The New School Year is Almost Here & Your "Back to School" Mailing is on the way!
School Starts on Wednesday, August 26th!
If you have not already done so, please click on the blog's "Back to School" tab to get supply lists, summer assignments and information about iPad Deployment appointments.
Both PreKindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare begin on the first day of school. Reservation forms for PreKindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare are also now available on the school's website. Click here for Aftercare. Click here for PreKindergarten Enrichment.
has been sent to selected families
On Monday, 8/10/15, an email was sent to all families that reside in Simsbury (and associated zip codes) regarding the town's publication of bus routes for the new school year. If you reside in Simsbury and did not receive this email, please contact the school office.
On Tuesday, 8/11/15, an invitation to sign up for DRA screenings has been sent via email to all families with incoming Kindergarten and First grade students. If your child is entering Kindergarten or first grade and you did not get this email, please contact the school office.
Last Call for Field Hockey Camp! At least 6 more participants are needed or we will need to cancel the camp for this summer.
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL 2015 FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 9:00-11:30
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 9:00-11:30
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 9:00-11:30
FOR ALL STUDENTS ENTERING 4TH, 5TH (junior varsity) 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH (varsity)
THIS FREE CAMP PREPARES OUR ATHLETES FOR THEIR SEASON OF 2(JV)-4(V) GAMES
Regular practices will be afterschool on Meadow Field on Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:45-5:00 starting Wednesday, September 2nd (pickup at the field)
The coaches will walk the players to the fields.
THE CAMPERS SHOULD BRING EYE GOGGLES, MOUTH GUARD, STICK, CLEATS, SHIN GUARDS AND A LABELED WATER BOTTLE
(We have 8 extra sticks for students who are just trying out this sport.)
Please email mary.liljedahl48@gmail.com or judez.krocheski@att.net with questions.
It's going to be busy! Our school's Google calendar is the best way to stay up to date with all of the important things happening at school. We encourage you to check this calendar frequently for new events and updates. There is a Calendar tab at the top of the blog. Looking ahead to the start of a new year, here are some key dates to keep in mind -
Tuesday, 8/25 -
· Students entering grade 6 and newly enrolled students entering our grades 7 or 8 are invited to “A Morning in Middle School” from 9-11:30am. Students will familiarize themselves with their daily class schedule and meet their faculty mentor.
· There will be a “Meet & Greet” for students entering Prekindergarten from 9:30 – 10:30am and for Kindergarten – Grade 3 from 10:30-11:30am in the classrooms. A parent or guardian should accompany the student.
Wednesday, 8/26 - First Day of School! It will be a full day of school for all students and both prekindergarten enrichment and aftercare will be available.
Monday, 8/31 – Advanced Band begins.
Tuesday, 9/1 – Parent meeting for students interested in joining band for the first time at 6:30pm in the grade 4 classroom. Parents of returning band students DO NOT need to attend this meeting.
Wednesday, 9/2 – Back to School Night for Parents – Book your babysitter! This event for parents will begin at 6:30pm in the Parish Center
Friday, 9/4 – School Mass at 9am. All are welcome. No physical education uniforms should be worn to Mass.
Monday, 9/7 – School Closed in observance of Labor Day.
Thursday, 9/10 – Cadet (Beginner) Band begins.
Sunday, 9/13 – Back to School Mass at St. Joseph ’s Cathedral in Hartford
Mum Sale!
Summer Fun!
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