Our November Open House is this Thursday! Do you know someone wondering if SMS is the right place for their family? Please encourage them to attend our Open House on Thursday, November 3rd at 6:30pm.
An RSVP is appreciated, please email Toni Chagnon, tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net or call the school office at 860-658-9412.
Again this year, our school is participating in the Jack Bannan "Turkey Trot" non-perishable food drive. Collection boxes are located in the primary unit and the middle school and also outside the school office. Turkey Trot donations will be accepted until Friday, November 4th. See below for additional information about the "Turkey Trot's" collection of frozen turkeys & monetary donations on Wednesday, 11/16.
SMS will be open for a regular day of school on both Election Day, Tuesday, November 8 and Veterans' Day on Friday, November 11. Simsbury PUBLIC schools are closed on Election Day so SMS students that use bus transportation may arrive home significantly earlier than usual on 11/8.
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| Some of Mrs. Keany's second grade iPad all stars! |
Group Class Photos for Students in PreKindergarten, Kindergarten - Grade 7 will be taken by Lifetouch Photography on Wednesday, 11/9. All students in Kindergarten - Gr. 7 should be dressed in full formal uniform for this photo. Lifetouch will also take retakes and "makeups" for students that were absent on picture day. If a retake is needed, the student must bring the original portrait package to school and may bring a change of clothes for the individual picture. The uniform of the day must be worn to school and once the picture has been taken.
MOMS in Prayer. Praying with other moms lightens our burdens and provides hope, strength, and encouragement for our daily lives. Please join us once a month for one hour of conversational style prayer to lift up our children, their teachers, and the school staff before the Lord. This month's meeting will be on Wednesday, November 9th, after drop off from 8:30 to 9:30am in the Lower Church Library. Please contact Christine Sinopoli at christineds1213@yahoo.com for more information.
On Friday, November 11, 2016, our children will be observing Veterans' Day with a special program after morning prayer. The program will include a performance by our school's advanced band. We would like to invite families and any veterans to our program that day. Please contact the school office if you plan to join us. Military uniforms are welcome and would be appreciated by our students. We hope to see you then!
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| Students in Miss Ciarcia's Kindergarten are becoming proficient with their iPads. |
The Mornings are Chilly! We've seen our first snowflakes and many of our mornings are quite chilly. Please keep in mind that unless the temperature is below 20 degrees or it is inclement or slippery, our students do wait outside before our 8:40am opening bell and do go outside for recess. Please be sure your child(ren) have appropriate outdoor apparel and remind them to wear it! We see a lot of cold hand, cold heads, and cold arms and legs! Please be sure to check out the Spirit Wear's fleece outer jacket if you are looking for a coat that can span 3 seasons. This jacket may not be worn in the building but is perfect for morning arrival and recess! Click here to visit the Spirit Shop.
Spirit Wear PE Tee - Limited "cash & carry" availability now!
Uniform Approved Gym T- Shirts currently in stock!
Available in limited Youth (S,M,L) $15 and Adult sizes (S,M,L) $18.
Contact Toni Chagnon today! 860-658-9412 or tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net
Athletic News - Since the basketball season is now underway, Basketball Club has been suspended effective 11/2/16. Basketball Club will resume in February 2017. PE Club will continue on both Thursdays and Fridays.
Preparations are underway for the 2017 season at Ski Sundown in New Hartford. Click here for new information, FAQ and registration forms.
The original registration deadline was November 1. Registrations are still being accepted but a late fee applies.
All students who are age 8 or older on 1/4/17, can participate. First timers are more than welcome.
Bus transportation to and from Ski Sundown will be available if enough bus riders register. Season pass holders can utilize the Club’s bus transportation. Please see the FAQ for cost information and discussion on alternate transportation.
Chaperones are also needed and can ski for free. A Sign-Up Genius site has been established. Click here.
Please consider this activity for your child(ren). We have a great time and welcome new and returning participants.
The original registration deadline was November 1. Registrations are still being accepted but a late fee applies.
All students who are age 8 or older on 1/4/17, can participate. First timers are more than welcome.
Bus transportation to and from Ski Sundown will be available if enough bus riders register. Season pass holders can utilize the Club’s bus transportation. Please see the FAQ for cost information and discussion on alternate transportation.
Chaperones are also needed and can ski for free. A Sign-Up Genius site has been established. Click here.
Please consider this activity for your child(ren). We have a great time and welcome new and returning participants.
The Advancement Committee is gearing up for our 60th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 21, 2017. This will be our most important fundraising event of the school year and we have several committees that need volunteers. It is a great opportunity to share your talent and time to help our school continue its mission and celebrate its rich history! For more information on how you can help please call or email Toni Chagnon, 860-658-9412 or tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net. 
American Express Gift Card Raffle
The 8th Grade is excited to announce their American Express Gift Card Raffle! There are only 350 tickets being sold. We are giving away three prizes of $1,000 American Express Gift Cards. The tickets are $20.00 each. The drawing will be on Monday, Nov. 21, at 2:45pm.
Tickets are available now! Please see any 8th Grade parent if you would like to purchase a ticket. Tickets are also be available at the school office. Buying a ticket and having a chance to win a $1,000 gift card would a great way to kick off your holiday shopping season!
Our Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, 11/16. Many volunteers are needed to make our annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon a success. If you can help with setup on Tuesday afternoon/evening, 11/15, or on luncheon day on 11/16, please click here to sign up. Separate Sign Up Geniuses will be posted soon for the food donations we will need for this very important day! This is a fabulous event with an opportunity for our whole community to assist.
**PLEASE NOTE - NO HOT LUNCH IS SERVED ON WEDNESDAY, 11/16, BECAUSE OF THE SENIOR LUNCHEON. ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING A BROWN BAG LUNCH. **
Thanks to all who supported our annual Fall Scholastic Bookfair! Whether you volunteered to help setup, help with classroom visits or clean up or even if you were just a happy shopper, we appreciate your participation in making the fair a success. There will be a Spring BOGO (Buy One - Get One) bookfair in April 2017.
Thanks to all who ordered from the Lyman Pie & frozen cookie dough fundraiser! Frozen pies and cookie dough will be available for pickup on Thursday, November 17. Pickup time will be announced.
SMS Stars - Congratulations to the SMS musicians that participated in last weekend's FMI Eastern Regional Band Concert at St. James School in Manchester. These students are now eligible to audition for the FMI All State bands that will perform at a concert at Central Connecticut State University and outside Lincoln Center this spring. We commend these students for their dedication to their practice and for the extra effort required to participate at the regional level since these bands do require an audition and rehearsals on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. We thank their parents for taking the time to drive these students to their practices at St. James in Manchester and, of course, extend our thanks to our school's FMI instructor, Mrs. Debbie Morse.
Regional Band participants included:
Hannah K., Grade 7 - Flute I
Francesca C., Grade 7 & Sophie G., Grade 6 - Clarinet I
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