Saint Mary School Weekly 🎊 Family Newsletter

January 4, 2023

Christmas Pageant Highlights

Thank you to all who participated in our wonderful Christmas celebration.

Principal's Message

Welcome back and Happy New Year! I want to take the time to thank you all for your continued support this year. Without you, it is impossible to do our great work here at Saint Mary School.

As we enter the second half of our academic year, I am excited with all of our progress. Our high school acceptances have been an outstanding reflection on the rigor and reward emphasized by Saint Mary teachers. Our school is on track to have an amazing year.

Many exciting events are coming up over the next few weeks. Make sure to get involved and share in our Saint Mary spirit.

God bless,

Craig Palmer

Principal

STUDENT HIGHLIGHT

Congratulations to eighth grader, Jenna, who was awarded the Red Bank Catholic Casey Fellow Scholarship. Jenna placed in the top three students accepted to the RBC Class of 2027, earning the annual $10,000 scholarship, which is renewable for four years. This is a significant honor and an extraordinary opportunity. The entire Saint Mary School community is extremely proud of you, Jenna!

The after party will be at Ocean House Tap & Grill

1072 Ocean Ave N, Sea Bright, NJ 07760

After Party form here.

Polar Plunge T-Shirt Contest

Calling all students in grades 4th–8th...get your creativity on.

See form here.

FACULTY HIGHLIGHT

Michelle LaNeve

Art Teacher

Boston University

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Minor in Art History

Saint Mary School students have a Catholic faith that sets them apart. Their level of respect and dignity is unparalleled. My goal is to harness their uninhibited freedom of expression and make them feel like they are all artists. In my class, children learn to be creative thinkers. My hope is that they take with them a love and appreciation for art, and that I can shape and inspire those who want to pursue a career in the arts.”

SAVE THE DATE for our 60th Annual Gift Gala–more information coming soon!

Parent Homework

January Lunch Menu

The cafeteria will be closed on pizza day. You must pack a lunch if you are not participating.

January menu here.

Lunch form here.

Tuition Assistance Program 2023-24

For families with children attending Catholic schools

The first round of diocesan aid for next year is now open to our families through FACTS. All families, current and new, should apply for aid if needed. (One application per family.)

Applications are available online now at https://online.factsmgt.com

For Grades K-8: To be considered in round one, applications must be completed by March 1, 2023. The deadline for round two is May 12, 2023.

For more information, click here.

Polar Plunge After Party form here.

Polar Plunge T-Shirt Contest form here.

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.

Make sure you follow Saint Mary Athletics on Facebook here.

Basketball practices and games are underway. Our schedules are posted here. Cheerleading practices are Mondays immediately after school until 3:15 pm. Come out and show your Saint Spirit!

JV BOYS

Jan. 8 • St. Catherine • Away • 12 pm

Jan. 14 • St. Joseph • Home • 11 am

Jan. 21 • St. James • Home • 12:15 pm

Jan. 28 • St. Dominic • Home • 11 am

Feb. 4 • St. Rose of Belmar • Home • 11 am

Feb. 12 • Holy Cross • Away • 1 pm

Feb. 19 • St. Leo • Away • 1:30 am

VARSITY BOYS

Jan. 8 • St. Catherine • Away • 1:15 pm

Jan. 14 • St. Joseph • Home • 12:15 pm

Jan. 21 • St. James • Home • 1:30 pm

Jan. 28 • St. Dominic • Home • 12:15 pm

Feb. 4 • St. Rose of Belmar • Home • 12:15 pm

Feb. 12 • Holy Cross • Away • 2:30 pm

Feb. 19 • St. Leo • Away • 2:15 pm

VARSITY GIRLS

Jan. 7 • St. Joseph • Home • 1 pm

Jan. 15 • St. Benedict • Away • 2 pm

Jan. 18 • St. Peter • Away • 4 pm

Jan. 28 • St. James • Home • 1:30 pm

Feb. 4 • St. Dominic • Home • 1:30 pm

Feb. 11 • St. Rose of Belmar • Home • 11 am

Girl Scouts

No meeting this week. Our next meeting is Fri., Jan. 6, right after school in the cafeteria. Be sure to join the troop's Facebook page to see all of our activities. Our Facebook page link is here.

Saint Mary offers a wonderful assortment of music programs for grades 1 and above. Have your child try an instrument and enrich their learning of the arts.

1st grade and above can start on piano, ukulele, or drums.

3rd grade and above can start on voice, guitar, trumpet, trombone, strings, bass, flute, clarinet, and saxophone.

5th grade and above can start on all the instruments, including bagpipes, and learn music recording and production.

More information here.