Newsletter

ST. MARY’S NEWSLETTER FOR DECEMBER 8, 2021
 
GARRETT RAMOS MEMORIAL FUND – In my email on Monday, December 6^th, I stated the fund to help the Ramos family was under Brittney Ramos’ name. 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 

FRUIT SALE PACKING – is continuing through today at Sterling Fence, 2704 Locust, Sterling.  Please check your Fundraising sheet that was sent home with you in August for your work shifts.

FRUIT SALE DISTRIBUTION – Friday, December 10^th from 7AM to 6PM at Sterling Fence, 2704 Locust, Sterling. Be sure and check your Fundraiser schedule for your shift.

SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER – Have some family time as you and your children shop for items to pack in your shoebox! The residents appreciate these gift boxes so much! Many of them have no family in the area, and your thoughtful gift makes them smile! Boxes are due back to school by December 13^th.

**DATE CHANGE**
METEORS ON A MISSION – this middle school youth group is sponsoring a HOODIES AND JEANS dress down on Monday, December13th. For a $2 donation your student may dress in a Hoodie and Jeans (no holes or designs). Money collected will be donated to Gianna’s House.

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

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

HOME AND SCHOOL
SPIRIT-WEAR FUNDRAISER – This St. Mary’s Home & School Association fundraiser made $199!! Many thanks for them as they continue to raise money for fun school events for the kids!

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.
Good luck to our 7/8 Boy’s Basketball team in the year-end tournament being held here tonight and tomorrow night.

TUITION ASSISTANCE
EMPOWER ILLINOIS – Announcing Reservation Night 2022!! Mark your calendars! Reservations for a 2022-2023 tax credit scholarship will open Wednesday, January 12^th at 6:30pm. Like in previous years, the reservation will be a two-step process. At 6:30pm, the reservation form will open, giving you time to enter your information before submission at 7:00pm. Once you reserve your time stamp, you will receive an email to log into your EmpowerXChange portal and complete the application when it opens on Friday, January 14.  For more information, visit EmpowerIllinois.Org/Apply.