St. Mary School Newsletter
Escondido, California
October 1, 2018
Principal’s Message
As a reminder, we have 12 PM dismissal this Thursday and Friday to allow for set up of the Fiesta. Extension is available on both days.
There will be no school this Monday, October 8th, so that the crews can clean up from the Fiesta. School will resume on Tuesday, 10/9.
Students of the Month
Kindergarten: Mia
First Grade: Emma
Second Grade: Grace
Third Grade: Joda
Fourth Grade: Gracie
Fifth Grade: Felicity
Sixth Grade: Landon
Seventh Grade: Alanisse
Eighth Grade: Ardy
Blessing of the Pets this Thursday
Blessing of the Pets
Please do not send your child's pet to school with him/her. The pet will be sent home. Pets will not be allowed on to campus prior to 12:00 PM. Parents or guardians must remain with the pet at all times and must accompany the child over to the Peace Garden.
Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, 12:00 PM
Peace Garden
Change to Carline for Drop Off and Pick Up This Week
Please also be flexible with us if plans change as it is hard to predict what we will need to do before the set up occurs.
Reminders
Hot Lunch
The November Hot Lunch/ Pizza Order is now open and will remain open until October 24th, at 11:55 PM.
Click the picture to the left to be redirected to the ordering website.
We will only accept online orders and can no longer accommodate late orders.
STEM Visioning Night
Please join us for an evening of visioning for the future of St. Mary School. The purpose of this meeting is to begin site dialogue around a common definition and understanding of STEM and receive information from stakeholders for STEM site planning.
For success in STEM it is crucial to include our parents, guardians and other stakeholders voices in a conversation on our school's future. During this meeting, we will begin site dialogue around STEM, experience a STEM activity and receive valuable information from you, the stakeholders, for STEM site planning.
Two service hours will be awarded (per participant) for attendance, and we will raffle off free pizza for the month of November (1 slice each Monday and Friday for the entire month for 1 child) to one lucky participant.
Childcare will be available for $5 per student for anyone who needs it.
So that we can properly plan for your arrival and ensure that we have enough supplies for the activities, we need you to RSVP to this event. RSVPS are due no later than Thursday, October 4th. Click here to RSVP.
Fall Fiesta Performance
As you can see from the graphic above, this year's theme is Island Style! Students may come dressed in their favorite island wear. Hawaiian shirts, dresses, and other island attire is allowed. Students may come in board shorts and rash guards, but other bathing suits are not permitted. Outfits must adhere to our free dress code policy which can be found in the handbook. Sandals are allowed so long as they have a back strap. If you have any questions about attire, contact Mr. Mobilio. Please note that he works on Mondays and Wednesdays only, and he will respond during working hours.
The performance will be upbeat and fun and is an event not to be missed!
Students are expected to be dropped off no later than 11:40 AM to the assigned spots:
- K-1: Room 9
- 2-4: Room 14
- 5-6: Room 13
- 7-8: Room 11
Announcements
Diocesan Event ~ Family Mass
The Diocese of San Diego is hosting two events open to all families on October 19th at the University of San Diego (see attached flyer). The evening will begin at 5pm in the Immaculata Church with a family Mass celebrated by our Bishops and the priests of the Diocese.
Following the Mass, families can either bring a picnic dinner or buy food from the USD food truck and enjoy the beautiful USD campus and getting to know other families from around the diocese.
Two Grammy award-winning Catholic artists will help us celebrate family through music, dance and inspiring stories.
For more information and to purchase concert tickets go to www.sdcatholic.org.
Box Tops
Hello St. Mary School Parents!
My name is Leone O’Neal and I’m the Box Tops for Education™ Coordinator for St. Mary School. I look forward to working with the school and parish community to make this program even more successful and help earn CA$H for our beautiful school!
Please help our school out by clipping Box Tops on participating products. Each classroom has a container designated for this program. If you bring any Box Tops or labels to the school or parish, please put them in a Ziploc/Baggie.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jamesandleone@cox.net or (760) 208-5478. I’m here to make the St. Mary Box Tops for Education™ program a huge success this year. Thank you so much for your help!
