FALCON NEWS

2024-25 School Year

Jan. 22, 2024

Issue 10

For Wednesday (1/22), we will be operating on a Packet / Remote Learning model.

Students must complete their assignments as prescribed by teachers in order to be counted present tomorrow.

As we ride out the anticipated winter weather, please supervise your students' work progress tomorrow at home or other safe locations.

At 1pm on Wednesday, I will share our decision for Thursday. Current options include regular school day, 2-hr delay, or Packet / Remote Learning.

At 2:50 today, we will inform our students of this decision for tomorrow.

Stay safe, warm and in tune with us.

May God's blessings and mercy be upon all.

Joseph R Poletti, Principal

Email Mr. Poletti

NEWS

**All events are subject to change pending winter weather. PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE FOLLOWING ST. MARY SCHOOL ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM TO GET THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION.

IMPORTANT DATES:

January 24: HSA Bingo night. Details below.

January 26-31: Catholic Schools Week - more details below.

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.

HSA outreach bags 115 lunches for Sister Isaac Center

Thanks to everyone who came out on Monday to help pack lunches and other miscellaneous tasks to help out the Sister Isaac Center on MLK Day!

BINGO THIS FRIDAY!!!

ORDER BINGO BOARDS AND CFA

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

PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

The 2024-25 St. Mary Yearbooks (and ads) are now for sale for pre-order!

Click here

If you have pictures of boys/girls basketball games, cross country meets, volleyball games, or any event photos from the year, please send them to simpsone@thestmaryparish.org for this year's Yearbook!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2025

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.

You can log your hours by signing into the Family Portal on RenWeb ... a video tutorial is forthcoming.

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 (TODAY), 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

Knights of Columbus hosting Valetine's Dance

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.