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St. Mary's Lions Letter
September 12, 2023
Dear St. Mary's Family,
Thank you to all who sent flowers in celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Mother last Friday. We not only had flowers for our large statue of the Blessed Mother, but flowers for every classroom's prayer table. It was a beautiful celebration and also a wonderful commemoration for the many grandparents and great-grandparents who attended Mass. Thank you!
We are excited to hear that the Peek at the Week's have proven to be a valuable communication tool for our parents in grades 1st-5th. Thank you for your feedback. If you have not received your Peek at the Week, please reach out to your child's teacher to ensure your correct email address is on file.
Several of our clubs have already begun and there is room for more students to join. If you have not already registered your child or if you need more information, please see the flyers for Chess, Tennis, Karate, Robotics, African & Liturgical Dance and Spanish in today's newsletter.
REMINDERS:
Scheduling Appointments with Teachers
Just a reminder that parents are not allowed to go to classrooms or pass the office area without scheduling an appointment. Visitors who are near classrooms or hallways MUST HAVE a visitor badge before walking any place other than the office. There are no exceptions. If a visitor does not have a visitor badge, they will be walked back to the office. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is of utmost importance. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgement and Media Release Forms
If you have not already returned your signed acknowledgment form, please do so no later than this Friday.
Raffle Tickets
Please continue to sell your raffle tickets! Our first Early Bird drawing for a $50.00 gift card is this Friday, September 15th.
NWEA MAP GROWTH ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE (1st-5th)
Posted in this newsletter beneath "Announcements"
FIRST PTO MEETING OF THE YEAR (IN-PERSON)
TONIGHT - Tuesday, September 12th @ 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Center
VOLLEYBALL GAME
Tuesday, September 12th @ 4:30 - HOME (before PTO meeting!)
Wednesday, September 13th @ 4:30 - HOME
Come support our Lady Lions!
GOT SNEAKERS FUNDRAISER - EARN 1 VOLUNTEER HOUR
Earn (1) one volunteer hour for donating shoes to our Got Sneakers Fundraiser! Fundraiser ends September 29th.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of our events. As always, your help and support is appreciated! We are truly blessed. Thank you for entrusting your precious children with us.
In Christ,
Deena Wolf, M.Ed.
Principal
2023-2024 TUTORING SCHEDULE
NOTE: Tutorials begin at 4:00; however, students remain with their teacher until dismissal is over to prepare for tutorials. Your child's teacher will walk them to the office at 4:30.
1st Grade - Ms. Londow - TUESDAYS
2nd Grade - Ms. Rucker - WEDNESDAYS
3rd Grade - Mrs. Mompoint - MONDAYS
4th Grade - Mr. Brown - MONDAYS
5th Grade - Ms. Leary - THURSDAYS
Thank you, Dad's Club!
BIRTHDAY CLUB
We are pleased to announce the resumption of the Birthday Club fundraiser. The details can be found below along with the link to placing the order for your child(ren). Let’s celebrate our young Kings and Queens! Click on the Google Form link or scan the QR below:
Faculty and Staff Contact Information
Principal
Ms. Deena Wolf
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Carmen Pantoja
Religion Teacher - PK-5th
Sr. Josephine Jemiseye
Religion Coordinator
Ms. Wanda Davis
Montessori - PK & Kindergarten
Ms. ZIna Garrett
Ms. Noelle Burleson
Ms. Kristiane Evans
1st Grade
Ms. Debra Londow
2nd Grade
Ms. Mary Margaret Rucker
3rd Grade
Mrs. Josette Mompoint
4th Grade
Michael Brown
5th Grade
Cheryl Leary
Ancillary
Physical Education
Coach Seahorn
Spanish and Art
Ms. Guadalupe Alba
Music
Mrs. Christa Schwartz
Technology
Mr. Joseph Strawder
Praying Over Our Grandparents
Ms. Noelle's Class
Ms. Leary's 5th Grade Class
Coach Rasheida and Lady Lions Volleyball!
St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
Email: Mwashington@smcshouston.org
Website: https://smcshouston.org/
Location: 3002 Rosedale Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-522-9276
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMarysschoolHouston/