St. Mary's School

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

Announcements 5/22/24 How can you tell if a tree is a Dogwood tree? By it’s Bark! 3rd and 4th Graders are traveling to Wayne Theatre after lunch for their movie party! Graduation Mass is tonight at 6:30 pm, with the reception to follow. The reception will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 4975 Childrens Hm Bradford Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 This morning is the Greenville Sports Awards, congratulations to all of our student-athletes. Thank you to everyone who helped to make Field Day a fun day! We would like to thank Mrs. Myers who organized the event , and the St. Mary’s Student Council who planned the activities! We would also like to thank the room parents who volunteered to assist with the classes, especially Mrs. Barga, Mrs. Hummel, and Mrs. Brewer! Lord God, in your wisdom you created us, by your providence you rule us: penetrate our inmost being with your holy light, so that our way of life may always be one of faithful service to you. 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 5/14/24 The 7th and 8th Grades travel to Bergamo today for their retreat. Be sure to keep them in your prayers. Tomorrow is Field Day! Students, make sure to wear your class color and to bring a water bottle to school. It will be hot so we want to make sure we stay hydrated through out the day! Students you will also need to bring a towel. Wed. Morning is the Greenville Sports Awards! The awards begin at 7:45am and students will need to arrange their own transportation. Please notify the office if your student plans to attend. Wed. is also 8th Grade Graduation! Mass will begin at 6:30pm and the reception following will be held at the Knights of Colombus Hall. O God, Father of mercies, whose Only Begotten Son, as he hung upon the Cross, chose the Blessed Virgin Mary, his Mother, to be our Mother also; grant, we pray, that with her loving help, your Church may be more fruitful day by day, and exulting in the holiness of her children, may draw to her embrace all the families of the peoples. 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 5/13/24 Welcome back everybody! I am excited to be back in school and to finishing the year strong. I hope all mom’s had a wonderful Mother’s Day! Students and Staff, be sure to keep the 8th Graders in your prayers as they visit Boston on their class trip. We will restart I-Ready Testing Wednesday and will finish testing on Thursday. Make-Ups can be completed on either Friday or Monday of next week. Students, for recess, we will be using the playground area and the field behind the playground. Lord God, let the grace of the Holy Spirit come upon us, so that we may hold fast to your will with fidelity and show it forth in a holy life. 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.

Dear St. Mary’s Parents, I hope you all are well! I would like to take this time to provide an update in regards to Tuesday’s storm, as well as to share the good news that we will be able to return to School on Monday, May 13th! On Tuesday night, St. Mary’s School sustained damage to the roof of the building as a result of the high winds from the storm. The School notified the Archdiocese of Cincinnati of the damage and began cooperating with assessor’s to evaluate the extent of this damage. School administration also met with the Catholic School’s Office to develop a plan that would serve the best interests of our school family. Because student safety is of the upmost importance, part of this evaluation involved a safety inspection of the building with a structural engineer. After conducting this inspection, the engineer determined that the building remains structurally sound and safe, though the roof sustained damage which will require a roof replacement this summer. The engineer determined that the building was safe for students to resume classes and that we will be able to complete the school year . Out of an abundance of caution, St. Mary’s has implemented the following measures to ensure the greatest safety for our students per the recommendations of the engineer. ● Fencing has been erected to block off access to areas where possible loose debris could fall and pose a potential risk to pedestrians. We will utilize the main entrance for pick-up and drop off as usual but we ask that students do not linger in the parking lot near the fencing. ● The religion and the kindergarten classrooms will be relocated to other areas of the building. A temporary kindergarten classroom has been set up in the cafeteria. ● Outdoor recess will be held on the playground only. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at twiedenmann@smsgvl.com. Due to the interruptions of the storm, St. Mary’s School will reassign the I-Ready assessments to provide the best opportunity for St. Mary’s students to be as successful as possible. Testing will be held Wednesday and Thursday of this week. St. Mary’s School is excited to wrap up the school year together. We are grateful for the community’s support and patience as we took the necessary steps to ensure student safety and to return to school as soon as possible. God Bless, Tim Wiedenmann

St. Mary's will be closed Thursday, May 9th.

Announcements 5/7/24 I-ready Testing will begins today and will finish tomorrow, 5/8/24. Make up testing will be held on Thursday. Students, make sure you get a good nights sleep and to eat breakfast in the morning. Today is Jaxson Randall’s birthday. Make sure you wish him a happy birthday today! Lord God, grant your people constant joy in the renewed vigour of their souls. They rejoice because you have restored them to the glory of your adopted children: let them look forward gladly in the certain hope of resurrection. 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.