School of Saint Mary FYI
January 27, 2023
Notes from Mrs. Maricle
1. Hallow for Families: Message from our Hallow Rep:
This link https://hallow.com/schoolofsaintmaryOKparents22-23 will take parents to a landing page where they can sign up for their free three-month trial of Hallow. They'll need to sign up with an email address. Also note free trials are only good once, so if a parent has had a free trial previously, they would not be able to take advantage of it.
2. Enrollment:
a. Re-Enrollment paperwork for Preschool through 8th grade is due by 8am February 1st. We currently have a 65% return rate! Please return your paperwork or reach out to me soon with concerns!
b. Active Parishioner Form (Link: https://forms.gle/7rLqdprPDupMigNz5): In order to be considered for parishioner rate for tuition, you MUST complete the form EVERY January.
c. Scholarship Opportunities: We have quite a few avenues of financial aid for our families. Please review the flyer attached below and get your FACTS application completed as soon as possible.
d. Updated Paperwork: Attached below is the tuition rates for next year.
3. After School/Evening/Weekend Reminder: Please do not allow your children to play in the white corridor while their siblings have basketball practices or games. The noise carries into the church offices and makes it difficult for church staff to work. This is also a problem on the weekends and evenings as our priests do not have a usual work week. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2023
The full week schedule is attached below but here are some specific things to know...
- We will be putting up a spiritual prayer tree for all the view. If your family has a favorite prayer, please send us a copy. You can send it in handwritten form or email it to me.
- 7th grade is hosting a Penny Drive. They will be talking with classes about it today.
- The Living Rosary on Monday is open to parents and will also be streamed on the church site. We will begin at 8:30am in the gym.
- The Alumni panel and House Assembly on Tuesday is open to parents. We will be at 8:30am in the gym.
- Saint Show and Tell is on Thursday from grades frog-5th. Students are allowed to bring one item that represents a favorite saint. For example, a stuffed lamb for Saint Agnes or a flute for Saint Cecilia. Students will show off their items in class.
- Friday is our day to celebrate our volunteers. If you have given time, treasure and/or talent to the school, please join us for Mass at 9am and coffee and donuts following Mass.
Scan the QR code to go to the webpage!
Make a Donation to Make a Difference
Thank you for helping us double the giving in 2022!
Wellness Update....
FLU season is STILL here! Please watch for symptoms and keep your child/ren home if they are not feeling well. We also have some nasty stomach viruses going around!
SOSM Cafeteria
Ordering Portal Dates:
Portal closes on 1/27 for orders for 1/30-2/3.
There will be no orders listed on days that school is closed and when there is a Home and School prepaid pizza day.
I have created a video showing the steps on how to order as it would show on your screen as a parent. Here is the link: https://www.loom.com/share/cb49e8b4f12b4d43a79871b43541f1ed
Important School Reminders/Announcements
MAP Assessments: All students in grades 1-8 will be taking the math and reading MAP assessment this month. Teachers and students have been working very hard so we are excited to see the growth in learning. Classroom teachers will communicate specific testing dates- please help us out by preparing your child/ren for testing with good sleep and a healthy breakfast.
Preschool Service Project:
The Fish Class has a service project during the month of January to "Share the Warmth." They are collecting hats, mittens and gloves. Donations may be dropped off in any of the preschool classrooms.
Uniform Sale: Next week, January 30th-February 4th, A Plus Uniforms will be having their annual Happy Catholic Schools Week Sale. Everything in store will be 15% off as a way of saying THANK YOU! Please don’t forget we’ve moved just around the corner to 7923 E 51st St next to The Hangout! Happy to be your local source for all of your school uniform needs.
Marian House System
January's house challenge is academic effort. The race is heating up and MANY students are hitting big academic goals this month already!
The next house meeting/event will be during Catholic Schools Week.
After School Opportunities
PS Tippi Toes Program (Note: This is a parent pay program)
918.361.4134 * Tulsa@TippiToesDance.com www.TippiToesDance.com/Tulsa
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MOLTO: String Orchestra After School Program (Note: This is a parent pay program)
We have openings in Piano, Guitar, or Ukulele Private Lessons after school right here at Saint Mary! Please email Kelly at contact@mspatulsa.com for more information.
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Midtown School of Performing Arts has a theater class on Tuesday evenings. Caitlin is a St. Pius, Bishop Kelley, and OCU grad and she is our instructor for this musical theatre class called "Centre Stage". The class is geared for 1st-8th graders, boys and girls! Flyer attached to previous FYI's.
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Tulsa Lacrosse: Please see attached flyer about Tulsa Area Lacrosse Opportunities.
Physical Campus Updates
Upcoming Events
January 28-February 4th: Catholic Schools Week
February 1st, 8am: Re-Enrollment Closes
Home and School Notes
- Field Day: If you have a K, 1,3,4,5,6,7 grade student, please complete the t-shirt form for Field Day. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VLxVdto7uP0YCP4SeW6ZOV3PICgUigJwvASMgcu0GsE/viewform?edit_requested=true
Uniform Cart
Guardian Gift Cards Scrip Program
Scrip is a fundraising program for home and school and our families. We offer a 50/50 split once you have earned $50 on rebates. You can also always opt to donate 100% of your rebates back to the school.
Contact Michelle Walker for more information, walkerpalooza@gmail.com
Spiritwear
Parish-School News
Diocese of Tulsa Jubilee: In celebration, Fr. Matt Gerlach and the 50th Anniversary committee, have planned a diocese wide kick-off event on February 6 and 7, 2023.
Events:
February 6, 2023
Holy Family Cathedral will host George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
6:30p Prayer Service | 7:00p George Weigel Presentation | 8:00p Social by the Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture.
February 7, 2023
Bishop Konderla celebrates Holy Mass at Holy Family Cathedral at 12:00p.
All are invited and no registration is necessary.
Save the Date! Vacation Bible School and Middle School Service Week will be June 19-23rd, 2023. For more information, please go to www.churchofsaintmary.com/vbs .
**Volunteers Needed! In order to make this VBS and MSSW the best, we need many adult and teen volunteers. Please consider helping. To become a teen or adult volunteer, please contact Christine Hassink at chassink@churchofsaintmary.com. If you volunteer the whole week, your children attend FREE. Nursery available for young children while parent volunteers.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori based approach designed to help a child fall in love with God through scripture and liturgy. Registration is now open for ages 3-12 years old! For more information and how to register, please visit https://www.churchofsaintmary.com/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd/.
School of Saint Mary
Email: lindsay.maricle@schoolofsaintmary.com
Website: https://schoolofsaintmary.com/
Location: 1365 East 49th Place, Tulsa, OK, USA
Phone: (918) 749-9361
Facebook: facebook.com/schoolofsaintmary.com