ST. MARY PHOENIX NEWS

The 2020-2021 School Year started and the students and faculty were excited to be here and quickly acclimated to the new social distancing practices. Many teachers took advantage of the nice weather to have class outside so that students were able to take a mask break while remaining 6 feet apart. Students were also creatively coming up with playground games that would require social distancing but would provide social interaction with others. Our biggest concern was students adjustment to the wearing of masks but quickly found out that the students were troopers and did a fantastic job keeping them in place.

A few reminders, water bottles are encouraged to be brought to school so your children would be hydrated throughout the day. When students are wearing masks they tend to forget to drink water as often and may become dehydrated.

A clarification on Monday and Tuesday Gym classes. Students are encouraged to wear their uniform clothes for gym including tennis shoes. We will not be changing in the locker rooms and Mr. Burgett said if the weather is nice they will be outside.

We are in need of additional toys for extended day since students are working in small groups of 2 or individually. individual child activities would be great if you have anything at home your children have lost interest in.

This summer, St. Mary School was awarded the Harold C. Shaw Outstanding School Award from the Ohio Academy of Science for our performance in the State Science Day. State Science Day was virtually this year and we had five students representing us at state, Zach George, Bethany George, Anthony Tarutani, Rosalia Bowling and Evie Veil. As you can see we were in competition with larger schools and high schools in the state.

Friday is Spirit Day! Wear your spirit wear tops to school on Friday. New student and staff sizes were taken today and shirts will be ordered for students next week.

Since we were practicing social distancing outside, we decided to use the parking spaces to take a mask break and create some chalk art. We hope the parishioners love what they see when they attend mass this weekend.

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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