SMS News 

St. Marys School
 
December 9, 2011
HOW ARE YOU BUILDING BETHLEHEM?

Our school family continues to develop this year's school theme of "Building Bethlehem Everywhere". 

Here are just a few examples of what we did this week:

 

- Students in Mrs. Hoffner & Mrs. Toso's art classes have made Christmas ornaments that will be displayed at the Buena Vista Township Municipal Building. 

 

- Student Council is looking for students to participate in the annual Tiny Tim Caroling night next Tuesday, December 13th.

 

- The PTA will be holding the annual Santa's Workshop for all students from December 12th through the 14th.

 

- Faith Family Fun is holding their Pajama Movie Night Friday, December 9th and is collecting pajamas for the needy.

 

- The school and church are collecting Christmas gifts for those less fortunate. Christmas Collection 

 

- 5th, 6th & 7th graders are baking Christmas cookies at school for the Vineland Homeless Shelter for their Christmas meal.

 

- We were also visited by Mr. Vince Ambrosetti, religious songwriter and composer  on Wednesday and our 2nd grade communicants treated him to a few verses of "God is Good All the Time".   Mr. Ambrosetti is the composer of "God is Good All the Time".

 Let's together keep the spirit going.  How are you "Building Bethlehem Everywhere"?

We would love to here of your good works and deeds.  If you have something you want to share, please contact Mrs. Carol Kirchman in the Advancement Office at ckirchman@smrschool.org.

 

GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

1. Use your "RED" Target Card and St. Mary School earns $$$.

2. Buy all your GIFT CARDS through the St. Mary School TRIP.  You save time and gas, we earn $$$.

3. Moon Sunshine Decor Warehouse (Elmer Rd. & Blvd.) Sale extended through Christmas. St. Mary School receives a % of the sale.

4. Don't forget to buy your Christmas Tree at Huffman Farms.  Every tree purchased using the flyer online earns the school $5.00.

5. Wine, Chocolate & Tapas Social Tickets make a great Christmas gift for those hard to give gifts.  Tickets on sale now.  

DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS
We have many fun and exciting events happening this month. Be sure to look over the December Special Event Flyer that was sent home with dates and times. Make special note that this year all grades will be participating in a Christmas Pageant on December 15th. Pre-K 3 through 2nd grade performance is at 9:30am and 3rd grade through 8th grade is at 1:30 pm.

Don't forget Breakfast with Santa this Sunday, December 11th 8:00am -12:00pm sponsored by the St. Marys Athletic Association.
PTA ACTIVITIES
With the Christmas season upon us, the PTA is busy working on Santa's Workshop, a School/Parish Cookbook, Toy and Clothing Drive, Trip Gift Cards, Faith Family Fun Pajama Drive, and the Wine, Chocolate and Tapas Social to name just a few. There are always so many ways the PTA is involved in "Building Bethlehem" at St. Mary's and in the community.
CONFIRMATION MASS

8th Grade Confirmation Class Mass is this week at 9:00 am at Our Lady of Pompeii. SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 7:00pm has been set  for Confirmation.  

MAKE A NOTE...IOWA TESTING DATES
IOWA testing has been scheduled for March 5th through March 16th. Parents should make every attempt to have their child(ren) during this testing period with the exception of illness. There will no makeup tests for personal vacations. More information will be communicated after the Christmas break.
BAND PROGRAM
Would your child be interested in learning how to play an instrument?  Mr. Hogan would like to pursue an establishment of a band program if there are enough interested students between the grades of 3-8.  Email Mr. Hogan if you think your child would be interested.  You can contact Mr. Hogan at  principal@smrschool.org.
TUITION PAYMENTS

It is important that parents make every effort to become current with their SMART Tuition accounts.  In the near future, Mr. Tom Harkins, will be contacting parents who are delinquent with their tuition accounts.

 

Mr. Tom Harkins, School Business Manager, can be contacted at tgh@tghassociates.com or at St. Padre Pio Parish office at 856-691-7526.


