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St. Mary's Lions Letter
September 26, 2023
Dear St. Mary's Family,
Yes, it is true! Beyoncé surprised us last Friday by visiting our school! She stopped and talked to Ms. Londow and our 1st graders as they were walking through the parking lot after lunch. Many of you may not know that Beyoncé attended St. Mary's! She pointed out that she wore the exact uniform they were wearing and asked them if they knew how to dance. Of course, they did! It made for an exciting day to say the least!
Beginning of the Year (BOY) NWEA testing ends this week. Your child's teacher will analyze the results and will review these with you during Parent/Student/Teacher conferences on Friday, October 27th. Just a reminder that while there will be no school that day, students are expected to attend their scheduled conference with you and their teacher.
Thank you for your diligence in signing your child's Student Planner each week (1st-5th). I have no doubt that you have found this to be wonderful tool for parents and teachers to communicate regarding your child's academic success.
REMINDERS:
SAFE HAVEN TRAINING AND FIELD TRIPS
Field trips to Dewberry Farm (PK/K) and The Oil Ranch (1st-5th) are being planned for Tuesday, October 31st. As a reminder, if you would like to chaperone any event, you must have completed Safe Haven training and receive a background clearance from the Archdiocese. This process takes several weeks.
RAFFLE TICKETS - EARLY BIRD DRAWING
Please continue to sell your raffle tickets! Our next Early Bird drawing is this Friday, September 29th.
SPIRIT SHIRTS
Spirit Shirts will be worn on off-campus field trips (the first one on October 31st!) in addition to special Spirit Days. Please see the order form in today's Lions Letter. The deadline to order is October 10th.
GOT SNEAKERS FUNDRAISER - EARN 1 VOLUNTEER HOUR
Earn (1) one volunteer hour for donating shoes to our Got Sneakers Fundraiser!
ENDS THIS FRIDAY!
PROGRESS REPORTS
If you did not receive your child's progress report on Friday, please contact Ms. Carmen in the school office.
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday, September 27th
Hearing & Vision Screening
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
1st, 3rd, & 5th Grade
Friday, October 6th
NO SCHOOL
Teacher Professional Learning Day
Wednesday, October 18th
Wear Pink to School for Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Out Volleyball Game @ 4:30
Wednesday, October 18th
Flu Shots (flyer and permission slip will be sent home)
Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd
Bazaar and Gumbo Fest and Student Performances (Sunday, October 22nd)
Monday, October 23rd
Bazaar Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, October 26th
PTO Movie Night and Festival
Friday, October 27th
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 31st
FIELD TRIPS
PK/K - Dewberry Farms
1st-5th - Oil Ranch
IN TODAY'S TUESDAY FOLDER
Media Release Form (if not on file)
Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form (if not on file)
St. Mary's Health Fair - Sunday, October 15th
St. Mary's Blood Drive - Sunday, October 15th
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of our events. As always, your help and support is appreciated! We are truly blessed. Thank you for entrusting your precious children with us.
In Christ,
Deena Wolf, M.Ed.
Principal
BIRTHDAY CLUB
We are pleased to announce the resumption of the Birthday Club fundraiser. The details can be found below along with the link to placing the order for your child(ren). Let’s celebrate our young Kings and Queens! Click on the Google Form link or scan the QR below:
Faculty and Staff Contact Information
Principal
Ms. Deena Wolf
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Carmen Pantoja
Religion Teacher - PK-5th
Sr. Josephine Jemiseye
Religion Coordinator
Ms. Wanda Davis
Montessori - PK & Kindergarten
Ms. ZIna Garrett
Ms. Noelle Burleson
Ms. Kristiane Evans
1st Grade
Ms. Debra Londow
2nd Grade
Ms. Mary Margaret Rucker
3rd Grade
Mrs. Josette Mompoint
4th Grade
Michael Brown
5th Grade
Cheryl Leary
Ancillary
Physical Education
Coach Seahorn
Spanish and Art
Ms. Guadalupe Alba
Music
Mrs. Christa Schwartz
Technology
Mr. Joseph Strawder
Ms. Zina's PK-4 Class - Letter Box Lesson!
Mr. Brown's 4th Grade - IXL Work!
Getting Ready for Karate!
Chance Taking Care of Our Garden!
Ms. Leary's 5th Graders - Interactive Lesson
St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
Email: Mwashington@smcshouston.org
Website: https://smcshouston.org/
Location: 3002 Rosedale Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-522-9276
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMarysschoolHouston/