Saint Mary School
Weekly News for the Week of January 16, 2023
This Week at SMS
- No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, 1/17
- Student Council Meeting, 11:15am
- Dining for Dollars at Anzio's
Wednesday, 1/18
- February Hot Lunch Ordering Due Today!
Thursday, 1/19
Friday, 1/20
- NO Band/Violin Lessons Today!
Principal Search Process Survey
Safe Environment Curriculum
Circle of Grace
Safe Environment Program
“Respecting All God’s People”
Dear Parents,
Out of concern for all God’s people and in response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, we are implementing a new program for the safe environment education of children and young people supported and mandated by the Diocese of Worcester called Circle of Grace. This will replace our previously taught Family Life Program.
This program is meant to supplement and be integrated into the excellent programs and curricula for the formation of children in our school already. Circle of Grace aims to equip our children by arming them with essential knowledge and skills grounded in the richness of our faith. This program helps children to understand their own (and other’s) dignity in mind, body and spirit.
This program was designed by the Archdiocese of Omaha and its goal is to educate and empower children to actively participate in a safe environment for themselves and others.
For your review, I am including a link to the marketing brochure for the program as well as a document containing frequently asked questions regarding the Circle of Grace program. I also encourage you to visit the Archdiocese of Omaha’s website for more information about the program.
If you do not want your child to participate in this program, you must complete the opt-out form and return it to school no later than Friday, January 20th. If you would like to further review any grade-level specific material (Pre-K through Grade 8), please reach out to me so I can provide you with the necessary documents.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
Jeannie MacDonough
Catholic Schools Week 2023
Each day of Catholic Schools Week celebrates a different aspect of Catholic education: Nation, Community, Parents and Volunteers, Teachers and Students. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!
FACTS Grant & Aid Applications Now Being Accepted
If you choose to apply for financial aid for your child, the link for families to complete and submit a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment application is now live and can be found here.
All students must be registered for the 2023-2024 academic year prior to the financial aid deadline of March 6, 2023 to qualify. Click here for more information.
Enrollment for Siblings
Drop-off and Pick-Up Traffic Flow
Catholic Schools Night at the Railers
On February 3rd, join schools from around the Diocese as the Railers take on the Carolina Stingrays. For tickets, click this link and find St. Mary School in the 'Ticket Type" drop-down menu. See you there!
This Week's Basketball Schedule
January 20: Grade 5/6 Boys vs. St. Bernadette's, 6:30pm @ St. Bernadette's
January 21: Grade 7/8 Boys vs. OLA, 10am @ OLV's Grace Center
January 22: Grade 5/6 Girls vs. OLV, 1pm @ St. Bernadette's
January 22: Grade 7/8 Girls vs. Notre Dame Academy, 4:00pm @ Venerini
What a shot!
Upcoming Events
1/27/23: Progress Reports sent home, Grades 4 - 8
1/28/23: Catholic Schools Week Mass & Pasta Festival, 4:30pm
1/29/23: Open House & Registration, 1pm - 3pm
1/30 - 2/3: Catholic Schools Week
2/2/23: Open House, 8:30am - 10:30am
2/3/23: Catholic Schools Night at the Worcester Railers
SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars for March 4, 2023 for the SMPA's Parents Night Out! More details to come!
Saint Mary School
Website: https://school.stmarysparish.org/
Location: 16 Summer Street, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-842-1601