God Bless,
Mrs. Leone O’Neal
St. Mary School Box Tops for Educationâ„¢ Coordinator
Mom of Kathleen, Class of 2025
P.S. You can download the app to earn even more money for the school!
Have an Announcement?
Service Hour Opportunities
Pasta Dinner Help
We encourage our families to join us for this awesome event. Order forms went home last week. Click the link below if you need a new order form.
Fall Fiesta
Gala
If you are interested in helping out with our main fundraiser, the gala, email our gala chair, Megan Handy, at gala@stmesc.org. We have volunteer opportunities that are both large and small, so there is something for everyone.
*Depending on your role, you may not need to complete Safe Environment Training.
Upcoming Events
St. Mary School Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Friday, Oct 5, 2018, 05:00 PM
1170 South Broadway, Escondido, CA, USA
St. Mary School Fall Fiesta Performance
Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, 12:00 PM
1170 South Broadway, Escondido, CA, USA
This Week's Sporting Events
Boys JV Flag Football- Monday, 10/1
Notre Dame vs. St. Mary 3:30 at Nativity
Varsity 7th and 8th Girls Volleyball- Tuesday, 10/2
St. Mary 7th vs. Nativity 3:30 at Home
St. Mary 8th vs. St. John 4:30 at Home
JV 5th & 6th Grade Girls Volleyball- Thursday, 10/4
St. Mary 5th vs. St. Joseph 5th at Home
St. Mary 6th Bye Week
Additional Events
October 3rd:
- Mass- 8 AM - students must wear formal uniform
- Make-Up Picture Day
- Progress Reports
October 4th:
- 12pm dismissal day for Fall Fiesta Set Up (modified pick up)
October 5th:
- 12pm dismissal day for Fall Fiesta Set Up (modified drop off and pick up)
- St. Mary School Pasta Dinner Fundraiser 5-7 PM
October 6th-7th:
- Fall Fiesta
October 7th:
- School Mass (7th Grade) at 10:30 AM
- School Fall Fiesta Performance at 12 PM
October 8th:
- No School- Columbus Day
October 10th:
- Mass- 8 AM - students must wear formal uniform
- 12pm dismissal day for teacher professional development
October 11th:
- Family Visioning Night around Science
October 17th:
- Mass- 8 AM - students must wear formal uniform
October 19th:
- Student Holiday- No School-- Math Professional Learning for teachers
October 24th:
- Mass- 8 AM - students must wear formal uniform
October 31st:
- Mass- 8 AM - students must wear formal uniform
Stay Up-to-Date
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- In the body of the text, write @stmesc
Please note that you do not need to download the app to receive the messages.
Currently Enrolling
St. Mary Preschool is currently enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year. Come tour the new facility!
Find out more information on their website below and follow them on Facebook here or call to set up a tour!
Parish & Parish Ministry Items
General Links
CMG
- Complete the Safe Environment Training online through CMG Connect. Be sure to select St. Mary School in Escondido, not St. Mary Parish.
- Complete the background check that CMG asks you to complete. Please note that this costs $19, and your FACTS account will be charged.
- Show proof of a negative TB Test within the last 4 years.
Additionally, if you plan to drive on field trips or for after-school sports/ activities, you will also need to complete the Defensive Driving Curriculum through CMG.
Contact Lisa Huelskamp at lhuelskamp@stmesc.org if you have any questions.
There are a lot of service opportunities available. Check out some below!
Scrip
To learn more about this fundraiser, click the FAQs sheet below. To sign up, click the Shop With Scrip button on the right. Our enrollment code is: E76DB9829825.
If you have additional questions, contact our volunteer Scrip Coordinator, Jessica Perkins, at jessica@jcincorp.net.
About Us
Email: office@stmesc.org
Website: www.stmesc.org
Location: 130 East 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 743-3431
Facebook: facebook.com/smsescondido
Twitter: @stmaryescondido