St. Mary's School

Announcements Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 Good Morning, There will be no pretzels this Thursday, Feb 22nd. We will be attending mass this morning with Fr. Schmitmeyer at 7:45. The deadline to apply for FACTS is quickly approaching. The last day to apply is Feb. 25th. Happy ½ Birthday to Larkyn Lantz. Her half birthday was on Sunday. O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.

Announcements Thursday, February 15th, 2024 Good Morning, A family will be visiting for a school tour today at 10:30. Be sure to welcome them and say hello if you see them. Today is Evelyn Holmes and Maddox Brinley’s half-birthday! Today is also Xander Jones Birthday! Wish them a happy birthday when you see them! Lord, be the beginning and end of everything we do and say. Prompt our actions with your grace, and complete them with your all-powerful help. 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.

Announcements Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 Good Morning, St. Mary’s would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped make the Reverse Raffle event a big hit. We would like to particularly thank Steven Jones who directed the event and the Knights of Columbus for hosting and cooking. We would like to congratulate the following winners: 1st ticket winner: St. Mary’s School 125th ticket: Tammy Leugers 250th ticket: Sharon Warner 375th ticket: Kate Retmert 3rd place winner: Caitlyn and Dylan Shoemaker 2nd place: The Pope Kids 1st place: GNB We will be operating under a Wed. schedule but with Friday period times today. Teachers please consult the schedule provide as a reference. Optional Parent – Teacher Conferences are on Thursday after school until 5:30 for those who scheduled. “God, may my sacrifice of today remind me of my dependence on You for all the blessings I enjoy. Amen.”

Announcements Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 Good Morning, Mrs. Schmidt is here today for Ms. McEldowney. Valentines Day parties will be today after lunch for k-4. We will be burying the Alleluia banners at 2 today. Reminder that when we bury the banners we will return and to school and leave school in silence. Tonight, Feb. 13th, is the Fat Tuesday Reverse event at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The burning of the palms will be at 6:15 and the drawing begins at 6:30pm. This morning is the Jr. High winter sports awards ceremony at Greenville. Parent – Teacher Conferences are on Thursday after school. True Light of the world, Lord Jesus Christ, as you enlighten all men for their salvation, give us grace, we pray, to herald your coming by preparing the ways of justice and of peace. Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Announcements Monday, February 12th, 2024 Good Morning, Mrs. Waltke is here today for Ms. McEldowney. Mrs. Myers is out and her classes will need to report to the office. Alleluia banners should be completed and turned into the office today. We will have King Cakes for Mardi Gras tomorrow. Valentines Day parties will be tomorrow after lunch for k-4. Tomorrow night, Feb. 13th, is the Fat Tuesday Reverse event at the Knights of Columbus Hall. We are still in need of sweets/baked goods to be donated to be shared at the event. They can be brought to the office tomorrow. The burning of the palms will be at 6:15 and the drawing begins at 6:30pm. Tomorrow morning will be the Jr. High winter sports awards ceremony at Greenville. Parent – Teacher Conferences are on Thursday after school. Almighty Lord and God, protect us by your power throughout the course of this day, even as you have enabled us to begin it. Do not let us turn aside to any sin, but let our every thought, word and deed aim at doing what is pleasing in your sight. 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.

Announcements: Thursday, February 8, 2024 * Today there will be STEM camp from 1-2. *Reverse Raffle tickets are due into the office. The raffle will be held Tuesday, February 13th at the K of C Hall with hamburger/ hotdog baskets and fries available beginning at 5:30pm. The palm burning will be at 6:15 and the raffle begins at 6:30pm. We are looking for donations of tasty treats to be able to share that evening. * Happy 1/2 Birthday Piper and Serena!

Announcements: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 *Today there is School of Faith. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 with no bussing home. *Welcome into the building Mrs. Schmidt for Mrs. Miller. *Tuesday (13th) is the Mardi Gras/ Reverse Raffle. Tickets need to be turned in to the office. Join us at the K of C Hall that evening for fun and fellowship. *The Alleluia banners will need to be turned into the office by Friday so they can be laminated. *Next Thursday (15th), there will be optional Parent Teacher conferences, Please contact the office if you'd like to schedule an appointment. Join me in saying an "Our Father" Have a great day!

