ST. MARY PHOENIX NEWS

Countdown to the first day of school! The finishing touches are coming together this week and we are excited to start the year. I wanted to talk about some of our plans for the school year. Each classroom will be treated like a pod. Our pods will remain together throughout the day. As we start the school year we will be following social distancing, sanitizing, wearing facial coverings when 6 foot social distancing cannot be maintained. Teachers have reorganized their rooms to promote social distancing but we want everyone to feel comfortable and safe while providing a friendly atmosphere for your children.

Please welcome our new teachers to St. Mary School. Mrs. Sherri Metcalf will be leading third grade. Mrs. Metcalf is from Wooster and is excited to be working at St. Mary School. She has a history of working with children in Pre-K-3 Schools and before and after care programs.

Ms. Ashley Chittenden is joining Mrs. Veil in Fourth Grade. Ms. Chittenden has taught second grade and worked in intervention in another state. Mrs. Veil and Ms. Chittenden are excited to be sharing their love of teaching with your children.

Mrs. Cheryl Nicely joins us as our full-time Building Substitute. Mrs. Nicely lives in Wooster and is enjoying growing her small farm. Besides filling in for teachers who may need to quarantine or be out for Professional Development. During these unique times, she will provide consistency for our students when teachers cannot be present in the building.

Mrs. Karen Goldsmith will be joining the St. Mary Team as the educational paraprofessional in the primary grades. Mrs. Goldsmith substituted for Mrs. Hammond last year and her daughters are students at St. Mary School.

On Tuesday, we will be virtually meeting with the Wayne County Health Department and we will be sharing this information with you. Our goal is to remain open and to keep everyone healthy. Thank you in advance for your patience in these ever changing days.

Wednesday, August 12th 12PM-3PM All Staff Meeting School Office Is Closed

Thursday, August 13th 8:00AM-8:PM Orientation Day

Saturday, August 15th 6PM All School Rosary in the Parking Lot Following Mass

Monday, August 17th 8AM-3PM Professional Development Day

Wednesday, August 19th First Day Of School

Orientation Day is Thursday, August 13th from 8:00AM-8PM. Stop in the school and see the classrooms. Each family has a folder of paperwork to complete for the year.

School Kits were delivered Thursday, August 6th. The kits were delivered to your child's classrooms for the first day of school.

We have updated our safety, sanitizing and cleaning protocols. We have purchased an electrostatic sprayer to sanitize large areas. Hand sanitizer is readily available throughout the building. Ron and Emerson will be available throughout the day to clean and sanitize common areas and restrooms.

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
Facebook: facebook.com/stmarywooster1