News for the Week of 5/24/17

May God bless our second grade and all those making their First Holy Communion this Spring.

Mark Your Calendars!

Friday, May 26th is a 12:45pm Early Dismissal. There will be no PreK Enrichment or Aftercare. School is closed on Monday, 5/29, for Memorial Day.

Our June School Mass will give us an opportunity to give thanks for this school year and to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2017. Mass will be on Friday, June 2 at 10am. All are welcome to join us at Mass and to stay for the graduation ceremony that will follow immediately after Mass. Please remember that no Physical Education Uniforms should be worn to Mass.

Calendar Information -

Due to expected wet weather, Field Day for grades 5-8 has been moved to Tuesday, May 30th.

Field Day for grades K-4 has been moved from Monday, 6/5, to Tuesday, 6/13.

Kindergarten Prayer Service date has also been changed and is now scheduled for Tuesday, 6/13, at 9am in the church.

Last Day of School - Thursday, June 15th will be our last day of school. This will be a 12:45pm early dismissal with NO PreK Enrichment or Aftercare available.

School will reopen on Wednesday, August 30. This will be a full day of school with both PreK Enrichment and Aftercare available. Information regarding "Meet & Greet" for younger students and "Morning in Middle School" for grade 6 and students new to grades 7 and 8 will be published as soon as days and times are finalized.

Looking forward to 2017-18 - Be a part of our school community in a leadership role in our Home & School Association. We're "starting fresh" and are looking for those who are willing to serve to help us formulate our goals for next year. There will be a preliminary meeting in the Library portable on Thursday, May 25th at 7pm. Please email Mrs. Williamson if you are able to come - mwilliamson@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

Is your child looking forward to joining band for the first time next year? Our FMI instructor, Mrs. Debbie Morse, will host an informational meeting for parents interested in learning more about first time participation in instrumental music lessons and band on Monday, June 12th in the Music/Art Portable at 7pm. Please join her to learn more about Future Musicians, Inc. and the Band and Instrumental Music program here at SMS.

"Prince of Peace" - Whole School Chorus
Our thanks and congratulations to our FMI Instructor, Mrs. Debbie Morse and our Vocal Music Instructor,
Mrs. Raimonda Jalinskas, for a wonderful Spring Band & Vocal Concert. Our students looked & sounded beautiful!
Click here to enjoy the performance.

LAST CHANCE to Order Your 2016-17 Yearbook - ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT AVAILABLE! The SMS Yearbook is a great momento that features a photo of every student, club photos and candids from all our school year activities. Don't miss your opportunity to own this important keepsake! Yearbooks are ONLY available by presale. Yearbooks are $28. ONLINE ORDERING IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE BUT YEARBOOK ORDERS MAY STILL BE SENT INTO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. A hard copy order form was sent home with all students on Friday, 4/28. If you have questions, please contact Michelle Howard at michellechoward@yahoo.com.

Health Office News - Click here for a sunscreen reminder from our Health Office.

iPad News -

8th grade students will turn in their school owned iPads and chargers on Tuesday, May 30th. All other students will turn in their iPads (and chargers, if applicable) on Tuesday, June 13th. Next year, all students in grades K-8 will receive a brand new 32GB iPad with a school owned case. These iPads will be Apple's most currently released version of the standard size iPad. We are excited about new capabilities that will be available to use using the JAMF Device Management System and to introduce coding as part of our continuing effort to meaningfully integrate technology in our curriculum.

Students in Mrs. Keaney's second grade enjoyed a science enrichment lesson about "sink and float" with Mr. Pellino. Mr. Pellino is one of our Middle School Science teachers

from the Talcott Mountain Science Academy.

Third grade & the rest of our students
enjoyed a visit from Chompers the Yard Goats mascot
on Thursday, 5/18.

Community News

Child Safety Tips - The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has published a set of Child Safety Tips. As we begin the busy summer season, it's a great idea to take a few minutes to review these important tips. Click here.