TRIP REMINDER
Order your TRIP Cards for Christmas by December 9th.
Don't forget your Teacher Wish Lists that are on the school website under PTA. A gift card is a great gift for faculty & staff and shopping through the TRIP program is convenient and easy.
2012/2013 TUITION ASSITANCE
You CAN afford a Christ-centered education!
Give your child the best foundation you can for today's world at St. Mary's School.
Tuition Assistance is Available!
An application for tuition assistance is available online at www.smarttuitionaid.com. If you prefer a Financial Aid Packet, please contact, Mrs. Carol Kirchman or Mr. Hogan, by email, letter or phone. You may come to the Main Office to pick up a packet or one can be sent home in a sealed envelope with your child.

Your application for Tuition Assistance must be submitted
by December 30, 2011 in order to be eligible for maximum financial aid.
When applying online use the St. Mary's school code: 10048.

Important Notes:

1. For those parents who registered online last year, you will need to re-register as a parent. In other words, you will need to create a new password, etc. You cannot use the same information as you did last year.
2. You will need to supply a copy of your 2010 tax return along with your completed application.
3. Deadline for filing is December 30, 2011.

SUBMITTING INFORMATION

If your organization would like to utilize our Weekly Communication emails or envelopes please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. All flyers and information must be approved by the Principal.
2. Submittals must be received no later than noon on Monday in a PDF format to be accepted. It will then be transmitted electronically.
3. Email all entries to  mainoffice@smrschool.org.
4. Paper copies will not be sent home unless warranted

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!

December 9th -Faith Family Fun Night-Polar Express Pajama Party
December 11th - Breakfast with Santa
December 12, 13, 14th - Santa's Workshop
December 15th - Christmas Pageant
December 16th - Student Council Dance 7pm-10pm School Gym
December 20th - Student Council Christmas Fair
December 22nd - Classroom Christmas Parties
December 23rd - Early Dismissal 11:10 No Lunch Served No Latch Key
December 24th - Children's Christmas Eve Mass 4pm School Gym

  

          

CONGRATULATIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED TOP HONORS THIS MARKING PERIOD

Grade 5 Principal's List

Genevieve Robins
Alexandra Bisignaro
Rucha Shah
Katie Dalponte
Timothy Merighi
Megan Sutter
Jonathan Kelly
Annalise Barrett

Grade 5 First Honors

Matthew Dortu


Grade 5  Second Honors

Chad Bertonazzi
Taylor Mathis
Mikaela Szamreta
Amelia Brago
Myles Holder
Daniel Merighi

Grade 5 -  Effort

Brandon Feltes


Grade 6 Principal's List

Paul Biagi
Luke Henry
Katarena Paez


Grade 6 First Honors

Allison Capra
Daniel Kuhar
Juliehan Nguyen
Jacqueline O'Rourke


Grade 6 - Effort

Daman Mander


Grade 7 Principal's List

Ryley Bennett
Chase Bisignaro
Megan Cullis


Grade 7 First Honors

Jillian Enes
Mick Kirchman
Elizabeth Lam
Athanasios Mertis


Grade 7 Second Honors

Max Szamreta


Grade 8 Principal's List

Evan Bertonazzi
Angela Frederick
Natalie Frey
Brigete Nitsche
Bianca Smith
Matthew Sutter

Grade 8 First Honors

Christian Bik
Austin Christy
Rocco Sangataldo
Gavneet Sehgal


Grade 8 Second Honors

Daniel Biagi
Dominic Ciancaglini
Rachel Davis
Grace Gardiner
Tumelo Nwanma

Quick Links
 

Contacts

Main Office   

692-8537x301   

  

    Steven P. Hogan      Principal  x300  principal@smrschool.org  

 

  LeeAnn Jaep Secretary/Bookkeeper x301    ljaep@smrschool.org   

 

 Carol Kirchman Advancement x320 ckirchman@smrschool.org  

 

Jana Duquette

Technology  x321

jduquette@smrschool.org  

 

   

Tom Harkins

Business Manager

tgh@tghassociates.com 

 

 

 

Patty Barse

PTA President

pta@smrschool.org