News for the Week of 12/2/20

 

COVID-19 Update - Free Meals Available for Students - The USDA has approved funding that entitles all students, ages 18 and under, to free meals through June 2021.  These meals are distributed via the town's nutrition services department and the pick up process and availability depends on town of residence.  Click here for information about the Simsbury program and here for the Granby program.  Families residing in other towns should contact the local Board of Education for information about their town's program.  Please note that this free meal program is not in any way associated with our school lunch program but rather is a separate program, funded by the USDA and sponsored by each town.

Lunch Program - Tomorrow - Thursday, 12/3/20 - is the last day to order lunches for the week of 12/7/20. All orders must be placed via the Educonnect Parent Portal. Lunch orders for the week of 12/14  may be placed from Monday, 12/7- Thursday, 12/10. Please note that NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED. If you miss the order period, you will need to wait for the following week. 

First Trimester Report Cards will be available on the Educonnect Parent Portal at the end of the school day on Friday, 12/4/20.  Please remember that no paper copy of the report card will be sent home.

Our December School Mass will celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, at 9:15am.  We will continue to have some students attend Mass in the Church while others attend via livestream here at school.  At this time, parents are still requested to refrain from attending the Mass to comply with health and safety guidelines. 

THREE GREAT WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON!

Knights United is excited to announce that we are sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest,

 

a Christmas Costume Contest for your favorite pet,

An in-school Crazy Christmas Sweater Contest on Monday, December 14 for the kids! All students are invited to wear a crazy Christmas sweater.  Sweaters should be worn over the "uniform of the day".  Students are encouraged to be creative!  Homemade Christmas creations are welcome!

Last year's reigning champ is pictured left in his homemade creation!  This year's contest is for students only, lest he triumph again!

Enter the two contests today & get that sweater ready for Monday, 12/14! 

Free to enter, prizes to win in all contests and categories!  All contests will be judged by an esteemed panel of judges that include faculty, Student Council officers and Light up the Knight Committee members.

Poinsettia Pick Up - This Friday, 12/4, 2-4pm in the Parish Center.  Thanks to all that supported this eighth grade fundraiser.  Poinsettias will be available for pick up this Friday from 2-4pm in the Parish Center.  Any questions, please contact Nicole Heiden (nbheiden@gmail.com) for more information on pickup location.

CHOICE Chat! 

Special Offers from Shop with Scrip during Dazzle Days!

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*  Free shipping on family ship to home orders in your RaiseRight™ mobile app through 12/4

*  Surprise mystery bonuses through 12/11

* 2-week bonuses have begun and run through 12/11

Find more details on your RaiseRight app or at www.shopwithscrip.com.  Need help registering?  email tprausa@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net with any questions.

Mrs. Herron's second grade class has created a beautiful Advent angel bulletin board.

Let's share some holiday joy!  You are invited to share Advent images from your home! 

Seasonal photos (e.g., Advent wreath, creche, tree trimming, cookie baking!)  may be sent to smsoffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

Thank you for your kindness!  Thanks to all who supported our acts of kindness and service during the Thanksgiving season.  Our non-perishable collection for the Jack Bannon Turkey Trot was generous and helped restock the Foodshare shelves.  Our friends at the Eno Senior Center were so appreciative of the special meal we were able to provide in lieu of our traditional Senior Luncheon. Finally, we want to share how happy and grateful our custodian, Mr. Stokes, was for the many beautiful handmade cards and generous gift card donations. Your kindness meant the world to him - "He felt so special and was touched by the kids' thoughtfulness and creativity with the cards(he told me he really enjoys looking at those cards, it always makes him smile), he was blown away by all the generosity of the families and everyone that contributed to the gift cards..."

Alumni News - Congratulations to the SMS alumni named to the Simsbury Public High School Honor Roll for the first marking period of the 20-21 school year. Named to High Honors:  Venezia Sirianni, SMS Class of '20; Maggie Sullivan, SMS Class of '19; Mason Burhoe & Jenna Gomez-Nieto, SMS Class of '18; Sean (Gavin) Hughes, Ellie & Mary McElroy and Kathleen Sullivan, SMS Class of '17.  Named to General Honors:  Paige Bradley, SMS Class of '20 and Moira Hughes, SMS Class of '19.

Community News

Simsbury Public Library continues to offer a wide range of programs for all ages.  Click here for their calendar of events.  Some highlights include:  Family Trivia, Button Wreath Ornament Craft, Virtual Lego and Doodle clubs!