St. Mary's School

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.

Announcements Thursday., January 18th, 2024 Grade Cards go home tomorrow. Today is Sofia Millers Birthday. Be sure to wish her a happy birthday when you see her. Parents, there will be a FACTS Scholarship application night on Tuesday January 23rd at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. The FACTS application is a requirement for eligibility for many Archdiocesan scholarships available for your family. Lord God, true Light and Creator of light, grant that faithfully pondering on all that is holy, we may ever live in the splendour of your presence. 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 Friday., January 12th, 2024 There will be no school on Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no bussing on Tuesday, January 16th due to Greenville Schools being out of session. Next week St. Mary’s will be conducting winter I-ready testing beginning on Tuesday morning January 16th. Be sure to get a good nights sleep and to eat breakfast. 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 Thurs., January 11th, 2024 There will be no school on Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no bussing on Tuesday, January 16th due to Greenville Schools being out of session. Next week St. Mary’s will be conducting winter I-ready testing beginning on Tuesday morning January 16th. Be sure to get a good nights sleep and to eat breakfast. 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 Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 Next week St. Mary’s will be conducting winter I-ready testing beginning on Tuesday morning January 16th. Be sure to get a good nights sleep and to eat breakfast. There will be no library today. Due to rain, we will have inside recess. The school office will be closed today after school. If you need to reach the office please call before school ends. Today is Mr. Wright’s birthday! Be sure to wish him a happy birthday when you see him. Look with favor on our morning prayer, Lord, and in your saving love let your light penetrate the hidden places of our hearts. May no sinful desires darken our minds, renewed and enlightened as we are by your heavenly grace. 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 Monday, January 8th, 2024 Today is a School of Faith. Classes will dismiss at 11:30. Next week St. Mary’s will be conducting winter I-ready testing beginning on Tuesday morning. Be sure to get a good nights sleep and to eat breakfast. The school office will be closed tomorrow after school. If you need to reach the office please call before school ends. 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 Friday, January 5th, 2024 There is a School of Faith on Monday, January 8th. School will begin at 7:30 am and dismiss at 11:30. There will be no afternoon bussing. Mrs. Waltke is here for Mrs. Wiedenmann today. God, our Father, since through the human birth of your only Son you began in us the work of redemption, keep us firm in faith, and with Christ as the Shepherd of our souls bring us the glory you have promised. 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, January 4th, 2024 Welcome back everyone! I hope you had a very merry Christmas! There is a School of Faith on Monday, January 8th. School will begin at 7:30 am and dismiss at 11:30. There will be no afternoon bussing. Mrs. Myers will be in for Mrs. KP today. We had a few birthdays over the break so please wish Emery Raffle and Ashton Brinley a happy belated birthday! Emery and Ashton please come to the office after announcements. Almighty God, the light of a new star in heaven heralded your saving love. Let the light of your salvation dawn in our hearts and keep them always open to your life-giving grace. 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, December 21st, 2023 What is every parent's favorite Christmas song? Silent Night! We have some birthdays we would like to celebrate today: Happy Birthday to Gracie Cox, Emin Hatic, Emery Raffle, and Chelsea Smith. Please come to the office after announcements! Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Announcements Wed, December 20th, 2023 What’s a Christmas tree’s favorite candy? Orna-mints. Due to the temperature we will have inside morning recess but it should be warm enough by lunch for outdoor recess. There will be no music today. There will be adoration on Wed. Dec. 20th. Due to Greenville being out of school, there will be no bussing on Wed. Dec. 20th and Thur. Dec. 21st. Tomorrows out of uniform will be a jean day with Christmas/Holiday themed sweaters/sweatshirts or tops. Reminder that school will dismiss at 1pm on Thursday Dec. 21st. Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen