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Recently at St. Mary's weekend Masses, members of our SMS Class of 2026 spoke about how SMS has impacted their lives. Let's hear what 8th grader, Henry S. had to say:

"Hello, my name is Henry. I am here today to tell you about my time at St. Mary’s. I have been a student here since I was 3 in Montessori Pre-K. During my time here I have participated in many activities and other school events.

I have had the opportunity to play a variety of sports during my time at St. Mary's. Starting in Kindergarten, I was on the swim, bowling, and track teams. Starting in 1st grade, I have been on our St. Mary’s soccer team each spring. I have been a member of our basketball team since 3rd grade. I have really enjoyed having the opportunity to play so many different sports, and have enjoyed being able to play with my classmates.

There are also many other activities that I have had the opportunity to participate in, other than just sports. I was a member of the school band, playing the drums. I have also participated in many of our Drama Club productions. My favorite club that I have been involved in is our Middle School Chess Club.

St. Mary’s has also provided a strong academic foundation, that I feel has prepared me well for high school next year. I am currently taking Regents Biology and Regents Algebra, which will help me to progress into advanced classes in high school. I have also had the opportunity to participate in the Diocesan Math Competition. One of my favorite parts about this school is the small class sizes which have allowed me to get individual attention from our caring and supportive teachers.

My favorite part of being a student at St. Mary’s is how everything is always faith centered. We begin our day every morning with a school wide prayer led by the eighth graders, and end our day by saying the Hail Mary together. One of my favorite experiences at St. Mary’s is our yearly Living Stations of the Cross production, that fourth grade presents during Lent. Afterward, the whole school gathers in the school gym to participate in games that are designed and run by the middle school students. This is always something I look forward to because it brings students of all grades together, to pray together, and then celebrate together. Keeping God at the center of our school and social activities is something I feel is very important.

Being focused on God is something that I think is very important, and is a trait that I want to bring with me to St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, where I am planning on going to high school next year.

Thank you for your time."

🐝 Schedule a tour or shadow experience and learn more about enrolling at St. Mary School by clicking here: stmaryschoolswormville.org/tour

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Missed our Open House? Click here to schedule a family tour & explore Kindergarten at SMS for this Fall: stmaryschoolswormville.org/tour

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🍕🥗🥪 Kindergarten, Grade 3 & Grade 6 enjoyed lunch with some special people yesterday in honor of Catholic Schools Week!

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🥞🍓 RSVP by date EXTENDED for FREE Catholic Schools Week Breakfast!

SMS families, join us THIS SUN., FEB. 1 for our Catholic Schools Week Closing Mass - attend 9 am Mass with your family and have students DRESS IN UNIFORMS OR SPIRIT WEAR.

Then, head over to the FREE Catholic Schools Week Breakfast for SMS students & their families at 10:30 am in the Gym, generously hosted by our parish’s Knights of Columbus. (Thank you Knights!)

• RSVP EXTENDED for the breakfast , now by 1/29 (teachers and staff are also welcome!): https://tinyurl.com/mhsmbf56

• Sign up to volunteer or donate fruit/pastries: https://tinyurl.com/bddehpde

• Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

🐝💙 Happy Catholic Schools Week!

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🍕🥗🥪 We're celebrating Catholic Schools Week with the people we love by inviting them out to lunch! Students may each invite one special person to have lunch with them this week, this is a great opportunity to enjoy some special time with parents, grandparents or other loved ones.

❤️ Reminder: tomorrow, Tues., Jan. 27th is the Special Persons Lunch for Kindergarten, Grade 3 & Grade 6.

📧 If you did not RSVP with the name of a special person to have lunch with your student, please email office@stmaryschoolswormville.org this evening to do so.

Last weekend at St. Mary's Masses, members of our SMS Class of 2026 spoke about how SMS has impacted their lives. Let's hear what 8th grader, Grace W. had to say:

"Hi, I am Grace and I have been at St. Marys since 1st grade and have had such a great time growing up at this school. I have in the past 8 years played soccer, volleyball and also participated in the drama club program, and piano. There are many other activities to choose from at the school, so there’s something for everyone. We have small classes and caring teachers.

One of the most memorable memories I had at St.Mary’s came at Christmas time this year. I had the honor of helping put together and organize all the gifts for the St. Agnes service project that we have been doing for many years now, and got to go visit Sister Anna Helen. I had a very nice time hearing the story of how the St.Agnes service project started, and hear how our work will help others who are in need. She prayed with us and it was such a special experience. We also got to lead the whole project and it made me very proud to go to this school. Service is something that has always been a big part of our experience here. It has helped me see that being kind and remembering what you have is a very large blessing like Jesus has done for everyone. 

For high school I plan on attending Sacred Heart Academy, and I am very excited to start this new journey with all the life skills St. Mary's has taught me. I invite you to attend our Open House, Sun., Jan. 25th from 10:30 am-12:00 pm. Thank you."

🐝 RSVP for our Open House this Sun., and learn more at smstheplacetobee.com
💙 Learn more about the St. Agnes Project: https://tinyurl.com/4eedwfup

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