Blind Spot - An area in which one fails to discriminate judgement or discrimination
Dear Parents,
You may have noticed the Little Black Book of Lent at the entrance of Saint Mary Church. As a part of my Lenten prayer life, I have been reading excerpts from the book each day and have been praying and reflecting upon them. An entry from March 20 about Edme Mariotte, a 17th century Catholic priest and physicist, caught my attention. Mariotte discovered the “blind spot” in the human eye. The reflection that follows asks us to consider our own “blind spots,” not the literal blind spots, but the blind spots that keep us from truly living our lives as Catholics and following the gospel. The reflection reminds us that we each have “blind spots” and that prayer and spending time with our Lord will help us to uncover them. Recognizing our blind spots is not easy, but it is only when we recognize them that we can make change and better unite ourselves with Christ.
God Bless,
Rachel
The Book Fair is coming!
Our I-55 Spring Book Fair is being held next week! Parents are welcome to shop Tuesday morning from 7:10-7:30 am, on Wednesday afternoon from 2:15-3 pm, and Thursday during Literacy Night, which runs from 6:30-8 pm. The book fair accepts cash, credit cards, and I-55 e-gift cards. I-55 E- gift cards can be purchased here: https://i55bookfairs.com/pages/ct001
Please note that you must print the gift card details with the QR code and have your child bring it in to use at the fair.
Literacy Night is Thursday - Remember to RSVP
Family Literacy Night on Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 pm. Our theme this year is Reading is Out of This World. This night is for students in Grades K-5 AND a parent/caregiver, and Middle School students may volunteer. RSVP is required to participate or to volunteer, please read the special newsletter for all of the details!
Looking Ahead - Spring Events
There is so much to look forward to this Spring at SMS! For those who like to plan ahead, here are some dates to save:
- week of April 7 - Confessions Grades 2-8
- April 7 - SMS Spirit Dress Down Day
- April 8 - Senior Luncheon
- April 9 - Grade 8 Heritage Night 6 pm
- April 10 - Living Stations of the Cross 1pm
- April 14-19 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- April 21 - NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday
- April 22 - Earth Day Dress Down
- April 23 - K-8 Start Spring Uniform
Register for Spring Enrichment
Register today for the upcoming Spring Enrichment classes. Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Click here.
Pizza Lunch
We are offering Planet Pizza for lunch on the second Tuesday of each month when we host the senior citizen lunch. These days hot lunch is not available from our school. This is a fundraiser for the 8th grade class. One slice is $4.50 two slices is $9. Deadline for April orders is Thursday April 3, 2025. Please use the link to order. Order here Thank you for your support.
Lands' End Uniform Sale
It is a perfect time to stock up on items for Spring! Lands' End is having a 25% off sale on Uniform Pieces from March 28-April 11, 2025. Use CODE: WRITING and PIN: 3856. You may visit our store by clicking here.
Order Your Yearbook Today
Now is the time to place your order for the 2024-2025 Saint Mary School Yearbook! The books will be delivered in early June. The deadline for ordering is April 8 and cannot be extended. The price of a book is $35. Please see how to place your order below. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Dight at dightl@smsridgefield.org.
Yearbook Ordering Instructions
1. Go to https://www.coffeepond.com/
2. Click on the "Order Yearbooks" button.
3. Enter the password sms25 and select online ordering and continue.
5. Enter your child's name and grade and the book quantity.
6. Enter your email under contact and select add to cart.
7. If you have another child to order for,
please select "order for another child".If not, you can finish checking out.
Don't remember if you ordered? You can check on line! Follow the first two steps in the instructions. Scroll down past the option to enter the password and you will see the option to search for an order by email.
Volunteers Needed!
Our events cannot happen without the help of parent volunteers. We are still looking for two people to co-chair our annual Father Daughter Dance! If you are interested in helping with this memorable event or simply want to get more information about the role, please contact Kristy at hsapresident@smsridgefield.org.
Learn to play Pokemon with Blake Pylypshyn!
Learn to play Pokemon with Blake Pylypshyn! This will be a 3 week long after school activity for students in grades 2-5. Students will learn how to play pokemon for one week. Each grade level will have a week to learn how to play Pokemon. This will be an activity for Blake Pylypshyn's capstone project on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30! If you want to sign up click the link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAFAF2BA7FDCE9-55913324-learn
Eyeglasses Needed!
