St. Mary's School

Announcements Monday, October 7th: This morning preschool – 2nd grade will be leaving at 8:30 to go to Brumbaugh’s Fruit Farm. They will return around 11:30. Due to the field trip, students in grades 3-7 will eat lunch first at 11:15. Everyone else will eat lunch at 11:35. Tomorrow is the last chance to bring in donations for hurricane relief. There is no librarian today, so students who go to the library will need to report to Mrs. Hadden. Please welcome Mrs. Levek into the building for Mrs. K-P.

Friday 10/4/24 >> Chicken Dinner tickets and money are due to the office today. We can not accept things after today! We are still in need of volunteers to assist in serving dinners, please contact the office. There are 2 shifts: 3:45-5:15 and 5:15-7:00. >> • There are several permission slips on the app for upcoming field trips to Brumbaugh's Fruit Farm, FFA Safety Days, and the Fire Department. Please complete these forms which can be found on the app. >> I would like to give a big thank you to everyone who made the Homecoming Parade a great evening! I would particularly like to thank Kristin Jones and Caitlyn Spencer for organizing the float, Wes Spencer for driving and providing the truck and trailer for the float, Amanda Wagner who assisted with the check-in and Check out process,. I would also like to thank Jodie Pierri, Amy Winner, Chelsea Jones, and Amanda Wagner for their help decorating the float and all those who donated candy! Prayer for Cancer Patients Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. Peregrin, we ask for your healing touch for all cancer patients around the world. We pray that your angels surround them in hope and the peace that surpasses all understanding. May they experience your love and your wholeness in their life. Please heal them in body and spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Announcements 10/3/24 • The homecoming parade is tonight! Students riding on the float, your parents need to sign you in and out with Kristin Jones. Your parents can drop you off at the float in the old Lo Bill's parking lot at 5:40 pm. There is a permission slip on the app to participate. • *There are several permission slips on the app for upcoming field trips to Brumbaugh's Fruit Farm, FFA Safety Days, and the Fire Department. • Chicken Dinner tickets are due back to the school this Friday. *Friday is the last day to turn in chicken dinner tickets and money. We can not accept things after Friday! If you would like to volunteer to assist in serving dinners, please contact the office. There are 2 volunteer shifts: 3:45- 5:15 and 5:15 -7:00. Prayer for Cancer Patients Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. Peregrin, we ask for your healing touch for all cancer patients around the world. We pray that your angels surround them in hope and the peace that surpasses all understanding. May they experience your love and your wholeness in their life. Please heal them in body and spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Announcements 10/1/24 Q: Why did the chicken go to jail? A: Because he was using fowl language. • The Greenville Homecoming Parade is this Thursday! The theme for St. Mary’s is the Lion King, Hear Us Roar for Greenville! Students who wish to participate will need to complete the permission slip found on the App and are due by Thursday. Anyone interested in assisting during the parade should indicate so on the permission slip or contact the office. The parade begins at 6pm and students can begin checking in with Kristin Jones at the old Lo Bill’s parking lot on Martin St. at 5:40. Your children will need to be signed in and out with Kristin Jones for safety reasons. We ask that students wear lion, jungle themed, St. Mary’s or Greenville clothing. Student pick up will be at Greenville High School. • Parents, if your student is attending the field trip to Brumbaughs, please complete the permission slip found on the school app and provide payment. • Chicken Dinner tickets are due back to the school this Friday. If you would like to volunteer to assist in serving dinners, please contact the office. There are 2 volunteer shifts: 3:45- 5:15 and 5:15 -7:00. Prayer for Cancer Patients Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. Peregrine, we ask for your healing touch for all cancer patients around the world. We pay that your angels surround them in hope and the peace that surpasses all understanding. May they experience your love and your wholeness in their life. Please heal them in body and spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Announcements 9/30/24 • The Greenville Homecoming Parade is this Thursday! The theme for St. Mary’s is the Lion King! Students who wish to participate will need to complete the permission slip found on the App and are due by Thursday. Anyone interested in assisting during the parade should indicate so on the permission slip or contact the office. • Parents, if your student is attending the field trip to Brumbaughs, please complete the permission slip found on the school app and provide payment. • Chicken Dinner tickets are due back to the school this Friday. If you would like to volunteer to assist in serving dinners, please contact the office. There are 2 volunteer shifts: 3:45- 5:15 and 5:15 -7:00. Prayer for First Responders Lord, I ask you through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to watch over all men and women who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions , strength when weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their neighbors. Amen.

Announcements: Friday, September 27, 2024 Today is Rose Brehm’s birthday! Sunday is Landon Shahan’s birthday! Happy Birthday to them both! Pray for the 6th graders for their safe return from their retreat today. They are scheduled to be back at 3:30pm. There is no librarian today. Teachers if your students need to go to the library you will have to go with them. Join me in saying a Hail Mary… Have a Happy Friday and a wonderful weekend!

09/26/24 Chicken Dinner tickets are due Friday Oct. 4th. We would like to wish Stella Brehm a happy Birthday!

Announcements 9/23/24 Today the nurse is in to do vision and hearing screening for grades k,1,2,3,5, and 7. Teachers I will buzz your room to notify you when to send students. Free and Reduced lunch forms (pinkish/orange form) should be completed and returned to the office. Prayer for First Responders Lord, I ask you through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to watch over all men and women who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions , strength when weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their neighbors. Amen.

