ST. MARY PHOENIX NEWS

This week began the Season of Advent and every afternoon we celebrate the season with the lighting of the Advent candle and listening to the story from the Blue Book. You can pick up a Blue Book at the church if you would like to follow along with the readings.

It was exciting week with the visit of the Money Machine from our most recent cookie dough Fundraiser. We raised $3000 from this fundraiser to support programming at St. Mary's. Thank you all for your participation. It was our best year ever. The winner of the trip into the Money Machine was Alex Noser. Alex was able to pick up $51.00 in cash from his 60 seconds of fun in the Money Machine. Brielle Burchett won the Kalahari tickets for her family and Third Grade received the $25 cash card for a food party for their room. It was a fun time for all of us.

Help Needed: I need 4 parent volunteers to supervise lunch on Thursday, December 19th from 11:50-12:35. If you are able to help out please let the office know. Thank you.

Just a reminder: The weather is turning frightful and we go outside everyday that the temperature is above 25 degrees including the windchill. If your student has an aversion to wearing a coat, they can bring one in and leave it in their locker for those cold days when we go outside Please double check your children as they leave your house. Many are arriving at school in sweatshirts or without a coat. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.

If you did not get your "Munch, Mingle and Jingle" tickets and want to attend, we will have tickets at the door. Join us for a fun-filled Holiday event.

The "Christmas Program" is Tuesday Night at 6:30PM. Please make sure that your students are here by 6:15PM dressed in their holiday finest. Parents are welcome to find their seats starting at 6:00PM. Join us for our holiday concert.

If you never used Scrip before, this is a simple way to get your gift cards for the season, while also supporting St. Mary's School, and you can help your child's class win cookies and dress down day passes.

Current Standings for the Class Promotion (Nov. 1-Dec. 16):

1. 3rd Grade

2. 8th Grade

3. 7th Grade

4. 6th Grade

Scrip Order Dates: Monday, Dec. 9, and Monday, Dec. 16, with cards to you by that Friday.

If you prefer to put in a paper order, stop by the school office (forms in the blue folder) or church office, or just email me what you want.

Current Promotion (Nov. 1- Dec. 16): You will be automatically entered into a drawing for either a $50 gift card or a reserved pew at a Christmas mass for every $100 spent on Scrip.

Class Promotion (Nov. 1-Dec. 16): Whichever class has the highest percentage of participation in the Scrip program (making one purchase qualifies as participation) during this time will win Christmas cookies, complements of Susan Bowling, and dress down day passes.

New to Scrip? Go to ShopWithScrip.com, then click Join a Program. The enrollment code is 369585732451.

Questions: Sandy Howard, (330) 620-6290, howiedobie@yahoo.com

Saturday, December 7th Munch, Mingle and Jingle Holiday Event in the School Activity Center. Mark your calendars for a great holiday event and fundraiser

Scrip Order Dates: Monday, Dec. 9, and Monday, Dec. 16, with cards to you by that Friday

Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30PM Christmas Program in the Activity Center

Tuesday, December 17th Boys Basketball at Edgewood 5:00PM

Wednesday, December 18th Spelling Bee following the 9:30AM Mass

Thursday, December 19th Boys Basketball @ Kingsway Christian 5:30PM

Thursday, December 19th 2:30PM The 6th Grade Enrichment Play All Are Welcome

Friday, December 20th Pajama Day For All Students. Afternoon Movie.

Christmas Break is from December 21-January 5th we will see you on January 6th, 2020.

Join us for "Night In New York" on Saturday, February 22, 2020 for a fun evening.

Since 1865, people have known St. Mary School students by their actions. This is because throughout our history, we have focused on building student’s character, based on the values instilled by the Catholic Faith, and a foundation of academic excellence.

St. Mary School provides a welcoming environment where families have the freedom to celebrate the faith. In a world of need, responsibility matters and strength is needed to serve our communities. It is our mission to develop students who have the ability to be mentors and leaders in the world. We recognize that each student is a unique gift from God and we individualize instruction to help them reach their full potential. We strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages a love of learning and provides children with a foundation of faith to balance and guide them for the rest of their lives.

Email: stm_lmarvin@tccsa.net
Website: stmwoo.org
Location: 515 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH, USA
Phone: (330)262-8671
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