Saint Mary School 🎃 Weekly Family Newsletter

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Saint Strong

Our student-athletes are starting out strong this year! There are so many opportunities for all students to get involved in sports or other activities. Here are highlights from our first few weeks. If your child is interest in joining a team check out the athletics section below.

From the

Principal's Desk

This is an exciting week for our school and parish. On Sunday, the original Saint Mary Church, built in 1901, will be dedicated a shrine by the Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, CM, Bishop of Trenton. All grades will be participate in this joyous event. Father Jeffrey J. Kegley will be leading us through the ceremony. Holy Mass will begin at 10 am at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church. I encourage all of our Saint Mary families to attend this beautiful dedication.

The Bishop’s Mass for Catholic Schools at the Co-Cathedral was also today. A livestream link can be found here. Saint Mary School students served as altar servers and other Saint Mary students processed at the beginning holding our school banner. I am very proud of our Saint Mary Students who represented our school so well.

Craig Palmer

Principal

Upcoming Events

EARLY DISMISSAL

Fri., Oct. 14

GOLF OUTING

Mon., Oct. 17

GENERAL PTA MEETING

All parents are invited

Tues., Oct. 25, 6 pm

DINE TO DONATE

Wed., Oct. 26, 11 am-10 pm at MJ's in Middletown

TRUNK OR TREAT

Fri., Oct. 28

All walkers must register by Fri., Oct. 14. No walk-ins allowed. Decorated cars are at capacity. Registration form

PIZZA DAY

Fri., Oct. 28

PICTURE DAY

Wed., Nov. 2–Thur., Nov. 3

Grades: Pre-K–8

Specific details to follow

PIZZA DAY

Fri., Nov. 11

M E E T O U R P T A

Kristen Clarke

PTA Volunteer Coordinator

"This is my first year on the PTA board serving as the volunteer coordinator. In addition to volunteering for the PTA, I work at the Little Saints Preschool as an aide. I have also been a member of the Middletown Fire Department for 22 years. I have two children at Saint Mary School; Kacie is in 7th grade and Harper is in 2nd. I'm looking forward to a great year at SMS and working with all of you."

– Kristen Clarke

FACULTY HIGHLIGHT

Barbara Mullaghy

Fifth Grade Integrated Language Arts

and Social Studies

William Paterson University

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

My happiest days are spent in my classroom, teaching and reading with my students.We have so many wonderful talks and candid conversations about life’s important topics. Teaching is a vocation that allows me to contribute to my community and mold our future leaders and citizens. My three children are proud graduates of Saint Mary because the school embodies our family values and strong Catholic faith."

Parent Homework

Our Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser order forms are due Tues., Nov. 1. Make sure to turn them in on time for yummy pies from Delicious Orchards!

You must register for Trunk or Treat by Fri., Oct. 14. No walk-ins allowed. Registration form

Don't forget to sponsor a scarecrow displaying your family name. $20 per scarecrow; cash, Venmo (@StMarys-PTA) or check payable to Saint Mary’s PTA are accepted. Download the form here.

October Lunch Menu. Remember the cafeteria is closed durning pizza day so you must pack a lunch if you are not participating.

Download the menue here.

SHRINE DEDICATION

Sunday, Oct. 16, 10 am

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

MOST REVEREND DAVID M. O’CONNELL, CM

Bishop of Trenton

Begins with Holy Mass celebrated in

Saint Mary, Mother of God Church

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 more athletic information and standings.

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

eSports

Practices are 2:40-3:45 pm

Oct., 14

Oct., 25

Oct., 27

Nov., 9

Nov., 16

Nov., 30

Practice on half days is right after school until 1:10 pm.

All practices are in Room 119. Students are encouraged to bring their own controllers. They do not have to bring their own system. We are taking the winter to practice for big tournaments in the spring.

2022-2023 Basketball Tryouts

Memorial Hall

JV Boys:

Oct., 19 : 12:15-1:45 pm

Oct., 20: 12:15-1:45 pm

Varsity Boys:

Oct.,17 : 5:10-6:45 pm

Oct., 18: 2:30-4:30 pm

Oct., 19: 1:45-3:00 pm

Varsity Girls:

Oct., 17 : 3:10-4:45 pm

Oct., 19: 3:10-4:45 pm

Oct., 20: 3:10-4:45 pm

Reminder: All Athletes MUST have a physical handed in every year for sports, and if you're new to Saint Mary Athletics you need to fill out the rest of the forms after tryouts.

Forms are on Saint Mary website and here.

Girl Scouts

Our next meeting is Fri., Oct. 28, right after school in the cafeteria. This is also our Trunk or Treat night. Remember to return your health forms and order your uniform. Be sure to join the troop's Facebook page to see all of our activities.

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.