St. Mary's School

Announcements 11/4/2024 Q. What do you call a pig who does karate? A. A Pork Chop >>>Tomorrow are the picture retakes beginning at 9 am . >>> There will be a Rosary Club tomorrow after school >>> Parent-Teacher conferences are this Thursday from 3-8pm. Sign up through option C or call the office to schedule your conference. An I-Ready team will also be present to discuss the I-Ready program with parents, they will give a 30 min. presentation regarding the program at 4pm and 6pm. >>>There will be no school on Friday. >>> There are a umber of forms on the App to be completed for upcoming events such as the Veterans Day Parade , Donuts with Mom, and I've Seen My Child's Report Card. November Prayer for the Poor Souls in Purgatory Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Announcements 11/1/24 >>> spirit wear orders are due November 7th. >>> Monday Nov. 11th, St. Mary’s Students will have the honor to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Veteran’s Day Parade! Permission slips to attend the parade can be found on the APP. Also, St. Mary’s is collecting photos of family and friends in the military to display on a Wall of Heros. Please send in a copy of photos of loved ones for us to keep in our prayers and to honor. >>> The Morning with Mom’s is on Nov. 12th , the form is posted on the app for those who are able to join to complete. >>> Scrip, our dollar-for-dollar gift card program, runs all year round and is a perfect gift to give to family and friends and support the school at the same time. A number of gift cards are held in stock while others are able to be ordered. Orders are typically placed on Monday’s and often arrive by the end of the week. Popular choices are Chipotle, Amazon, Eikenberry’s, Speedway, and Lowes. Contact the office to place your orders. >>> Next week St. Mary’s will be holding parent-teacher conferences. You can sign up for a time slot through optionc.com . If you have problems logging in, please contact Mrs. Hadden who is able to reset passwords to help get you in. >>> During the month of November we will be praying for he Poor Souls in Purgatory: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Announcements 10/31/24 Q: What does a skeleton order for dinner? A: Spare ribs. >>> The school Halloween parties will begin after lunch today! The parade will begin at 12:30 and go through 12:45. Students will be able to change into their costumes after lunch. >>> spirit wear orders are due November 7th. >>> Monday St. Mary’s Students will have the honor to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Veteran’s Day Parade! Permission slips to attend the parade can be found on the APP. Also, St. Mary’s is collecting photos of family and friends in the military to display on a Wall of Heros. Please send in a copy of photos of loved ones for us to keep in our prayers and to honor. >>> The Morning with Mom’s form is posted on the app for those who are able to join to complete. >>> Scrip, our dollar-for-dollar gift card program, runs all year round and is a perfect gift to give to family and friends and support the school at the same time. A number of gift cards are held in stock while others are able to be ordered. Orders are typically placed on Monday’s and often arrive by the end of the week. Popular choices are Chipotle, Amazon, Eikenberry’s, Speedway, and Lowes. Contact the office to place your orders. >>> Next week St. Mary’s will be holding parent-teacher conferences. You can sign up for a time slot through option.com . If you have problems logging in, please contact Mrs. Hadden who is able to reset passwords to help get you in. 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 Tuesday, October 29th: Thursday will be the school Halloween Parties beginning after lunch. The parade will begin 12:30-12:45 once everyone has been able to get their costumes on. Spirit wear orders are due November 7th. There are permission slips on the app under forms for the Veteran’s Day parade and Mornings with mom to complete. Scrip, our dollar-for-dollar gift card program, order forms will be going home today. This program runs all year round and we keep some gift cards in stock. Be sure to check it out and share it with family and friends as you begin to do your Christmas shopping or for everyday purchases. Orders are placed on Mondays and typically arrive that same week. Next week will be parent teacher conferences. You can sign up through optionc.com. If you have problems logging in, contact Mrs. Hadden. She can reset your password to get you in. Welcome to the building today, Mrs. Holmes for Mrs. Kilbane. Please join me in prayer:

