Founded 175 years ago, we celebrate our strong past as the foundation of our vision for tomorrow. SMS offers Pre-K Montessori –grade 8 instruction, and believes in partnering with families to help students achieve their objectives. Ministry to others is part of our “everyday”, as are our Christ-centered, Catholic beliefs. We challenge students to reach their full potential, test their limits, and maximize their talents. Come see for yourself why we’re more than just a school. RSVP at smstheplacetobee.com
Miss Reeves' Regents Biology students have been studying cells and cellular transport in class. Today they decorated cupcakes to reinforce vocabulary, the organelles and their functions
Act fast to join our HSA for an evening of social gaming, delicious food and drink, and great company. "Win" the most chips & receive your ticket price back! Wine, beer & food available for additional purchase.
CLICK THE LINK TO RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/bde83c6t
Then mail payment with check payable to "St. Mary School HSA", or drop off cash/check at the Parish or School Offices: 6919 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051. Funds raised are restricted to the St. Mary's HSA.*Must 21 years or older to attend!
Mr. Dolan's 8th graders were seen using a game to review for their Social Studies test. When they needed more "power" to continue their individual game, they had to correctly answer review questions. A fun and engaging way to prepare for their test!
Profe Maria is celebrating la Día de Los Reyes, or Three Kings Day today with her students! #kingscake #threekingsday
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. In honor of this special day, the third graders visited the church to remind themselves of their Baptism and to renew their Baptismal promises. #faith #CatholicEducation
Kindergarten is online! With their Chromebooks students learned how to join their technology Google classroom and practice track pad use while creating pictures. Their enthusiasm carried through the weekend & they couldn't wait for class today! Have a child entering Kindergarten, grade 1, or grade 2 this Fall? RSVP for LEAD Night, held this Thursday, January 11th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at St. Mary School by visiting www.smstheplacetobee.com
St. Mary School (SMS) is having LEAD Night this Thursday, January 11th, 6:30-7:30 PM, for families with children who will be entering Kindergarten through Grade 2 in September 2024. Lower Elementary Academic Discovery (LEAD) Night will help acquaint you with our lower elementary staff and help your child get ready for their next steps at SMS! If you have a neighbor or friend with a child entering these grades in September, be sure to invite them too!
St. Mary School is also hosting Open House for families interested in all SMS grades,: Montessori Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-8, on January 28, 10:30 AM - 12 PM.
Please RSVP for either event with this link: http://www.smstheplacetobee.com
BREAKTHROUGH TONIGHT!
January 8th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, parish center
HOW TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS
Students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to learn where to find the answers to commonly asked questions about their Catholic faith. If you have a cell phone, bring it! Bring a friend, too!
Our January virtue of the month is diligence. #CharacterEd #virtues #diligence #MondayMotivation
Happy Epiphany! Celebrated on Jan. 6 or the Sun. after Jan. 1, Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of Christ to the Nations in the persons of the Magi. Read how to perform a home blessing today: http://tinyurl.com/2hwhbu6d
Don't miss the K of C Free Throw Competition! Boys & girls ages 9 to 14 (based on Jan. 1 age) are welcome to participate in this FREE competition. Register at the door, must show proof of age (copy of birth certificate/passport) & parental consent form (available at door).
A great quote in a 1993 Amherst Bee article:
"For some of the older families, they could go back for five generations," Sister Sheila said. Seventy-five years from now, some of the new families may go back five generations as well.
#throwbackthursday #stmarys175
Thank you to Mr. Kauppinen, school parent and owner/founder of Grand New Flag in Lockport, NY for the donation of these gorgeous American flags in our gym! They are a wonderful addition to show off our love of God and country! #RedWhiteBlue #america
We're still basking in the peace of the Christmas season, and are so proud of our students who helped bring joy to ten families through St. Agnes Convent in Buffalo. Read more about our December service project here: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/article/1386905
RETREAT TO REFRESH, RENEW, REVITALIZE
It is time to register for the 2024 Christ Renews Welcome Women's and Men's Retreats. These are spiritual renewal weekends designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with others in their faith community.
It is a time for adults to relax, pray, and rethink priorities. It is a time to get to know others in the parish and grow as a community. It is an opportunity to examine, rediscover, and /or intensify your personal relationship with Christ. It is a weekend of reflection and sharing of spiritual and real-life issues. It is a time of evangelization.
Go to stmaryswormville.org or click the link for contact information, more details, to read the brochure for each weekend, and to register online: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/christ-renews-his-parish-welcome-20-retreats
Diligence is our virtue for the month of January. This verse reminds us that it is important to use our time well to develop our character. We can serve others with our time, and become the saints God calls us to be. #MondayMotivation #CharacterEd
Congratulations to our $250 Early Bird Drawing Winner for "Snow Me the Money"! David's ticket was returned to the drum, and he'll be in for the $10,000 final drawing on 1/19/24 at HSA Casino Night. Get your tickets in - remember, you've got to be in it to win it!
Have a student entering Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade this Fall? Join us for LEAD Night (Lower Elementary Academic Discovery) and see all that St. Mary School has to offer! Scan the OR code or visit smstheplacetobee.com to RSVP.
