St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Newsletter, May 25, 2022

Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic School

May 25, 2022 Newsletter

Mission Statement:

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is a community that proclaims the gospel by our dedication to quality instruction while fostering our commitment to the needs of others.

A Message from Mr. Mihalyo

Dear StMM Families,

The 2021-22 school year has come to a close for our Monarchs, and what a ride it has been.

This year, our school was able to bring back wonderful traditions like our Jingle Bells Sleigh Ride (with the addition of an amazing band and chorus concert), the Spring Festival, and Living Stations. In addition, our Trunk or Treat/Movie Night on the Field and Parent Socials brought new ways for our community to come together for the engagement we had missed so much last year.

Thank you to everyone who brought these events to life for our school! While the year ended earlier than expected, I pray the memories we have made as a school community will be something we carry forward for the summer and into the 2022-23 school year.

Tomorrow morning, our 8th graders will have their Baccalaureate Mass and Promotion Ceremony at 9:00 am in the church. On behalf of the entire StMM faculty, staff, and student body, we congratulate our 8th-grade Monarchs as their time at StMM comes to a close and will have them in our prayers as they move forward as freshmen and StMM Alumni in the fall.

Each year at our Promotion Ceremony, our 8th graders are recognized with a variety of awards in different areas. This year, we are pleased to announce the Thomas J. Milmoe Sportsmanship Award. The award will be given to an 8th-grade student who exhibits positive leadership and sportsmanship skills exhibited during recess, PE class, throughout their school day, and on the athletic field as a student-athlete. The student is seen as an excellent role model, displaying values of kindness and compassion while welcoming all to play, encouraging others, and leading through the teachings of Christ.

The award honors Coach Tom Milmoe, who will be retiring this year, after 44 years in education. Tom has served as a teacher, coach, mentor, and athletic director during his time at StMM. We congratulate Coach Milmoe on his retirement and wish him nothing but the best.

We will continue our newsletters over the summer months to keep you apprised of summer events and what to look forward to next school year. Thank you to all faculty, students, and families for a beautiful 2021-22 school year.

I wish all of you a great summer. See you at Mass!

God Bless.

John Mihalyo, Principal

@StMMPrincipal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, May 26th - 8th Grade Promotion

Monday, June 13th - Summer Camps Begin

Friday, June 17th - KofC Low Country Shrimp Boil

Sunday, June 26th - New Families Middle School Social & Math Placement Test

Thursday, August 4th - Kindergarten Playdate

Sunday, August 7th - New Family Orientation

Sunday, August 14th - Back to School Mass

Thursday, August 18th - First Day of School

Click here to view our online school calendar.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Parents, be sure to check next week's newsletter for important information about the launch of our student summer reading program! Details and reading list will be included!

NEW FAMILY INFORMATION

New Families, we can't wait to see you on campus this summer! Please save these dates and be on the lookout for more information regarding each event, as an email will be sent out by the end of next week.

Ready to start gearing up? Order your StMM Spirit Shirt here: https://www.inkdthreads.com/find-my-store/school-pages/st-mary-magdalene-catholic-school.

PSO NEWS

Spring Festival Thank You

The PSO would like to thank everyone who braved the heat to attend the rescheduled Spring Festival this past Friday. A great time was had by all!

Thank you to the teachers and staff who participated in the dunk tank, as well as the boys' varsity basketball team, cheer squad, and the Knights of Columbus for selling yummy refreshments, and the NJHS students who staffed the candy walk. It was wonderful to be able to see old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy some family fun with our community!

We'd also like to give a big thank you to LeeAnn Nguyen for coordinating this large event with many components, plus managing the rain rescheduling. On top of organizing everything else for the festival, she filled 340 bags of candy for the candy walk! Thank you, LeeAnn!

PSO Activities Poll

Last call to vote on the PSO activities that you'd like to see next year in our events poll. Look for a form in August to indicate your volunteering interests for these events. The PSO values your input!

School Spirit Store

School may be out, but the spirit store remains open! Stock up on spirit wear this summer so your Monarchs will be ready to go on the first school spirit day of the 2022-23 school year. Order online by clicking here.

Thank You and Happy Summer!

There are two PSO committees that worked tirelessly all year to enhance our students' experiences at StMM. Please join us in extending a thank you to the Cultural Arts committee and the Used Uniform Store! Betto and Jenny Herrera served as the Cultural Arts representatives for StMM, which included attending a fair to meet artists, selecting artists from various specialties that would benefit all grades, scheduling the artist visits over the course of the year (while adhering to covid rules), and supporting the artists during their time on campus. The artists have been a wonderful addition to the school this year. Ask your child who his/her favorite artist was! Thank you, Betto and Jenny!

Jacky Munoz, Colleen Saunders, and Valerie Short served as our Used Uniform Store volunteers this year. They managed the large inventory of used uniforms, including sorting donations and restocking the racks and shelves. They kept everything neat and organized at all times! Many families appreciate the low prices and convenience that this store offers them. Thank you, ladies!

We'd like to say one final thank you to all of our wonderful families who have supported the PSO this year. Between helping at events, donating supplies, and serving as room parents, among many other things, you all have helped us serve the StMM community. With your help, we have been able to hold many very successful events as well as raise money to benefit the school. From the Halloween Trunk or Treat to the Mother-Son Event, from Christmas Sleigh Rides to Daddy-Daughter Day and so much more, we hope you've enjoyed them and have been able to meet other families outside of school. We are sure that our students will appreciate the additions to the school as a result of the fundraising efforts as well. Many thanks also go out to those who worked behind the scenes to provide treats for our teachers and ensure that beloved StMM traditions continue. Thank you for all of your support. We wish everyone a fun and relaxing summer!

SUMMER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Students in 7th & 8th grade during the 2021-22 school year, the Edge has a service opportunity just for you! During the week of June 20th-24th, come to STMM at 8:00am for a morning prayer service then go serve in the local community(Apex/Cary/Raleigh/Durham) from approximately 9:00am-12:00pm. You’ll return to STMM to eat a brown bag lunch from home before parent pick up at 1:30pm. Only a few spots remain, so if you are interested, register now!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SHRIMP BOIL JUNE 17th

Kick off summer with the Low Country Shrimp Boil! The KofC will be hosting the event on Friday, June 17th. Each Low Country Boil order will be filled with plump shrimp, sweet corn, smoky kielbasa and tender potatoes – all with their custom seasoning blend. Kids meals also available. Please pre-order online www.KofCseafoodboil.com. Supplies are limited!