Jesus said to them again, As the Father has sent me, so I send you. And when he had said this he breathed on them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”
John 20:21-22
Dear Parents,
Tonight our sixth grade students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. They have spent time preparing for their Confirmation, and they know that the Holy Spirit will be with them and will work through them. When I was confirmed, I too felt prepared. I had studied the saint whose name I chose, I attended Sunday Mass and Catechism classes. I took my faith seriously, and I was ready to grow in faith. What I did not realize at the time was just how the Holy Spirit would work through me in my life at different times and in different ways. As an adult I have come to realize what a true gift faith actually is and that having a relationship with God, being open to the Holy Spirit, and truly praying and reflecting on what God wants from me is central to who I am. My hope and prayer for our Confirmation candidates is just that. I pray that they will be open to the workings of the Holy Spirit in their lives. That they will take time to listen to what God wants from them and that the noise that surrounds them will not drown out the work that the Holy Spirit wants to do through them. Please join me in praying for our Confirmation candidates. Surely our world needs these young people to do His work to make this world a better place.
God Bless,
Rachel
March 24-28, 2025
- Monday, March 24- Music Kids; Afterschool - Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
- Tuesday, March 25 - Band; Afterschool - Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
- Wednesday, March 26 - Optional Middle School Mass; Talent Show 6:30 pm
- Thursday, March 27 - No School - Teacher Retreat Day
- Friday, March 28- Music Kids; Mother-Son Bowling
Maturation Program for Fifth Grade:
The fifth-grade maturation program, including video presentations, will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025. Information regarding the video content was disseminated via email in February. Parents who do not wish for their child to participate are requested to inform the nursing office at nurse@smsridgefield.org by April 1, 2025.
Postural Examinations
The nursing office will conduct postural examinations for 5th and 7th-grade female students, and 6th and 8th-grade male students, on May 12th and 13th. A notification form with further details will be emailed to parents. If a student has undergone a physical examination within the current academic year, including a scoliosis screening by their pediatrician, documentation may be submitted to the nursing office in lieu of the school examination.
Sixth Grade Requirement: Physical Examinations and Immunizations
A reminder to parents of 6th-grade students: Connecticut state law mandates a physical examination prior to entry into 7th grade. Please verify that your child has received the Meningococcal and Tdap vaccinations as part of this examination, if applicable. These immunizations are a prerequisite for school enrollment in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Register for Track and Field
Register today for the upcoming Track and Field Season! Students in K-4 practice on Tuesdays, and Grades 5-8 practice on Thursdays. Click here for more information.
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.
2026 Father Daughter Dance Co-Chairs Needed
Do you like event planning? Help lead this memorable event! The dance is next year, but the planning begins now! If you are interested in co-chairing or would like more information, email hsapresident@smsridgefield.org.
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
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, "City of Ember".
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.
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/