Announcements Monday, October 28th: Today is the 1st day of the 2nd nine weeks, grade cards will go home on Friday. Thursday will be the school Halloween Parties beginning after lunch. The parade will begin 12:30-12:45 once everyone has been able to get their costumes on. Spirit wear orders are due next week. A note from Mr. Hadden: On behalf of the 8th grade: I’d like to thank everyone that came to our Family Halloween Party on Saturday. It was a wonderful party, very well attended, with some great costumes and a fun time had by all. I would like to take a moment to recognize one of our students. This student represented the values of honesty and charity and made our school proud. In the final round of the musical chairs competition. Hudson Hummel thought the music had stopped. He sat down in the chair. Without anyone in charge telling him, he realized his mistake and stepped aside knowing this disqualified him and he didn’t win. This was a moment of true Christian Service and we should all be proud of and congratulate Hudson! The winners of the Lucky Star Drawing were: $750 – Kent Zechar $350 – Marilisa Winterrowd $250 – Steve Shockly $150- Tom Conklin & Julie $100 -Jenna Fleming Next week will be parent teacher conferences. You can sign up through optionc.com. If you have problems logging in contact Mrs. Hadden, she can reset your password to get you in. Please join me in prayer:

Announcements 10/25/24 >>> Join us tomorrow, Oct. 26th for “A Family Halloween Party” at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 6-8pm! There will be games, pumpkin carving, costume contest, music and food. Chili or shredded chicken for only $5.00 or get both for $8.00. The 8th graders will draw the winners of the Lucky Stars Raffle! >>> Today is the end of the first 9 weeks. 1st quarter grades will be sent out next week. >>> Parents, parent teacher conferences are available to be scheduled. Please sign-up using optionc.com. 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 10/24/24 Saturday is the Family Halloween Party at the K of C Hall from 6-8pm! The Lucky Stars Raffle will be held at that time. Friday is the end of the first 9 weeks. Parents, parent teacher conferences can now be scheduled through Option C. Please welcome Mrs. Pierri in the building today for Mrs. Berning. 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 10/23/24 >>> Join us on Oct. 26th for “A Family Halloween Party” at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 6-8pm! There will be games, pumpkin carving, costume contest, music and food. Chili or shredded chicken for only $5.00 or get both for $8.00. The 8th graders will draw the winners of the Lucky Stars Raffle! >>> Friday is the end of the first 9 weeks. Students, please turn in any missing assignments. >>> Parents, parent teacher conferences are available to be scheduled. Please sign-up using the app. 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 10/16/24 >>> I would like to give a big thank you to Jason Winterowd for organizing and leading the chicken dinner last night and to everyone who helped to make the chicken dinner a success! >>> The 1st and 2nd Grade will be traveling to the fire station today! >>>Adoration will be held today at 1:50! 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 Tuesday, October 15th: Today is Rosary Club after school from 2:30-3:30. Reminder to pick up your chicken dinners today from 4-7 pm. We do not have room to store dinners not picked up. The Greenville Fire Department will be here to visit the Caterpillar Class at 10:00. Tomorrow the 1st and 2nd graders will walk to the fire dept. for their field trip at 9:45. They will return at 11 in time for lunch. Monday there is NO SCHOOL. Teachers have School of Faith and professional development. There will be a student council meeting today during lunch. Don't forget to tell your parents about the Family Halloween party at the K of C hall on Saturday, October 26th from 6-8pm. Join me in praying for all with cancer...

Announcements: Thursday, October 10th: Tomorrow the 1st and 2nd grade will be going to FFA Safety Day at the fairgrounds. They can wear jeans to FFA Safety Day. Monday the Butterfly and Kindergarten classes will be going to the Greenville Fire Department. There are permission slips on the app that need to be completed for your children to attend. Welcome into the building Mrs. Pierri for Mrs. Berning. Please join me in praying for all cancer patients.

Mark your calendars to have a fun evening with your family and support the 8th graders.

10/09/24 >>>Teachers, there is a staff meeting after school today. >>> Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade, please complete and return on the the app permission slips for upcoming field trips. The FAA Safety Day field trip is this Friday! >>> St. Mary's is currently collecting non-perishable items to donate to hurricane relief. If you would like to contribute, please bring the donations to the main office. All donations need to be in by tomorrow. >>>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.

10/08/24 >>> Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade, please complete and return on the the app permission slips for upcoming field trips. The FAA Safety Day field trip is this Friday! >>> St. Mary's is currently collecting non-perishable items to donate to hurricane relief. If you would like to contribute, please bring the donations to the main office. All donations need to be in by tomorrow. >>>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 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!