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SUMMER “CALM” AT ST. MARY SCHOOL!

Students’ voices may not fill the hallways during Summer Vacation, but there is still a lot taking place at St. Mary School while the children are away!

The fresh coat of paint really looks great, doesn’t it? The last time the school was painted was in 1993! Awnings were refreshed over the Kindergarten classroom and computer lab, too.

Inside, new blinds have been installed in classrooms and work areas. In the small bathroom, used by Kindergarten and First Grade students, new flooring is going in along with Marlite to keep the walls clean looking. These improvements were made possible by funds raised by our Mothers’ Guild at the 2010 Walk-A-Thon.*

Teachers through the generosity of 2011 Auction Committee members and supporters are ordering new resource materials. Textbooks will be arriving at the school shortly, too.

Of course, our wonderful Ramon is hard at work touching up paint, freshening classrooms and hallways, and repainting lines on the grounds while LuRosa Janitorial Service cleans everything inside from top to bottom. Parents and friends of the parish will put the finishing touches on the school at the Workday, August 13th.**

Though it may appear that there is “not much going on” at St. Mary School during the summer, our students and parents will be welcomed back on August 18th with a clean, fresh look as we begin our 140th Anniversary year and prepare for WCEA/WASC accreditation in the Spring.

*In 2010, students and teachers walked more than 1200 miles and raised $56,000 for St. Mary School programs! If you would like to become a 2011 Walk-A-Thon sponsor, with print recognition and website acknowledgment, contact Chair Vicki Goicovich at 710.9229.

**If you would like to help at the PARISH WORKDAY (clean desks and chairs, paint railings, do some light gardening, etc.), call the School Office (842.2827) today and let us know you’ll be here!

USED UNIFORM EXCHANGE

Saturday, July 23rd from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the 4th Grade classrooms. Follow the signs to the playground entrance of the 4th Grade.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR

GRADUATING 8TH GRADERS

Each year at 8th Grade Graduation, our students are awarded certificates of recognition from local service organizations, school clubs, and individuals who express their belief in Catholic Education, and in particular, St. Mary School. Most of the scholarships awarded have a monetary gift attached, ranging from $100-$500.

If you, or your organization, would be interested in establishing a scholarship for a graduation 8th grader, contact Vicki Campanella in the Development Office at 408.842.8425 for more information.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR

GRADUATING 8TH GRADERS

Each year at 8th Grade Graduation, our students are awarded certificates of recognition from local service organizations, school clubs, and individuals who express their belief in Catholic Education, and in particular, St. Mary School. Most of the scholarships awarded have a monetary gift attached, ranging from $100-$500.

If you, or your organization, would be interested in establishing a scholarship for a graduation 8th grader, contact Vicki Campanella in the Development Office at 408.842.8425 for more information.

Safe the date

April 13:   Spaghetti Dinner Tickets go on sale!

April 21:   11AM Passion Play in the church—won’t you join us?

April 22-May 2: Easter Break

May 3:     May Crowning on school grounds

May 6:     Spring Spaghetti Dinner

June 3:    8th Grade Graduation in the church

June 10:  Last day of school, 2010-11

Weekend Liturgy Questions – 3rd Sunday of Easter

The disciples recognized Jesus as they broke bread at the table. How would others recognize Jesus at your meals – at home? at school? at work?

Share one memorable meal that you have had in the past year or so. Maybe it’s Thanksgiving or when your relatives came over or….

What are some ways you can share meals with others who are not your relatives or friends…

Have you provided food for the hungry? Have you volunteered to serve food at a soup kitchen or the Lord’s Table or the Armory?