What do bees, $10,000, donuts & scavenger hunts have in common? They're all at our Open House today from 10:30 am - 12 pm! Stop by 6919 Transit Rd., East Amherst to see how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders!
#openhouse #CSW2025 #Catholicvalues #tomorrowsleaders
"There are many reasons that my family is a part of the St. Mary School community. The academics, athletic opportunities starting in Kindergarten, Makerspace classes for grades K-8, and various extracurricular activities. However, the most important reason I send my children to St. Mary’s is because the education and environment are infused with the Catholic faith."
-Katie Bishop, SMS alumna, Mom to Owen & Matthew, SMS Assistant Principal
If you'd like to hear more from SMS parents like Katie, join us at our Open House tomorrow morning! Click the link for more info & to RSVP: smstheplacetobee.com
"Friends asked why we wouldn’t take advantage of the public schools. After all, we’re paying public school taxes and they are high-performing schools. We told them then, & we tell people now - we chose St. Mary’s because we believe in Catholic education... the values we teach at home & talk about at our kitchen table, are the same values being taught at school & church."
-Tim Marren, father of SMS students Emma & Lydia
If you'd like to hear more from SMS parents like Tim, join us at our Open House this Sunday, 1/26. Click the link for more info & to RSVP: smstheplacetobee.com
"If you like the idea of your child saying a morning prayer, grace before lunch, & attending Mass every Friday, your child not just learning how to read, but learning how to read from scripture, not just learning how to sing, but how to sing songs of faith, seeing your child put on Christmas shows that actually feature Jesus, not just Santa, or your child learning that science is not the antithesis of religion, but the very proof that God is real, then this is the place for your child.”
- Jeff Witkowski, Dad of Sam & Eliza, husband of Kristy Witkowski - SMS grades 3, 4 & 5 science teacher
If you'd like to hear more from SMS parents like Jeff, join us at our Open House this Sunday, 1/26. Click the link for more info & to RSVP: smstheplacetobee.com
SMS students channeled their inner "Mr. Don" and got a little paint on their fingers yesterday in order to create his going away gift! Mr. Don has been the St. Mary's Parish and School facilities manager for 10 years, and today was his last day on the job. He will be missed!
"One of the most important aspects of attending St. Mary School is the ‘compassion component’ as I like to call it . My two children aren’t just numbers in this school, but part of the community & of a faith family.”
- Nicole LaMonte-DeGolier, mom of Jack & Bella
If you'd like to hear more from SMS parents like Nicole, join us at our Open House this Sunday, 1/26. Click the link for more info & to RSVP: smstheplacetobee.com
Catholic Schools Week starts this Sunday with our Open House, come help us celebrate!
Click here for a guide to all the wonderful events going on at SMS for Catholic Schools Week: https://tinyurl.com/3zanrxyx
RSVP for our Open House here: smstheplacetobee.com
#CSW2025
🏀 SMS/NBVM JV Boys defeat St. Mary’s Lancaster, 37-7 last Saturday. Braden M. led scoring with 11 points, Joseph M. had 5 steals & Josh Z. led the team with 5 rebounds. The team will enjoy bye weeks before playing a double header on 2/8.
#goBEES #JVbasketball #SMStheplacetoBEE
❄️💵 There's just over 24 hours left to purchase Snow Me the Money Tickets online at https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/snow ! The $10,000 grand prize drawing will be held Sun., 1/26 at 1 pm, so either purchase online or get your tickets in at the parish office - GOOD LUCK!
❄️ NO SCHOOL - St. Mary School Swormville will be closed again tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, due to severe weather & extreme cold. Stay warm everyone!
❄️ NO SCHOOL - St. Mary School Swormville will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 21st due to severe weather & extreme cold. Stay warm everyone!
Are you looking for a Pre-K that provides an excellent academic foundation for your child & embodies your values? Join us Sun., 1/26 to learn more about our Montessori Children's House for 3-6 year olds. RSVP at: www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/openhouse
Join us on 1/26 to meet our principal & teachers, tour classrooms & speak with current families. Children will go on a scavenger hunt to build a prize bag – join us & see why we’re more than just a school! RSVP at: smstheplacetobee.com
#Catholicvalues #tomorrowsleaders
💙 🦬 ❤️ The last time Mr. Dolan wore a Bills suit to school on Friday, they won on Sunday... hoping for a repeat performance today!
#goBills #middleschool #fitcheck #gameday #LetsGoBuffalo #heyeyeyey #shout #BillsMafia #RightHereRightNow #dontstopBillievin #BuffaloBills
Our $10,000 Snow Me the Money Cash Raffle drawing will be held Sunday 1/26 at our School Open House & Donut Sunday! Join us for open house, enjoy a donut in our cafeteria, and get your snow me the money tickets in for the final drawing! Raffle tickets are available to purchase online at https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/snow, or after all Masses this weekend and can be dropped off anytime before the final drawing on 1/26. RSVP for our Open House at smstheplacetobee.com to see how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders! #Snowmethemoney #openhouse #donuts #catholicschools #whatdoyouvalue
Congratulations to our #Virtue Award winners for #generosity, & Diocesan Character Award winner, Francesca M. for showing #appreciation during the month of December!
If you're looking for a place for your child to grow spiritually & academically, join us for our Open House on Sun., Jan. 26th. RSVP here: smstheplacetobee.com
#character #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders #smstheplacetobee
We double dog dare you to like this post! But how couldn't you with a pup as patient as Father Peter's "Lucy", surrounded by our sweet SMS students? The children enjoyed Lucy's classroom visits this week, & of course she enjoyed the attention!
#gooddog #SMStheplacetoBEE
Our Kindergartners "got the download" on a lot of great skills & information in Technology class today! They discussed proper handling of their Chromebooks, logged into Google classroom, & practiced using the track-pad by creating pictures.
#kindergarten #tech #SMStheplacetoBEE
There's still time to RSVP for LEAD Night! If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten this fall (age 5 by 12/1/25), consider St. Mary School, where Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders! To join us tomorrow night from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, RSVP here: smstheplacetobee.com
📖 Yesterday our Montessori full day students finished reading "Matilda" as a class. This is their 2nd chapter book of the year. Before reading each day, Miss Krista & Miss Katie ask the students comprehension questions about what has been read so far. Today the class began watching Matilda the movie to see the book come to life, and really enjoyed it! Next up on the #Montessori reading list is Charlie and The Chocolate Factory!
#Matilda #knowledge #montessorilearning #reading #learningtoread #readingtolearn #preK #kindergarten