Announcements Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 Good Morning, The Lehman Lime Lighter’s will be performing for us today at 11:00 am. They will finish around 11:45. Lunch will be from 11:45 – 12:05 and 12:05-12:25 Rosary Club is today after school. Wednesday, February 7th, St. Mary’s will be having a School of Faith. Students will dismiss at 11:30 am. There will be no afternoon bussing. Alleluia banners need to be completed by Friday. The Fat Tuesday Reverse Raffel will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13th. The burning of the palms will be at 6:15 and the drawing begins at 6:30pm. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ I will begin this day. I thank you, Lord, for having preserved me during the night. I will do my best to make all I do today pleasing to You and in accordance with Your will. My dear mother Mary, watch over me this day. My Guardian Angel, take care of me. St. Joseph and all you saints of God, pray for me

Announcements Monday, February 5th, 2024 Good Morning, Today is the 100th day of school! The Lehman Lime Lighter’s will be performing for us tomorrow at 11:00 am. They will finish around 11:45. Rosary Club is tomorrow after school. Wednesday, February 7th, St. Mary’s will be having a School of Faith. Students will dismiss at 11:30 am. There will be no afternoon bussing. The Fat Tuesday Reverse Raffel will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13th. The burning of the palms will be at 6:15 and the drawing begins at 6:30pm. Today is Saint Agatha’s feast day. Let us ask for her intercession today as we pray: Lord God, let Saint Agatha, who became precious in your sight through her pure life and valiant martyrdom, plead for our forgiveness. 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.

Announcements Thursday, February 1st, 2024 Good Morning, Today’s theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Celebrating Vocations”! After announcements we will gather upstairs for a prayer and pledge led by the Kindergarten Class. We will be having our school scavenger hunt at 10:10 today. Lunch with parents and grandparents for families A-J will begin at 11:15. Students who will not be having guests join them for lunch will eat in their classrooms with their teachers. We will all be going out to 2nd recess again today. Tomorrow’s Catholic school theme is “Celebrating Our Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers”. The dress theme Anything but a backpack. Students may bring an out of uniform shirt and jeans to change into after their special persons leave. Special Persons Day is tomorrow. Special persons are invited to attend mass with donuts and pictures in the cafeteria following. Buddy Bingo will begin at 10am. Pizza lunch will be provided by a generous donor and will be followed by watching Ratatouille and having popcorn.

Announcements Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 Good Morning, Today’s theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Celebrating Our Nation”! After announcements we will gather upstairs for a prayer and pledge led by the 1st and 2nd grade. We will ring the church and handbells at 10am today. At 10:10 am Grades 5-8 will have a zoom call with Fr. David Kelly in the cafeteria. 11:15 am – 12: Parents and Grandparents for students with last names K-Z will be joining our students for lunch. Tomorrow’s theme is “Celebrating Our Students”. The dress down theme is Black and White day. Tomorrow will be the spelling bee beginning at 10:15. Parents are welcome to attend and the event will be live streamed on Facebook. Tomorrow’s Catholic school theme is “Celebrating Vocations”. The dress theme is blue out. Tomorrow is the due date for the 24-25 school year registration. This week for pizza orders, we have a special person who is purchasing pizza for everybody. You may order more than 2 pieces. Today is Connor Cassity’s birthday be sure to wish him a happy birthday and Connor please stay after the prayer to get your ribbon and pencil.

Congratulations to the January Crazy 8 Drawing Winners! $100- Mark Bruggeman $125- Susan Kreusch $250- Garry Jenkinson Thank you for your support of St. Mary's School!

Announcements Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 Good Morning, Today’s theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Celebrating Our Students”! After announcements we will gather upstairs for a prayer and led by the 3rd and 4th grade. Today’s spelling bee will begin at 10:15 am. Parents are welcome to join us in the cafeteria and the event will be livestreamed on Facebook. The Daughters of the American Revolution will be here today at 1pm to present to the 3rd through 8th grades. Tomorrow’s theme is “Celebrating Our Nation”. The dress down theme is Favorite Sports Team: students should wear jeans and their favorite team’s jersey, shirt, or sweatshirt. This is not limited to professional teams but could include high schools or teams’ students play on. ***Lunch with parents or grandparents for families K-Z Student registration for the 24-25 school year is due on Wednesday, Jan. 31st before registration fees go up. Registration for the public will also begin on Feb. 1st.

