SMS News for the Week of 02/16/2022

Parent/Teacher Conferences and early dismissal days

Today Wednesday 2/16, tomorrow Thursday 2/17 and Friday 2/18 are early dismissal days at 12:45 for Parent/Teacher conferences. As a reminder: there is NO aftercare on early dismissal days. 

Knights United Meeting

Tomorrow! Thursday, Feb. 17th 9:00 am.

 Forcucci Faith Formation Center (Lower Church).

Please join us as we plan for our Superhero Scavenger Hunt! 

Presidents' Day - Long Winter Weekend

School will be closed on Monday, 2/21/22 & Tuesday, 2/22/22 for Presidents' Day and Long Winter Weekend.

Lunch Ordering Period and Menu

Be sure to log into your Educonnect account for our next open ordering period, February 16-23 to order March lunches. No late orders may be accepted. Please look at the menu below.

Also, please consider being a February lunch volunteer - sign up here.  We truly appreciate your help and the kids love seeing you!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email tprausa@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

Looking Ahead to March

Ash Wednesday - School Mass

School Mass is scheduled for Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 at 9:00am. As we celebrate Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten Season. 

Knights United Meeting March

Mark your calendar for our next Nights United Meeting in March. Thursday March 3rd at 9:00am in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center (Lower Church).

Re-enrollment

Please be sure to read the email that was sent out by Mrs. Chagnon on February 10, 2022, as to what to expect as we head into re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. This email contains important time sensitive information regarding the re-enrollment process. Questions? Email or call  Mrs. Chagnon - tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net or call our office 860-658-9412.

Moving Up Knight!

Mark Your Calendar! Monday, March 7th at 6:30 pm.

It's Moving Up Knight!

Parents & Guardians are invited to join us at SMS for a "Knight" of Knowledge 

Visit your child(ren)'s classrooms, meet teachers and learn more about what to expect in the 2022-2023 school year. 

Simon Foundation Collection Delivery

Thank you to our SMS families for your contributions to the Simon Foundation during Catholic Schools Week. Donations were successfully dropped off, thanks to a couple of our super SMS families. The foundation was so happy and grateful for our donations! 

Updated Mask Policy

Please make sure to carefully read the letter sent from the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools - Archdiocese of Hartford including updates to the mask policy. 

Find the letter here.

Winter Weather Reminders

Kind regards,
St. Mary's School

SMS News for the Week of 02/09/2022!

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences Signup**<-

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The spring Parent/Teacher Conferences signup links for Grades PreK-5 are available now and will be open until Sunday 2/13/22. 

Depending on your teacher, conferences may be held in person or via Zoom. Please signup at your earliest convenience and contact your teacher if you have any questions. 

For middle school, Gr. 6-8, progress report cards will be posted after school on Friday 2/11/22. If after reviewing the Progress Report you would like to schedule a conference, please contact Mrs. Work: kwork@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

Early Dismissal days

Next week, Wednesday 2/16, Thursday 2/17 and Friday 2/18 are early dismissal days at 12:45 for Parent/Teacher conferences. As a reminder: there is NO aftercare on early dismissal days. 

Instrumental Lessons Schedule Change

Please note: next week only, instrumental lessons will be held Wednesday and Thursday due to early dismissal days.

Wednesday 2/16/2022. Grades 5-8. 

Thursday 2/17/2022. Grade 4.

Please remind students to bring instruments the appropriate day.

Long Winter Weekend

School will be closed on Monday, 2/21/22 & Tuesday, 2/22/2 for our Long Winter Weekend.

Last Day of School

So far this year we've had 3 snow days and with it we have pushed the last day of school to Tuesday June 14, 2022. Please note, this date is tentative and it still could change.

Announcements

Re-enrollment Paperwork

Looking Ahead to 2022-2023!

Please be sure to look out for an email coming from Mrs. Chagnon, as to what to expect as we head into re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. This email will contain important time sensitive information regarding the re-enrollment process. Questions? Email or call  Mrs. Chagnon - tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net or call our office 860-658-9412.

