News for the Week of 3/13/19

It's Time for "Moving Up" &  Family Enrollment 

TONIGHT - Wednesday, 3/13/19, is "Moving up Knight" . "Moving Up Knight" begins at 6:30pm in the Parish Center.  

This is your first chance to get a peek at the classroom(s) and curriculum your child(ren) will experience next year.   You are also invited to take a peek in other grades as well in case you are curious about the curriculum at other levels.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

"Moving Up Knight" is for parents.  

Students enjoyed "moving up" activities during the school day today (3/13).

Family Enrollment Packets for 19-20 were sent out via email on Friday, 3/1/19.  You are welcome to bring your signed Family Enrollment Form & Fee to "Moving Up Knight" or return it to the school office NLT 3/29/19.  If you have any questions or if you believe Family Enrollment Form is in error, please contact the school office. Thank you for your continued partnership with our school.


Report cards for students in Kindergarten - Grade 8 will be available via the Educonnect Parent Portal at the end of the school day on Friday, 3/15/19. Please keep in mind that no paper copy of the report card is sent home.

Hot Lunch Ordering for April Open Now- The hot lunch order period for April is open now.  Orders will be accepted through Friday, 3/15.  Please place all orders through the Educonnect Portal and send in your payment once your order is complete.  This is your ONLY opportunity to order hot lunches for April.  No late orders can be accepted.



Walk-In Wednesdays are happening every Wednesday in March!  If you know someone wondering if SMS is the place for their family, please encourage them to stop by on any Wednesday in March between 9 and 11am.  When encouraging friends and neighbors to get to know us, please keep our Family Referral program in mind!





School Board Meeting - All are invited to the School Board meeting next Wednesday, March 20, at 7pm in the Lower Church.  Mrs. Williamson will present the annual State of the School report at this meeting.

2019 Altar Server Training for New Servers: -New altar servers are needed at Saint Mary’s Church and School.  Are you interested in joining this wonderful ministry?  We will be meeting on Saturdays, March 16^th and 23^rd from 9-10am and on Sunday, March 31^st from 12:15-1:15pm.  All children in 4^th grade or above are invited to join us.  Please RSVP to Sheila Garilli Altar Server Coordinator via email at ServerLeader@StMarySimsbury.org. 

Health Office News -   Once again this year, we are starting to see students in our school district who have been diagnosed as having fifth disease.  Fifth disease is a benign viral disease of children usually seen in the winter or early spring. The child with fifth disease appears with bright red cheeks and possibly a rash over arms, legs and trunk. By the time the rash appears the child is no longer contagious. Fever is unusual and mild cold symptoms can be present.  While there is no reason to exclude the child with fifth disease from school, it is important for women who suspect that they may be pregnant to contact their physician. Physicians screen for fifth disease as part of a women’s prenatal blood work.  The CDC has a great web site - click here.

Athletic News -    Blue Knight Night

Monday March 18th 6:30-8pm
Location: Ethel Walker
Teams: Basketball JV and Varsity Grades 4-8

Come join us for a fun evening as we celebrate our successful basketball season. Parents are invited and encouraged to wear their athletic gear as they challenge the teams to a friendly scrimmage. Players should wear their jerseys. While we enjoy their company, siblings and alumni will be asked to remain as spectators and will not be permitted to play in the games.

SMS Stars - 

Congratulations to Nicolas G. and Brennan S. (Grade 6) and their teammates from Simsbury Youth Hockey PeeWee B Blue Team.  They were the runners up in their bracket of the Tier 4 Founders State Championship this past weekend in New Milford, CT.  









Calling all student entrepreneurs! Do you want to learn about business and create a product to sell? Do you want to use your talents to earn money for yourself and for charity? At the Kids in Business Club we will learn about important factors to consider when creating and selling a product. Our items will be for sale to the school community in time for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Each participant will donate a portion or all of their proceeds to a charity of their choice. Club meetings begin next week! Dates and times are:  Monday, 3/18; Monday, 4/1; Monday, 4/15 and Monday, 4/29.  Each session will be from 3:45-4:45pm in the second grade classroom.  Virtus trained parents are welcome to volunteer with this club. Contact Mrs. Herron (cherron@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net) to register your child or volunteer.  

It's Time to Order Your 2019 Yearbooks - The SMS Yearbook is a great way to preserve and enjoy all of this school year's great moments and memories.  The yearbook features photos of every student and of all important school activities, sports and clubs.  You may order online until April 7, using our school code - 9415319 or complete an order form and return it to the school office NLT March 29, 2019.  Order forms were sent home Friday, 2/1/2019, with each student. Extra order forms are available in the school office. The price per yearbook is $35.  Yearbooks are distributed in June immediately prior to 8th grade graduation and must be pre-ordered.  Please call the school office with any questions.