SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Back to School Night

We had a great Back to School night. Thank you to our great faculty and staff for giving parents the opportunity to experience our school. Special thank you to our guest speaker, Paul Sanfrancese–for reminding our community to look for faith in all we do, including social media.

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From the

Principal's Desk

I was thrilled to meet our new families and see so many returning families at Back to School Night. This was our first face-to-face BTS night in three years, and it felt great! We have a tremendous community here at Saint Mary School. I look forward to many more events, including tomorrow night when our teachers take on the Harlem Wizards at Christian Brothers Academy. I hope you can all come out to support our school. Memories will be made...and hopefully, we take home the win! There are still a few volunteer spots available if you want to get involved.

As always, I want to extend the invitation to all families to join us at Mass on Friday at 8:30 am. When children see their parents, grandparents, and friends worship with them, their faces and hearts light up. This week the 3rd grade is going to lead us with the Guardian Angel prayer, since the feast of the guardian angels is on Sunday.

Craig Palmer

Principal

Upcoming Events

HARLEM WIZARDS vs. SMS TEACHERS

Sept. 28

Tickets

PIZZA DAY

Sept. 30

All forms need to be in by Wed. 28. If your child is not ordering pizza you must pack a lunch. The cafeteria will be closed.

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT

6th, 7th, and 8th grade only

Oct. 6, 7-8:30 pm

GOLF OUTING

Oct. 17

DEADLINE to register is Oct. 10. SPONSORS must commit by Sept. 30. Support us here.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Oct. 28

All families must register by Fri. Oct. 14. No walk-ins allowed. Registration form

Saint Mary School PTA

These wonderful parents always go above and beyond with their time, talent, and treasure for Saint Mary School. When you see our PTA Officers, make sure you thank them for their service. From left to right: Angie Hoffman–Co-Treasurer, Kristen Clarke–Volunteer Coordinator; Fran Hornig–Correspondence Secretary, Jennifer Fialo–President, Margaret McGraner–Vice President, Emile Donohue–Co-Recording Secretary, John McGraner–Co-Treasurer, Erin Ryan–Co-Recording Secretary.

M E E T O U R P T A

"I am the PTA President and school admin. I have been an active member of the school and PTA since 2008, when my oldest daughter started kindergarten here. My youngest daughter is in 5th grade. I have lived in Monmouth County my whole life and graduated from Middletown North before attending Westchester University. I am married to my wonderful husband, Wayne Fialo, who graduated from Saint Mary's and is the President of the SMS Dad's Club. I look forward to meeting and working with you all to make this another great year. Volunteering and working with your children is one of the most rewarding things I do at Saint Mary School."

Jennifer Fialo

PTA President

FACULTY HIGHLIGHT

Emily Morris

Middle School Integrated Language Arts

Kean University

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Kean University

Master of Arts in Writing Studies

I became a teacher because my first-grade teacher, Ms. Mary Rodgers, was amazing. I wanted to be just like her. Today, she is the CFA teacher at Saint Mary School, and I’m privileged to serve on the faculty with her. This is a very special place. The families in our community want their children to be raised in God’s image. As a result, our students are very loving, caring, and respectful. It’s a big difference from other public and private schools.”

FATHER JEFFREY J. KEGLEY

Cordially invites you to the

Solemn Dedication of the

Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament

(The original Saint Mary Church built in 1901)

By the MOST REVEREND DAVID M. O’CONNELL, CM

Bishop of Trenton

On Sun., Oct. 16, at 10 am

beginning with Holy Mass celebrated in Saint Mary, Mother of God Church

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Shrine is open 24/7 with Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. All are welcome to visit and be a part of the Shrine.

Parent Homework

Register for our Charleston Wrap® to make your holiday season easier. Register here, SMS ID 19761
Genesis/Parent Portal is now open here. New families will receive an email from the diocese with their login information. Returning families, your username is your primary email address.
SMS Handbook link
Lunch tickets are available. Fill out this PDF and return with a check to your child's homeroom teacher. Lunch menu is here.
The Spirit Shop sells all of our gym uniforms, plus adult swag. Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm
If you need an “I Love Saint Mary” sign, please take one home from outside our classrooms

Second Grade

Our 2nd graders enjoyed doing post communion meditation at our weekly school Mass.

They also led us in song with "This Little Light of Mine".

Ways to Give

After School Activities

SAINTS AFTERCLUB

Aftercare is available. Please read our brochure for more information. For the morning, children can be dropped off as early as 7:15 am and gather in the cafeteria.

Floor Hockey and Flag Football have begun. Visit here for standings, stats, and more athletic information.

Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer is underway. Come out and cheer on our Saints.

Girl Schedule

Boys Schedule

Girl Scouts

Sept. 30 will be our first meeting, right after school. It will go until 3:30 pm. An email will be coming out this week with more information and contact information.