Lenten Service Projects -
“The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things.”
The goal during this Lenten & Easter season is to have the students perform hands-on projects. We plan to have a series of opportunities in the next few months. The first project is focused on supporting the charity “Crayons for Cancer”. Click here to get an idea of what the project entails. Our part is to collect old or new crayons! This is your chance to clean out cupboards and send in the crayons. The students will sort them and take off the wrappers and forward them to the organization to be melted and formed into fun shapes to sell and raise money for CCMC in Hartford. We are collecting crayons through next Friday,March 2.
Other projects may include supporting the House of Bread and local soup kitchens. The most important feature of this effort is to involve the students. Watch the blog for details as more projects are organized!
IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE - SNOW DAY MAKE-UP INFORMATION
* 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.
Aftercare
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.
Click here to RSVP for the Art Show.
Grade 7 Fundraising - Our seventh grade will be hosting 2 fundraisers to help them with costs associated with their field trip to Boston:
Campus Connection Update - Click here to read Father Matera's latest update regarding the Campus Connection project.
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.
Our congratulations to Griffin Myslow, SMS Class of '13, on being named to the President's List for the fall semester at Clemson University. Griffin is majoring in General Engineering. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average. We also extend our congratulations to Madeline Mancarella, SMS Class of '11. Madeline has been named to the President's List at Western New England University for the fall semester. Madeline is majoring in Communication - Media Theory & Production.
Community News
* Graduation remains scheduled for Friday, June 8.
* At this time, 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.
* At this time, 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.
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.
SMS Art Show!
The Art Show is Next Friday - March 2nd!
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.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are Next Week! 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.
***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.
Help our 8th Grade Reach Their Fund Raising Goal!
Be sure to check backpacks on Friday for your order form!
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! ORDERS & PAYMENTS ARE DUE NLT THIS FRIDAY, 2/23/18. Extra order forms are available in the school office. Chocolates will be available for pickup on Friday, March 23rd. Additional pick up details will be announced closer to the pick up date.
NEXT TUESDAY - 2/27/18
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. A copy of this flyer will be sent home with all students on Friday, 2/23/18 Please check backpacks! |
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.
Time to order the 17-18 SMS Yearbook!
Save the Date! The Advancement Committee invites you to join us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration! Click here.
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 Order forms will also be available during Parent/Teacher Conferences |
Campus Connection Update - Click here to read Father Matera's latest update regarding the Campus Connection project.
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.
Alumni news
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| All are encouraged to see this one man show but middle school students, in particular, are reminded that this show can be counted toward required service hours as part of "faith formation". |
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.
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