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| Students in Mrs. Janaskie's Grade 7 Literature Class began their year with team building exercises in the spirit of Henry Ford's observation - "....Working Together is Success." |
School will be closed on Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day.
CALENDAR REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6TH -
Book your babysitter! Wednesday, September 7th is "Back to School Night for Parents".
This adult evening has 2 events this year. The evening will begin with a meeting for parents with students beginning instrumental music and band lessons for the first time this year. If you have a student entering grades 4-8 that is interested in beginning instrumental music and band with our Future Musician's instructor, Mrs. Debbie Morse, please plan to meet in the music/art portable at 6pm. NOTE - This meeting is NOT required for parents of students that have previously participated in band. After the meeting with Mrs. Morse, parents should proceed to the Parish Center for the 6:30pm opening of "Back to School Night for Parents".
"Back to School Night for Parents" will begin at 6:30pm in the Parish Center. Mrs. Williamson will have opening remarks and news about our newly revitalized Home & School Association. This will also be your opportunity to visit your child(ren)'s homeroom classrooms, meet teachers and learn more about the school day and this year's expectations for a great school year.
Teacher Blogs - Mrs. Pabich-Phillip's Third Grade Blog is now available. Click here to visit the blog and to subscribe to receive all posts to your email.
Picture Day: Monday, September 12
Picture Day ID: EJ416010Q0
Informational flyers with an attached order form from Lifetouch Photography were sent home with all students PreK, K -7 on Friday, September 2. Please be sure to check backpacks! All students will have a photo taken even if no portrait package is ordered for use in our school yearbook. Students in PreK, K -7 may wear casual dress appropriate for school and portrait photography on Monday, September 12. Details regarding individual photos for grade 8 students will be coming soon. Group class photos will be taken on Wednesday, November 9.
PE Club will start next week. PE Club is an after school program that is an extension of the activities and games we play in physical education class. We have a lot of fun and the competition is great!!!
Grades 5-8 meet on Thursdays beginning 9/8 and Grades 2-5 meet on Fridays beginning on 9/9. Both groups meet from 3:45-5pm. If you have a 5th grader they can choose to play with the older or younger group.
Basketball Club will start on Wednesday, 9/7 from 3:45-5pm.
The fee is $40 per club per month. Please make your checks payable to St. Mary School and write the club name in the memo section.
If you participate in both PE and Basketball Club you can pay one fee of $70 a month.
Please send in your payment before the new month begins.
Field Hockey practice starts Wednesday, 9/7, from 3:45-5pm. Open to boys & girls in grades 5-8. New to the sport? No prior experience required! Contact Toni Chagnon@ tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net if interested in playing.
Grade 8 Fundraising - Every year, our 8th grade students conduct a number of fund raisers to help defray costs associated with their field trip to New York and other graduation related activities.
Here's another great way to support our 8th grade! There will be a car wash on Saturday, September 17, from 8:30am-1pm in the North (playground) parking lot. Tickets may be purchased on September 10 & 11 after all Masses. Tickets will also be available at Fitzgeralds on the afternoon of September 11. Thanks in advance for your support of our 8th grade!
Still shopping for school uniforms? Lands’ End is running 25% off your entire school store – for 6 full days. The promo starts September 1st and runs through next Tuesday, September 6th. Please remember that the CHOICE Program has Lands' End gift cards available. When you shop with these gift cards to make uniform purchases you are working toward meeting your family's CHOICE obligation for this school year.
Back to School - The best part of our first day of school was seeing all our students. Our building is again full of happy chatter and laughter. If you have a "first day" photo you would like to share, please email dhatch@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.
Grade 8 Fundraising - Every year, our 8th grade students conduct a number of fund raisers to help defray costs associated with their field trip to New York and other graduation related activities.
8th Grade Mum Sale is Here!!! Click here for an order form.
--Orders are DUE Tuesday, September 13th--
Here's another great way to support our 8th grade! There will be a car wash on Saturday, September 17, from 8:30am-1pm in the North (playground) parking lot. Tickets may be purchased on September 10 & 11 after all Masses. Tickets will also be available at Fitzgeralds on the afternoon of September 11. Thanks in advance for your support of our 8th grade!
Back to School - The best part of our first day of school was seeing all our students. Our building is again full of happy chatter and laughter. If you have a "first day" photo you would like to share, please email dhatch@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.
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| The "many moods" of Emma M. as she begins grade 2. Welcome back, Emma! |
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| It was all smiles as Clare (l), Nora(c) & Thomas (r) C.started their first days in PreKindergarten, grade 1 and grade 3. We are looking forward to the day, Daniel, joins his siblings here at SMS! |
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| Greta F. and Noelle F. share some sisterly support before their first days in grade 2 and PreK. We love these sunny smiles! |
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| Salla K. (left) and Penelope K. are #uKnighted with their new logos embroidered on polos as they begin grades 2 and Kindergarten. Your smiles are the prettiest part of the SMS uniform! |
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