Announcements 9/19/24 Today is Lucy Benge’s Birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday when you see her! Monday the nurse will be her to do vision and hearing screening for grades k,1,2,3,5, and 7. Free and Reduced lunch forms (pinkish/orange form) should be completed and returned to the office. The fire inspection will be today at 9:30. Prayer for First Responders Lord, I ask you through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to watch over all men and women who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions , strength when weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their neighbors. Amen.

Announcements 9/19/24 Free and Reduced lunch forms (pinkish/orange form) should be completed and returned to the office. The fire inspection has been moved to Friday. Prayer for First Responders Lord, I ask you through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to watch over all men and women who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions , strength when weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their neighbors. Amen.

Announcements 9/18/24 Q: What do you get when you throw a lot of books into the ocean? A: A title wave. Free and Reduced lunch forms (pinkish/orange form) should be completed and returned to the office. There will be a fire inspection today. There will be a family touring today at 1:30. Please make them feel welcome when you see them! Chicken Dinner tickets will be sent home today. Be sure to return any tickets that are not sold. Prayer for First Responders Lord, I ask you through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to watch over all men and women who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions , strength when weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their neighbors. Amen.

Announcements 9/12/24 Reminder that there is no school tomorrow, September 13th, for a teacher Inservice day. Monday is picture day. Students be sure to wear your best outfits and to consult the out of uniform guide found in the handbook. Today is buss safety day for grades k-3. There will be a family touring today, be sure to give them a warm welcome. Today is Mrs. Levek’s Birthday. Please wish her a happy birthday when you see her! Prayer for First Responders Lord, I ask you through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to watch over all men and women who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions , strength when weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their neighbors. Amen.

9/11/24 Today, in remembrance of 9/11, we will meet outside around the flagpole for prayer and pledge. Today we will be honoring First responders: Rescue will be here at 12:00 Police will be here at 1:00 Fire will be here at 1:30 There will be a staff meeting today after school. Bus Safety program will be tomorrow for grades k-4. There is no school Friday for a teacher Inservice. Picture day is Monday. Students may be out of uniform for picture day. Please consult the out of uniform policy.

9/10/2024 Today is Kate Zwiesler’s birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday when you see her! Tomorrow we will be honoring Greenville first responders. Be sure to complete your cards. Tomorrow after the announcements we will meet outside the flagpole for prayer and pledge after bringing the flag to half staff in remembrance of 9/11.

9/9/24 There will be no school on Friday, 9/13, for a teacher in-service day. Wednesday we will be welcoming and honoring Greenville First Responders. Students be sure to complete your cards for the first responders to present to them when they visit. Thursday will be bus safety training for grades k-3.

Announcements 9/5/24 What do fish use to wash their clothes? Tide We will finish the I-Ready Diagnostic testing today. We will begin at 7:45 and will finish at 10. Today is the first day for 8th Grade Pretzels. Parents, tomorrow is the last day to turn in the Scholarship Granting Organization Request form. Please turn all requests into the office. Prayer for First Responders Lord, I ask you through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to watch over all men and women who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions , strength when weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their neighbors. Amen.

9/3/24 Today is the 1st day for Caterpillar Class! Sunday was Maria Clapp's birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday! Friday is the deadline to turn in applications for the SGO Scholarship forms. 6th graders - your parents need to complete your registration so you can attend the Damascus Faith and Science Retreat. All missing paperwork is due to the office. Thursday there will be altar server training @ 1 pm.

Happy Friday everyone! I hope everybody had a fun and enjoyable first week of school! I would like to welcome our 2 new teachers, Ms. Lauth who will be teaching 3rd and 4th grade and Mr. Hootman who will be teaching 5th-8th grade English and History. Welcome to the many new students: k - Josie Brewer, Karoline Burns , Maddox Carty, Larkin Edger, Bowen Jones, Stella Miller, Luke Spencer, Mila Walker, Lilyanne Wieser, and Tori Schmitmeyer 1st - Marlee Cox and Coen Osting 2nd - Kaiden Miller and Leo Schmitmeyer 3rd - Melanie Cox, Braxton Miller, and Elijah Wieser 4th - Michael Schmitmeyer 5th - Wyatt Osting and Ezra Wieser 6th - Iliana Cade, Tabitha Schmitmeyer, and Louann Dirksen 7th - Lillian Osting Reminder to Parents: Applications for the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Funds Request is due by next Friday , Sept. 6th. Please return the form to the office to be eligible. Lord God, you hold out the light of your Word to those who do not know you. Strengthen in our hearts the faith you have given us, so that no trials may quench the fire your Spirit has kindled within us. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Good Morning Everybody, Today is the last day of school! Following mass there will be a an awards ceremony beginning at 9:15. At 10:15-11:15, we will be honoring Mrs. McCoy and Mrs. Pierri with a retirement celebration! Next we will have our hotdog and lemonade lunch. School will dismiss at 1pm! Almighty Father, let your light so penetrate our minds that, walking in your commandments, we may always follow you, our leader and guide. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

5/23/24 Tomorrow is the last day of school! Reminder to parents that school will dismiss at 1pm. Students will be bringing home report cards and I-Ready testing reports. If you have any questions please feel free to call the school or email Mr. Wiedenmann