Please support secondsight.org and Grade 8 student Christopher B's Capstone Project by donating eyeglasses that you no longer need. There will be a collection box by the main entrance, extended until April 10th.
Free K-5 Math Homework Help and Tutoring
For my Capstone Project I am starting an afterschool program to provide free math tutoring and homework help to interested students in grades K - 5. For more details and to sign up, please click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0549AFAA2DA4FD0-54222596-smsmath
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at dunleavyr25@smsridgefield.org
Thank you! Ryan Dunleavy
Ridgefield Rec Center Grades K-4 Kids Dance Party
Students in Kindergarten - Grade 4 are invited to attend a Kids' Night Out Karaoke Dance Party on Friday, April 4 from 5:30-8 pm at the Ridgefield Rec Center. Cost is $40 for non-members and $35 for members. To RSVP and for more information, please click here.
Teen Programming at Ridgefield Library
Ridgefield Library has a great selection of afterschool programming for Grades 6-12. Upcoming classes include Washi Tape Journals, Henna, Dot Mandelas and HIstorical Miniatures Gaming Society. Visit the Library website here for more information and to register.
Time to Register for Spring Baseball
Spring Baseball registration is open for the Ridgefield Little League. Children ages 4-8 are invited to join an appropriate division and register online at www.ridgefieldlittleleague.org. No experience necessary. Registration closes on April 12th.
SOAR Together - Grateful Gatherings with Flower Power April 9 101m-12 noon
SOAR’s mission is to increase levels of individual and community contentment one positive social connection at a time. At a Flower Power event, you can expect casual conversation and connection while creating beautiful flower arrangements to take home or gift to someone who needs uplift. For more information, visit here.
Brunch with the Bishop - April 27, 2025 from 10 am - 1 pm
To celebrate the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, please join Bishop Frank Caggiano for Mass and brunch. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Bridgeport at 10 am and will include the blessing of statue and reliquary for Carlo Acutis, who will be declared a saint earlier that morning in Rome. Click here to RSVP.
CYO Summer Basketball
Get Ahead This Summer at Immaculate's Summer Enrichment Program!
Immaculate High School's Summer Enrichment program offers students a chance to learn and grow over the summer! Students in Grades 6-12 can take advantage of the classes--which also includes HSPT preparation.The program gives incoming freshmen a chance to meet new friends and build new skills. Upperclassmen have a chance to expand their knowledge in a host of areas too to maximize their fall semester. Find out more here: Summer at Immaculate | Private School in Danbury, CT
Summer Football Camps
NFL Alumni runs weeklong football summer camps for kids across the country. There are several in CT, including one at Ridgefield Academy, and new this year, a girls only camp in Greenwich. Please click here for more information.
Family Movie Night Suggestions
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 recommendation and explanation are available. Click here for recent suggestions, including this week's suggestions, "Oliver and Company".
You're Invited to Immaculate's Spring Info Session on April 9!
Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 6pm for our annual Spring Information Session at Immaculate! This event is great for current 6th and 7th grade families hoping to learn more about Immaculate and our admissions process, as well as for 8th grade families looking to enroll in Fall 2025. Students and parents will hear from our director of enrollment management, meet with administrators, faculty, athletic staff and current students, as well as tour the classrooms, newly renovated science labs, Dining Hall, Chapel and Fitness Center. We can't wait to welcome you to IHS! Click here to register.
Info Session for Grade 6 and 7 Boys - Fairfield Prep
Boys in Grades 6 and 7 and their parents are invited to learn more about Fairfield Prep by attending one of two info sessions - April 29 or May 7 from 7-8 pm. RSVP is required, please click here.
High School LInks
Below find links to High School Admissions Pages of local Catholic HIgh Schools:
- Immaculate High School, Danbury
- Fairfield Prep (boys only), Fairfield
- Notre Dame Prep, Fairfield
- Convent of the Sacred Heart (girls only), Greenwich
- Canterbury School, New Milford
- Kennedy Catholic, Somers NY
- St. Joseph High School, Trumbull
- Cardinal Kung Academy, Stamford
- Lauralton Hall (girls only), Milford
- Iona Prep (boys only), New Rochelle
- Fordham Prep (boys only), Bronx
About Us
Email: dowdinga@smsridgefield.org
Website: www.smsridgefield.org
Location: 183 High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield, CT, USA
Phone: 203 438 7288
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMaryRidgefield/
