Monday Morning Memo
January 17, 2024
New and Important Information
Catholic Schools Week is Coming!
We will be joining with schools across the nation to celebrate Catholic Schools Week from January 28th to February 3rd. We welcome our families to the following events:
Sunday January 28th: Opening of Catholic Schools Week
- Open House: We will have a special Mass at 9:30 a.m. at the church to open Catholic Schools Week. We encourage our families to attend Mass and students to wear their uniform. Following Mass, we will have an open house at the school from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for prospective and current families. The Knights of Columbus will be serving a delicious breakfast. Participants do NOT need to be Virtus certified to attend.
Monday January 29th: Celebrate Vocations Day
Tuesday January 30th: Celebrate Families Day
- Family Open House: From 9 to 11 a.m., we invite all Virtus certified family members to visit the classrooms and observe the students in class. Participants MUST BE Virtus certified to visit the classrooms.
- Family Pizza Day: On Tuesday January 30th, we invite families and friends to join us for a pizza lunch. We will split the lunches up by last name so that parents can eat with the whole family at once. Families can order additional slices of pizza using the form here. Orders must be placed by this Sunday January 21st.
Participants do NOT need to be Virtus certified to attend the pizza lunch.
A-E: 10:45-11:15
F-K: 11:20-11:50
L-P: 11:55-12:25
Q-Z: 12:30-1:00
Wednesday January 31st: Celebrate Students Day
Thursday February 1st: Celebrate Teachers and Staff Day
Friday February 2nd: Celebrate Volunteers and the Community Day
- Volunteer Appreciation Coffee: All family members are welcome to join us for coffee and pastries in the FLC from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. You can grab some to go or hang out until Mass and the Honor Roll ceremony. Participants do not need to be Virtus certified to attend this event.
Concessions Volunteers Needed
CYO is looking for volunteers to work concessions for games. Earn your service hours!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4AACA72BA7F85-47015447-2024#/
CYO Basketball Schedule
Come our and cheer on our St. Mary of the Assumption Saints! The basketball schedule is included below.
Panda Express Fundraiser
Reminders
Re-Enrollment is Open!
Mardi Gras Gala and Silent Auction
Get ready to roll the dice and dance the night away at the most exciting event of the year! Our Annual Gala and Silent Auction is less than two months away, and laissez les bon temps rouler, because this year we are celebrating Mardi Gras!
Mark your calendars for Saturday February 10th at 5 p.m. The Brother Bill Quintet will set the stage with live music during happy hour and dinner, followed by a DJ playing music that will make everyone want to get up and dance!
Feeling lucky? Try your hand at poker, black jack, roulette, and other games provided by Dealer's Choice Casino.
Don't miss the chance to snag incredible items at our silent auction—all proceeds will directly benefit our students by providing the funds to renovate and update our science lab.
Your ticket includes a delicious New Orleans-style dinner by Main and Market, $1,000 in casino chips, and access to an open bar with beer and wine all night and cocktails during the first hour.
This Mardi Gras celebration is more than just a party—it's an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students. Gather your friends, colleagues, and loved ones for a night of excitement while raising funds for our new science lab!
Do you or your company want to receive the VIP treatment at the event and become an official sponsor? Sponsorships start at just $50! Email stmarygala@stmaryum.org.
Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras – Casino Night & Silent Auction!
Buy your tickets now! stmaryum.org/gala
2nd Quarter Ends January 19th
Please check your child's grades in PlusPortals and let the teacher know if you have any questions.
Upcoming Dates
January 19th: End of the Second Quarter
January 26th: Report Cards Uploaded
January 28th: Mass for Schools, Open House
January 30th: Family Open House; Family Pizza Day
February 2nd: Volunteer Appreciation Coffee, Half Day, Honor Roll Ceremony
St. Mary of the Assumption School
Email: office@stmaryum.org
Website: stmaryum.org
Location: 4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
Phone: 301 627 4170