St. Mary's School

Announcements Nov 27th, 2023 Parents, please check your email for the School Survey and complete the survey. Parents, please check the app and complete the forms for Christmas Caroling, Donuts with Dad, and the Christmas Program. Winner’s Meat Sale forms are due today. Student’s, please be sure to give your parents any handouts teachers or the office gives you to take home 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 Nov 21st, 2023 Parents, please check your email for regarding the School Survey and complete the survey. Winner’s Meat Sale forms are due next week. Reminder to bring in a canned food item tomorrow for the St. Mary’s Church food drive. Today’s out of uniform proceeds will benefit the Darke County Crisis Pregnancy’s campaign for a new ultrasound machine. The Student Council will collect today’s donation.

Announcements Nov 20th, 2023 With Thanksgiving right around the corner, remember to bring in your Thanksgiving Luncheon items. Also, remember to bring in a canned food item to donate for St. Mary’s Church Canned Food Drive on Wednesday when we go to mass. We are beginning the cooking preparation for the Luncheon today, 8th graders will be making pies today. The student council is sponsoring an "out of dress code day" on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21st! We are joining in with the St.Denis Knights of Columbus to raise funds for the PREGNANCY HELP CENTER to help with the purchase of a new ultrasound machine! The THEME is "YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM". Please be sure to follow "out of dress code" guidelines found in the school handbook There will be a student council meeting today during first lunch for all members except 3rd grade. Students, be sure to bring in only water bottles containing only water for drinking. Students, this is a reminder to follow the dress code and to consult the sweater and sweatshirt policy as the weather starts to stay cold. Parents, there will be no bussing on Wednesday. Lord God, who entrusted the earth to men to till it and care for it, and made the sun to serve their needs: give us grace this day to work faithfully for your glory and for our neighbours’ good. 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, November 17th: Attention students: Water bottles only should be brought to school with nothing but water to drink. Please save all other drinks for lunch. Students, please do not touch anything that is set up in the cafeteria for the photographers. Reminder to wear short-sleeved shirts next week on Monday and Tuesday due to food preparations. Tuesday, November 21st will be out of dress code wear your favorite sports team day. To be out of dress code, you will need to bring in a donation which will go to help the Knights purchase an ultrasound machine for the Pregnancy Help Center. Please refer to the handbook for appropriate out of dress code clothing. Please welcome Mrs. Troutwine in the building today for Mrs. Wiedenmann. 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, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.

Announcements Thursday, November 16th: Students, please bring in the item you were assigned for the Thanksgiving luncheon by tomorrow. Remember to wear short-sleeved shirts next week on Monday and Tuesday due to food preparations. Tuesday, November 21st will be out of dress code wear your favorite sports team day. To be out of dress code you will need to bring in a donation which will go to help the Knights purchase an ultrasound machine for the Pregnancy Help Center. Please refer to the handbook for appropriate out of dress code clothing. This afternoon there will be a photographer setting up in the cafeteria for church directory photos. They will be using the cafeteria today, Friday, and Monday. Please use caution and do not go near anything they set up.

Announcements Nov 13th, 2023 How do leaves get from place to place? Autumn-mobiles. Morning with Mom is tomorrow. Be sure to sign up through the app if you have not done so already. There will be a School of Faith on Wednesday. There will be no morning bussing on Wednesday. School begins at 11:30 and students will need to have eaten before school. There is a Rosary Club meeting tomorrow after school. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, remember to bring in your Thanksgiving Luncheon items. Parents, please check your email for a letter regarding the School Survey and complete the survey by Nov. 16th. The student council is sponsoring an "out of dress code day" on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21st! We are joining in with the St.Denis Knights of Columbus to raise funds for the PREGNANCY HELP CENTER to help with the purchase of a new ultrasound machine! The THEME is "YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM". Please be sure to follow "out of dress code" guidelines found in the school handbo Lord God, who entrusted the earth to men to till it and care for it, and made the sun to serve their needs: give us grace this day to work faithfully for your glory and for our neighbours’ good. 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 Nov 8th, 2023 Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 9th. If you have not signed up already please remember to do so. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10th. Reminder that there is a staff meeting Wednesday after school. The Rosary Altar Society Bazaar is this weekend in the school cafeteria. Mom’s, be sure to sign up through the app for Donuts with Mom the morning of Tuesday the 14th. Next Wednesday there will be a School of Faith. There will be a student council meeting today during first lunch recess. Parents, please check your email for a letter regarding the School Survey and complete the survey by Nov. 16th.

Announcements- Tuesday, November 7th Today is picture retake day beginning at 9:00. Students who are having their picture taken are allowed to be out of uniform. Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday evening. Please call the office to schedule a conference if you haven’t done so already. There is no school on Friday! Teachers, there is a staff meeting tomorrow after school. This afternoon from 1-2 will be STEM camp. Student Council there will be a meeting Wednesday during 1st recess.

