Dear Parents,
I am very excited about our Parent Night tonight. Please be sure to read the schedule carefully as a couple of things have changed this year. I hope that you find the classroom presentations to be informative and engaging. Please remember that this night is for parents only. We do not have childcare available, and it is important that parents are able to attend each presentation without the distraction of having children with them. It is also a night for teachers to share general information about the upcoming year. If you have any questions or concerns related specifically to your child, please make an appointment to meet with or have a call with your child’s teacher. Office hours will start next week and can be a wonderful opportunity for students to catch up or have reinforcement of lessons. Please be sure to make arrangements ahead of time with your child’s teacher so she can prepare accordingly. Thank you for your support and partnership.
God Bless,
Rachel
Parents' Night September 19
We are so excited for Parents' Night tonight, September 19. Please click here to review the schedule, which was also sent via email. The times are dependent on the ages of your children. Please plan on spending time in your child's classroom along with attending a general session with Mrs. Ambrosio.
High School Presentations at Saint Mary School
Mark your calendars! Grades 7 & 8 studetns and parent are invted to attend information sessions at SMS from local Catholic High Schools.
- Thursday, September 19 1 pm - Immaculate High School
- Friday, September 20 8 am - Fairfield Prep (boys only), Lauralton Hall (girls only)
- Friday, September 20 9 am - Kennedy Catholic
- Friday, September 27 10:30 am - Convent of the Sacred Hearth (girls only)
- Friday, September 27 12 pm - Cardinal Kung Academy
- Friday, September 27 1 pm - Canterbury School
Order Hot Lunch for October by Sunday
October Hot lunch is now open at mymealorder.com. Ordering will be open until midnight September 22nd. Please order as soon as possible. There will be no additions after September 22nd. Any questions, contact harcow@smsridgefield.org. Please make sure you select the correct option for regular or gluten free.
MS Dance RSVP by Tuesday
Saint Mary School will host a Middle School Dance for students in Grades 6-8 on Friday, September 27th from 7-9 pm. Our theme is, “Under the Sea.” This is not a formal dance, students should dress casually in appropriate ocean-themed attire. For example, Hawaiian shirts, flowered dresses, etc.
The cost of the dance is $10 per student. The dance is for Saint Mary Middle School students only, no guests are permitted. Please click here to RSVP by Tuesday, September 24.
Office Hours
Office Hours begin this week! Each grade level and subject teacher will have office hours once a week. Students/parents may request to attend a session or teachers may request a session. All requests must be made 24 hours prior. All sessions (with the exception of Mrs. Amenta and Mrs. Campo) will be from 2:30-3:00 pm. Please email attendance@smsridgefield.org to confirm once your request has been approved.
- Mrs. Smith (K) - Thursdays
- Mrs. Lampasso (Grade 1) - Mondays
- Ms. McDonald (Grade 2) - Mondays
- Ms. Trutt (Grade 3) - Tuesdays
- Mrs. Chapman (Grade 4) - Tuesdays
- Mrs. Greco (Grade 5) - Mondays
- Ms. Chipouras (MS Math) - Thursdays
- Mrs. Amenta (MS Math) - (2-2:30) Wednesdays
- Ms. Kasinskas (MS ELA) - Tuesdays
- Ms. Nesbitt (MS Learning Support) - Mondays
- Mrs. Eide (MS French and Religion) - Monday
- Mrs. Berardi (MS Spanish) - Tuesday
- Mrs. Kennedy (MS Science) - Monday
- Ms. Arnold (MS Social Studies) - Thursday
- Mrs. Campo (Capstone) - Monday during lunch/recess
Yearbook Club
Any students in Grades 7 or 8 who are interested in joining the Yearbook Club should attend a meeting with Mrs. Dight on Tuesday, October 1 at 11:15 am (during recess) in the Grade 8 classroom. Please email Mrs. Dight at dightl@smsridgefield.org if you plan to attend.
