Students in Mrs. Phillip's first grade used all their imaginative and creative skills to build leprechaun traps to see if they could catch the wily SMS leprechaun who causes some playful mischief every year on St. Patrick's Day. It was a close call, but again this year, he was able to play his silly tricks and avoid those clever traps!
As you can see, there was a confirmed sighting of our resident leprechaun today! After a brief stop in the school office, barely long enough to snap a photo, he sprinted off and was observed running past the PreK patio tossing gold coins and dashing through the playground lot at magical speed!
Celebrating St. Joseph's Day on Friday, 3/19/21
As you can see in the photo from Mrs. Gore's 5th grade, we celebrated St. Patrick's Day today with green shirts and accessories with PE uniform bottoms. All students are invited to celebrate St. Joseph's day on Friday, 3/19, by wearing a red, school appropriate shirt and/or red accessories.
On Monday, 3/22/21, students may wear crazy socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day with the "uniform of the day".
School will be closed on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
It's Time to Complete Your Enrollment for 21-22!
Your response is due NLT this Friday, 3/19/21.
Family Enrollment Packets were sent out via email Friday, February 26th. Those planning to re-enroll are requested to return the signed Family Enrollment Agreement, the $250 Family Enrollment Fee and next year's iPad Coverage Agreement and $50 fee NLT this Friday, March 19th. This year, given current health and safety guidelines, we must firmly adhere to the return dates specified in order to plan for seating for next year. Failure to return your signed Family Enrollment Agreement and Fee by 3/19/21, will indicate that your family is not planning to return to SMS for the 21-22 school year and that your child(ren)'s seat(s) are available to another applicant(s). Families that may have special circumstances affecting their ability to re-enroll by the requested date should contact Mrs. Williamson. Many thanks to all those that have returned their Family Enrollment Forms & Fees.
Tuition Assistance - Again this year, all requests for tuition assistance from any of the available sources must be made via SMARTAID. Click here to view the types of tuition assistance available. Click here to access all the instructions needed to complete the SMARTAID application. All SMARTAID applications must be completed NLT Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Families will received information regarding their tuition assistance package in early May.
FACS - We are pleased to share that there is also an opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools (FACS). Click here for the guidelines and application form. It is extremely important that you send Mrs. Williamson the completed form and the required financial information by Friday, March 26, 2021 so that she may certify and submit your applications by the deadline.
It's Time to Order Your Yearbooks! Don't miss a minute of memories! The SMS yearbook contains a photo of every student along with candid photos from all major school events. Yearbooks are $35 each and may be ordered online - Click here. Our yearbook ID code is 9415321. Please note that the order deadline is March 26, 2021 and that all yearbooks must be preordered.
Looking Ahead to April -
School will be dismissed early at 12:45pm on Holy Thursday, 4/1/21. There will be no Aftercare.
School will be closed on Good Friday, 4/2/21 and Easter Monday, 4/5/21.
Our April School Mass will be held on Tuesday, 4/6/21. We will continue to have some students attend Mass in the Church while the remainder attend via livestream. Parents are requested to continue to refrain from attendance at Mass at this time.
School will be closed for Spring Vacation from Monday, 4/12/21 through Friday, 4/16/21. We ask that all families remain attuned to and adhere to the health and safety guidelines surrounding travel and gatherings. Here is the most current recommendation from our health office based on the guidance being provided by the state of Connecticut and the Farmington Valley Health Department -
Connecticut's COVID-19 travel advisory will become recommended guidance on March 19, instead of a requirement. If you have traveled out of state (except NY, NJ, or RI) it is suggested you quarantine for 10 days, which can be reduced with proof of a negative test (PCR or Rapid) taken no more than 72 hours before returning to CT or at any time after that.
Please continue to carefully consider out of state travel and avoid potentially high risk situations in which you could be exposed to COVID 19. Continue to wear a face mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands. If anyone in your family becomes ill, have them tested for COVID 19. It is important to keep all members of your family home until you get the test results back.
Relaxed uniforms will begin on Monday, 4/19/21. Click here to review our uniform guidelines and for information about our Used Uniform Exchange. Lands' End is offering 30% off beginning on March 18. When shopping for uniforms, please be sure to use our Lands' End School Code to be sure your selections are part of our school uniform code. Our school code is 900132150. Additionally, keep in mind that using gift cards purchased from the CHOICE program will help defray your family's CHOICE commitment.
St. Mary's School has partnered with Noted to offer some fun & adorable growing gifts for Spring. Order select products and SMS will earn 35% of your order. Fundraiser ends March 31st. Order now to increase your household cuteness (or for some cute spring gifts!) and support SMS!
Click here to see all these amazing plant growing products.
SMS Stars - We are proud to announce that the St. Mary's Middle School Mock Trial Team prevailed in both of their virtual trials in Round 1 of the Connecticut Middle School Mock Trial Tournament. This year's case, Drew Gardener v. Taylor James, is a civil case involving trespass and conversion. Congratulations to this year's team and we are wishing the team all the best in Round 2 scheduled for March 26th. This year's Mock Trial Team members & roles are:
Attorney: Sara O., & Elizabeth H., Gr. 8; Joseph R. & Ahren L., Gr. 7; and Anthony K. & Greta F., Gr. 6
Witnesses: Grace C. & Madeline P. (2 roles), Gr. 8; Anne K. & Ben Z., Gr. 7 and Simeon B., Gr. 6
Back up Witnesses: Devin B., Gr. 7 and Noah T., Gr. 5
Bailiff: Mitchell P., Gr. 5
Our thanks to our Mock Trial Team Coach, Nicole Bernabo, for her time and dedication mentoring our team and helping them prepare for their tournament.
We'd also like to congratulate Brendan K, Kindergarten. Brendan participated in our recent after school Karate clinic sponsored by Villari's and at the closing ceremony for the clinic was named "Best Student". Thanks to our Physical Education teacher, Mrs. Williams, for arranging for the Karate Clinic along with the workshops in Hip Hop Dance.
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