🍂 Saint Mary School ☕️ Weekly Family Newsletter 🪵

November 7, 2022

BOOSTERTHON GLOW RUN IS HERE!

THUR., NOV. 10

We are close to achieving our Goal...keep up the good work! Your kids are going to do an amazing job during the Glow Run. All students should wear their gym uniforms with sneakers. A Sign Up Genius will be going out for volunteers.

From the

Principal's Desk

The 2022 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) known as 'the nation's report card' shows that Catholic schools achieved more in post-pandemic learning assessment! We all know that the pandemic was difficult for many. At Saint Mary School we did our best to prevent academic slide by keeping our students in school learning five days a week. One factor to Catholic School success was the community it provided. When a student, faculty, or parent member felt a sense of belonging they thrived. That is exactly what we have here–a faith based Catholic community that continually goes above and beyond for our kids and Christ.

Our Catholic liberal arts education philosophy deepens this sense of belonging. Our teachers guide students to see the world through the eyes of their faith, constantly nurturing each student's journey. Mr. Mullens and I will be attending the ICLE National Conference later this week and will be sure to report back on all of the new and exciting programs.

Make sure your kids are well rested and ready to move on Thursday for our Boosterton Glow Run. Our students are extremely excited this year. Good luck to everyone.

Again, please pay special attention to our events calendar as we are moving more events to make sure all of our great traditions remain.

God Bless.

Craig Palmer

Principal

Upcoming Events

BOOSTERTHON GLOW RUN (gym uniforms for all)

Thur., Nov. 10

PIZZA DAY

Fri., Nov. 11

VETERAN'S DAY MASS

Fri., Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Sun.–Fri., Nov. 13–18

See schedule below

DINE TO DONATE

Wed., Nov. 16

Claudie’s Chicken

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PIZZA DAY

Fri., Nov. 18

EARLY DISMISSAL

Wed., Nov. 23

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 24 & 25

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Sat., Dec 3

POLAR PLUNGE PUB CRAWL

Sat., Dec 3

PICTURE DAY

Mon., Dec. 5; Preschool & PreK

Tues., Dec. 6; K-8

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Purchase packages here

GENERAL PTA MEETING POSTPONED, new date TBD

Tues., Dec. 6

FULL DAY SCHOOL

Fri., Dec 16

EARLY DISMISSAL

Thurs., Dec 22 (12:05 p.m.)

NEW DATE POLAR PLUNGE

Sun., Feb. 5

NEW DATE STEAK BAKE

Fri., Feb. 17

FACULTY HIGHLIGHT

Mary Seton Rogers

Response to Intervention/Common

Formative Assessment

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Walden University

Master of Arts in Reading

Instruction and Elementary

After retiring from a teaching career in public education, I was blessed with the opportunity to

return to my roots here at Saint Mary School, my alma mater. Saint Mary has had a profound impact on my life—the beliefs, values, and practices here foster both truth and respect, creating a unique learning environment. I love being able to share my faith with my students while delivering instruction that is tailored to their individual needs.”

Parent Homework

It's a win-win! Enter to win a Thanksgiving Dessert Basket for your family feast and help support our 8th Graders.

November Lunch Menu. Remember–the cafeteria is closed on pizza day, so you must pack a lunch if you are not participating.

Download the November menu here.

The second half of November menu 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.

Floor Hockey finals are THURSDAY, Nov. 10.

Flag Football finals are SATURDAY, Nov. 12.

Make sure you follow Saint Mary Athletics on Facebook here to see some amazing action shots.

Basketball will be coming up next! Visit here for athletic information and standings.

eSports

Practices are 2:40-3:45 pm

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.

Girl Scouts

Our next meeting is Fri., Nov. 11, right after school in the cafeteria. 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. 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.