Our first day of school is one week away!
There's still time to visit the "Back to School" page of our blog for those last minute school supplies and other information. There's also lots of great reminders in this blog post so please take a minute to read through all we have shared with you this week. Finally, if you have not already done so, please open and read your "Back to School" email packet. These packets were sent out to all enrolled families on Monday, 8/20/18. If you did not receive one, please contact the school office. The email contains lots of information and links to many required forms for the new school year. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
* Early Drop Off will be in a primary unit classroom instead of the parish center. Please drop off in front of the first and third grade classrooms.
* Regular morning drop off begins at 8:20am. Prior to 8:20am, there is no adult supervision in the parking lot and students may not be left unattended - especially with the construction in progress.
* Afternoon carpool pickup will begin at 3:20pm dismissal. Bus dismissal will also be in the north parking lot but will not begin until the carpool lot is mostly cleared.
Click here for a helpful diagram for morning drop off and here for afternoon pickup.
Prior to placing your hot lunch order, please carefully review the ordering procedures that are on our school's website - http://www.stmarysschoolsims
Last day to place orders and submit payment to office is Friday, 8/31/18. No late orders can be accepted. Your hot lunch order is not considered complete until your payment is received.
Hot Lunch will begin on Friday, September 7. Until hot lunch begins, all students should bring a brown bag lunch each day.
Summer Playground on Sunday, 8/26 - Meet new friends and catch up on all your summer news with old friends!
We are excited to share that there will be an SMS Summer Playground on Sunday, August 26th at 5pm in our north (playground) parking lot. Families are invited to bring a picnic supper to this event. Please keep in mind that this is not a "drop off event" but rather an opportunity for families to come together before the start of our new year. To RSVP, please contact Toni Chagnon at tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.edu
Used uniforms will be available during the summer playground and there are still some appointments available for iPad Orientation for incoming 6th grade students and students new to middle school. Click here to sign up for an orientation meeting.
Used uniforms will be available during the summer playground and there are still some appointments available for iPad Orientation for incoming 6th grade students and students new to middle school. Click here to sign up for an orientation meeting.
Tuesday, August 28th
Click here for early drop off information, registration & reservation.
Click here for PreK enrichment information, registration & reservation.
Click here for aftercare information, registration & reservation.
The first two weeks of school will be very busy. We encourage you to check the school’s Google calendar frequently to stay up to date. We also strongly recommend that you join our Remind text community and subscribe to this blog and to the blogs authored by any teachers your child(ren) have for homeroom or subject areas. Click here for helpful information about school communications. A few key dates to keep in mind:
Virtus Training - Anyone who wishes to volunteer at school (including chaperoning field trips) or at after school events attended by students must complete Virtus® training and have a background check completed. There will be a Virtus® Training session on Tuesday, September 4th at 6:30pm in the 5th grade classroom. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to smsoffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net. If you need to attend Virtus® Training and cannot come to the session on September 4th, go to www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ and then click on First Time Registrant to find other training sessions in our area.
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend "Back to School" night beginning at 6:30pm in the Parish Center. This is your opportunity to meet your child(ren)'s new teacher(s) and learn about the daily classroom routine. This year, we are excited to share that "Back to School" night will be a fun SMS immersion experience designed to share all facets of our community's culture, events and opportunities. Learn about all we have planned while enjoying a light adult beverage of your choice. A Sign-Up Genius will be coming soon so that you can sign up for babysitting.
Cadet & Advanced Band and Instrumental Lessons will begin on Monday, September 11. There will be a meeting for parents with students beginning instrumental music and band lessons for the first time this year. This meeting will take place right before "Back to School Night" (Friday, 9/7) at 6pm in the grade 5 classroom. If you have a student entering grades 4-8 that is interested in beginning instrumental music and band, please plan to meet in the grade 5 classroom at 6pm. NOTE - This meeting is NOT required for parents of students that have previously participated in band.
September School Mass - Our first school Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 11th at 9am in the church. All are welcome to worship with us. Please remember that no physical education uniforms should be worn to Mass.
"Every Brick Has a Memory to Share"
Sponsor a brick for our new St. Mary Courtyard
Now through mid-September
You can create your own personalized brick with an uplifting message, a memorial to a loved one, commemoration of a momentous occasion, or a recognition of your family name.
By sponsoring a brick for our exciting Campus Connection project, your brick will be placed in the circular pathway surrounding our beloved St. Mary statue within the new Courtyard. Please click here to learn more and place your order.
Grade 8 Fundraising - Each year, our 8th grade conducts a number of fund raisers to help defray costs associated with their graduation activities and field trip. Two of these fund raisers will help us get our school year underway. Thanks in advance from our 8th grade for your support!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 5th
St. Mary’s School Grade 8 Fundraiser
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| Click here to download & print Joe Pizza flyer. |
Please dine in or take out on September 5th from Joe Pizza and support the 8th grade class. A percentage of profits will be donated by Joe Pizza to support 8th grade activities.
All you need to do is bring in the flyer or just mention St. Mary's School to the server or when you place your order/pick up.
All you need to do is bring in the flyer or just mention St. Mary's School to the server or when you place your order/pick up.
Click here to download and print an order form for beautiful fall mums! Available in several sizes and colors, these will definitely put you in a "pumpkin spice" frame of mind and help our 8th grade! All orders & payments must be received in the school office NLT Friday, 9/14. Checks should be made payable to St. Mary's School with "Gr. 8 mum sale" in the memo line. Mums will be available for pick up in the Parish Center on Friday, 9/21 from 2-4 pm and after all Masses during the weekend of 9/22-23. Thanks in advance for your support!
Community News
Raising Good Digital Citizens/Keeping Kids Safe Online - As the school year resumes and children resume technology use for educational purposes, there is legitimate reason to be concerned about on-line safety and responsible use. One particularly good resource for parents is Common Sense Media. All parents are encouraged to visit this website as it offers a wealth of information applicable to safe and appropriate navigation of the digital landscape. Click here.Summer Fun & Travel
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| "Hallo" from Salzburg, Austria! The statue of Virgin Mary, located in Domplatz (Cathedral Square), stands in front of the Salzburger Dom Cathedral which was founded in 774 and where Mozart was later baptized. Alejandro (8th) & Gregory (5th). |
The Omar family traveled to Washington, DC.
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