Dear St. Mary’s Families,
You still have two weeks of summer remaining. I hope you make the most of every day. I want to share some information with you. Not too much, but just enough to begin transitioning back to school mode.
The office is open next week. We have a plethora of used uniforms. Please come by and check out our inventory before you buy anything. If you need something specific, please head to Skobels.
Our school community will be introducing more than 30 new students to St. Mary’s. We have new students and families in every grade this year. We each get the opportunity to prove that our reputation of being a fun and welcoming community is well deserved. Please join me in reaching out to get to know the new students and families.
Additionally we are welcoming 4 new staff members. Some are coming back and a couple are brand new. Please join me in welcoming:
Stacie Ruth – Kindergarten teacher
Emily Thomas – 3rd grade
Amanda Penalva – Middle School Spanish and Instructional Aid
Kaitlyn Dambach – Pre-K and AfterCare
As we all prepare for coming back to school, below are a few important things to remember.
- Tuesday – August 18- School Supply Drop-Off – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
If you have time between 1:00 and 3:00 on Tuesday, please come by the school to drop off school supplies. The
teachers will be preparing the final touches to their rooms and school as we all get ready to start the next day
- Wednesday – August 19 – First Day of School 1st through 8th – Early Release
School starts at 8:00 am with prayer square. Everyone is invited to join us as we kick off the new school year. WE will have Mass at 8:30 – Everyone is welcome – School is dismissed at 12:00.
- Thursday (August 20) and Friday (August 21) – Normal school days for 1st through 8th graders
- Monday – August 24 – First Day of School – Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten
Welcome to school to our youngest Spartans. The first day is half a day with a 12:00 release for our young Spartans.
- Tuesday – August 25 – Back to School Night – 6:00 pm
Please come to our annual back to school night to hear about St. Mary’s and all the incredible things we have planned for the future as well as say hello to the teachers and staff.
- Saturday, September 12 – Student led 5:00 pm Mass and Back to School Bash – More information to follow –
Please do not let all the activities cause you too much stress. It is an exciting time to come back together and work to
achieve our mission:
St. Mary’s School is to provide a Catholic environment that instills academic excellence while preparing the whole child for life-long personal and spiritual growth, empowering them to become global citizens.
St. Mary’s Website, and specifically the Parents Quick Links to find everything you need to know to start school including the supplies list, dress code, lunch sign ups and many other things.
St. Mary’s is ready for another terrific year. The teachers, staff, and I are ready to gather and plan a remarkable year for our students and families. Trust me when I say, no one is more excited than Cedar. While he received my undivided attention, it was not nearly enough compared to the love and attention he receives each day from the Spartan community.
God Bless and Take Care
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School – Principal
Go Spartans!