Lunch Program Ordering Period

The lunch program ordering period for the month of March will be open Wednesday 2/16/22 through Wednesday 2/23/22. The menu will be available next week.

Simon Foundation Collection

Thank you to everyone who sent in donations for the Simon Foundation!! Together we collected a little over $360 and lots of pounds of food supplies for the guests at the Simon Foundation. 

St. Mary's School community: you are paw-some!

Valentine's Cards Delivery

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, our artists in formation made some beautiful cards for our friends at the Eno Memorial Hall - Simsbury Senior Center. Today, Mrs. Williamson had the opportunity to personally deliver them.

Updated Mask Policy

Please make sure to carefully read the letter sent from the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools - Archdiocese of Hartford including updates to the mask policy. 

Find the letter here.

Catholic Schools Week Success

The celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2022 was a huge success!

Many thanks to our volunteers, parents, pets and amazing students. We all had so much fun and created sweet memories.

Sir Ted is so proud of our Peppy Pets Contestants, congratulations to our spirited pets! 

Top Dog - Piper Letson 

Fabulous Feline - Milo Vacca 

Most Unique - Kate & India Fraysier 

Overall Best in Show - Waffles Stenrud

Click here to see all of our contestants!

It was a fierce week of Hula Hoop Competition during lunch waves. Congratulations to our Hula Champions! 

1st Lunch Wave: Danny C. - 2nd Grade

2nd Lunch Wave: Kate B. - 3rd Grade 

3rd Lunch Wave: Gregory M. - 8th Grade 

Winter Weather Reminders

Kind regards,

St. Mary's School

SMS News for the Week of 02/02/2022

 

SMS News for the Week of 02/02/2022.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Weeks is in full blast!! We still have two more days of celebration!

Thursday 2/3. Sir Ted is Proud to be Preparing You for a Bright Future - Show us by dressing up in your future vocation! Careers chosen can be secular or non-secular but must represent a positive role model

Friday 2/4. Sir Ted says GO CRAZY and show your Love & Appreciation for Faculty & Staff on our 100th day of school! Crazy hair, hats, accessories, tie dye or neon all acceptable with gym uniform bottoms! Apply 100 items (feathers, coins, stickers, etc.) to your hat to mark the 100th day of school! *Donations due for the Simon Foundation may be made until Friday February 4th* 

*** As a storm system and cold front are forecasted for Thursday and Friday, we may have to reschedule activities for Friday, please keep an eye on Remind texts or emails ***

Sunday Mass 2/6

Due to inclement weather last week, we had to reschedule our Mass to kick off Catholic Schools Week. We will close our celebration of Catholic Schools Week with Mass at St. Mary's Church on Sunday 2/6/22 at 11:00am. We will have some students saying a few words, serving Mass and taking up the collection.

If students wish to wear their uniforms at any Mass (9:30am or 11:00am), they may do so. Any student whose parent states in a note or email that the child(ren) wore their uniform to church, will be allowed to participate in a special “spirit day” scheduled after Catholic Schools Week."

Peppy Pet Contest

Today is the last day to turn your Pets Contest picture!!

Simon Foundation Collection

Thank you to everyone who brought in donations for the Simon Foundation. We will be collecting donations all week. 

SMS Open House

Looking forward to our Open House on February 6th from 1:30 pm to 4:00, what a great way to finalize Catholic Schools Week!!

Enrolling for Full Day Prek4 thru 8th grade for the 2022-2023 school year! 

Click here to register for our Open House today! 

https://forms.gle/rUArp46fezFdDpB78

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, 2/16/22 - Friday, 2/18/22. Each of these days will be a 12:45 early dismissal.  There will be NO aftercare on conference days. Sign ups for conferences will be available later this week. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SMS Alumni News

Congratulations to all the SMS Alumni who made it to the Honor Roll at Northwest Catholic High School for the 2021-2022 Semester I. We are so proud of you!

Free Lacrosse Clinic

JOIN US FOR A FREE INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS LACROSSE CLINIC on Sunday, March 27, from 10:00-11:30am at the indoor facility, SportsWorld, 226 Main St., East Windsor. Registration required www.simslax.org.

