Hot Lunches for January 2017 should be ordered now! Effective with this ordering period, there are brand new procedures for ordering hot lunches. Click here to learn more and then place your January hot lunch order. Your payment may be sent in as soon as your order is completed. The total amount due will appear right at the top of the screen. The last day that January lunch orders will be accepted is Wednesday, 12/14. This is also the final date for payments.
If your lunch order has already been submitted but you have not yet sent in a payment, a statement will be sent home today (11/30) with your youngest/only child so that your balance can be cleared before January lunches begin. Statements will be sent home whenever payment is not sent in at the time the order is submitted as a reminder that payment is due. If there is an unpaid balance in January, lunch will not be served to your child(ren). The Signup Genius for lunch volunteers for January and the remainder of the year will be available soon.
Your help is needed with NEASC Accreditation - Parent Survey - As you know this year the school is working on its self-study as part of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation process. As we undertake this effort, we seek your input and a survey has been created to surface your thoughts on many aspects of life here at St. Mary's School. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey. Click here. Survey responses are requested NLT 12/4/16. Thank you!
Formal Uniform begins tomorrow - December 1 - for 8th grade students. Please also be reminded that no later than December 1, it is expected that all girls will be attired in the uniform oxford button down blouse that is part of our Lands End uniform code. Thank you for your cooperation.
PE Pants Alternative Available from Vincents Sport Shop in Simsbury - Thanks to those that have reported to us that there is a frustrating backlog at Lands End on boys and girls athletic pants for physical education. We understand your frustration and are happy to provide an acceptable alternative that is available locally. Solid navy athletic pants with a side zipper at the open hem are available in youth and adult sizes from Vincents Sport Shop in Simsbury. Located at 776 Hopmeadow Street, Vincents has assured us that these athletic pants are easy to obtain in the full size range and the price is $24.99 for both youth and adult sizes. Please note that these are the only "uniform approved" alternative to the Lands End athletic pants.
Report Cards will be available on the Educonnect Parent Portal to families with students in grades 1-8 on Friday, 12/2/16. An email will be sent out to all families when the report cards are available on the portal. Please note that NO paper copy of the report card will be sent home with students. You will need your Educonnect User ID and Password to access the report cards. If you have mislaid this information, please send an email to smsoffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net to request this information. Kindergarten students will receive their first report cards on January 13, 2017.
Advent Activities - Students in Mrs. Jehnings' first grade class created their own manger scenes as the first week of Advent got underway. The first candle of the Advent Wreath was also lit at morning prayer this week.
Hot Lunch Help is Needed in December! We know it's a very busy time of year but if you are Virtus trained and would like to enjoy part of your child(ren)'s school day, we need help with hot lunch service on the following dates:
Mon., 12/05 - 1 volunteer needed
Weds., 12/07 - 2 volunteers needed
Fri., 12/09 - 1 volunteer needed
Mon., 12/12 - 1 volunteer needed
Weds., 12/14 - 2 volunteers needed
Mon., 12/19 - 1 volunteer needed
Weds., 12/21 - 2 volunteers needed
Fri., 12/23 - 2 volunteers needed
Feast of the Immaculate Conception - In December, we will worship with our Parish family at the 12:15 Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, 12/8/16. Please remember that no physical education uniforms should be worn to Mass.
Thanks to all that have supported the 8th grade's Poinsettia Sale. Poinsettias will be available for pickup in the Lower Church on Friday, 12/9, from 1-5pm. Questions? Please contact Jen Pavlonnis at jpavlonnis@yahoo.com.
Our annual Christmas prayer service, Lessons & Carols, will take place on Tuesday, December 13 in the church. There will be a 10am dress rehearsal. This is a perfect opportunity to take photos. The prayer service will begin at 7pm. Church doors will open at 6:30pm. All students in grades Kindergarten - grade 8 actively participate in this prayer service and attendance is expected. If your child(ren) will not be able to attend, please contact Mrs. Williamson. All students except Kindergarten and 8th grade wear their full, formal uniform for Lessons & Carols. Kindergarten & 8th grade students will receive dress guidelines from their teachers. The snow date for Lessons & Carols is Tuesday, 12/20.
Couldn't make it to the Holiday Spirit Shop? No worries, limited quantities and sizes of Pajamas, Athletic Socks, Fleece Jackets,T Shirts, Sweatshirts, Blankets & more, are still available just in time for Christmas! Please contact Toni Chagnon or drop by the office, tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net
Gift Cards from CHOICE are Great for the Holidays! Whether you are doing your weekly grocery shopping, filling your oil tank or shopping for all those special someones in your life, the SMS CHOICE program is here for you! In addition to the many cards for area grocery and department stores and restaurants we keep "in stock", many, many gift cards are available by special order via GL Scrip. All of these cards can help you meet your family's CHOICE commitment and get your holiday shopping done in record time! For a complete list of GL Scrip vendors, click here. TO BE SURE YOUR CARDS ARRIVE IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY GIVING, special orders must be placed NLT Wednesday, 12/14.
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| Christopher A., Gr. 2, has successfully integrated technology! |
Students in Mrs. Keany's second grade class are beginning a social studies unit regarding their heritage. Students will be interviewing a family member to learn more about their heritage and creating a posterboard project with the information they gather.
Alumni News
Our congratulations to
Domenic Cirielli, SMS Class of '14, on his induction into the National Honor Society at Simsbury High School. Domenic has also achieved high honors for the first term of his junior year.
Community News
Simsbury Public Library has programs for Teens & 'Tweens in December. Two of the programs are open to younger students. These are:
Scratch - Grades 4-8 and Cartoon Anatomy Drawing Classes - Grades 4-12.
Advent Activities - Students in Mrs. Jehnings' first grade class created their own manger scenes as the first week of Advent got underway. The first candle of the Advent Wreath was also lit at morning prayer this week.
Simsbury Public Library has programs for Teens & 'Tweens in December. Two of the programs are open to younger students. These are: Scratch - Grades 4-8 and Cartoon Anatomy Drawing Classes - Grades 4-12. 
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