SM 11.09.22
11.09.22
ST. MARY ELEMENTARY UPDATES
Preparing and inspiring students to lead meaningful lives, rooted in the teachings of Christ and our Catholic tradition.
SMCS Mission
Happening at St. Mary Elementary
Ms. Lexi Voss was our Associate Principal for the Day this week!
Ms. Voss is helping make St. Mary a fun and learning school to be at!
Veteran's Day
Veteran's Day Spirit Day
Reminder: Students will have mass in the morning, but are welcome to change AFTER mass. No jeans, students should still wear uniform bottoms.
Veteran's Day Program
4th and 5th grade students will be walking to the Menasha Public Library to perform songs and say a few words to honor our Veterans in our community
Advent Week - Donation Drive
Advent Week
Since Advent is the season of giving, we really wanted our school to participate in something meaningful that is all about giving to others. We decided to do a reverse Advent calendar this year. Instead of getting from a calendar, we are the ones giving.
For each of the first three weeks of Advent, we are asking each class to bring in a specific item. Each class will have three items to donate throughout the entire Advent season. We will take all the donations we have collected to a local food pantry. Please see below to see which items we are asking for donations of from each class. There will be boxes in the entry way for each grade and a box for the staff to drop off donations. Below is a table separating which class should bring which item each week. Donating is not required, but the more we receive, the more we can give.
Thank you so much for your help during this Advent season.
Ms. Tomasi and Ms. Loderbauer
Save the Date - Christmas Nativity
Hello from the Counselor!
Hi! My name is Ms. Rutz, and I am the school counselor at St. Mary and St. Gabriel. I am so excited to be a part of the Zephyr community! In my free time, I like to be outdoors, golfing, skiing, and traveling. I also enjoy riding horses! I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology and my master’s degree in counseling. I am passionate about helping students have positive life experiences and assist in creating a strong school family.
It has been a joy getting to know all your children and guiding them toward success. There are many pieces to my position as a school counselor. I teach guidance classes with each grade level from 4K through 5th grade once a week. I am also here to help all children with expanding their social-emotional skill set. Some students might want to connect with me on how things are going weekly throughout the year and my door is always open for that. Along with that, I might meet with students individually, in small or large groups. I connect with students for various reasons, such as working through conflict, problem solving, talking about struggles they might be having, celebrating the positive things happening in their life, or focusing on how they can be their best self. Ultimately, I am another resource that your children and you can reach out to.
I look forward to working with your children throughout the year and please feel free to reach out for any reason. 😊 You can email me at: lrutz@smcatholicschools.org
Notes from our Parent Organization
POPS meeting
Fall Fest
Thank you to Mrs. Cendejas and Mrs. McClone for planning our Fall Fest for ALL of the students in October. Thank you to Mrs. Hour, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Davis , Mrs. Tines, and the 5th graders for volunteering and making our Fall Fest a great time!
Playground Wishlist
Here is the link to see what the school needs to add inside our new SHED! Please consider purchasing an item to have the students enjoy during recess
Notes from our Parish
Saint of the Month - St. Catherine of Alexandria
Catherine was not afraid of being a Christian even though it was illegal. Since she was the governor’s daughter, she could talk to the Roman emperor, Maxentius. She told the emperor to stop being cruel to Christians. The emperor brought 50 people to debate with Catherine. But Catherine was a very good speaker. She not only won the debate, but even won more than 200 converts, including members of Maxentius’s own family. The emperor was very angry. He had the new Christians put to death, and he threw Catherine in jail.