Simsbury Youth Lacrosse has remaining spots available for their Spring season for girls in grades 5-8 and boys in grades K-8. Register at www.simslax.org.

Uniform Exchange Program

 

Used Uniform Exchange is OPEN!  Everyone is reminded that our Used Uniform Exchange is a free service that provides families with a place to donated clean, gently used uniform items that have been outgrown or to obtain uniforms "new to you".  Click here for more information and to contact the Exchange's volunteer coordinator.

Winter Weather Reminders

Kind regards,
St. Mary's School

 

SMS News for the Week of 01/26/2022!

SMS Open House

Looking forward to our Sunday Open House on January 30th from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm as we kick off Catholic Schools Week.

Now enrolling for Full Day Prek4 thru 8th grade for the 2022-2023 school year! 

Click here to register today! 

*** We are monitoring the forecast for the winter storm this weekend. We will notify families if we have to reschedule or cancel the Open House in case of extreme weather.***

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Weeks is here!! Sir Ted says it's time to celebrate. January 31st to February 4th.

A copy of the schedule went out last Friday in students backpacks. 

We will begin Catholics Schools Week with Mass on Sunday 1/30. 

Please refer to the email Mrs. Williamson sent Tue 1/25 for more details.

"We would ask that all of our students wear their uniforms to church this weekend, regardless of which church you attend.

At St. Mary’s, we are targeting the 9:30 and 11:00 Masses to try to have a good number of students dressed in uniform with their families. In addition, we will have some students saying a few words, serving Mass and taking up the collection.

Any student whose parent states in a note or email that the child(ren) wore their uniform to church, will be allowed to participate in a special “spirit day” scheduled after Catholic Schools Week."

**Peppy Pet Contest**

Sir Ted loves pets! Please see the attached flyer and participate in this FUN contest!!

Monday 1/31.

Celebrate by wearing your favorite animal-themed PJs along with accessories and/or socks. SMS will be collecting items for the Simon Foundation, a local animal shelter. Items needed: Purina Pro Plan or Iams canned dog food, Fancy Feast cat food, Pupperoni Dog Treats, Temptation Snacks for cats, cat toys, cat litter, or $ donations.

School Mass

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Scholl Mass is scheduled for Tuesday February 1st. at 9:00am. 

For this particular occasion, Tuesday is "Student Appreciation Day", students are invited to show their School spirit! Spirit wear and PE bottoms are allowed   this day.

Knights United Meeting

Knights United Meeting is rescheduled to Thursday February 17 at 9:00am. 

SMS News for the Week of 01/19/2022

 

SMS News for the Week of 01/19/2022!

News of this week!

School Board Meeting

Joins us tonight 1/19 at 7:00pm for our School Board Meeting. The meeting will be virtual. The link was already emailed to all families and there is a waiting room available. Please contact Mrs. Williamson: mwilliamson@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net if you didn't get the link. 

We really appreciate your participation!

Diaper Drive

Five more days to participate in our 2nd annual diaper drive! St. Mary's School in conjunction with St. Mary's Faith Formation K-6 to benefit of Gifts of Love (501c3 Organization).

Diapers of any size, packages of any size, all are welcome! 

Please bring your donations by Monday January 24.

Questions? please email Kathy Piggot: reled1-6@stmarysimsbury.org

Lunch Program

It's time to order student lunches for February!  Log onto Educonnect between today Wednesday 1/19 and Monday, January 24th to place your orders.  Instructions can be found here. See the menu below or click here.

No late orders may be accepted!

Please consider being a January lunch volunteer - sign up here .  We truly appreciate your help and the kids love seeing you!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Tricia Prausa: tprausa@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

Open House

Looking forward to our Sunday Open House on January 30th from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm as we kick off Catholic Schools Week.

Now enrolling for Full Day Prek4 thru 8th grade for the 2022-2023 school year! 

Click here to register today! 

Spread the word & earn $$$ just by talking about the school you love! 

Refer a friend to St. Mary's School! 

