Some of you may already be aware that Pope Benedict has proclaimed this as the "Year of Faith". One of the pastoral recommendations from the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization is that "All of the faithful, called to renew the gift of faith, should try to communicate their own experience of faith and charity ... In this way, it is hoped that the entire Christian people will begin a kind of mission toward those with whom they live and work, knowing that they “have welcomed the news of salvation which is meant for every man.” As we live and celebrate the Year of Faith here at SMS, we will be sharing our activities with you in a new gallery on our school website. Click here to share our Year of Faith experiences.
There's always something interesting happening in Kindergarten - What do you think was happening in this photo? Pedicures?
Do you know someone who is wondering if St. Mary's School is the right place for their child(ren)? Please let them know about our Open House for Prospective Parents on Wednesday, November 7th. Our school will be open to visitors from 9am until 2pm.
Ski & Snowboard Club Registration Extended - Registration for 2013 Ski & Snowboard Club has been extended until Monday, November 5th. Click here for more information.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 12 through Thursday, November 15. School will be dismissed on each of these days at 12:45pm. There will be no PreK Enrichment or Aftercare on these days. Conference schedules are posted on the Parents Only password protected page of our school website. Click here to access the login screen. Please make every effort to keep your scheduled appointments. If you need to make a change, please contact the school office. If you trade with another family, please be sure to advise the office of the change so the schedules can be updated and the teachers are prepared to meet with you when you arrive.
Grade 8 Poinsettia Sale- Again this year, beautiful Christmas poinsettias will be available from our 8th grade. All orders are due NLT 11/20/12. Click here for more information & order form.
The Leadership Service Committee is having their annual Coat Drive on behalf of the Hispanic Health Council in Hartford, beginning November 5 through November 9. Clean, gently used or new coats are needed for children, teens, young adults, and adults. Each class will collect the coats and grade 8 students will pick them up daily. The Hartford Community are in need of these coats, especially this year, due to the economic conditions.
It's almost time for the annual Home & School Association Senior Citizen Luncheon. This year's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 14th. NO HOT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED ON THIS DAY. In the next few days, you will be contacted by your room parents about needed donations for this luncheon. Thanks in advance for your cooperation and generosity in regard to these donations.
Photos from Pumpkin Bingo have been added to the Photo Gallery. Click here.
It's almost time for the annual Home & School Association Senior Citizen Luncheon. This year's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 14th. NO HOT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED ON THIS DAY. In the next few days, you will be contacted by your room parents about needed donations for this luncheon. Thanks in advance for your cooperation and generosity in regard to these donations.
Photos from Pumpkin Bingo have been added to the Photo Gallery. Click here.
School will be closed on Thursday, November 8 for the annual Catholic Educators Curriculum Conference. We are proud to share that this year, 3 of our teachers: Mr. Bryan Cosham, Mrs. Virginia Gore and Mrs. Gina Raymond, will be presenters at the conference. Click here to learn more.
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| In Social Studies, students in 4th grade brought the Ellis Island experience to life. |
News to make you smile - Recently, Terry Spak, mother of Sam, Class of '12, attended a product show sponsored by WB Mason and while there participated in a "Guess the Number of Glue Sticks" contest promotion. Here is the email she recently received from Elmers Products - "Terry, I wanted to inform you that you were the winner of the Elmer’s Glue Stick giveaway at the WB Mason show. Your impressive guess of 855 glue sticks was exactly correct. We will be delivering all 855 glue sticks to the St. Mary’s school in the next few weeks. We will let them know that the donation was possible based on your outstanding guess. Thank you for your participation." Thanks, Terry, for keeping Sam's alma mater in your heart. Everytime we stick two pieces of paper together, we will smile and think of you!
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