Announcements Nov 6th, 2023 What do you get when you drop a pumpkin? Squash. Picture Retakes are on Tuesday. Only students who are having their pictures retaken are allowed to be out of uniform. Please welcome Mrs. Ayette who is here for Mrs. Kilbane today. Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 9th. If you have not signed up already please remember to do so. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10th. Mom’s, be sure to sign up through the up for Donuts with Mom the morning of Tuesday the 14th. 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 Nov 3rd, 2023 What did the scarecrow say when he lost all his stuffing? That was the last straw! Picture Retakes are on Tuesday. Please welcome Mrs. Ayette who is here for Mrs. Kilbane today. Students, please check the lost and found, located in the bookshelf next to the girl’s restroom. There are a number of sweaters and sweatshirts that have been left behind. Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 9th. If you have not signed up already please remember to do so. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10th. This Saturday night, before going to bed remember to set your clocks an hour behind for the time change. Tomorrow is Thaddeus Perdue’s birthday! Make sure to wish Thaddeus a happy birthday and Thaddeus please come to the office after announcements. Almighty God, as in this morning prayer we offer you our praise, grant that in your kingdom, together with your saints, we may praise you with even greater joy. 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 10/31/2023 Why was there thunder and lightning inside the laboratory? Because Dr. Frankenstein and Igor were brain “storming.” Teacher’s, Mrs. Pierri will be practicing with those students who have Mass parts. She will be heading to the church at 1pm today. Students, please check the lost and found, located in the bookshelf next to the girl’s restroom. There are a number of sweaters and sweatshirts that have been left behind.

Parent’s, for student safety, please be mindful to park only in the Elk’s parking lot for drop off and pick up when pulling in. When dropping off by means of the alley, enter the alley from Elm St. The alley at this time is to be treated as a 1 way rd. Please do not drive between the shed and the school as many students are walking across the parking lot or are being dropped off from the alley. Parents can also drop off students at the entrance on 3rd st. where students can walk along the sidewalk near the building.

Announcements 10/27/2023 Today is the end of the quarter and the end of the first 9 weeks! Halloween parties are today and will begin after lunch! Today is Wren Bensman’s birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday! Wren, please come to the office after prayer. Parent’s, for student safety, please be mindful to park only in the Elk’s parking lot for drop off and pick up when pulling in. When dropping off by means of the alley, enter the alley from Elm St. The alley at this time is to be treated as a 1 way rd. Please do not drive between the shed and the school as many students are walking across the parking lot or are being dropped off from the alley. Parents can also drop off students at the entrance on 3rd st. where students can walk along the sidewalk near the building.

Announcements 10/26/2023 Tomorrow is the end of the quarter. Students be sure to turn in any missing assignments. Halloween parties are Friday. Students are to come in uniform and will change into costumes after lunch. -

Announcements 10/25/2023 Rosary Club will be held today after school for students grades 3-8 and will end at 3:15. Friday is the end of the quarter. Students be sure to turn in any missing assignments. Halloween parties are Friday. Students are to come in uniform and will change into costumes after lunch.

Wow! These 3rd and 4th grade projects are out of this world!

Announcements 10/20/2023 Q: What’s a frog’s favorite game? A: Hopscotch. Saturday, OCT 21st is the family Halloween event at the K of C. Begins at 5pm and ends at 9pm. Join us for food, games, and fall activities. Monday there will be no bussing due to Greenville having no school. There is a date change for Rosary Club. Rosary club will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25th for students grades 3-8. It will begin after school and end at 3:15. Tomorrow is Mrs. Pierri’s birthday. Be sure to wish her a happy birthday!

Announcements 10/17/2023 Q: What do gymnasts, acrobats, and bananas all have in common? A: They can all do splits. St. Mary’s Chicken Dinner is tonight from 4pm-7pm. As a reminder, St. Mary’s does not have the capacity to store food over night so all unclaimed chicken dinners will be donated. Reminder for the 8th grade students. We will be presenting our cities this Thursday. Please come prepared to present the city you wish to visit on the class trip. You should have specific examples of the events you're interested in attending. If you'd like to present a powerpoint, please have it ready to go as time will be limited after pretzels. Thank you. Teachers, we will need to have an OCSAA meeting tomorrow after school for our accreditation. Saturday, OCT 21st is the family Halloween event at the KofC. Begins at 5pm and ends at 9pm. Join us for food, games, and fall activities. Youth boys’ basketball tryouts will be held on Oct. 18th in Greenville Middle School’s gym. 3rd and 4th grade tryouts will be from 6pm-7pm. 5th and 6th grade will be held at 7 pm- 8pm.

Announcements 10/12/2023 Q: What do you call a pig that does karate? A: A pork chop 1st and 2nd grade will be attending FFA Safety Day today. School of Faith will be on Monday. There will be no AM bussing but there will be dismissal bussing. Students arrive at 11:30. Students, you will need to eat lunch prior to arrival. The St. Mary’s Chicken Dinner is this Tuesday. We are still in need of volunteers for both shifts. If you are able to help, please contact the office at 937-548-2345. Youth boys’ basketball tryouts will be held on Oct. 18th in Greenville Middle School’s gym. 3rd and 4th grade tryouts will be from 6pm-7pm. 5th and 6th grade will be held at 7 pm- 8pm.

Announcements 10/12/2023 Q: Why did the teacher have to wear sunglasses? A: Because her students were so bright Fire Department is visiting the Caterpillar Class today. School of Faith will be on Monday. There will be no AM bussing but there will be dismissal bussing. Students arrive at 11:30. Students, you will need to eat lunch prior to arrival. We are still in need of Chicken Dinner volunteers for both shifts on Oct. 17th. If you are able to help, please contact the office at 937-548-2345. Youth boys’ basketball tryouts will be held on Oct. 18th in Greenville Middle School’s gym. 3rd and 4th grade tryouts will be from 6pm-7pm. 5th and 6th grade will be held at 7 pm- 8pm.