IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE - SNOW DAY MAKE-UP INFORMATION
1. Friday, March 9 (School was scheduled to be closed) will NOW BE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY. Both PreK Enrichment and Aftercare will be available. Please note that there will be NO HOT LUNCH ON FRIDAY, MARCH 9. All students will need a brown bag lunch. Updated reservation forms that include a reservation date for 3/9 for Early Drop Off, PreK Enrichment & Aftercare are available.
Aftercare
2. Graduation remains scheduled for Friday, June 8.
3. As of today, February 14, the last day of school for grades PreK-7 will be FRIDAY, June 15. This will be a 12:45pm early dismissal. No PreK Enrichment or Aftercare will be available. However, if we have another snow day then the Easter Monday Holiday (April 2) could be in jeopardy. At this time, we will still take April 2 as a holiday. We understand that families may have made travel plans for Easter weekend, enjoy the family time and do not stress if we have to have school that day.
The Open Order Period for March Hot Lunches began on Monday, 2/11/18. The Open Order Period will close on Friday, 2/16/18.
All orders should be placed via the Educonnect Parent Portal. This is the only opportunity to order hot lunches for March. Payments should be sent into the office as soon as your order is placed.
Hot Lunch Snow Day Make Up - Thank you to those who volunteered to serve hot lunch on February 22 for our snow day make up! If you signed up for lasagna on 2/7's snow day we will be serving it on Thursday, 2/22.
School will be CLOSED on Friday, 2/16; Monday, 2/19, and Tuesday, 2/20 - Enjoy this long winter weekend!
It's Time to Sign Up for Parent/Teacher Conferences - Our second trimester Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, 2/27; Wednesday, 2/28 and Thursday, 3/1. Each of these days will be a 12:45pm early dismissal.
***Friday, 3/2, is also a 12:45pm early dismissal for Faculty Faith Formation.***
There will be NO Aftercare or PreK Enrichment on Tuesday, 2/28 - Friday, 3/2. PE Club will be available to those that have signed up for February & March on both Wednesday, 2/28 & Thursday, 3/1 and will run from 1-2:15pm.
Parents with students in middle school (Grades 6, 7, & 8), please make note that Mrs. Gina Raymond is only available on Tuesday and Wednesdays so if your child has Gina Raymond for math, you should select a conference on Tuesday or Wednesday only. Ms. Nikki Raymond will be available on all conference days.
2018 Altar Serving Training for New Servers - Students in Grades 4 and up are invited to join the St. Mary's Altar Server ministry. Preparatory classes will meet on Saturdays from 1-2pm in the church on March 10, 17, 24 and 31. It is necessary to attend all 4 sessions. Questions should be directed to Sheila Garilli via email at serverleader@stmarysimsbury.org.
SMS Stars
This year's Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee was a great display of hard work and good sportsmanship. We are proud of all the students who studied hard to prepare for the grade level spelling bees and those who made it to the championship rounds. Congratulations to this year's Spelling Bee winners! Each grade's winner will now advance to Knights of Columbus Regional Spelling Bee. Runners Up will attend if the winner is not available.
Congratulations to our five CT Future Musicians students who have all qualified for the All-State Symphonic Band - this is FMI's most accomplished and prestigious band.
Hannah K., Gr. 8 and Faith P., Gr. 7 are highly placed in the flute section and both also made the All State Flute Choir (top 12) in CT.
In the clarinet section, both Francesca C., Gr. 8, and Sophia G., Gr. 7, earned second chair in Clarinet I and II respectively.
Jenna G., Gr. 8, earned FIRST CHAIR in the trombone section out of the entire state! She also earned third chair in the Jazz Band!
All their practice and dedication really paid off! St. Mary's is justifiably proud! You can hear the girls perform at the All State Concert on Saturday, March 24 at 2 pm at Central CT State University. Many thanks to Mrs. Deb Morse who faithfully instructs and encourages the students each week!
We are also happy to announce that this week, our third grade class met with Mrs. Debbie Morse for the first session of their FMI Recorder Class. We are all looking forward to hearing them perform at the spring concert. Thanks to all that supported our Yankee Candle Fundraiser this fall. Funds from this sale helped make this program possible.
Help SMS Earn Free School Supplies & Equipment with Big Y Education Express -
Big Y Education Express helps schools get FREE, much needed supplies & equipment!
• Everyone can participate! Family and friends can support SMS by signing up for Education Express.
• From February 1 through April 25, 2018, for every 500 Education Express Points earned, you get a GOLD COIN!
• Just shop Big Y and look for the participating items marked with the Education Express logo. Each item will have a point value and savings on top of that!
Click here to register for Education Express.
Time to order the 17-18 SMS Yearbook!
Every student is pictured along with all SMS school events.
Click here to RSVP for the Art Show.
3. As of today, February 14, the last day of school for grades PreK-7 will be FRIDAY, June 15. This will be a 12:45pm early dismissal. No PreK Enrichment or Aftercare will be available. However, if we have another snow day then the Easter Monday Holiday (April 2) could be in jeopardy. At this time, we will still take April 2 as a holiday. We understand that families may have made travel plans for Easter weekend, enjoy the family time and do not stress if we have to have school that day.
All orders should be placed via the Educonnect Parent Portal. This is the only opportunity to order hot lunches for March. Payments should be sent into the office as soon as your order is placed.
