News for the week of 10/10/12

Once a month, Ms. Kane's Prekindergarten students join Mr. Cosham's Kindergarteners for some quality iPad time! During a recent visit, the Kindergarteners showed the Prekindergarten children what it was like to be in Kindergarten! They shared apps that they have been using and showed them videos that they created on Educreations and a book that they created on Scribble Press. The students then joined each other for lunch and a fun recess on the playground.  Click here for more photos.

October is Fire Safety Month.  In conjunction with our monthly fire drill, we were visited by the Simsbury Fire Department.  Students in Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten through grade 3 had the opportunity to review fire safety guidelines, learn about our town's volunteer fire department and, best of all, see those fabulous fire trucks up close!

Gr. 8 Individual Photos & Class Photo will be taken by Paul Cryan on Friday, 10/19/12.  Click here for more details and information regarding afterschool appointments with Paul Cryan for other students.

Your input is requested.  Please join us for a Facilitated Workshop on Tuesday, 10/16, at 7pm in the Parish Center to collect and develop ideas for auction proceeds.  Click here for more details.

It's time to register for 2013 Ski & Snowboard Club-  The program will be held at Ski Sundown in New Hartford, and will held on the first 5 Wednesdays of 2013 (January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30). The club is open to any St. Mary student who is at least 8 years old.

Also, adult chaperones are needed to help on the mountain, in the lodge, and on the bus. Chaperones ski for free!

Registration forms and payment must be received no later than November 1st.

Click here for more information and registration forms.  Any questions, contact the Ski Club organizer Ray Baker at: ray.scott.baker@gmail.com or 860 214-5046.

Home & School Association News

Minutes from September 5th H.S.A. Meeting available.  Click here.

Bookfair continues through Sunday, 10/14.  Click here for more information.  On Wednesday, 10/10, Ms. Christine Kornacki, SMS alumna & illustrator will be our special guest for a book signing.

Appetizers are needed for Saturday (10/13) evening.  We are looking for appetizers for the Wine & Cheese that will take place in the Parish Center in conjunction with the Book Fair after the 5pm Mass on Saturday, 10/13.  If you can supply an appetizer (that is easily eaten and does not have to be heated up), please contact Kristin at kristinpotter@comcast.net.  Appetizers may be dropped off at the Parish Center after 4pm on Saturday or on your way to Mass.  Thanks for your help.

Pumpkin Bingo - Join us for this fun family event.  Bingo cards are sold at the door.  Pizza and baked goods will be available for purchase.  Admission is one non-perishable food item per person to benefit the annual Jack Bannon Turkey Trot food drive.  Click here for more information.

 

CHOICE News -

Big Y cards are now available at 6%.  In October and April, Big Y cards can be purchased at a profit percentages of 6% (regularly 2%).  There are a few $300 cards available.

Max Restaurant Group cards are now available in $50 cards as well as $25 cards.