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St. Mary's Lions Letter
October 17, 2023
It's BAZAAR & GUMBO FESTIVAL WEEKEND! While it will be a busy week, we are having fun getting ready for our performances! Our students dedication and commitment are truly commendable. Their passion for their performance has been evident in the effort and time they have invested in perfecting their dance skills! Our families are in for a real treat on Sunday! We ask that all students arrive by 12:30 PM. Entry to the bazaar is free until this time to allow our school families time to arrive. Please tell the person at the gate that you are a parent (or family member) of a student of the school. We will meet on the right side of St. Mary's Center in the parking lot.
REMINDERS:
PTO MEETING TONIGHT @ 6:00 - St. Mary's Center
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY & PINK OUT VOLLEYBALL GAME
TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 18th
Students may wear pink with jeans to school. Join us after school to support our Lady Lions @ 4:00! This is their last home game of the year!
KIDDIELAND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please see the flyer/Sign-Up Genius in this newsletter.
RAFFLE TICKETS
Don't forget to turn in your raffle tickets by Sunday to receive credit that will go towards your fundraising goal.
BAZAAR T-SHIRTS
Unfortunately, the bazaar committee was unable to fill all of our t-shirt orders. If you paid for a t-shirt and did not receive one, your money will be refunded. For those who have a t-shirt, our next Bazaar t-shirt day is Thursday, October 19th.
FALL FESTIVAL & TRUNK OR TREAT
Thursday, October 26th
2 Bags of Candy Needed! Please see flyer in this newsletter.
PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT CONFERENCES - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
You will be receiving an email either today or tomorrow with a link to Sign-Up Genius for your conference time. There will be NO school this day, but each student is required to attend with their parents to avoid an absence.
OIL RANCH FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES - COMPLETE GOOGLE FORM
If you would like to help chaperone the field trip to the Oil Ranch on October 31st, please fill out the Google form by clicking on the link in this newsletter. We ask that parents drive behind the school bus or meet us at the Oil Ranch. Teachers and staff will be riding in the buses with the students. Remember, all chaperones must have received clearance from the Archdiocese's Safe Haven Program through Ms. Wanda Davis.
RED RIBBON WEEK
We will celebrate RED RIBBON WEEK the week of October 23-27. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. Please see the flyer for the week's activities in this newsletter.
IN TODAY'S TUESDAY FOLDER
Oil Ranch Field Trip Permission Form
Red Ribbon Week Flyer
All Saints' Day Costumes for Mass - November 1st
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
3RD-5TH GRADE CHEERLEADING IS BACK!
OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 17th - TONIGHT
PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - St. Mary's Center
Wednesday, October 18th
Wear Pink to School for Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Out Volleyball Game @ 4:30
Wednesday, October 18th
Flu Shots (flyer and permission slip will be sent home)
Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd
Bazaar and Gumbo Fest and Student Performances (Sunday, October 22nd)
Monday, October 23rd
Bazaar Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 24th - Thursday, October 26th
Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 26th
PTO Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 27th
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 31st
FIELD TRIP
PK-5th - Texas Oil Ranch
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