SMCS NEWS: Praying for Bees
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At SMCS, we learn about and pray for our bees.
In addition to sharing his bee knowledge, Mr. Harrington also shared an endearing bit of news about the hives he keeps in his backyard: It turns out that Mrs. Klein’s class had been praying for them throughout the winter during their morning prayer intentions!
Less than 50% of hives are able to successfully endure the winter months, but despite several cold snaps, all of his bees survived. And thanks to his home’s proximity to our school, it’s entirely possible that the pollinator plants in and around our campus (including those in our school garden planted by Mrs. Janus’ Garden Club!) might be visited by some of the honey bees in the Harrington family hives.
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Get ready to add to your family’s Art Collection! The Spring Art Show will be virtual this year, but you can still purchase a framed piece of artwork created by your student (grades K-8 only). This online show will open next Friday, April 30 and remain open for purchases through Friday, May 7.
All framed works will be sold for $26 with a portion of sales benefiting Saint Mary’s Catholic School.
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There will be two Field Days and BOTH DAYS are now half days. Please note that this is an important change in our school calendar.
- Fri., May 28 = FIELD DAY (G5-8) + NOON DISMISSAL
- Wed., June 2 = FIELD DAY (JK-G4) + NOON DISMISSAL
Be sure to complete this form by next Friday, April 30th for each of your students to ensure they receive their T-shirt in time for Field Day next month! Note there is no payment required for shirts since they are included in student fees. Faculty and staff should also complete the form to indicate their preferred size.
Please also consider donating some Field Day equipment by checking out Mrs. Robinson's needs here.
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Click the image above to view the recording of this week's 15-minute Principal's Coffee discussion. Topics included exciting news about high school acceptances and scholarship awards, a run-down of some key upcoming dates and events (including a Virtual Grandparents Day surprise!), a reminder about Summer Camp opportunities and an invitation to play a more active role in our PTO!
Be sure to save the date for our final Virtual Coffee of the current school year on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
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THIS WEEK'S BOOK SPOTLIGHT FROM MRS. LAVALLEE
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - The Lorax
Celebrate Earth Day with a Dr. Seuss favorite, The Lorax! Then, look for other books about saving planet Earth from the SMCS Library.
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The PTO's Online Auction will kick off at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 8 and conclude at 10:00 PM.
We will be auctioning off many exciting items in addition to class baskets, including six reserved seats at Christmas Eve Mass, birthday party packages, restaurant gift cards, an American Girl doll, a leaf blower, fire pits, egg chairs...The list goes on and on! The online auction will also feature art projects made by our ECDC students and a 2nd grade favorite--a rosary made by the students!
Other items to look forward to include:
- A TAG WEEK that parents may purchase for each student
- A Teachers’ Lounge takeover
- Lunches in the Garden and so much more
Stay tuned for the Auction link and sneak peeks at special auction items!
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The PTO Board will hold elections for the open positions of Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer on Monday, May 24.
Nominations for these positions are due no later than Monday, May 10. Nominations may be emailed to Mandy Core at pto.president@saintmary.org
There will also be many opportunities in the coming school year to serve on planning committees for various events and volunteer in different capacities with the PTO!
Watch your email for more information on the May 24th in-person meeting and detailed descriptions of each of the open positions.
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BY THE NUMBERS: HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE CHOICES
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36 High School Acceptances for Class of 2021!
We are so proud of all 45 of our soon-to-be graduates. We're especially proud to share that for the first time ever, Saint Mary's Catholic School students were awarded 3 out of 3 Freshman Merit Scholarships to Benedictine College Preparatory School.
Note that the acceptances below are not student counts; some students have applied for and gained acceptance to multiple high schools while many students have opted to attend their zoned public schools. Best of luck to all in the next chapter, but remember, you'll always be a Mighty Monarch!
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Class of 2017 College Acceptances Rolling In...
"[I'm] so proud of all of them, especially with the resiliency they’ve shown this past year, and St. Mary’s prepared them incredibly well! They are a special group ready to make a difference in this world."
- Julie Larkin, SMCS Advisory Board Chair & Mom to Kieran (SMCS Class of '17) who is headed to University of Notre Dame this fall.
Keep an eye on our social media channels for more congratulatory news as alumni continue to make commitments to the colleges of their choice.
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IMPORTANT DATES & SCHEDULE CHANGES
Friday, April 23: Yearbook Purchase Deadline, Boonli May/June Deadline
Wednesday, April 28: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, April 29: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Friday, April 30: Half Day, Noon Dismissal, (ASC til 4:30pm); Virtual Art Show Opens, Field Day shirt order deadline
Monday, May 3: Teacher Appreciation Week begins
Wednesday, May 5: May Crowning; School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, May 6: 2nd Grade First Holy Communion Celebration at School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Friday, May 7: Early Dismissal, 1:30pm, (ASC til 4:30pm); Virtual Art Show Closes
Saturday, May 8: PTO Virtual Auction, 8:00am - 10:00pm
Monday, May 10: PTO Nominations deadline
Wednesday, May 12: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, May 13: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Wednesday, May 19: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, May 20: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Monday, May 24: PTO Elections
Wednesday, May 26: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, May 27: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Friday, May 28: Half Day, noon dismissal, (ASC til 4:30pm); Field Day (G5-G8)
Monday, May 31: Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, June 1: Middle School Exams
Wednesday, June 2: Half Day, noon dismissal, (ASC til 4:30pm); Middle School Exams; School Mass (G5-G7); 8th Grade Retreat; Field Day (JK-G4)
Thursday, June 3: Students' Last Day of School, Half Day, noon dismissal, (ASC til 4:30pm); School Mass (G1-G4); Citizenship Awards; 8th Grade Graduation at 3pm
Friday, June 8: Report Cards issued via email
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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/Winter 2021/Spring 2021 can be found online here.
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