School will be closed Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28, for Thanksgiving.
We are thankful for the gift of your family in our school community and
grateful for our opportunity to work in partnership with you.
First Trimester grades close on Friday, 11/30. Report cards will be available on the Educonnect Parent Portal on Friday, 12/7, at the close of the school day. Please remember that no paper copy of the report card will be sent home.
Looking Ahead to the Busy Month of December -
Formal Uniform begins for Grade 8 on Monday, 12/3/18.
Our December School Mass will be held on Tuesday, 12/4/18, at 9am in the church. All are welcome to join us. Please remember that no PE uniforms should be worn to Mass.
Our Christmas Band & Chorus Concert will be held on Monday, 12/10/18, in the Parish Center. There will be a dress rehearsal at 2pm and evening performance at 7pm. Guests are welcome at either performance. Mrs. Morse will provide concert and dress guidelines to band students. Mrs. Jalinskas will provide guidelines to chorus members. All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening of festive music. The snow date for this concert is Monday, 1/7/19.
Lessons & Carols will be held on Monday, 12/17/18, in the church. This beautiful retelling of the Nativity story is a beloved SMS tradition involving all students in Kindergarten- Grade 8. Student attendance is considered mandatory. If your family has a conflict, please contact Mrs. Williamson. There will be a dress rehearsal at 10am and an evening presentation at 7pm. Guests are welcome at either performance and the morning is especially suitable for preschool age siblings since it is much less crowded and easier to see the Nativity story unfold. Students in Grades 1-7 should wear their formal uniform - no sweatshirts or spirit wear. Students in Kindergarten and Grade 8 follow dress guidelines provided by Miss Ciarcia and Mrs. Work. The snow date for Lessons & Carols is Tuesday, 12/18/18.
School will be dismissed early at 12:45pm on Friday, 12/21/18. There will be NO PreK Enrichment or Aftercare. School is CLOSED from Monday, 12/24/18 through Tuesday, 1/1/19. School reopens for a regular, full day of school on Wednesday, 1/2/19.
Snow Gear Reminder - Winter has made an early start! Please keep in mind that students wait outside each morning & go outside for recess each day unless the weather is inclement or below 20 degrees. Children must have snowpants and boots to play in the snow. Please be sure all winter gear is labelled with a name & encourage your children to wear their snow gear!
Looking Ahead to the Busy Month of December -
Formal Uniform begins for Grade 8 on Monday, 12/3/18.
Our December School Mass will be held on Tuesday, 12/4/18, at 9am in the church. All are welcome to join us. Please remember that no PE uniforms should be worn to Mass.
Our Christmas Band & Chorus Concert will be held on Monday, 12/10/18, in the Parish Center. There will be a dress rehearsal at 2pm and evening performance at 7pm. Guests are welcome at either performance. Mrs. Morse will provide concert and dress guidelines to band students. Mrs. Jalinskas will provide guidelines to chorus members. All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening of festive music. The snow date for this concert is Monday, 1/7/19.
Lessons & Carols will be held on Monday, 12/17/18, in the church. This beautiful retelling of the Nativity story is a beloved SMS tradition involving all students in Kindergarten- Grade 8. Student attendance is considered mandatory. If your family has a conflict, please contact Mrs. Williamson. There will be a dress rehearsal at 10am and an evening presentation at 7pm. Guests are welcome at either performance and the morning is especially suitable for preschool age siblings since it is much less crowded and easier to see the Nativity story unfold. Students in Grades 1-7 should wear their formal uniform - no sweatshirts or spirit wear. Students in Kindergarten and Grade 8 follow dress guidelines provided by Miss Ciarcia and Mrs. Work. The snow date for Lessons & Carols is Tuesday, 12/18/18.
School will be dismissed early at 12:45pm on Friday, 12/21/18. There will be NO PreK Enrichment or Aftercare. School is CLOSED from Monday, 12/24/18 through Tuesday, 1/1/19. School reopens for a regular, full day of school on Wednesday, 1/2/19.
CHOICE Corner - Gift cards Make Great Holiday Gifts & Charitable Contributions. SMS Choice can help you get all your shopping done. Click here to download a Holiday Order Form.
Grade 8 Fundraising -
Last call for Poinsettias! Poinsettia orders will be accepted through Friday, 11/30/18.
The annual poinsettia sale is currently underway and the week after Thanksgiving you can enjoy a delicious meal at Puerto Vallarta in Avon. See below.
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| Click here to download & print order form. |
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Supporting SMS - As we enter a season that features a lot of grocery shopping, just a reminder that you can help SMS earn cash and/or classroom supplies if you participate in:
* Big Y's Education Express
* Shoprite for Education
* Stop & Shop A+ Rewards
* Fitzgeralds Educational Edge.
For more information about how to easily register for all these programs - click here.
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| Be sure to check for Box Tops on your holiday grocery items! Box Tops may be sent into school at any time. All classrooms have collection boxes. |
Community News
Simsbury Public Library has many events scheduled for December. Click here.
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