SMM 12.14.22
12.14.22
ST. MARGARET MARY UPDATES
Preparing and inspiring students to lead meaningful lives, rooted in the teachings of Christ and our Catholic tradition.
SMCS Mission
Advent - Week 3
During the Advent season, the students are listening to Bible stories from the Old Testament. Each story has a symbol that is placed on our Jesse tree.
Christmas Sweaters and Cookies!
The staff and students are welcome to wear their favorite Christmas sweater on Friday, December 16. Everyone will enjoy a Christmas cookie too!
Classroom Christmas Parties
Classroom Christmas parties will be in the afternoon on Wednesday, December 21. It will also be a Christmas Spirit dress day. Please reach out to the classroom teachers for details. The SMCS HS Band will be visiting in the afternoon for a 20 minute performance!
Advent Service Project
We dropped off all the donations that were collected for the Harbor House. The Harbor House provides shelter, safety and programs for victims of domestic violence. They were very appreciative and thankful for your generosity!
Notes from our Parent Organization
- Teacher and Staff Christmas Treats
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the teachers' lounge! Due to your generosity, we will be serving special snacks and treats in the lounge throughout the month, hosting the teachers and staff for a Christmas luncheon on Monday, December 19th, and sharing Christmas gifts with all SMM teachers and staff members. Thank you so very much to our wonderful St. Margaret Mary families for blessing our teachers and staff this season!
- FACES Meeting - Friday, January 6th at 8 am
All parents are invited to our monthly FACES meeting! Please sign in at the office and then head downstairs to the cafeteria. Our meeting will start at 8 am, and meetings usually last about one hour. Little siblings are always welcome. We hope to see you there!
- SAVE THE DATE - Sweetheart Ball - Saturday, February 25, 2023
The young ladies of St. Margaret Mary, St. Gabriel, and St. Mary's, and the men they admire, will be able to dance the afternoon away in the SMCMS Commons. Watch for more information coming in early 2023!
- SAVE THE DATE - Grandparents / VIP Day - Thursday, May 4, 2023
Back by popular demand! Students and their guests will attend Mass, enjoy a light breakfast reception, and participate in activities throughout the school. Watch for more information coming in early 2023!
- Lunchroom volunteers
Start your new year off right - in the lunchroom! We have several openings in early 2023! Please contact Liesl Britzke at 920-740-5173 with questions about helping in the lunchroom, or sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C44AAAE22A0FF2-smm20222023
- Volunteer reminders
We are so thankful for all of our school volunteers! As a quick reminder, the Diocese of Green Bay requires that all school volunteers (including lunch room volunteers, field trip chaperones, and classroom volunteers) complete the VIRTUS training, complete a background check, and sign the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct document prior to volunteering.
There have been updates to our documentation requirements in 2022. If you believe you have completed these steps, but have not yet volunteered this year, please reach out to Mrs. Schira or Mrs. Charapata the office to confirm your records match the school’s records.
If you have not yet started this process, but plan to volunteer this year, please reach out to Mrs. Schira or Mrs. Charapata in the office, and they can help you get started. Thank you for all you do for our school!
Dates for Your Calendar
DECEMBER
- Sunday, December 18th, 10:30 am - SMM Christmas Sing-Along and Cookie Decorating, SMM Church
- Monday, December 19th - 4K Nativity Program
- Monday, December 19th - Teacher & Staff Christmas Luncheon
- Thursday, December 22nd - Tuesday, January 3 - Christmas Break!
- Saturday, December 24th, 4:00 pm - SMM Youth Choir Sings at Mass, SMM Church
LOOKING AHEAD
- Wednesday, January 4th - Classes Resume
- Friday, January 6th, 8 am - FACES Meeting, SMM Cafeteria
- Sunday, January 28th - Catholic Schools Week Open House
- Friday, February 3rd - Sock Hop
- Saturday, February 25th - Sweetheart Ball (Father / Daughter Dance), SMCMS
- Thursday, May 4th - Grandparents / VIP Day
- Date TBD - Mother Son Event
Happening in our Parish
Christmas Carols and Cookies
Come celebrate the Christmas season a little early at St. Margaret Mary. Join us for the 9:30 am Mass followed by a Christmas carol sing a long and cookie decorating. All are welcome, and children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in the leading of the songs. Please take a moment to sign up to help us make sure that the elves prepare enough cookies! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa5ae29a7fcc25-parish
All are invited to take part in the many activities St. Margaret Mary Parish has planned for the Advent season!