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SMCS NEWS: There is always hope

This charming white board drawing entitled, "Colombia" was discovered in Ms. Dunham's art room on Tuesday morning...


Sometimes we have to really pay attention to our surroundings to notice our many blessings, but other times, they literally appear before us!
 
READ ON TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY

COMMUNITY UPDATES: Honors & Celebrations

FULL LIST OF RECIPIENTS BY GRADE

This evening, 19 students from Saint Mary's Catholic School will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at private masses held in our parish church at 5:30pm and 7:00pm. We are so proud of these Monarchs who are journeying toward the celebration of their First Communion in May.
 

THIS WEEK'S BOOK SPOTLIGHT FROM MRS. LAVALLEE

Tiara's Hat Parade
by Kelly Starling Lyons

Tiara is a little girl with a love of hats and a lot of pizzazz! When Tiara's mother is forced to close her milliner shop, Tiara reminds the community, and her mom, of the importance of being yourself, sensational hats and all.

>> Celebrate Read Across America week with a new book from the SMCS Library!
 
ECDC Celebrates Read Across America
Elementary School Celebrates with a Seussical Rap
Middle School Celebrates Read Across America

PTO NEWS & EVENTS

Join Saint Mary's PTO on Tuesday, March 16 from 3-8 PM for Spirit Night at Chianti Ristorante & Pizzeria.

Chianti is situated right across Gaskins Road at the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center, making it super convenient to pick up an early dinner on your way home from afternoon carpool at Saint Mary's!

Whether you take-out or dine-in, be sure to mention you are with Saint Mary's Catholic School. Thank you for supporting our PTO!
Join the Saint Mary's PTO on Friday, March 26th, 5-7 PM for our Drive Thru Lenten Fish Fry! We are excited to be offering a wide variety of delicious seafood options, children's meals & desserts. Food will be provided by Wise Choice.

To pick up your order, please use the Marywood Lane entrance to enter the back parking lot of the school/church. Follow the signs! Pick up will be by the side Cafeteria/Gym/Middle School doors.

Place your online order now!

We are also seeking volunteers for this event. This is a great way to support our school community while getting to safely socialize with other parents. Please consider donating your time by signing up here.

BY THE NUMBERS: Test your memory + Commemorate '20-'21!


Attention Students in Grades 3-8!

Next Friday, March 12, Mrs. Olesen will host a Pi Day contest. Prizes will be awarded to one top student per grade and to the top two students overall who can recite the most correct digits of Pi. 1,000 digit worksheets are available outside Mrs. Olesen's Math room. Grab one and start memorizing today!
TODAY is the deadline to submit a yearbook ad to commemorate your student. To date, we have pre-sold 183 of 285 books and nearly 19 pages of shout out ads!

Remember to use Project Code 10383 when placing your online order for yearbooks and/or ads.

Ads are available to honor any JK-G8 student -- simply choose from 1/4 page ($25), 1/2 page ($35) or full page ($55) options.
AD CREATION: STEP-BY-STEP EXPLAINER

QUICK LINKS

IMPORTANT DATES & SCHEDULE CHANGES


Wednesday, March 10: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, March 11: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4) & Early Dismissal (1:30pm), Shadow Stations of the Cross (Trout)
Friday, March 12: Pi Day Contest (G3-G8)
Tuesday, March 16: Spirit Night at Chianti, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 17: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, March 18: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Friday, March 19: End of Marking Period 3 (No School)
Monday, March 22:
 Diocesan Professional Development (No School)

Tuesday, March 23: Virtual Principal’s Coffee, 9:00am
Wednesday, March 24: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, March 25: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4), Shadow Stations of the Cross (Carleton)
Friday, March 26: Report Cards Distributed & Drive Thru Fish Fry, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 31: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8); Third Grade Easter Lily Presentation
The Friday Flash is a weekly newsletter intended to connect, inform and support the Saint Mary's School community. Your feedback/suggestions regarding content are always welcome and appreciated! Links to all archived volumes from Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 can be found online here.
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