates (Right around the Corner):
- Sept. 25 Oktoberfest at St. Mary’s (4:00-7:00 pm)
- Sept. 28 School Mass (Treasure)
- Sept. 30 Teacher In-Service (No School)
Important Dates (On the Horizon):
- Oct. 5 School Mass (Talent)
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:
- When looking at our decorations for Oktoberfest, a Second Grader asked Mr. Olmes, “Is that glass filled with Beer or Root Beer?” Mr. Olmes responded, “It is Cream Soda!” How observant our students are!!!
