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 at 2pm. All are welcome.
Who is SMS? You are! And we need you! - The Advancement Committee invites you to help us promote our school and " grow" our community! We would love to have your ideas, experience and help as we embark on an exciting and busy 2015-16 school year. Please join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, in the lower church at 9AM. If you would like more information or would like to join the committee, please contact Toni Chagnon at tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.
CHOICE Program Update - Please be advised that effective immediately, the CHOICE program will no longer have cards for Price Chopper.We now carry $25 gift cards for Maple Tree Cafe/Attilio's, and we still have $25 cards for the 99 Restaurant. These are the last of the 99 cards that we will be carrying in stock.
Click here to download a copy of this flyer and order your mums. Thanks in advance for your support of our 8th grade.
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| Alisa T. - right |
Summer Fun - Alisa T., Grade 7, as "Damsel of the Second Order" and Emily M., Grade 7, as "Lady of the Lake" in the Missoula Children's Theater production of "King Arthur's Quest"
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| Emily M. - center |
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| Christian Heiden, Class of '13, pictured far right - with other Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders for Boy Scout Troop 175. |
Alumni News - Our congratulations to Christian Heiden, Class of '13. Christian has been selected by members of Boy Scout Troop 175 to serve as one of this year's Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders. We also congratulate Sam Spak and Ethan Meskill, Class of '12. Sam is also serving as an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for the troop. Ethan served as the troop's Senior Patrol Leader last year and this year has been named a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.
Community News
St Mary's Parish Picnic to Welcome Father Garcia - This year’s Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 20th, from 3 -5PM, rain or shine. Sign-up for the picnic starts this weekend.
This year’s Parish Picnic provides us with an opportunity to welcome our new Parochial Vicar, Father Ramon Garcia. The festivities will be held in the North Parking Lot. In case of rain, we will move to the Parish Center. Kane’s Market will grill hamburgers and hotdogs. We will provide beverages and games for children. We ask you to bring a potluck side dish or dessert to share with others. The deadline for signing up is Wednesday, September 16th. You may sign up on (1) the sign-up sheets located at the exits of the church, or (2) complete the electronic form on the Social Committee Page of the Parish Website. (www.StMarySimsbury.org). Please note that electronic sign up will not be available until September 5th. The picnic is being hosted by the Parish Social Committee. For questions, please call Rhoda at (860) 651-4027.
Simsbury Public Library has lots of exciting programs available for students in Grades 7 and up. Click here for a copy of this calendar that may be downloaded and printed.
Community News
St Mary's Parish Picnic to Welcome Father Garcia - This year’s Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 20th, from 3 -5PM, rain or shine. Sign-up for the picnic starts this weekend.
This year’s Parish Picnic provides us with an opportunity to welcome our new Parochial Vicar, Father Ramon Garcia. The festivities will be held in the North Parking Lot. In case of rain, we will move to the Parish Center. Kane’s Market will grill hamburgers and hotdogs. We will provide beverages and games for children. We ask you to bring a potluck side dish or dessert to share with others. The deadline for signing up is Wednesday, September 16th. You may sign up on (1) the sign-up sheets located at the exits of the church, or (2) complete the electronic form on the Social Committee Page of the Parish Website. (www.StMarySimsbury.org). Please note that electronic sign up will not be available until September 5th. The picnic is being hosted by the Parish Social Committee. For questions, please call Rhoda at (860) 651-4027.
Simsbury Public Library has lots of exciting programs available for students in Grades 7 and up. Click here for a copy of this calendar that may be downloaded and printed.
"Laps for Life" is coming soon! - Help the St. Gerard Center!
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