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Thanksgiving Edition 11/23/2023
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.
Nov. 26: ADVENTure to Christmas - 10-11:30am in the gym
Nov. 27: School resumes
Nov. 27: Bills Season Pass dress-down
Nov. 30: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 6
Nov. 30: In-person parent/teacher conferences, 3-6pm
Dec. 1: NO SCHOOL- Zoom parent/teacher conferences - 8-11am
Dec. 3: First Sunday of Advent
Dec. 4: HSA Meeting - 7pm
Dec. 6-8 SMS “Merry Moose” Christmas Shop
Dec. 8: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 5
Dec. 8: Virtue Certificate Recognition - following Mass
Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation
Dec. 8: 11:30 am Early dismissal
Dec. 8: HSA Family Movie Night - 6-8pm
Dec. 13: Christmas Concert - 6:30pm
Dec. 15: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 4
Dec. 18: Bills Season Pass dress-down
Dec. 22: 9 am Mass - led by Grade 3
Dec. 22: 11:30 am Early dismissal
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1: Christmas Recess, NO SCHOOL
Jan. 2: School Resumes
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 orders for the week of 12/4-12/7 are due by noon on 11/27. Please remember that this is a hard deadline and the link is disabled at noon.
Friday, December 8th is a half day and there is no lunch.
New Sign In System
The Raptor system is being implemented as a part of our campuswide security. We have begun testing the system with some of our guests and volunteers. Beginning on Monday, December 4th the sign-in procedures will be changing. When you enter, you will be asked to provide a picture identification (driver’s license, passport card). This ID will be scanned and do an immediate background check. The process takes about 20 seconds. A visitor pass will then be printed with your name, time of sign in, reason for visit, and your picture. When you leave the building, please turn in this visitor pass and you will be signed out of the building. Once you are in the system, you will only need to check in at the window to receive your visitor pass. You may be asked for your identification randomly to make sure that our system has the most updated information. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure that our campus is safe for our children, staff, and parishioners.
Have the best Advent yet! Interactive activities, crafts and games are all planned to make this a family morning of fun as we begin the season of Advent. Bring your family to the St Mary's gymnasium on Sunday, November 26 between 10:00am - 11:30am. Stations will be set up for families to visit at your own pace. Walk-ins are welcome but sign up is preferred so we can best plan for attendance. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABA72FA7FD0-adventure#/
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Pay close attention to the day you sign up for. Thursday 11/30 after school will be in person conferences and Friday 12/1 will be online through Google Meet.
THANKSGIVING LUNCH WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you to everyone who donated or volunteered for our Thanksgiving Luncheon! This time honored tradition takes a lot of time and effort and we couldn't do it without all of our volunteers. We are so grateful for everyone who helped make this year's lunch an enjoyable and successful day for all of our kids, faculty, and staff. In particular, we'd like to thank our cooks and volunteers: Liz Hardick, Jim Fish, Therese Aquino, Sheri Scholl, Nancy Braunscheidel, Pat Quinn, Debi Amedio, Lauren Baker, Jen Barwell, Lynda Carver, Gina Charland, Kim Chilcott, Jennifer Cavage, Loretta Colaiacovo, Jennifer Glenn, Trista Hayden, Crystal Hemmingson, Barbara Langdon, Judy Malinich, Katie Marren, Karen McNamara, Nicole and Mike Millich, Lisa Mineo, Sharon Mentkowski & the Mentkowski "kids," Brooke Picone, Melissa Rowley, Rhoda Schoonmaker, Lizz Sendlak, Leah Valentine, and Jessica Zoladz. Click here for a re-cap of the day’s festivities and to see more photos.
COMING SOON: SMS “MERRY MOOSE” CHRISTMAS SHOP!
This year we have decided to offer a Christmas shopping experience for our students. The “Merry Moose” shop will be open Dec. 6-8, and feature affordable items that your child(ren) can purchase for their siblings, parents, friends, etc. Younger students will have the opportunity to shop with an older student as a “buddy” to assist them, or you may shop with your student during the HSA Family Movie Night on the evening of Dec. 8. A flyer will be coming home in backpacks soon, but in the meantime we are in need of parent volunteers to help make the shop a success! Please sign up here if you are able to help.
SAVE THE DATE: HSA FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 12/8/23, 6-8 pm
Save the date for a festive night with friends in the school gym watching the animated 2018 version of “The Grinch”. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages. Pizza, water, and kids movie treat boxes (including a slice of pizza, treat, and juice box/water) will be available for purchase. Join in the fun and click to SIGN UP!
NEW - CASINO NIGHT, Friday 1/19/24
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 19th…more information about our NEW HSA CASINO NIGHT with our SNOW ME THE MONEY Drawing coming soon!
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/