CHARGER CHRONICLES
February 4, 2022
SMM PRAYER LIST
Please pray for the families and friends of our SMM community who have asked for our prayers. If you would like us to pray for a loved one, please send Coach Gay an email: gknock@saintmm.org.
The Pope and Church Leaders; all fire fighters, police, first responders and health care workers
Simone Boell, Michelle Cottam, Kristen Knock, Lisa Ferrer, Candi Longmyle, Ron Myers, Stephen Koch, JoAnn Maples, Tom McCarty, Jamie Sowels, Mel Williams, Charlotte Donahue, Beth McMurry, Harold Russell, Rhonda Heatherington, Eli Koniditsiotis, Alex Allen, Terry Kennedy Sr., Lily Jorns, and the Savoie Family from Our Lady of Lourdes School.
5TH GRADE RELIGION FAIR
Congratulations to our entire fifth grade for their outstanding Religion Fair projects. Parents, you should be proud! The judges had a very difficult time determining the winners. In fact, they said that they learned a lot by reading the essays.
Above are all our winners with the Religious Activities Coordinator, Amy Enright; their Religion teacher, Lindsay Binder; their ELA teachers, Ms. Bauer and Mrs. Walker; and Fr. Dan Darminan.
Mardi Gras "Beads for STARC" Collection
Don't throw out those piles of beads you caught at the parades this year. The SMM Student Council will be collecting Mardi Gras beads to donate to STARC. STARC clients count, wrap, and then sell them. Please bag your beads and drop them off in the morning car line on Tuesday, March 15 through Thursday, March 17. Thank you.
SPRING PICTURE INFORMATION
SPRING PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH FOR OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS IN THEIR BUILDING BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M.
KINDERGARTEN THRU 7TH GRADE PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN ON THURSDAY, MARCH 17TH IN THE SCHOOL GYM BEGINNING AT 8:20 A.M.
SPIRNG PICTURE PACKAGES MUST BE ORDERED ONLINE
After picture day, parents will be notified when proofs are posted and available for ordering. A picture proof will also be sent home to view, but ordering must be done online.
This is a “dress down” day and all rules outlined in the school handbook apply.
IT'S TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2021-2022 YEARBOOKS!
Hey Good Lookin ... Whatcha Got Cookin?
SMM SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - Monday, March 1 - Friday, March 25
Check Here for Your Children's Book Fair Shopping Time
Parents are invited to come to the Book Fair with their children. Mother's Day Out students are welcome to come at any time with their parents. They will not be going as a class.
If you can stay for more than one session to help, please email Jessica at jessicabyrdthibodeaux@gmail.com.
CALLING ALL 5TH - 7TH GRADERS TO CORNERSTONE
JOIN OUR SMM STUDENTS AT MASS ON SUNDAY
SMM 6TH & 7TH GRADERS INVITED TO AUDITION
HELP SUPPORT PJP WHILE HAVING FUN!
Pope John Paul II High School (PJP), is extending a special invitation to join in the fun and support the PJP COLORS OF SPRING - 5k Color Run and Spring Fest on Saturday March 19, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.
This exciting, fun-filled spring festival will provide PJP with the opportunity to raise the funds needed to replace the crumbling gym ceiling and bringing our gym facilities to a level of excellence that we all can be proud of and enjoy using. The fund raiser goal is $90,000 which is needed to get this capital improvement done.
For more information on registration, sign-up, and sponsorship, click here:
NOLA CATHOLIC PARENTING
The mission of NOLA Catholic Parenting is to provide a platform that encourages healthy conversation, spiritual support, growth, fellowship and, above all, to experience God’s grace in an accepting and reflective parenting community in our ever-changing world. Click on the picture at the right to view.
LENTEN RESOURCES
SMM STUDENTS & FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
The St. Margaret Mary Parish and School Pictorial Directory is a useful resource for the church and school staffs, as well as for individuals and families to reference.
Families who participate will receive a free photo and pictorial directory. There are many available time slots remaining.
Please consider signing up for a photo shoot day and time as soon as possible.
On line instructions are here in this bulletin and we will have a live sign up table in the main entrance of St. Margaret Mary Church after all Masses on the weekends of February 26 & 27 and again March 5 & 6.
We hope to see you in the new 2022 Pictorial Directory. Don’t wait to sign up! We don’t want to miss your photo!
Father Ed
You can also go online to schedule your appointment. Simply go to www.ucdir.com, click on photography appointment scheduling login on the right side, enter la102 in the Church Code field and enter photos in the Church Password field. Follow the prompts to schedule your family’s appointment time. If you have 6 or more in your family please use 2 consecutive time slots. The online scheduling option is available Monday through Friday. Appointments fill up quickly, so schedule as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time. If you need to change your appointment time, please contact Pam Barrilleaux at pbarrilleaux@saintmm.org or 985-643-6124 ext 104
Sat, Mar 12
School Play Practice 9:00 - 11:30 pm Gym
7th Grade Dance 7:00 - 10:00 pm Gym
Daylight Savings Time - Spring Forward - Don't forget to Turn Your Clocks Ahead by One Hour
Mon, Mar 14
Student Council Mtg 3:30 - 4:00 pm Rm 11
CSAL Girls Basketball Playoffs 3:00 - 7:00 pm Gym
Tues, Mar 15
NJHS Invitation Letters Distributed
Student Council "Beads For STARC" Collection in AM Car Line
Wed, Mar 16
Student Council "Beads for STARC" Collection in AM Car Line
PTO Room Parents Mtg 8:15 am E-Bldg Hall
Spring Pictures Pre K in Early Childhood Bldg
Confessions 8:00 - 9:00 pm Church
Thurs, Mar 17
Student Council "Beads For STARC" Collection in AM Car Line
Tentative Mission Club Fund Raiser
Spring Pictures for Grades K - 7
St. Jospeh's Altar in Cafeteria - Students & Faculty Only
CSAL Girls Basketball Playoff Finals 3:00 - 7:00 pm Gym
Brownie Mtg 5:00 pm Library
Fri, Mar 18
School Mass 8:30 am Church 6th Grade Hosts & K is Honored Parents Invited
Cornerstone Jr High Youth Group 6:00 - 7:30 pm Youth Group Room
Men's Club Fish Fry 5:00 - 8:00 pm Drive Thru Only at Gym
Sat, Mar 19
Play Practice 9:00 - 11:30 am Cafeteria
PTO Mother/Daughter Party "Beauties & Boots" 6:00 - 8:00 pm Gym
Please Join Us in the Morning
The WSMM Morning Show is live at 8:10 am, but can be viewed later on our You Tube Channel. The show is produced by our fabulous 7th graders. They host, direct, and operate the camera every Monday through Thursday morning.
We pray for our family and friends and say the Pledge of Allegiance together. We celebrate students' birthdays and recognize Students of the Month and other students who have received special awards. We also make announcements of upcoming SMM events, meetings and activities and give sports updates.
PARENTS, DON'T FOGET TO LOGIN TO SMILE.AMAZON.COM WHEN BUYING ONLINE. A PART OF YOUR PURCHASE GOES TOWARDS SMM. WE ARE LISTED AS "ST. MARGARET MARY SCHOOL" IN SLIDWELL, LA. (OUR ORIGINAL INFO WAS INACCURATELY ENTERED, THUS THE MISSPELLING OF SLIDELL)
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