Looking for Volunteers
Reminder again to please check out the Volunteer interest form
(https://smsridgefield.org/sms-experience/hsa).
Thanks to those who already submitted this! Committee chairs will be in touch as we get closer to each event.
2024 Coffee & Conversation Series Calendar
Meetings will take place after first Friday mass and HSA meeting in the Holy Family Hall
10/4 – Financial and Estate Planning, Mark Zeck
11/1 – Catholic celebrating, Irene Eide
12/6 – Family Advent, Father Lomnitzer
2/7 – Resources for extra academic help, Jeanette Campo
3/7 – Saint Joseph Parenting Center and Ann's Place overview, Meghan Newman and TBD
4/4 – Anxious Generation book discussion, Kate Cecil
5/2 – Kids safety, Kristine Monier
Back to School Parent Social - RSVP Today!
Save the Date! This year's Back to School Parent Social will be held on Wednesday, October 9th at Hayfields in North Salem. This is not a fundraising event, but rather a fun night out with fellow SMS parents. Please sign up here Saint Mary School: SMS Back to School Parent Social (signupgenius.com)
St. Mary Children's Choir
Calling all St. Mary Parish Religious Education and St. Mary School children ages 7 - 13 with a desire to grow in their faith using God's gift of music & singing!
To begin, St. Mary Parish Children’s Choir will sing monthly during the 10:30am Sunday Mass. As the Choir grows, special events at Christmas or other times may be added.
Children will meet Tuesdays in St. Mary School from 5:30pm to 6:00pm to rehearse, following the Tuesday Religious Education classes. Children will also be required to arrive to St. Mary School Hall by 10:15am on Sundays, prior to the 10:30am Mass. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, October 8.
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, "Ride Like a Girl."
Ridgefield Library Program - Food for Tots
Attention parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 years old. Lauren Pambianchi APRN, CPNP, will join us for two sessions of Food for Tots, and will cover introducing your child to solids, food allergies and picky eaters at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, September 24 at 7pm or Thursday, September 26 at 10:30 am. RSVP required.
Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club Programs
The Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club has some great programs starting for the school year.
Gem Club (5th Grade): fifth-grade members cano join Gem Club, a character and leadership development program. Gem Club introduces young members to leadership roles, teaching them responsibility within their Club and community. As part of Gem Club, members will develop their ideas for projects and programs while learning what it means to be a leader and role model. Gem Club open house is on Monday, September 23rd, from 4:45pm to 5:30pm. RSVP Here!
Middle School Programs (Grades 6-8):
Middle school members will have access to our Tween Center and Tech Café every day after school, where they can do homework, hang out with friends, and participate in various activities. These spaces are dedicated exclusively to our older members, giving them a special place to call their own.
Torch Club: Torch Club is a national leadership and service club for middle school members, focusing on character development, community service, and social skills in a fun environment. Torch Club open house is on Tuesday, September 24th, from 3:30 pm-4:15 pm. RSVP Here!.
High School Open House Dates
It is Open House season! Here is a list of Open House dates at local Catholic Schools. Click school name for more information and to register:
- Immaculate HS (Danbury, CT) - Sunday, October 20 at 2 pm
- Fairfield Prep (Fairfield, CT) - Sunday, October 6 and Saturday, November 16
- Kennedy Catholic (Somers, NY) - Saturday, October 26 at 11:15 am or 1:15 pm or Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 pm
- Convent of the Sacred Heart (Greenwich, CT)- Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 pm
- Cardinal Kung (Stamford, CT) - Tuesday, September 24 from 6-8 pm
- Canterbury School (New Milford, CT)- Monday, October 14 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Lauralton Hall (Milford, CT) - many options, please visit website
- St. Joseph HS - (Trumbull, CT) Sunday, October 20 from 1-3 pm
- Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT) - no open house but click for admissions information
About Us
Email: dowdinga@smsridgefield.org
Website: www.smsridgefield.org
Location: 183 High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield, CT, USA
Phone: 203 438 7288
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