Newsletter

­­­ST. MARY’S NEWSLETTER FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2020  
NEW NEWS THIS WEEK:
NEWMAN STOCK THE PANTRY DRESS DOWN DAYS- Remember - you need a $1 donation that we will collect and give to Newman. Newman students will be purchasing goods needed at the food pantry. Thank you so much for helping us help others in our community!  Now let’s have some fun while doing it!
Friday, November 20- Crazy Hat/Hair Day-Jeans with a school appropriate top and a hat or crazy hair

EARLY DISMISSAL - We will be dismissing at 11:15 on Wednesday, November 18th for Professional Development.

FRUIT SALE - Parents will be receiving their work shift hours for the Fruit Sale this week. It takes place the week of December 6th. If you have any questions about the shift you are scheduled for, please contact Gerard 815-716-3671 or Matt 815-600-4357.

NEWMAN TOURS FOR 8TH GRADE FAMILIES - Since Newman is unable to have an open house and potentially no 8th grade day, they will be hosting 30 minute tours for any interested 8th grade families.  There are evening as well as weekend slots.
Here is the link to register: http://www.newmancchs.org/admissions/discovernewman.cfm

FAMILY READING NIGHT - Thursday evening, November 19th has been designated as a statewide “Family Reading Night”.  We encourage all of our families to set aside some time on the 19th to read together as a family.  “The Family That Reads Together, Grows Together”. Mrs. Cook

THANKSGIVING BREAK - We will be out of school Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th. We will return to school Monday, November 30th.


FUNDRAISING
AUCTION NEWS - We are sad to announce with the spike in COVID cases, we do not believe an in-person auction is going to happen this year. The auction committee has been busy creating new ways to help us reach our fundraising goals this year. Upcoming events will be a Butcher Shop Fundraiser (order form going home today), a “Mission Possible”, as well as a Cliff Donuts sale. Be on the lookout for more details regarding these upcoming fundraisers. This year has been a challenge but we are confident with our hard working fundraising committees and our dedicated St. Mary’s families, we can achieve our fundraising goals.
If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to volunteer your time, please contact Erica Kelly 312-339-5436 or Michelle Hodge 815-441-8655. Together we can do this because we are #stmarysstrong! We hope everyone remains safe and healthy and is able to enjoy the holidays this year.

OLD NEWS:
**Make sure to register on AMAZON prior to Holiday Shopping!**
AMAZON SMILE - Did you know that St. Mary’s receives donations on Amazon Smile?  Whether you are using smile.amazon.com or the amazon app, your purchases can help our school!  Just in time for Christmas shopping!  Please consider going to smile.amazon.com and choosing St. Mary’s School.  Tell your parents, grandparents and friends!  As an avid Amazon shopper, my purchases alone have generated $322.10 since August 2020!  Just think if we all do it!  Look to see St. Mary’s School listed at the bottom of your purchase to be sure that it’s working!