Students in Mrs. Gillen's Grade 6 Literature are sharing "self to text" , "text to text", and" text to world" connections on the novel under study.
It is time for St. Mary’s School Fall Open House. Open House is on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center. We need your help promoting this event to your friends, family and neighbors. Please stop by the school office and pick up a yard sign to place in front of your house or business. Please feel free to take 2! Also, our families are our best school ambassadors. If you know a family interested in St. Mary’s School, please invite them personally to attend the Open House. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our amazing school.
Winter and snow fun are coming soon and its time to sign-up for the Ski and Snowboard Club! This is always a great time for students and parents. Students need to be at least 8 years old on January 7, 2015. The Club has a 5-session program from 3-8pm on Wednesdays at Ski Sundown in New Hartford that starts on January 7, 2015. Roundtrip bus transportation from SMS, lessons and rental equipment are also available. Please see the 2015 forms and FAQ on the school website - Click here. As in past years, the Club will need chaperones and snack helpers. Click here to use the Sign-Up Genius to select a time slot. All registration forms and payment are due November 1st, 2014.
Chess Club is Underway - Chess Club will be held on Fridays from 3:30-4:30 pm in the 2nd grade classroom through November 21, 2014. The club is limited to 12 participants per session and all participants must be registered for the session they attend. Please click here for more information and to register.
Grade 8 Fundraising - Flower Power Spring Flowering Bulbs
 So far we've earned $557 |  | We are at the halfway point of our fundraiser and still need your help.• St. Mary's School 8th grade gets 50% of all product sales.  • You'll receive top-quality bulbs that will give you beautiful blooms.• Your order gets shipped directly to your doorstep. • You get a 100% money-back guarantee Click here to place your order. All orders must be received by 10/15/14. |
HSA Monthly Meeting
We will be having our monthly HSA meeting on Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m.
in the 8th grade classroom. All are welcome!
in the 8th grade classroom. All are welcome!
Fall Bookfair Continues in the Parish Center through Sunday, 10/12/14 and On-Line until October 22!
Remaining Schedule for School Bookfair & Class Visits is as follows -
The remaining Fall Book Fair hours are as follows:
- Oct. 8, 9 Wednesday & Thursday 9a.m.-4p.m.
- Oct. 10 Friday 9a.m. - 3:30p.m.
- Oct. 12 Sunday 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (after the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.Masses) Family Event with coffee and doughnuts
Again this year, students in grades Kindergarten - Grade 8 will visit the bookfair as a class. PreKindergarten students do not visit the bookfair as a class but parents are encouraged to bring their children to the bookfair at their convenience.
Schedule for remaining class visits is as follows:
Thursday, Oct. 9th
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Grade 1: 1:00-1:30PM
Grade 3: 2:00-2:30PM
Friday, Oct. 10th
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Grade 5: 9:00-9:30AM
- Oct. 8, 9 Wednesday & Thursday 9a.m.-4p.m.
- Oct. 10 Friday 9a.m. - 3:30p.m.
- Oct. 12 Sunday 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (after the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.Masses) Family Event with coffee and doughnuts
Again this year, students in grades Kindergarten - Grade 8 will visit the bookfair as a class. PreKindergarten students do not visit the bookfair as a class but parents are encouraged to bring their children to the bookfair at their convenience.
Schedule for remaining class visits is as follows:
Thursday, Oct. 9th
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Grade 1: 1:00-1:30PM
Grade 3: 2:00-2:30PM
Friday, Oct. 10th
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Grade 5: 9:00-9:30AM
Online Book Fair information for St. Mary’s SchoolAvailable Oct 2 - Oct 22 Only!
If you can't make it to our Book Fair or you are out of town, you can also help support our school by shopping online.
• Send wish lists to family and friends
• Saw something at the Book Fair and decided to buy later?
• All orders ship free to the school
• Browse an expanded book selection - all ages through adult
Please note that the online book fair extends beyond our in-school book fair! Help us make our goals and encourage your child to read.
Ladies Night Out
Thirty ladies joined us for our first Ladies Night Out. There was a lot of fun and laughter, a lot of camaraderie and a room filled with extremely talented wine glass painters! We want to give a special thanks to Numi from Messy Smocks for her time and incredible talents and John Andreo from Valley Fine Wines and Spirits for supporting our event. We also extend our thanks to Mrs. Beth Scully for organizing such an enjoyable event. Keep your eyes posted for more exciting Ladies Night Out events in the future!
St Mary's Gardening Club - Do you have a green thumb? Come help make St. Mary's as colorful on the outside as it is inside!
Our first meeting scheduled on October 16th at 9:00 a.m. We will be doing a clean up, planting bulbs and sharing our friendship. Contact Jennifer Pavlonnis atjpavlonnis@yahoo.com if you are interested in being involved!
Trail Race Committee
Good news! Next fall, the HSA will be putting on their first annual St. Mary's School Trail Race! We are currently looking to put together a race committee. If you are interested in becoming involved in this exciting event, please contact Amy Lillis atamylillis73@gmail.com.
Saturday November 8, 2014 from 6-9 pm
Social Saturday at SMS -
Saturday November 8, 2014 from 6-9 pmSt. Mary’s Parish Center
Come, Sip and be Social
Wine, Beer and Food Tasting hosted by local establishments
Live music and auction items
Must be 21 to enter/ no children please
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| NWC Tri-M Inductees and Current Members including Avery Hatch, SMS Class of '12 (front row, third from right.) New inductees not pictured, Mary Elizabeth Budnick & Sam Spak, also SMS Class of '12. |
Northwest Catholic High School Invites You to attend a presentation on how to pay for college. This is NOT a sales pitch, but valuable information for parents to start or continue to plan for the high cost of a college education. If you have questions, please contact Katie Rose,Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Northwest Catholic High School 860-236-4221 ext 115 or krose@nwcath.org.
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