What's the Buzz?
3/14/2024
Upcoming Events
Remember to utilize our SMS Google Calendar subscription (info on how to subscribe here), or view the “Events” page on the SMS website.
Mar. 15: Irish Dance Assembly - students may wear a green shirt with their uniform
Mar. 15: Deadline to apply for the BISON Scholarship Fund
Mar. 15: 9am Mass - Virtue Awards
Mar. 15: Report Cards
Mar.15: Pray and Play - 6:30pm in the Gym
Mar.16-17: 8th Grade Donut Sale after weekend Masses
Mar. 22: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 3 (Sanderson)
Mar. 25-28: NO Starpoint Bus Services
Mar. 25 : SMS 8th Grade Fundraising Night at Pie-O-Mine 4-9pm
Mar. 26: Optional Spring Pictures and Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
Mar. 27: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 3 (Ziomek) - This will be a Wednesday Mass
Mar. 28: Holy Thursday
Mar. 28: Guest Speaker - Solar Eclipse
Mar. 28: Last day to send in donations for the Jared Box project
Mar. 29: Good Friday - NO SCHOOL
Mar. 31: Easter Sunday
April 1: Let your school district transportation department know that you need bus service next year (Akron, Lockport, Starpoint, Lancaster, Alden)
April 9: School back in Session
April 9: SMS 8th Grade Fundraising Night at Johnny Cs 4-9pm
April 9: HSA Meeting - 7pm in Makerspace
April 10: Snow Me the Money Snowball Fight
April 12&13: School Musical
April 12: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 2
April 19: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 1
April 19: 8th Grade Babysitting Night
April 20: Spring for Success Auction Gala
April 23&24: NYS ELA Assessment
May 3: Mass of Hope
May 4: Father/Daughter Dance
May 6: HSA Meeting - 7pm
May 7&8: NYS Math Assessment
May 9: Feast of the Ascension - 9am Mass
May 10: Mother's Day Tea - Montessori and Kindergarten
May 10: Early Dismissal - 11:30am
May 13-15: SMS hosting Diocesan Art Fair
CAFETERIA
We'd love to have you help out during lunch
As the weather starts to change, some of our students would rather stay inside. In order to accommodate students who want to stay inside and others that would like to go outside, we will need to have three adults present for safety. Please consider helping out.
Thank you so much to those who have been able to volunteer and help out in the lunchroom. It is such a blessing to have dedicated family members who are willing to help out!
A Note from the Cafeteria
Lunch order for the week of 3/25-3/28 is due on Monday, 3/18 by noon. There is no school or lunch on 3/29.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be coming home tomorrow. Please be sure to sign the envelope and return it to school on Monday.
You will also see attendance on the report card. Remember that students should be in the building by 7:50 daily. They should be in their homeroom by announcements at 7:53. After that time, unless they are on a late arriving bus, they will be marked tardy. Often Mr. Mangione will stand at the door until 8:00am because he doesn't want to be rude and lock someone out when he sees them coming, however, they are late and are being marked as such.
MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP IS BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!
Three exciting sessions! 9:00am-12:00pm Monday - Friday
Not just open to current Montessori Students but to the whole community for students ages 3 - current 2nd graders!
SMS Explorers Summer Camp Registration Now Open! (FOR INCOMING 3rd - 6th GRADERS)
Join Miss Kerwin and Mrs. Gengo for a multi-session summer camp of Reading, Math, and science enrichment. Each session will have a different theme that is explored through the subjects! Campers will be served a snack and have time outside each day. Camp is open to St. Mary's Students entering grades 3-6 in September 2024, and is $175 per session. Click here to download the registration form, or be sure to check your child’s backpack for the form next week and be sure to send it in to the school office ASAP to reserve your spots!
SPRING SPORTS NOTE FROM MR. REEDS
If you are interested in participating in spring sports, please complete the spring sports sign up found by clicking the button below.
Jared Box Project for Roswell
Just a reminder about the 8th grade Jared Box project for Roswell Park Children's Hospital. A newsletter went home in the backpacks last week and we are collecting until March 28.
Don’t be shy, tell us about your family’s achievements at buzzworthy@stmaryschoolswormville.org
Has your student (or alumnus) achieved something notable recently? Have they won an award outside of school for sports, scouts, or another organization? Have they completed any sort of newsworthy special accomplishment? If so, tell us about it! We’d love to share their “buzz worthy” news on social media or in an upcoming “What’s the Buzz” newsletter. Simply email any photos and a short description to buzzworthy@stmaryschoolswormville.org. This email address may also be used by school families for sending photos/new/scores from any SMS event, field trip, sports game, etc. Help us tell the world how special SMS and our students truly are!
