Wednesday, April 27, 2022

SMS News for the Week of 04/27/22




 SMS News for the Week of 04/27/22


2022 SMS Superhero Scavenger Hunt and Cookout


Keep your eyes on the Prize!!

Register by Thursday midnight and get in on the action! You don't want to miss out on all of the fun! 

Register or sponsor today! Use this link: https://my-site-101130-103008.square.site/superhero-challenge








Submit your team captain & team name here: https://forms.gle/hM69nfnW7ETBimGQ8.

Don't forget to come to the cookout on Sunday, May 1st from 4-6. Everyone is welcome to enjoy food, drink, music, and win prizes! Winners of the Scavenger Hunt will be announced! 

Cookout tickets are only $5 each! 

Tie Dye T-shirts & Tote Bags on sale now! T-shirts available in youth and adult sizes. Students can wear their t-shirts on gym days! 

Buy cookout tickets and t-shirts here!

https://my-site-101130-103008.square.site/superhero-challenge


Calendar notes

Spirit Day

Sir Ted has declared this Friday, April 29th an SMS spirit day!! 

Sir Ted wants us to kick off the Scavenger Hunt with a spirit day. Students may wear their Scavenger Hunt Tie Dye T-Shirts with gym uniform bottoms this Friday! 

You do not have to participate in the Scavenger Hunt to purchase and wear the Scavenger Hunt Tie Dye T-Shirt. 

All proceeds go towards the Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser for our school! 


T- shirts are available to purchase in the school office!


CHOICE Program

Saturday, April 30th is the last day to earn towards your Choice obligation or pay your Opt Out Payment.  Online purchases made before midnight, May 1st will be included! The program is mandatory for students enrolled in grades K-8.

Contact Tricia Prausa: tpausa@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net for any questions about the CHOICE program.


National Teacher Appreciation Week

It's here!! St. Mary's School Teacher Appreciation Week!!!

Please see the attached flyer for our week's plans, encourage your child(ren) to participate and celebrate our fabulous teachers here at SMS!

Additionally, we will be taking volunteers for lunch and recess coverage here.



Knights United Meeting


Join us for our next Knights United meeting, May 5th at 9:00am in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center.



St. Mary's Women's Guild Retreat

St. Mary's Women's Guild invites the women of the parish and school to a retreat day at the Sacred Heart of the Lake Retreat Center.

Date:  May 14, 2022

Time:  10 AM - 3 PM

Cost:  N/A (cost is covered by a donor)

Lunch:  Women's Guild will contact participants for their selection; lunch costs will be covered by the Women's Guild.  

Location:  194 Candlewood Hill Rd., Higganum, CT 06441

Theme:  Mary:  the best example of what it means to be a Christian.  Mary has always been titled, The First Christian.


We will journey through Mary's life asking her to help us understand what being a true follower of Christ actually means.  

Retreat Leader:  Retreat Director, Sr Lany Jo, ASCJ

Reservations Needed:  We need a head count minimum of 20 to  make this work so please reserve your spot!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ea5a723abf49-womens

More information can be found on the St. Mary Church website under the ministries tab/Women's Guild


Announcements

Instrumental Band Session reschedule

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**Reminder**: No band tomorrow Thursday 4/28/22!


Standardized Testing

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IOWA tests continue for students Grades 3 - 7. 

Please keep in mind that it is very important for students to arrive at school PROMPTLY by 8:40AM on testing days. Late arrivals will not be permitted into a classroom if the testing has begun until there is a break. Additionally, we ask that you try to avoid scheduling doctor and dentist visits during the testing period. Students cannot be called out of class during a testing period and no announcements will be made into classrooms during testing.
We also ask you to have students well rested and with a full tummy.

Please contact your teacher or Mrs. Williamson if your child missed a test. 

May Crowning

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Save the date!! May 27, 2022. More details to come soon!!!

Simsbury Youth Football

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Simsbury Youth Football open to St. Mary's Students!! Open to all St. Mary’s students from 3rd to 8th grade. Even if you don’t live in Simsbury, if you go to St. Mary’s you can play football in the league. 

Look at the flyer below and register now!!


Land's End Uniform Sale

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Looking to get school uniforms ready for the next school year? Today is the last day to save 40% off on uniforms with Lands End. Use our school code: 900132150.

And don't forget to get your CHOICE cards to pay for your purchase! Land's End has a 15% back to your CHOICE obligation!!!


Northwest Catholic High Summer Football Camp 2022

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It's that time of the year again!
Look at the flyer below and register for this summer!


Not interested in Football? Look no further! Northwest Catholic High School offers several different camps. Use the same link to review the options. The cost for each camp/clinic is $150.00.


Sir Ted says: follow us on social media!


Facebook: @SMSSimsbury 
Twitter: @SMS_Knights



Kind regards,
St. Mary's School




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