News for the week of 9/25/12

Calendar Reminders -

Our October School Mass will be held on Friday, 10/5/12, at 9:30am.  All are welcome to join us.  Please remember that no physical education uniforms should be worn to Mass.

School will be closed Monday, 10/8/12, for Columbus Day. 

SMS Directory 2012-2013 has been posted on the secure Parents Only page of the school website.  As is past years, both the "Parents Only" page and the school directory files are password protected.  The 2012-13 password were sent home hard copy to each family with their youngest or only child on Friday, 9/21/12.  This password will be needed throughout the year to access the "Parents Only" page so please retain it in a safe place.  Click here to access the login screen.

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held from Monday, November 12 - Thursday, November 15th.  Each of these days will be an early dismissal day at 12:45pm.  There will be no PreK Enrichment or Aftercare on conference days.  If you did not sign up for your conferences at "Back to School Night" on 9/12/12, you have been assigned a conference day and time(s).  Conference schedules will be available on the "Parents Only" page of the school website on Friday, 9/21/12. Click here to access the secure login screen.

Paul Cryan Photography - will take Grade 8 individual student photos and the Grade 8 class photo on October 19th. Orlanda Doskos has volunteered to coordinate after school appointments for Paul Cryan Photography for other students.  Click here for more information.

Grade 8 Fundraising - There is still time to participate in the Flower Power bulb fundraiser. All orders are due NLT 9/28/12.  Click here.

Athletic News - It's time to sign up for basketball.  Click here for more information.

Home & School Association News 

HOPES Dinner - On Sunday, Sept. 23, our HOPES (Help Our Parish Elementary Schools) volunteers of the year were recognized by Archbishop Mansell.  This year, we honor Mrs. Tammy Budnick and Mrs. Andrea Wlochowski for their service.

2012 Hopes Recipients - Andrea Wlochowski (left) & Tammy Budnick

Tammy Budnick has been a member of the St. Mary’s School community since 2001 and both her children have attended St. Mary’s since pre-school.  Caleb is now in 7^th grade and Mary Elizabeth graduated last June and is now a freshman at Northwest Catholic High School.  Tammy has been involved in many committees and activities at St. Mary’s School.  Her effort and enthusiasm are evident as she helps organize many of our social activities such as Fall Festival, Family Luncheon, Family Dance and Grandparents’ Day.  She has served many school lunches, coordinated Box Tops contests, organized tables at the Auction and has been an invaluable part of the Home and School Executive Board.  Her countless hours of volunteering and dedication are a priceless gift to our school community.

Andrea Melanson-Wlochowski graduated from St. Mary’s School and now her three sons attend St. Mary’s – Brendan in 7^th grade, Declan in 5^th grade and Aidan in 4^th grade.  Andrea has been involved in many committees and activities at St. Mary’s School.  She served for six years on the School Board and three years as Board Chair.  She helps provide music at school and parish Masses and works with the parish Social Committee to help strengthen the bond between the school and parish.  She has been a member of the Auction Welcoming Committee, a carnival volunteer and has served many school lunches.  Her dedication and countless hours of volunteering have helped to make our school community stronger.

Fall Bookfair begins Wednesday, 10/10/12.   Set up is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9 and the book fair officially opens on Wednesday, Oct.10.  If you can help, please contact Book Fair Volunteer Coordinator Karen McKenna KDSM1120@comcast.net or Book Fair Chair, Jennifer Pavlonnis jpavlonnis@yahoo.com.

We are excited to share the Ms. Christine Kornacki, SMS alumna and illustrator of the American Girl series featuring Marie-Grace and Cecile will join us for a book signing.  Ms. Kornacki will be signing copies of her latest illustrative work, The Sparkle Box.  The Sparkle Box will be available for purchase at the bookfair.

2013 AUCTION – It’s never too early to start planning for the Auction.  See the Auction link on the HSA web page for a letter regarding this year’s theme from the Auction chairs.  You can also find a pledge card, volunteer sign up sheet and information on Sign Up Parties there too.

Photos from the H.S.A. Fall Festival have been added to the Photo Gallery of the school's website.  Click here.

Used Uniforms - An updated spreadsheet of available items has been posted on the school's website.  Click here.


CHOICE News - DEITCH PROFIT PERCENTAGE CHANGE!  Unfortunately, Deitch Energy's profit percentage will be going down from 10% to 5%.  With this change, State Line, Viking and Deitch have a 5% profit margin, and Westside, TLC and Kasden have a 10% profit.  Please remember to include your account number with all oil orders.