Don't miss out! Mark your calendar for the Mardi Gras/ Reverse Raffle FUN!

Announcements Monday, January 29th, 2024 Good Morning, Mrs. Ayette is here for Ms. McEldowney today. Today’s theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Celebrating Our Community”! After announcements we will gather upstairs for a prayer lead by the 5th and 6th grade which will be concluded with a blessing from Fr. Matt. The mayor will be joining us at 10 am today for a proclamation on Catholic School’s. We will stomp on bubble wrap at 1:30. Tomorrow’s theme is “Celebrating Our Students”. The dress down theme is Black and White day. Tomorrow will be the spelling bee beginning at 10:15. Parents are welcome to attend and the event will be live streamed on Facebook. Student registration for the 24-25 school year is due on Wed. before registration fees go up. Registration for the public will also begin on Feb. 1st. Saturday was Sophie Rammel’s ½ birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday when you see her.

Announcements Friday, January 26th, 2024 Reminder to parents that current family registration is due by Feb. 1st. Registration fees after Feb. 1st will increase and open registration will begin. Be sure to turn in registration forms to guarantee enrollment for next year. Today is the Science Fair. Please be quiet and respectful while students are presenting and be sure to welcome the judges when you see them. Next week is Catholic Schools Week. You can see what fun things we are doing each day by checking the school calendar on the website. Monday’s theme is celebrating community. Monday is also crazy hair day! Today is Mrs. Kilbane’s half birthday and Scarlett Harsh’s birthday. Please wish them a happy birthday when you see them. Almighty God, you endowed Saint Timothy and Saint Titus with power to preach your word. Grant that, living a life of integrity and holiness in this world, we may, through their prayers, come to our true home in heaven. 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.

Announcements Tuesday, January 24th, 2024 Reminder to parents that current family registration is due by Feb. 1st. Registration fees after Feb. 1st will increase and open registration will begin. Be sure to turn in registration forms to guarantee enrollment for next year. For music class, students will need to bring their music folders and something to write with. Mrs. Ayette is here for Mrs. Kilbane today. Mrs. Waltke will be here for Mrs. Pierri for the 2nd half of the day. 8th Grade AR will be held in the upstairs hallway today. Today is Jack Winterrowd’s and Caia Widner’s birthday. Be sure to wish them a happy birthday when you see them. Grant, Lord, that in the service of our fellow-men we may always reflect your own gentleness and love, and so imitate Saint Francis de Sales, whom you made all things to all men for the saving of souls. 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.

Announcements Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 Reminder to parents that current family registration is due by Feb. 1st. Registration fees after Feb. 1st will increase and open registration will begin. Be sure to turn in registration forms to guarantee enrollment for next year. St. Mary’s will be hosting a FACTS Scholarship application information session tonight January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. We will be discussing how you could receive up to $1,200 in tuition assistance and other scholarships available from the Archdiocese and how to complete the FACTS application. King of heaven and earth, Lord God, rule over our hearts and bodies this day. Sanctify us, and guide our every thought, word and deed according to the commandments of your law, so that now and for ever your grace may free and save 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.

St. Mary's will be operating under a 2 hr delay schedule today, Tuesday, January 23rd.

Announcements Monday, January 22nd, 2024 Reminder to parents that current family registration is due by Feb. 1st. Registration fees after Feb. 1st will increase and open registration will begin. Be sure to turn in registration forms to guarantee enrollment for next year. St. Mary’s will be hosting a FACTS Scholarship application night, tomorrow, Tuesday January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. We will be discussing how you could receive up to $1,200 in tuition assistance and other scholarships available from the Archdiocese and how to complete the FACTS application. Grade Cards will be sent home today. King of heaven and earth, Lord God, rule over our hearts and bodies this day. Sanctify us, and guide our every thought, word and deed according to the commandments of your law, so that now and for ever your grace may free and save 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.