Saint Mary School Summer News
Issue 6 - Summer 2024 - July 25, 2024
New for 2024-2025
Room Parents Needed
Would you be interested in serving as a room parent this year? Duties include helping with parties and supporting other classroom needs. Please click here if you are interested and submit by Friday, August 16. If we receive multiple volunteers we will choose at random. Thank you so much, your students and teachers appreciate all of the efforts!
New STEM Class for Grade 7 Students
We are excited to announce a new class for Grade 7 students!
We have purchased a 3D printer thanks to a generous donor. Mrs. Dight will be teaching a STEM Class utilizing the 3D printer to our Grade 7 students. This hands-on class will be one semester long. Grade 7 students will be split into two groups, with one group taking STEM in the first semester and the other group taking Health. They will then switch for the second semester.
New STEM Class for Grade 5
Beginning in January, Mrs. Dight will be teaching a STEM class to Grade 5 students that will alternate weeks with Library. Students will work in teams on STEM kits and projects in this hands-on class.
General News
Uniform Drop Off Dates
In an attempt to maintain order in our uniform swap closet, we will be accepting gently used uniform donations during specific times. The next two opportunities are:
- August 19-22
- October 14-18
Uniforms should be clean and in good condition, and can be dropped at the main office.
Lands' End Sale
Lands' End is running one final promotion for the summer. You can receive 20% off all School Uniform purchases from July 30-August 16 by using CODE: PENCIL and PIN:6642.
From Around the Diocese
Family Movie Night Suggestion
To help families spend time together and share common experiences, The Leadership Institute of the Diocese of Bridgeport provides recommendations for Family Movie Night. Each week, a new movie recommendation and explanation are available for your consideration. Click here for recent suggestions, including this week's suggestion, "The Kid.
This week’s film is the opposite of a recent release. Charlie Chaplin’s first feature-length film is over a century old, and although it’s a silent film, it remains a charming and enjoyable comedy-drama. An engaging blend of drama and comedy, the film features Chaplin’s timeless sense of humor, unique slapstick gags, and clever visual storytelling. A classic treasure from one of Hollywood’s first legendary stars, the film is rated G and is family-friendly.
Links to previous Summer News:
Issue 5: New TK-Grade 8 Lunch Program; Class Color Tshirts; Family Movie Night
Issue 4: Curriculum News; Immaculate Info Session; Family Movie Night
Issue 3: SMS New Website; All About Uniforms; Immaculate HS Info Session
Issue 2: Kindergarten Bus Orientation, New Family Orientation, Grade 6 Locker Set Up, HSA Back to School Ice Pop Social; PK Meet and Greets; Family Movie NIght
Issue 1: Summer Hours, Summer Events, 2024-2025 School Calendar, K-8 Summer Work, Supply Bundle Orders, Before and Aftercare Registration and Ridgefield LIbrary Summer ProgramAbout Us
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Website: www.smsridgefield.org
Location: 183 High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield, CT, USA
Phone: 203 438 7288
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