We are getting closer to the first day of school. I am certain you are feeling the excitement in the air. The beginning of the year schedule is below. Please take time to review.
The teachers are back on Friday. They are giddy with excitement to welcome back our students and begin working together. 
The office is open this week. We have already had a number of families work through the mounds of uniforms we have available. Please come by if you are looking for anything. If you need something specific, please head to Skobels.
The number of new students continues to increase with each passing day. Thank you for sharing your experiences about St. Mary’s with others in the community. Our reputation is becoming more widely known. Our Pre-K and 6th grade are full. We have space in the other classes if you know of any families looking for the world-class, Catholic education provided by the greatest staff ever.
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
With the success of the campaign, we were able to begin updating the security program campus wide, completing some minor renovations to the office and the church altar, and begin the process of replacing the windows. The window installation experienced a slight setback due largely to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. The materials were delayed in
St. Mary’s has installed new cameras inside and outside the buildings and keyless entries on 
We will be working diligently to push the projects forward while trying not to disrupt the learning environment.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to St. Mary’s.
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.
Please be sure to use the 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.
Cedar is incredibly grateful to see all the people who have stopped by the school over the past few days. He is ready to see more people than just me….
God Bless and Take Care
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School – Principal
Go Spartans!
