News for the Week of 11/15/17

Catholic Social Teachings in Action - 

CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION

Today at SMS, beginning at 6am!, Catholic Social Teachings were in action.  Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Gore and some other SMS representatives including Emma M., Gr. 3, and her dad, were at the Stop & Shop in Simsbury to deliver some of our Turkey Trot donations to Scott Haney from WFSB.  Click here for video clip. 

Cole P. from Gr. 8 was one of several
students that helped load the Foodshare truck.

At about 8:30, the Turkey Trot truck arrived to collect the rest of our school's non-perishable donations.  As this was happening, the many volunteers  responsible for the success of today's Senior Luncheon were beginning to arrive to make the Thanksgiving magic happen.

Our special thanks to this year's luncheon coordinator, Mary Clark,
(second from right) and her "right hand", Karen Corriveau (far right)

 Later in the day, our 8th grade students assumed their roles as hosts and hostesses and began to welcome our guests.  Our Kindergarten, first, second and third grade students entertained guests and a delicious Thanksgiving meal was served around noon.  There was plenty of pie!

Thanks to all who donated non-perishables for the Turkey Trot and items for our Senior Luncheon.  We are grateful to all those who donated their time to help setup, prepare, serve and clean up the luncheon.

Calendar Reminders-

School Board Meeting Tonight - Wednesday, 11/15/17 at 7pm in the lower church.  All are welcome.  Click here for an agenda.

Hot Lunch Order Period for December - The open order period for December hot lunch is open through the close of the school day on Friday, 11/17/17.  This open order period is your only opportunity to order hot lunches for December. Please keep in mind that no late orders can be accepted.

All are welcome to attend this Friday's (11/17) Shakesperience performance at 2pm in the Parish Center.  This performance is the culmination of this year's Shakesperience residency experienced by our 7th & 8th grade students.

Lyman Pie & Cookie Dough Pickup - Frozen pies and cookie dough ordered from the HSA fund raiser will be available for pick up in the lower church on Friday, 11/17, from 2-3:30pm.  Since the products are frozen, timely pickup is important.  We do not have weekend storage available.  Questions about pick up should be directed to Maggie Domashinski at mmdomo@cox.net. Thanks for your support of this HSA fundraiser.

Help is needed with sorting & distribution of the Lyman pies and frozen cookie dough that will delivered Friday, 11/17.  

If you can help - even for just an hour - please click here to visit the Sign Up Genius.  Help from parents in grades K-6 would especially be appreciated Friday afternoon so that parents of 7th & 8th graders can view the Shakesperience performance at 2pm.

Wednesday, 11/22/17, will be a 12:45pm early dismissal.  There will be NO PreK Enrichment or Aftercare available.  School is closed Thursday, 11/23, and Friday, 11/24, for Thanksgiving.

CHOICE News - Participation in the SMS CHOICE Program is part of every family's tuition obligation - if your child(ren) is/are in grade(s) K-8.  PreK families are not required to participate but your participation is welcome & encouraged! We're excited to share that using CHOICE just got even easier!

Advancement News

Show your school spirit! Sir Ted is now featured on our new car decals. 

They can go anywhere on your vehicle and be taken on and off as needed, and they won't come off in the car wash!

Can't make it into the office to purchase one?   No problem.  Several of our School Board members will have them available in the after school pick up line on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17.    Available for $5.00 each. 

Request for the time and talent of creative volunteers!

Calling all those with the passion and talent to help the Advancement committee with school branding efforts.  If you have experience in photography, videography, social media, and/or content writing, please send an email to tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.  All are welcome to volunteer, including recent graduates who would like to build their portfolio.

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Just in Time for Holiday Decorating & Giving!  Get some shopping done and support the music program here at SMS!  We are excited to announce plans to introduce a new third grade recorder program that will be facilitated by our FMI instructor, Debbie Morse.  Additionally, we are planning to replace some of the older music stands used by our band students.  Your support of our music program through your voluntary participation in this Yankee Candle Fundraiser will help us defray the costs associated with these plans.  Your order will ship direct to your address!  No school pick up or sorting! How convenient is that?  Orders may be placed until 1/11/18.  For guaranteed arrival for Christmas giving, please place your order NLT  November 17th.  All orders must be placed on-line.  Click here to start shopping!  Please feel free to share this link with friends or family that might like to support our school.  Please note - when checking out, no need to fill out a Seller ID, our group number will be prefilled and that is sufficient. (If, for some reason, you land on a "general" page, please use our group number - 999977285)

Lost & Found - Our school Lost & Found is overflowing.  Items include a black Lands End winter weight jacket in a smaller size, a small blue Gap jacket, a girl's fleece hooded jacket, several items of SMS spirit wear including a fleece zip up and a hooded sweatshirt, a girl's uniform blouse and more.  None of these items have names in them.  All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of next week.  Please encourage your child(ren) to check the bin outside the school office if they are missing clothing or lunch boxes.  You are also welcome to come to school and check the bin.

Veterans Day - Our thanks to Mr. Peter O'Meara, Retired Commander & Aviator and father of Sean in grade 5, and Patrick Howard, for participating in our Veterans Day prayer service.  Patrick will begin his Naval service in January.

We thank Mr. O'Meara and all veterans for their service and thank Patrick for his choice to serve our country.

Alumni News

Maria Nolan (pictured center), SMS Class of '16, and the Granby Girls’ Soccer Team
are headed to the Class M State Tournament Finals this weekend.

Community News

Looking for something fun & festive to do with the family this weekend?  The Fransciscan Christmas Fair includes a Living Creche, crafts, food and more.  Click here for more information.

26th Annual Franciscan Christmas Fair

Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Franciscan Life Center Campus 271 Finch Ave. Meriden, CT 06451

Students in Kindergarten and PreK worked together this week  to create
turkey centerpieces for the Simsbury Senior Center.