News for the Week of 12/4/19

Thanks to all who purchased poinsettias from our 8th grade fundraiser.  Plants will be available for pickup on Friday, 12/6, from 2-4pm and then after all Masses on Saturday, 12/7 and Sunday, 12/8. 

First Trimester Report Cards will be available at the end of the school day on Friday, 12/6/19, via the Educonnect Parent Portal.  No paper copy of the report card will be sent home.

***Come Light up the Knight  this Saturday - December 7th!***

Food, Crafts, Chances to Win will all be available to purchase. Sir Ted is sending you a reminder that Cash & Checks are preferred, ** if using debit or credit cards please note that there will be a service fee for every transaction. 

Help Us Light up the Knight! We have some easy and fun volunteer opportunities that do not require much time or effort. We would love to have your help in making our Christmas Festival & Market a super success. Click here for more information. 

The Hot Lunch Order Period for January will open on Monday, 12/9/19.  Orders will be accepted through Friday, 12/13/19, via the Educonnect Parent Portal.  This will be your only opportunity to order hot lunches for January.  Payment should be sent into the school office as soon as your order is complete.

Christmas Band & Choral Concert will be on Monday, 12/9/19, in the Parish Center.  There will be a dress rehearsal at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm.   Attendance is considered mandatory if a student is a member of instrumental music/band and/or chorus.  If your family has a conflict, please contact Mrs. Williamson.   Instrumental musicians should follow Mrs. Morse's directions regarding arrival time and attire but are reminded that instruments, accessories and sheet music should all be brought to school on Monday for the dress rehearsal.  All are welcome to attend this concert and enjoy the "Sounds of the Season".  The snow date for this concert is Monday, 1/6/2020.

Lessons & Carols will be on Monday, 12/16/19, 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.  Students in 8th grade should arrive at 6:30pm.  Students in grades K-7 should arrive at 6:45pm.  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, 12/17/19.

It's time to make your move! Chess Club is coming to SMS! Check out our Chess Club Open House on Thursday, December 12th from 3:45 to 5pm in the Reading Room of the Magowan Center. Parents and students in grades 1st thru 8th grade are welcome.  Sessions will begin in January! 

Signs of the Season - Let's have some fun this holiday season!  If you have photos of your family's Advent wreath, Christmas tree or family celebration/tradition, please send them to smsoffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net. 

The Omar family spent some time
with Santa at Simsbury Celebrates!

Alumni News - Our congratulations to Ava Howard, SMS Class of '17 who was just crowned Miss America Junior Teen over Thanksgiving weekend.










CHOICE News - GL Scrip is offering a great incentive to purchase your holiday giving gift cards with no credit card fees!

As you know, all families with students in grades K-8 have a CHOICE obligation as part of the tuition commitment for the year.  Every purchase from CHOICE benefits our school & helps you meet your family's CHOICE tuition obligation.  Just look at the difference your participation can make -

If 100 families purchase a $100 gift card with a 14% profit rate (like Lands End),
SMS earns $1,400!

Community News





CHOICE Cards will be available for sale after all Masses on Sunday, 12/8, in the Magowan Center Gathering Space.  This will be a great opportunity to purchase gift cards for the St. Mary's Parish Giving Tree or just for holiday gifts!

Doing a little pre-holiday clean up?  Boy Scout Troop 175 will take your donations this Saturday, 12/7!