Hot Lunch Snow Day Make Up - Thank you to those who volunteered to serve hot lunch on February 22 for our snow day make up! If you signed up for lasagna on 2/7's snow day we will be serving it on Thursday, 2/22.
School will be CLOSED on Friday, 2/16; Monday, 2/19, and Tuesday, 2/20 - Enjoy this long winter weekend!
Applications for Admission are being accepted for 2018-19! Walk In Wednesdays continue in February! Invite a friend to come learn more about our school. Every Wednesday, 9-11am, Feb. 7th - 28th. All are welcome! Contact Toni Chagnon for more information 860-658-9412/ tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.
Congratulations to the Dolan Family! The Dolans have received a $25 gift certificate to the SMS Spirit Shop for participating in the Family Referral Program! The Dolan's referral family attended our Jan. 28th Open House!
It's Time to Sign Up for Parent/Teacher Conferences - Our second trimester Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, 2/27; Wednesday, 2/28 and Thursday, 3/1. Each of these days will be a 12:45pm early dismissal. ***Friday, 3/2, is also a 12:45pm early dismissal for Faculty Faith Formation.***
There will be NO Aftercare or PreK Enrichment on Tuesday, 2/28 - Friday, 3/2. PE Club will be available to those that have signed up for February & March on both Wednesday, 2/28 & Thursday, 3/1 and will run from 1-2:15pm.
Parents with students in middle school (Grades 6, 7, & 8), please make note that Mrs. Gina Raymond is only available on Tuesday and Wednesdays so if your child has Gina Raymond for math, you should select a conference on Tuesday or Wednesday only. Ms. Nikki Raymond will be available on all conference days.
To sign up for your Parent/Teacher Conferences, click here.
2018 Altar Serving Training for New Servers - Students in Grades 4 and up are invited to join the St. Mary's Altar Server ministry. Preparatory classes will meet on Saturdays from 1-2pm in the church on March 10, 17, 24 and 31. It is necessary to attend all 4 sessions. Questions should be directed to Sheila Garilli via email at serverleader@stmarysimsbury.org.
SMS Stars
This year's Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee was a great display of hard work and good sportsmanship. We are proud of all the students who studied hard to prepare for the grade level spelling bees and those who made it to the championship rounds. Congratulations to this year's Spelling Bee winners! Each grade's winner will now advance to Knights of Columbus Regional Spelling Bee. Runners Up will attend if the winner is not available.
4th Grade:
Winner: Ana S.
Runner Up: Amelie C.
5th Grade:
Winner: Will O.
Runner Up: Claudia S.
6th Grade:
Winner: James F.
Runner Up: Sasha M.
Hannah K., Gr. 8 and Faith P., Gr. 7 are highly placed in the flute section and both also made the All State Flute Choir (top 12) in CT.
In the clarinet section, both Francesca C., Gr. 8, and Sophia G., Gr. 7, earned second chair in Clarinet I and II respectively.
Jenna G., Gr. 8, earned FIRST CHAIR in the trombone section out of the entire state! She also earned third chair in the Jazz Band!
All their practice and dedication really paid off! St. Mary's is justifiably proud! You can hear the girls perform at the All State Concert on Saturday, March 24 at 2 pm at Central CT State University. Many thanks to Mrs. Deb Morse who faithfully instructs and encourages the students each week!
We are also happy to announce that this week, our third grade class met with Mrs. Debbie Morse for the first session of their FMI Recorder Class. We are all looking forward to hearing them perform at the spring concert. Thanks to all that supported our Yankee Candle Fundraiser this fall. Funds from this sale helped make this program possible.
Grade 7 Fundraising - Our seventh grade will be hosting 2 fundraisers to help them with costs associated with their field trip to Boston:
Munsons Chocolates - Delicious treats for Easter! Order forms were sent home with students on Friday, January 26th. Extra order forms are available in the school office. All orders and payments will be due back NLT Friday, February 23rd. Chocolates will be available for pickup on Friday, March 23rd. Additional pick up details will be announced closer to the pick up date.
Enjoy a No-Fuss Tuesday Night Delicious Dinner - Dine In or Take Out
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| Click here to download a copy of this flyer to print & present |
Supporting SMS - Supporting SMS -
Big Y Education Express helps schools get FREE, much needed supplies & equipment!
• Everyone can participate! Family and friends can support SMS by signing up for Education Express.
• From February 1 through April 25, 2018, for every 500 Education Express Points earned, you get a GOLD COIN!
• Just shop Big Y and look for the participating items marked with the Education Express logo. Each item will have a point value and savings on top of that!
Click here to register for Education Express.
Time to order the 17-18 SMS Yearbook!
Every student is pictured along with all SMS school events.
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| Click here to order online or click here to download & print an order form. Our school ID - # 9415318 |
SMS Art Show!
Save the Date & Book Your Babysitter!
St. Mary's School 3rd Annual Art Show is coming soon! This year's Art Show will be from 7-10pm on Friday, March 2nd, at the Silpe Gallery at The University of Hartford.
This is a great adult evening out to enjoy and purchase your child's artwork. Every child in Prekindergarten thru 8th grade will have a framed piece of artwork on display and available for sale for $40 a piece.
100 Days of Fun & Learning!
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