News for the Week of 9/23/20

 

First Sir Ted's School Spirit Day - Monday, 9/28/20 - Sir Ted invites all students to get your school spirit on next Monday!  Students who bring $5 or 3 non-perishable food items to benefit the Simsbury Food Closet may wear their PE uniform bottom with a Spirit Wear tee/sweatshirt, an SMS Club or sports tee or other blue or white accessories.  Students may also wear last year's Saint Socks!  Socks still available, $10 per pair - Contact Mrs. Chagnon to reserve a pair. 

Ready to Get Involved? - Join us at our first Knights United Family & School Association meeting on Wednesday, September 30th at 9:00 am in the Forucci Faith Formation Center in the lower church. This will be a safe, socially distanced meeting.  Please plan to wear your mask.  This is an awesome opportunity to meet new families and get involved in our community, we have many events throughout the school year that need many hands to make happen.   Click here to sign up. 

The Spirit Shop is all ready for Sir Ted's School Spirit Day!  Contact Mrs. Chagnon if you need an SMS gym tee or sweatshirt or 1/4 zip.  Saint socks and SMS water bottles are also available. The Spirit Shop is also taking orders for Sir Ted face masks (These will NOT be available for the first School Spirit Day next week).

Looking Ahead to October! 

October School Mass will be on Tuesday, 10/6, at 9am.  We will continue to have a limited number of students attend Mass in the church while others attend via livestreaming.    At this time, parents are requested not to attend these Masses so we can comply with current restrictions on attendance.

Early Dismissal - School will be dismissed at 12:45pm on Friday, 10/9.  There will be no aftercare.

School will be closed on Monday, 10/12, in observation of Columbus Day.

Health Office Reminder - When considering whether your child is well enough to attend school, please consult the Screening Tool to make your decision.  The recommendations for students returning to school is outlined on second page of the Screening Tool.

 Click here to download and print a copy for handy reference. 

Additionally, please remember that student health concerns and reports of absence should be reported to our school nurse, Kim Tyrrell via the health office email - hoffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net or by calling the school and requesting the absentee/health extension.

Lunch Program - Tomorrow - Thursday, 9/24/20 - is the last day to order lunches for the week of 9/28/20. All orders must be placed via the Educonnect Parent Portal. Lunch orders for the week of 10/5, may be placed from Monday, 9/8 - Thursday,10/1. Please note that NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED. If you miss the order period, you will need to wait for the following week. Payment should be sent in promptly after completing your order.

Autumn Weather Ahead!  We've had some chilly starts and there are sure to be more to come!  Please be sure your child(ren) have appropriate dress for outdoor temperatures and for classrooms that may have windows open for fresh air.  

Students in Mrs. Herron's second grade are learning about the 
Sacrament of Baptism as they prepare for First Reconciliation and First HolyCommunion.
Father Matera provided the children with a demonstration of the Sacrament. 
Thank you, Father, for bringing the Sacrament to life!

Let's Chat About CHOICE!

Did you know that we have Vincent Sport Shop gift certificates available in the school office?  You can purchase all that hockey gear and earn towards your CHOICE obligation!  Certificates are available in $10, $25, and $50 denominations.  Please send your order to the school office or email tprausa@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.  Thanks!

8th Grade News!  On Saturday, our 8th graders enjoyed the brisk fall weather to gather, laugh and wash cars as a fund (and fun!) raiser.  Thanks to all who came and got their cars washed.  Special thanks to Bill at Mattress Firm for donation of the "wiggle man"!