SMS News for the Week of 07/14/2022
Calendar Notes
Sir Ted important dates
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Calendar updates
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Our school calendar is constantly being updated! Make sure to check it out frequently to get the most accurate information.
Things to keep in mind:
Columbus Day fall break
School will be closed Thursday 10/6/22, Friday 10/7/22 and Monday 10/10/22 (Columbus Day).
Aftercare availability on select Early Dismissal days
We will have aftercare available on the following early dismissal days:
1. Thursday October 20, 2022.
2. Friday October 21, 2022.
3. Wednesday November 09, 2022.
4. Friday December 02, 2022.
5. Wednesday February 15, 2023.
6. Thursday February 16, 2023.
7. Wednesday March 08, 2023.
Announcements
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New teacher alert!
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Mrs. Natalie Markuszka, of Unionville, will join us for grade 3. She has earned a Masters Degree in Education from Wheelock College after earning her Bachelors from Suffolk University. Most recently, she has taught in the Hartford Public Schools and in the Canton Public Schools. We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Markuszka and look forward to getting to know her.
Ms. Lauren Mogelnicki, of Wethersfield, will join us for grade 5. She has recently earned her Bachelor's Degree from Regis College where she was a Dean’s List student and an outstanding women’s tennis player. Ms. Mogelnicki is a 2018 graduate of Northwest Catholic High School and is keeping busy this summer teaching tennis at Hopmeadow Country Club. Ms. Mogelnicki is looking forward to becoming involved here at St. Mary’s School!
Mrs. Gore (Previous Gr. 5) is taking on the position of Interventionist.
Uniform updates
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These changes apply to the whole school:
· Lands End changed the gym short so we had to update our option.
· We felt that it was time to update the gym pants option to a more current jogger pant.
· Please note that we have ADDED the opportunity for girls to wear leggings to school but if you choose to purchase black or navy leggings from somewhere besides Lands End, the leggings must be close fitting. Only solid color black or navy leggings will be allowed.
· In addition, girls must wear socks with leggings and leggings may ONLY be worn with dresses, jumpers and skirts. Leggings may not be worn with gym shorts.
In grades 5-8 there is a more significant change to the relaxed uniform.
· The shorts, pants and skorts will now be Classic Navy instead of khaki.
· The polo shirt for boys and girls will now be gray heather instead of navy.
· There is a grandfather period of one (1) year during which the navy shirts and khaki bottoms may be worn however, please do not mix the old and new items (don’t use a gray shirt with khaki bottoms).
Whole School Items:
Boys and Girls Mesh Athletic Gym Short in Classic Navy-
Boys: Item # 529177-BP1
Girls: Item # 529021-BP3
Active Fleece Jogger Sweatpants in Classic Navy - Item #518110BP5
Girls Tough Cotton Leggings in Black & Navy- Item #522298BP3
5th thru 8th grade:
Short Sleeve Interlock Polo Shirt - GRAY HEATHER Item #529185BP6
Girls Blend Chino Skort Top of Knee (Item #528175BP0) AND the Girls Plain Front Blend Chino Shorts (ITEM #528427BPX) in CLASSIC NAVY
Boys Wrinkle Resistant Chino Shorts (ITEM #529050BPX) AND the Boys Iron Knee Blend Plain Front Chino Pants( ITEM #529034BP0) in CLASSIC NAVY
This information has been updated on the Lands End site and our school website.
PreK uniform guide:
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K-Gr. 4 uniform guide:
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Gr. 5-8 uniform guide:
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