Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for giving me the privilege of being a mom. I pray that you will help me be a beacon that shines the light of Christ to my children as well as the children that I come in contact with through the course of a day. You are the Light of the World and I pray that I will be a shining reflection of that light today. In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

Dear Parents,

As we approach Mother’s Day Weekend, we reflect on the gift of motherhood and on the blessings of our children. Life in 2023 is hectic and often overwhelming, but having children grounds us and through our children, we are reminded of what is truly important. I wish all SMS mothers a blessed and happy Mother’s Day. May our Blessed Mother Mary guide and inspire us in our vocation as mothers and in our lives.

God Bless,
Rachel

Sunday - Track Meet

Monday - Strings; Afterschool - Lil' Penguins Soccer (PK3s-PK4s), Board Games (4-8), Garden Club (4-8)

Tuesday - Band; Afterschool Track and Field (K-3); Messy Little Penguins (PK3's-PK4's), Crochet (3-8)

Wednesday - Senior Luncheon

Thursday - Ascension Thursday Mass, Afterschool - Track and Field (4-8), Dancing Through the Decades (TK-3), First Friday Singers

Friday - Living Rosary; Cheer Clinic (10:30-11:30 - pick up in Gym); Theater with Lil; Middle School Dance

• Kindergarten-Grade 8 will dismiss at 10:30 am
• All Preschool programs will dismiss at 11:00 am
• There is no aftercare or after school enrichment/office hours

We have a new day/time for our Monthly Conversation with Father Lomnitzer. Please join us on Monday, 5/15 at 12:45pm. All are welcome to join for noon Mass prior. Please RSVP via https://forms.gle/eroKzndeSgNduLqZ7

Did you hear Mrs. Ambrosio on air this week? Veritas Catholic Network is having their spring pledge drive all week – May 8-12th. This is the only 24-hour Catholic station in this area. Listen on the radio or by using the mobile app on your phone. Tune in 1350AM or 103.9FM – and call in! – to show your support for St Mary’s School, and for Catholic radio. The number is (440) VERITAS, or (440) 837-4827.

Registration is open for St. Mary Parish Vacation Bible School, which takes place July 24-28, from 9am-12pm. VBS is available for campers entering K-5th grade AND junior leaders entering 6-12th in the fall.

For information and registration, please visit: https://smcr.org/vbs-vacation-bible-school

To help families spend time together and share common experiences, The Leadership Institute of the Diocese of Bridgeport provides recommendations for Family Movie Night. Each week, a new movie recommendation and explanation are available for your consideration. Click here for recent suggestions, including this week's suggestion, "Hoot"

Teenager Roy doesn’t know anyone in town after he and his family move to Florida. But he soon becomes curious about another local boy he sees running around barefoot, wondering if he needs help. Meanwhile, a clumsy but well-meaning police officer is trying to figure out who keeps vandalizing a nearby construction site. Based on the middle-grade novel, Hoot is a family-friendly comedy drama that encourages respect for nature and our shared environment, as well as highlighting the meaning of friendship.

7th graders who would like the opportunity to take a practice exam prior to their High School Placement Test in the fall, we will be hosting a practice exam session, Saturday, May 13th at 8:00 am. Registration is required. Please visit immaculatehs.org/visit.

Immaculate High School invites all area students in Grades 6-12 to take advantage of its Summer Enrichment Program June 20-29, 2023. The courses - which include HSPT prep, math, biology, STEM, English and College Essay Writing - offer students an opportunity to learn and grow over the summer while providing extra instructional time. Classes are open to middle school and high school students. See link for information on fees and program: Summer at Immaculate - Immaculate High School (immaculatehs.org)

Ava Fleming, sister of thre SMS students, and current junior at Immaculate High, is offering *free* tutoring to fulfill honor society requirements. Contact her to set up an appointment at the Ridgefield Library for math, English, or French tutoring at afleming24@myimmaculatehs.org