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3/23/2023
Upcoming Dates
3/24 - Mass led by Mrs. Whipple's Grade 7 Class followed by Stations of the Cross
3/24 - Student confessions heard following Mass
3/24 - Pray and Play - 5th grade will lead in 6:30pm Stations of the Cross followed by fun games and activities to benefit Catholic Charities
3/25 - Swim Banquet
3/28 - Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures
3/28 - Spring Pictures (dress up for picture day)
3/28 - Catholic High School Information Fair (contact Mrs. D'Angelo for details)
3/30 - $2 Pajama Day - details below
3/31 - Mass led by Miss Reeves' Grade 7 Class followed by Stations of the Cross
3/31 - 11:30 Dismissal
4/17 - Return to School
4/17 - HSA Meeting - 7pm in the cafeteria
4/18-19 - Grades 6-8 NYS ELA Exams
4/20-21 - Grades 3-5 NYS ELA Exams
4/28 - Progress Reports released
4/29 - St. Mary's Auction Gala
5/1 - HSA Meeting - 7pm in the cafeteria
CAFETERIA
4/17-4/21 Lunch Order
Please be sure to submit your lunch order for 4/17-4/21 by this Monday, March 27th @ noon. This is the order for the week we return from Easter recess.
The feature which sends you a copy of your responses has been fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.
School lunches continue to be free.
Have you considered helping out during lunch?
VIRTUS trained. If you need to sign up to take the course, go to virtus.org to find available trainings. The buttons below will link you to the days we need help.
8th Grade Service Project
The 8th grade class is building a "little free library". Many of you have also sent in books for our library, but we need funds to purchase the supplies needed to build the library that will be located near our playground. To support the project we will be sponsoring a $2 pajama day next Thursday, March 30th. thank you for your support!
The Class of 2023
sports sign up
Thanks to all of the parents who steps up to coach for our spring sports season!
Fowler's Chocolate Pick up
Need to get rid of old sneakers????
Be sure to get in on the First Chance Raffle, and don’t forget to RSVP by April 3rd for the Auction Gala!
As invitations and ticket sales for Spring for Success have gone digital this year, here’s your reminder to purchase your tickets for the First Chance Raffle! Spring for Success is our faith community’s largest fundraiser and provides critical funding for the continuing education and vital programs we offer at St. Mary’s through the school and parish. Visit springforsuccess.com to RSVP, purchase tickets for the First Chance Raffle, and learn more about this fun, annual night out, as well as some of the exciting prizes and trips you could win!
Get ready to Pray n’ Play at 6:30 pm on March 24th!
This annual event continues with the tradition of the 5th Grade presentation of the "Living Stations of the Cross”. This is a beautiful time to reflect on our faith - you won't want to miss it! Afterward, the 7th grade will put on the "Play" part of the night with great games and activities. There will be 10 game stations and you will be able to purchase 10 tickets for $5. You may even win some fun prizes!
- Tickets for a chance to throw a whipped cream pie at Fr. Luke, Mrs. D'Angelo, or Mr. Reeds will cost $2 per try.
- Ice cream sundaes and popsicles will be available in the cafeteria for $1-3.
- Our famous CAKE WALK also happens at this event! Tickets to participate in the cake walk are $1. The kids love going home with a cake that they get to choose after being a winner at the "walk”!
- There will also be a sneak peek at our Class Gifts created for our Spring for Success Auction Gala. You won't want to miss seeing them in person before the online bidding opens on April 21st!
Many donations and volunteers are still needed! Click here for the sign-up genius link and consider baking or purchasing a cake or other needed items!
Please also remember to RSVP here so that we have an estimated headcount.
We’re thinking Spring...
The HSA Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now until March 31st! Check out all the cool new SMS gear available, especially the NEW Spring Uniform Shirt. Purchase a comfy, moisture wicking, cotton touch tee as another warm weather option for boys and girls to wear with their uniform shorts to school beginning May 1 - it’s Principal approved! If you’d like to see a (non-printed) sample of the shirt stop by the school office. SMS branded umbrellas, beach towels, tees, hoodies, baseball caps, and more are all available now! Questions on sizing, fit, or material? Feel free to reach out to Rebecca Kisailus (glamrose02@gmail.com, 716-867-9642).
CRS Rice Bowls Week 4: Farming in the face of climate change in Kenya
Take a moment this week to listen to the story of Rebecca and Lotiang in Turkana, Kenya
We could still use a few cash donations for the April Teacher Lunch
Help us celebrate our teachers! Click here to sign up and submit a $25 donation for the April Italian Take-out lunch. Please send in your donations to the school office or Venmo the appropriate room parents noted in the sign ups by the specified dates. Thanks for your support!
HSA Survey Results
Click here to read a letter from HSA President Lauren Suttell about the results from our recent HSA parent survey. Thank you to all of the families who filled out the survey, we appreciated all of the honest and sincere feedback!