ST. MARY’S NEWSLETTER FOR DECEMBER 15, 2021
 
CHRISTMAS CONCERT! – The Christmas Concert has been scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, December 16^th at 6:00PM. This concert is viewed as a spectator event. Masks will be required. Students should start arriving at 5:30PM. K-5 should report to their classrooms, and grade 6-8 should go to the lunchroom.

PIZZA LUNCH – A school family is providing an all-school pizza party for lunch on Friday December 17^th.  The cafeteria will provide a salad and cookie. 

CANDY CANES – Last day to purchase Candy Cane Grams is Friday, December 17^th. Purchases may be made before school in the cafeteria.

GARRETT RAMOS MEMORIAL FUND – If you choose to donate towards this fund, it is titled Garrett Ramos Memorial Fund. Donations may be made at any Sauk Valley Bank branch location. Donations may also be made online at https://app.autobooks.co/pay/garrett-ramos-memorial-fund . Thank you for all of your donations to our school fund. We will be purchasing a memorial from the St. Mary’s families soon.

CHRISTMAS BREAK – will be from Wednesday, December 22^nd through Tuesday, January 4^th. We will return to school on Wednesday, January 5^th.

FRUIT SALE – a BIG thank you to Matt Selmi, Dustin Repass, and Travis Ordean for once again guiding us through another successful Fruit Sale fundraiser!! Many thanks to everyone who got the word out to family and friends and to everyone who purchased, packed, and delivered orders for their customers. Our chairpersons and family workers have made this fundraiser a great time to meet new families. Plus, many hands make the work go smoothly.

METEORS ON A MISSION – this middle school youth group’s HOODIES AND JEANS dress down day raised  $280 for Gianna’s House. Thanks everyone!!

K OF C FREE THROW CONTEST – It’s that time once again!! Thursday, January 6^th the Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual free throw contest. This contest is open to all girls and boys between the ages of 9 and 14. Trophies/certificates will be awarded to the winners in each of the 6 age groups for both girls and boys. The gym will open at 3PM and the contests will start at 3:30. Winners will advance to the next competition in Dixon.

2022 AUCTION!! SAVE THE DATE!! -   Did you know that our enrollment went from 146 to 171 in one year!?  That means there are plenty of new families for each of us to meet!  The auction is a great way to get to know our school family better.  Please save the date and join us at our annual auction event!  No need to have a group together…if you purchase a ticket, we’ll take the time to seat you near families that you may know!  Come join the fun! More information at this link!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pWuCNCi88l6kwWlX0rR4Xlx7dHxuDV9U/view?usp=sharing

HOME AND SCHOOL
AMAZON SMILES - Our rewards check from Amazon for last quarter was $123.31! Thanks everyone for selecting us as your organization to receive your points!!

RILEY PIERCE, A.D.
7/8 Girls Basketball – information meeting is tonight at 5:00PM in the cafeteria.