8th Grade Donut Sale This Weekend After All Masses!
Donut sales support St. Mary School's 8th graders' trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. We appreciate your support! $20 for a dozen, $10 for a half dozen, or $5 for 3 doughnuts. Please bring cash or check only.
Enjoy 2 delicious opportunities to not have to plan and cook a weeknight meal while supporting our 8th grade students going to Washington D.C.! 20% of the proceeds from both fundraising dining nights will be given back to St. Mary’s students to assist with trip costs. Dine-in, or order in person or online for takeout. Please spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors, and BE SURE EACH GUEST MENTIONS THE ORDER IS IN SUPPORT OF ‘ST. MARY’S 8TH GRADE CLASS’. When ordering online, mention this comment near your name or in the special instructions section.
You’re Invited to the Spring for Success Auction Gala - tickets now available online!
Tickets are now on sale for the St. Mary’s Spring for Success Dinner and Auction Gala on Sat. April 20th, at Marygold Manor! This premier fundraiser will be extra special this year with our Parish celebrating its 175th year. Enjoy an evening out among friends with an open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a “pick a daisy” gift card pull, wine toss, gourmet dinner, and exciting LIVE AUCTION items available EXCLUSIVELY for auction attendees to bid on!
Our silent auction will be open to everyone, and you may bid online from home, or the event. More information on how to register to bid in the silent auction, and details on the wonderful items available will be coming in the next few weeks - be sure to watch your email and social media for updates!
Bison Fund Application Deadline is TOMORROW, & Sister Sheila Grant Application Deadline is April 26th!
The BISON Children Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to economically eligible children in grades K-8. New families can now apply for scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. Complete a pre-application form online at http://bisonfund.com/our-scholarships. Deadline to apply is March 15. For more information, contact Cindy at 716-854-0869, ext. 1 or cmcdonald@bisonfund.com
Parish tuition assistance is also available via the Sr. Sheila Tuition Grant, based on donations from our St. Mary Church parishioners. Contact the parish Business Manager at 688-9380 for details, and click here for an application. Inquiries are confidential.
8th Grade Babysitting Service Project for Grades K-3: April 19th
Just a reminder that the babysitting service project will be on Friday April 19, 6-8pm in the gym. We would love to have your kids join us for a fun evening with games, pizza and a movie. Please see the sign up form here to RSVP if you haven’t already.
Help us make the “best schools list” - write a review of SMS on Niche.com and you could win $1,000!
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SMS to host Annual Diocesan Art Exhibition
SMS will host this year's Diocesan Art Exhibition, from May 13th to the 15th. This is the 34th Annual Exhibition, and entry is open to all schools in the diocese. This event is endorsed by the Department of Catholic Schools, and is a great opportunity to promote all of our Catholic Schools and support our wonderful art programs! All participants will receive certificates and ribbons. Please direct all questions and inquiries to Mrs. Karen Genovese, SMS Visual Arts Instructor: kgenovese@stmaryschoolswormville.org.
The Art Exhibition will be open to the public the above dates and times, come check out some great student artwork from around the diocese and invite friends to visit our beautiful school!
School Spirit Wear Sale, Spring Flower Sale & More! Our next HSA meeting will be Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00pm
JOIN US TOMORROW - Friday, March 15th at 6:30 pm!
5th Grade will begin with their presentation of "The Living Stations of the Cross" followed by the 7th graders' "Play" part of the night with simple games and activities that cost .50 cents-$1.00. Ice cream sundaes and popsicles will be available for $1-3. The night will also include the PIE IN THE FACE activity (take aim at Mr. Reeds, Mr. Crouch and Mr. Dolan!) and the annual CAKE WALK! WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! Click here to see photos from past years’ fun.
Order your Spring Spirit Wear before April 1st!
The HSA Spring Spirit Wear Sale link is now live: check out all the cool SMS gear available, including the warm weather uniform shirt option. Purchase this comfy, moisture wicking, cotton touch tee as an alternate option for boys and girls from Montessori to Grade 8 to wear to school with their uniform shorts beginning May 1 - it’s Principal approved! SMS branded umbrellas, socks, beach towels, coffee mugs, water bottles, duffel bags, tees, hoodies, baseball caps, and more are all available now. PLEASE NOTE: for the Athletic Socks, a school-wide minimum of 12 socks must be ordered for the company to be able to fulfill. So if you’re thinking of getting these for your upcoming sports season, get your friends/team together and have everyone place an order!
St. Mary School
Email: office@stmaryschoolswormville.org
Website: stmaryschoolswormville.org
Location: 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY, USA
Phone: 716-689-8424
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMarySchoolSwormville/