News for the Week of 4/3/19

TONIGHT - Wednesday, 4/3/19, is Open House for Prospective Families - Open House will begin at 6:30pm in the Parish Center.  If you know someone who is wondering if SMS is the right place for their family or perhaps a family with an energetic 3 year old that might enjoy our new 2 morning per week program, please invite them to attend.  Your recommendation is our best advertisement and we are happy to reward your efforts via our Family Referral Program.





School will be closed from Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 for spring vacation. Relaxed Uniforms may be worn when students return from vacation, beginning Monday, April 15.

Family Enrollment Packets for 19-20 were sent out via email on Friday, 3/1/19.  Your response was requested NLT Friday, 3/29/19.  If you have not completed your Family Enrollment Form and returned it with your $250 Family Enrollment Fee, please do so ASAP.  Courtesy reminder calls will begin after our Spring break.   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.

The Hot Lunch Ordering Period for May will open when we return from Spring Break on Monday, 4/15/19.  Orders will be accepted via the Educonnect Parent Portal through Friday, 4/19/19.  Payment should sent into the school office when your order is completed.  This is your ONLY opportunity to order hot lunches for May.  No late orders can be accepted.  


Originally scheduled for Friday, March 29th, Living Stations of the Cross are now scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 2pm in the church.  Please make note of this date and time change.  All are welcome to attend this beautiful SMS Lenten tradition.

Exploring Magnetism - Students in Miss Ciarcia's Kindergarten
enjoyed a science enrichment lesson about magnets and electricity
with Mr. Pellino from Talcott Moutain Science.

Thursday, 4/18, will be a 12:45pm early dismissal for Holy Thursday.  There will be NO PreK Enrichment or Aftercare.

School will be closed on Good Friday, 4/19 and Easter Monday, 4/22.

Last Chance 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.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. 

SMS Superhero Challenge!

A night of SUPER FUN for everyone! Inflatable Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Mini Golf, Bingo, Corn Hole, Games Galore, Food & Drink, Raffles , Prizes, Games of Chance and more! Bring your family, friends and neighbors! 

Buy Your Superhero Challenge Tickets by April 15th for your favorite student's chance to win one of these SUPER prize packages: 

Grades PreK thru 4th Grade - 

- Extra Recess, Each Student will get one free ice cream/popsicle of  their choice  - Lunch with their teacher in their classroom

Grades 5th thru 8th-   - Extra Recess, Each Student will get one free ice cream/popsicle of their choice, 2 Universal OOPS! Passes good for any subject.

SMS Stars

Congratulations to Thomas C. on his victory in the grade 5 section of the
 Regional Knights of Columbus spelling bee last Sunday. 
Thomas will now move onto the state level competition.

Megan D. and Marisa M., Gr. 6,  participated in the USA Hockey New England District Futures Development camp in Burlington, VT.  They joined girls from all over New England for a weekend of games, clinics and training.

CHOICE Program Reminder - All families must complete their 18-19 CHOICE tuition obligation no later than Tuesday, April 30th.  All purchases made beginning May 1, 2019, will be credited to the 19-20 CHOICE year.  Statements were sent home with students today - Wednesday, 4/3.  Please check backpacks!

If your family has not completed your CHOICE obligation, you may either purchase sufficient CHOICE cards to complete the remaining balance or send a check payable to SMS CHOICE with "18-19 CHOICE Balance" in the memo section.  If you have questions about CHOICE or your family's CHOICE obligation, please contact Michelle in the school office.

Hop to It!  Clip Those Box Tops for Education - Box Tops can be sent in at any time!  There are collection boxes in all classrooms.





Gr. 8 Fund Raising - 

A Mixed Bag Fund Raiser flyer was sent home with all students on Friday, 3/22/19.  Anyone purchasing from this Fund Raiser will automatically be entered in a raffle featuring some great "mixed bag" prizes.  Extra order forms are available in the school office.  You may also place an order on-line.  Click here. Thanks in advance for supporting our 8th grade as they work to defray costs associated with their graduation.

Munson's Chocolates Are Available for Pickup NOW!  Thanks to all who supported the Gr. 7 Munson's Chocolates fundraiser.  Chocolate orders are available for pickup now in the school office. Please make every effort to pick up your order prior to Spring vacation.  The office is a very warm room when is "closed" as it will be for the vacation week.


Family Fun

Brennan S., Gr. 6, and his family recently traveled to the Grand Canyon.
Brennan is pictured here at the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ.  This is a Catholic chapel built into the rocks inspired by the construction of the Empire State Building. 

Community News

Granny's Attic 2019 is Coming! Donations are now being accepted & Volunteers are still needed! The Farmington Valley's best tag sale will be accepting donations now through Sunday, April 7.  Granny's Attic will be open to the public from Monday, April 8- Saturday, April 15 at the old Wagner's Showroom on Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury.  For more information, including items that will be accepted for donation and opportunities to volunteer to help with this event - click here.

  **Your support of Granny's Attic directly helps our school.  While it takes place before the annual carnival, Granny's Attic is considered part of the carnival and SMS receives 50% of the proceeds of the carnival. Many volunteers are needed to setup, staff and clean up Granny's Attic. Please consider donating your time to Granny's Attic along with any other donations you may have.**