FALCON NEWS

2024-25 School Year

Jan. 8, 2024

Issue 9

Joseph R Poletti, Principal

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NEWS

IMPORTANT DATES:

January 17: Remote learning day for grades 6-8, half day for grades Pre-k-5.

January 20: No School. MLK holiday. Volunteer opportunity - see below!

January 24: HSA Bingo night. Details below.

January 26-31: Catholic Schools Week - more details to come.

February 14: Remote learning day for grades 6-8, half day for grades Pre-k-5

February 17: No School. President's Day.

School pick-up and drop off: Please do not park in the First Presbyterian School/Church parking lot during either of these times. Utilize street parking along 4th and 5th streets, please.

*N.C. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS open in February so be on the lookout for information in the next newsletter.

Honoring Dr. King's legacy

In honor of MLK Jr holiday, HSA will be hosting a service opportunity at Sister Issac Center January 20th 10-11:15 a.m.

Students are invited to help make bag lunches for guests of the Sister Issac Center. Click here to sign up to donate supplies for the lunches or to help volunteer.

Last year, St. Mary participated in the MLK Jr parade however Wilmington will not be hosting a parade this year. Here is a link to other community events celebrating MLK.: https://www.wect.com/2025/01/06/mlk-jr-day-parade-canceled-week-long-celebration-events-announced/

SAVE THE DATE

ORDER BINGO BOARDS AND CFA

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

The teams competed in the Boyceville National Invitational in December. While the overall pool was 170 teams, our division included 30 Varsity Teams. The JV teams were labeled as Exhibition only. For a full list of results, click here.
Congratulations to our top Varsity Finishes:
10th place, Anatomy: Zoe TenBrink and Court Yarnoz
5th place, Scrambler: Valentina Butler and Berk Reed
3rd place, Write It, Do It: Valentina Butler and Zoe TenBrink
2nd place, Metric Mastery: Greyson Jansen and Elliott Hartman
The Varsity SMSO team will travel to NC State for its first IN PERSON invitational
When: JANUARY 18, 2025
Time: 7am - 6pm
Where: NC State University, Raleigh
What: All events will be tested on a state block schedule (6 blocks), including builds
To do: All Varsity parents should make travel arrangements and complete the permission form
MANDATORY PACKING PRACTICE FOR VARSITY STUDENTS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15
SMSO Regionals is March 8th, 2025 at UNCW. Clear you calendars!
SMSO States is April 25-26, 2025 at NC State University. Varsity teams by invitation only!

DON'T FORGET TO ENROLL FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR TODAY!

Battle of the Books!

Leading up to our Regional competition in March, Battle of the Books for grades 6-8 will meet EVERY MONDAY from 3-3:30 p.m. in the library.

If you have questions, or can't make it, please email Mrs. Simpson at simpsone@thestmaryparish.org

Mandatory Volunteer Hours!

In case you missed it, this year all families are required to contribute a minimum of 10 volunteer hours to their choice of St. Mary school/HSA activities.

To see the HSA president's email with all of the important information, and how to log your hours, click here!

Athletics

FROM THE BOOSTER CLUB:

We’re thrilled to announce a special basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd! This game will be extra special as we celebrate our graduating athletes at intermission and honor their incredible contributions to Falcon sports. Join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement, school spirit, and Falcon pride! Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our teams while we show our seniors the love and support they deserve.

Mark your calendars on Friday February 7th from 5 PM - 10 PM at the Scapegoat in Leland, NC for an exciting night of fundraising for Falcon Athletics! In addition to raffles and live music, we're hosting several 50/50 fundraisers:

$10 50/50: Winner gets $500, Falcon Sports gets $500 - Drawing at 6pm (100 tickets available)
$20 50/50: Winner gets $1000, Falcon Sports gets $1000 - Drawing at 9pm (100 tickets available)
$100 50/50: Winner gets $1000, Falcon Sports gets $1000 (if all squares sold - only 20 tickets available!)
Squares are first come, first served, and we only have one month to fill them up, so act fast!
You do not have to be present to win.
Our goal is to raise $4000 - $1500 more than last year! 100% of the proceeds benefit Falcon Athletics. Go Falcons!
Text Grant Vick to buy a square at (252) 903-2785

Extras

If you are re-enrolling your student(s) in our After School program, please return form to homeroom teacher or email to front office at olearys@thestmaryparish.org

After School Registration Form

Gently Used Uniforms

If you have any uniforms that your student has outgrown, please consider donating to our gently-used Uniform Closet in the Lower School. We have a very limited selection as of now.

Read the St. Mary Uniform Policy for more information.