SMM PARENT NEWSLETTER
December 7, 2018
Please Join Us in Prayer
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
The Pope and Church leaders; our government leaders
All service men & women; all police, fire fighters, and first responders
Vada Powell, Elizabeth Dillon, Robert Miller, Bob Johnson, Tina Galatas, Simone Boell, Bev Stover, Brad Binder, Dave McCuller, Frazier Bridges, Charlie Matt, Joy Koch, and Sister Donna Baker.
BEST ADVENT EVER
"My dream for you this Advent, my prayer for you this Advent, is that this will be a turning point for you." - Matthew Kelly
PROJECT CHRISTMAS
SMM will participate in Project Christmas again this year. Project Christmas provides toys and Christmas meals to families in need in St. Tammany Parish. The children make their wish lists and once all the donations are received the Project Christmas, teams sort them based on what is on the wish lists. The parents pick up the toys and food and are able to put the toys out on Christmas morning, as well as have food for a family Christmas meal.
Our SMM drive will run from November 26th until December 11th. If you'd like to donate a new, unwrapped toy, please send it to school with your child during the toy drive dates.
STUDENT COUNCIL COAT DRIVE
Our awesome Student Council is sponsoring a coat drive for our community neighbors in need.
Please drop off coats and jackets that your kids may have outgrown or any adult outerwear you no longer need during the morning car line all next week - Monday, December 10 through Friday, December 14.
Thank you for your generosity.
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
Keep Christ in Christmas is a contest for students in Grades K-7 to promote the true meaning of Christmas. This past week, an e-mail was sent out with more information about this opportunity. If you need me to resend the letter and application, please notify me at: sosborn@saintmm.org. The due date for entries is Tuesday, December 18th. All entries are to be submitted to your child’s teachers or the front office. Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend!
A pdf of the application can be found below.
PLEASE RSVP
SMM FALL/WINTER SPORTS & DANCE TEAM HOODIES
SMM Athletics
Hooded Sweatshirt Order Form
ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 19th
Student Name: ________________________
Sport: ________________________
(Options: Basketball, Soccer, Dance Team)
Select Size:
Youth: S_____ M______ L_______
Adult: S_____ M______ L_______ XL_______ 2XL______ 3XL_____
Cost: $40.00 each
Select Payment Option:
______ Bill my FACTS account
______ Check made payable to SMM is included
STUDENTS MAY PICK UP AN ORDER FORM FROM COACH MATT OR PRINT OUT A COPY OF ORDER FORM FOUND ON PARENT RENWEB PAGE UNDER RESOURCE DOCUMENTS.
it's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Yes, it's that time of the year again … the hustle … the bustle … and the joy of Christmas shopping.
There are two businesses that provide free money opportunities for SMM - Office Depot and Amazon Smile - automatically just for being mentioned. Please mention St. Margaret Mary when checking out at Office Depot and our school will get a portion of the purchase.
When shopping on line, go to www.smileamazon.com and choose St. Margaret Mary School as your charity of choice. Amazon smile stays set up and you need only go to smileamazon.com and shop as usual the next time. Our school also receives a portion of the purchase.
Thanks and happy shopping!
SMM PTO COOKBOOKS FOR SALE
We still have a few SMM PTO Cookbooks available for sale at $15.00 each. Please check with Miss Susan in the school office.
What a great Christmas gift for a friend!
HELP STOCK OUR MAKER SPACES
toothpicks ----- duct tape
straws ---- tin foil
glue ----- rubber bands
balloons - packing tape
clean, dry newspapers
Anything else that you think kids could use to make awesome creations
Thank you for your help.
Would You Like to be Featured in the Directory of St. Margaret Mary Family Owned or Managed Businesses ?
Monday, December 10
- Student Council Coat Drive Begins Today in AM Car Line
- SV Boys Basketball vs St Peter 4:30 pm @ SMM
- SV Girls Basketball vs St Peter 5:30 pm @ SMM
Tuesday, December 11
- SMM Distinguished Alumni Applications Due
- Project Christmas Toys Due
- Student Council Coat Drive Continues in AM Car Line
- Christmas Band Concert for Students Only 1:30 pm Gym
- NJHS Mtg 3:00 - 3:30 pm Gym
- JV Boys Basketball @ Lourdes 4:00 pm
- SV Girls Basketball @ Lourdes 5:00 m
- SV Boys Basketball @ Lourdes 6:00 pm
- Christmas Band & Recorder Concert for Family & Friends 6:30 pm
Wednesday, December 12
- Student Council Coat Drive Continues in AM Car Line
- Kindergarten PJs and Grinch Movie Day 12:30 pm E-Bldg
- NO BAND PRACTICE TODAY
- Girls Basketball vs First Baptist 4:00 pm @ SMM
- SMM School Choir Caroling 2:00 pm @ Guest House
- SV Boys Basketball vs First Baptist 5:00 pm @ SMM
- XLT for Jr High Youth Group 7:00 pm @ St. John of the Cross Church Parish
Thursday, December 13
- SPIRIT DAY
- Student Council Coat Drive Continues in AM Car Line
- Fire Drill 9:05 am
- 6th Grade Visit to Community Christian Concern 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
- 3rd Grade Ancestor Doll Project
- SV Boys Basketball vs Mary Queen of Peace 4:00 pm @ Coquille Park
- Soccer Game 4:00 pm @ Mandeville Junior High
Friday, December 14
- Final Day of Student Council Coat Drive in AM Car Line
- School Mass 8:20 am Church
- Grandparents and Grand friends Adoration Hour 1:00 - 2:00 pm Chapel
- Cub Scouts Christmas Party 5:45 pm Gym
Saturday, December 15
- Cub Scout Overnight Activity
Monday, December 17
- Student Council Ugly or Original Christmas Sweater/Shirt Day & Homeroom Contest (More Info to Follow)
Tuesday, December 18
- 6th & 7th Grade Exams: Science & Reading
Wednesday, December 19
- 6th & 7th Grade Exams: English & Religion
Thursday, December 20
- December 20 - 28 Birthdays Recognized on WSMM 8:10 am (others after Holidays)
- 6th & 7th Grade Exams: Math & Social Studies
- First Grade Gingerbread Houses in Cafeteria 12:30 pm
- PTO/Men's Club Christmas Event 6:00 - 8:00 pm Gym
Friday, December 21
- School Mass with Living Nativity 8:20 am Church
- Christmas Pep Rally 9:30 am(Students Only Please - More Info to Follow)
- PreK-3 Christmas Program in Classrooms 10:30 am
- Kindergarten Christmas Program in Gym10:30 am
- 3rd Grade Class Party in Cafeteria 10:30 am
- PreK-4 Christmas Program in Classrooms 11:00 am
- Grades 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Christmas Parties 10:30 am in Classrooms
- NOON DISMISSAL - Bus Service Available
- NO AFTER CARE AVAILABLE
- SMM Faculty & Staff Christmas Party 12:30 pm
- Grandparents and Grand Friends Adoration Hour 1:00 - 2:00 pm Chapel
- FOR MORE EVENTS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE SMM SCHOOL CALENDAR LINK BELOW
Just Plain Funny
Mrs. Ganucheau: Jeffrey, what kind of smoke does a chocolate train blow?
Jeffrey: I don't know, Mrs. Ganucheau. What kind?
Mrs. Ganucheau: Cocoa Puffs!
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT LINKS
Contact SMM
Email: smmschool@saintmm.org
Website: www.saintmm.org
Location: 1050 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, LA, United States
Phone: 985-643-4612
Facebook: http://facebook.com/SMMSlidell/