Refer a friend, family member or co-worker to St. Mary's School and earn money towards your tuition if they enroll for the 2022-2023 school year! 

Click here for more information about this "rewarding" program. 

SMS at St. Catherine of Siena

Stop by and say hello after the 11:00 am Mass at St. Catherine of Siena on Sunday, Jan. 23rd. We would love to answer your questions and share what makes our students so successful!

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Weeks is around the corner!!

See our schedule below and get ready to participate. A copy of this schedule will be sent Friday January 21, so check those backpacks!!

Winter Weather Reminders

Every delayed opening, early dismissal or closing will be announced via Remind text. If you are not enrolled in our Remind group please send an email to Maria Damian: mdamian@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

As always, our priority is the safety of our students and families. Please, stay safe. 

Kind regards,

St. Mary's School

SMS News for the Week of 01/12/2022

 

Updated Procedures Regarding COVID-19 protocols

Please take a moment and click here to review the latest update to our procedures regarding COVID-19 in our school.

Early dismissal and school closure

Friday 1/14/2022 is early dismissal day. Early dismissal is at 12:45pm and there is no after care that day.

School will be CLOSED Monday 1/17/2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Diaper Drive

Our 2nd annual diaper drive is here! St. Mary's School in conjunction with St. Mary's Faith Formation K-6 to benefit of Gifts of Love (501c3 Organization).

Diapers of any size, packages of any size, all are welcome! 

Please bring your donations by Monday January 24.

Questions, please email Kathy Piggot: reled1-6@stmarysimsbury.org

School Board Meeting

All are invited to our School Board Meeting next Wednesday January 19, 2022 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be virtual and the link will be emailed in a timely manner.

We really appreciate your participation!

Lunch Program News

Please consider being a January lunch volunteer - sign up here.  We truly appreciate your help and the kids love seeing you!

Please be on the lookout for balance statements that will go out this week.  Also, looking ahead: set a reminder to order February lunches beginning January 18th.  The menu is available on Educonnect and will also be sent out in next week's newsletter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email tprausa@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

Open House

Join us in January for our Open House! 

Sunday, January 30th  1:00 - 3:30 pm 

Now enrolling for Full Day Prek4 thru 8th grade for the 2022-2023 school year! 

Click here to register today! 

Spread the word & earn $$$ just by talking about the school you love! 

Refer a friend to St. Mary's School! 

Refer a friend, family member or co-worker to St. Mary's School and earn money towards your tuition if they enroll for the 2022-2023 school year! 

Click here for more information about this "rewarding" program. 

CHOICE Chat

Check those backpacks!  Choice Statements went home last week with your youngest/only child. Don't forget that your obligation is due by April 30th, 2022.

If you have any questions, please email tprausa@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

Simsbury Youth Lacrosse

On January 15th, Simsbury Youth Lacrosse SPRING registration closes. 

New and returning players, boys and girls, in grades K-8 of all levels are welcome.

Register online at simslax.org. For questions, contact Juliana Stockwell: nhjuli@yahoo.com.

Winter Weather Reminders

Every delayed opening, early dismissal or closing will be announced via Remind text. If you are not enrolled in our Remind group please send an email to Maria Damian: mdamian@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net.

As always, our priority is the safety of our students and families. Please, stay safe. 

Kind regards,
St. Mary's School

 

SMS News for the Week of 01/05/2022

Updated Procedures Regarding COVID-19 protocols

Please take a moment and click here to review the latest update to our procedures regarding COVID-19 in our school.

Knight United Meeting

Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 am in the Forcucci Faith Formation center (lower church). 

We will be gearing up for Catholic Schools Week and our upcoming spring events! We will be masked and distanced. 

All are welcome! 

School Mass

Our first school Mass of 2022 will be next Tuesday January 11, 2022 at 9:00am. 

Please remember no physical education uniforms should be worn to Mass. If students have P.E. that day they need to bring athletic shoes in their backpacks.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day the school will be CLOSED Monday 1/17/2022. 

Friday 1/14/2022 is early dismissal day. Early dismissal is at 12:45pm and there is no after care that day.