News for the Week of 9/4/19

Back to School Night for Parents - This Friday, September 6th is "Back to School Night for Parents". Babysitting is available for children ages 3 and up who are toilet trained.  Click here to sign up for babysitting. 

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.  "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. 

Cadet & Advanced Band and Instrumental Lessons will begin on Monday, September 9. 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, 9/6) at 6pm in the Art/Music Room of the Magowan Center. NOTE - This meeting is NOT required for parents of students that have previously participated in band. 

Lifetouch Photography will be here on Monday, September 9th, to take individual student photos of all students in  PreKindergarten and Kindergarten through grade 7.  Order information will be provided soon but even if no photos are ordered, a picture will be taken for the school's yearbook.  Students except those in 8th grade may wear non-uniform clothing that is appropriate for school on picture day.  Students in our PreK 3's and eighth grade students will have individual photos taken on September 19th. 

Hot Lunch Order Period for October - Hot lunches for October may be ordered beginning Monday, September 9 through Friday, September 13 via the Educonnect Parent Portal.   This is your only opportunity to order hot lunches for October.  Please send in your payment as soon as your order is complete. No late orders can be accepted.

Band & Instrumental Music Lessons Begin Monday, September 9 - All student musicians should plan to bring their instruments and band folders (provided by Mrs. Morse to returning students last week) to school on Monday, 9/9.  Students new to band who do not yet have instruments should still plan to go to their assigned lesson and band practice during the school day.  Students new to band will be provided with a band folder by Mrs. Morse on 9/9 or the following week.





September School Mass - Our first school Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at 9am in the church. All are welcome to worship with us. Please remember that no physical education uniforms should be worn to Mass.








Virtus Training for New Volunteers - We always welcome volunteers at school to assist with things like hot lunch service, library and occasionally, when teachers may need an extra pair of hands but ALL volunteers must complete Virtus training.  There will be a Virtus training session here at SMS on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30pm in the grade 5 classroom.  Please contact the school office to RSVP.  If this day and time do not work for you, other Virtus training sessions are available.  Click here and when prompted to "select your organization", scroll down and select the Archdiocese of Hartford to find available sessions. 

 Students in Mrs. Gore's fifth grade accepted a fun STEM challenge last week.  Students were challenged to “create” something using only pipe cleaners and aluminum foil.  No scissors, glue or tape were used.  Students create the Eiffel Tower, a Butterfly Garden, a parachuting boat and a garden swing.

Grade 8 Fundraising - Every year, our 8th grade conducts a number of fundraisers to help defray costs associated with their field trip and graduation activities.  Your support is gratefully appreciated!

Beautiful Fall Mums Now Available for Order!

Click here to download and print an order form for mums.

More "Back to School" Smiles

We're so happy that Owen has joined big brother, Jack, here at SMS!

Welcome to Grade 1, Bennett!

Keeping busy in Kindergarten!

Community News -

Check Out Our New Television Program - Designed to spotlight the Campus Connection and our school's Blue Ribbon status, the program will air on the Tuesdays of September, 2:30PM and 9:30 PM, and and the Thursdays of September, 11AM on Channel 5 and digital channel 1084.  The program will also be available on the St. Mary's Parish website in September.

St. Mary's Parish Picnic - Everyone is invited!  All school and church families are welcome at our Church picnic on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 3-5PM in the North parking lot (In case of rain in the Parish Center). Kane’s Market will be grilling hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs, you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Enjoy food, fellowship, and fun with music and games. Sign-up sheets at all entrances to the church or click here. Your RSVP requested for food count by Wednesday, September 18. Hope to see you there!