This is the last Monday morning memo before Christmas break. I hope you all have a safe, warm, and joyous holiday with your loved ones.

Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Lewis

Dear Friends of Dr. Showalter,

As everyone knows, Dr. Showalter retired earlier this year. The plans were to have a big celebration to let him know how much he is appreciated and loved. Unfortunately, because of his unexpected illness we were unable and still are unable to have a party for him. The community of St. Mary’s is such a wonderful community and one big family. The committee would like to give a “ You Are Loved” basket to Dr. Showalter and his family. We are asking for either letters, gifts, or donations by Christmas to show him how much we appreciate everything that he did for St Mary of the Assumption School and Church. We will be collecting items until December 20. We are thinking of religious items such as pictures, books, statues, gift cards, or anything that you would like to donate. You can send or drop off your items to Tamera Campbell at the school, Sharon Bookwalter at the parish office or Lisa Larsen. If you have any questions, you can email Tamera @ tcampbell@stmaryum.org, Sharon @ sbookwakter@stmaryum.org or Lisa @ riverbirch9@gmail.com. Please do not let him or his family know as we would like it to be a surprise.

Tamera Campbell

o Pre-K: Disney: anything Disney, big or small
o Kindergarten: Baking: specialty spices, bakeware, etc.
o 1st grade: Fitness: fitness bags, yoga equipment, small weights, resistance bands, water bottles,
o 2nd grade: Harry Potter: anything and everything Harry Potter from the books to mugs. If it has anything Harry Potter associated with it, we want it!
o 3rd grade: Dad Basket: specialty grilling items, Man Cave items, beer mugs, etc.
o 4th grade: Maryland: We are proud of our State and like to show it. If you see something that screams Maryland, grab it! Anything with our flag to crabs and Old Bay!!
o 5th grade: Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate: mugs, specialty coffee, a tea kettle, an espresso frother, any type of chocolate.
o 6th grade: Sports Fan: items for Ravens, Redskins, Nationals, Orioles, Capitals, Mystics, Wizards....or any of the actual balls/equipment from any sport
o 7th grade: Date Night: restaurant gift cards, movie passes, spa certificates, candles
o 8th grade: Lottery Tickets: scratch offs or cash