Happy St. Nicholas Day! A Prayer to Saint Nicholas of Myra: O good St. Nicholas, you who are the joy of the children, put in my heart the spirit of childhood. Bring us all in reverence to the Holy Child of Bethlehem, when true joy and peace are found. Amen.
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
St. Nicholas and children
Our Montessori friends went to Art today with Mrs. Genovese and made Christmas stockings in preparation for St. Nicholas Day tomorrow! They used a variety of materials like cut ribbon, markers, cotton balls, and cut paper.
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Montessori Art class
Montessori Art class
Montessori Art class
Montessori Art class
SMS parents - don't forget to send your students in with their envelopes and shopping money for the "Merry Moose" Christmas Shop, running Dec. 6-8!
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Merry Moose Shop
SMS students began the first week of Advent today by gathering in the gym for morning prayer and announcements. The Advent candle was lit by our principal, Mrs. D'Angelo, and the students will continue to come together daily to start their day with prayer until Christmas!
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Students reading morning prayer
Students reading morning prayer
Students reading morning prayer
Lighting the Advent wreath
SMS Advent wreath
Our virtue of the month for December is humility. #CharacterEd #StayHumble #MondayMotivation
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
C.S. Lewis quote on humility
Be sure your child is in a school where they will flourish and excel. Call today to schedule an on-school-time tour: (716) 689-8424 #SMStheplacetoBEE
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Flourish and excel at St. Mary School
Father Joe wore red today at our school Mass led by grade 6, in honor of the feast of St. Andrew. The brother of St. Peter, St. Andrew was the first apostle to be called by Jesus. #schoolMass #liturgicalliving
over 1 year ago, Rebecca Kisailus
School Mass led by grade 6
School Mass led by grade 6
School Mass led by grade 6
School Mass led by grade 6
School Mass led by grade 6
School Mass led by grade 6
Miss Kerwin’s 4th grade class learned about Native American culture during November. They began research on their Longhouse projects and wove Wampum Belts. Belts made of wampum were used to mark agreements between peoples, including the Haudenosaunee. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Grade 4 wampum belts
Grade 4 wampum belts
The first snow of the year is always magical, especially when you're a kid! ❄️☃️✨These early '90's SMS students look like they're about to have some fun (or mischief) in the snow in this pic!Tag any #alumni you might recognize! #throwbackthursday #stmarys175
over 1 year ago, Rebecca Kisailus
SMS students with snowballs
The classic game of BINGO is a great way to learn through play! Some of our Montessori students are shown here playing the multi-step game to learn procedures and photo recognition. #MontessoriMoment
over 1 year ago, Rebecca Kisailus
Montessori students play Bingo
Miss Reeves' physical science students explored chemical reactions this morning by making hot chocolate. They discussed the reactants, products, made a model of the reaction and made inferences about the solubility of the cocoa mix if they used cold water instead of hot water.
over 1 year ago, Miss Reeves
Yum
Yum!
Yum!!
Our Kindergarten participated in a Nativity Scavenger Hunt this morning with Mrs. Egleston. They discussed the real reason for Christmas and each student was proudly showing off the Nativity scene they made. Our children are so blessed to be able to learn about Jesus' birth in school!
over 1 year ago, Tris D'Angelo
manger
Here is one of the multi-step process activities our Montessori students have the ability to work on each day. For this activity, they need to fill the water & soap, wash the animal, dump out the “dirty” water and then clean up all the materials! #MontessoriMoment
over 1 year ago, Rebecca Kisailus
Multi-step Montessori Activity
Multi-step Montessori Activity
Multi-step Montessori Activity
Today is Giving Tuesday! Please prayerfully consider making a donation to St. Mary's Educational Endowment, a restricted investment account from which the earnings will be used to support Catholic Education for St. Mary's faith community for many years to come. Go to the secure Online Giving tab at stmaryswormville.org to donate.
over 1 year ago, St. Mary School
giving Tuesday
Our virtue of the month for November is aptly, generosity. Please consider a donation tomorrow on #GivingTuesday for Catholic Education. #MondayMotivation #CatholicEd Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/2xf2dj37
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Pope Bendict XVI quote
Giving Tuesday graphic
At SMS we focus on the whole child; mind, body and soul. Call today to schedule an on-school-time tour: (716) 689-8424 #SMStheplacetoBEE
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Focus on the whole child; mind, body and soul.
More than 100 ornaments are left on this year's virtual and physical Giving Trees! Please take an ornament to purchase a gift for someone less fortunate than yourself. Gifts need to be returned on/before 12/3. For virtual ornaments go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AFA829ABF58-45898448-giving
over 1 year ago, St. Mary's Church
gifts
#DisciplesMakeAnImpact #SMSthePlacetoBee
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
SMS students impact the community
Miss Sanderson's 3rd grade class put together this video to show their appreciation for their parents. We wish you all a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving, enjoy! https://youtu.be/-xZKUvMokjA?feature=shared
over 1 year ago, St. Mary Swormville
Happy Thanksgiving from 3rd grade!
Please support St. Mary's Educational Endowment on Giving Tuesday, November 28. St. Mary's Educational Endowment is a restricted investment account from which the earnings will be used to support Catholic Education at St. Mary’s Parish in perpetuity. Donations may be made through the secure online giving portal on St. Mary's website, by using a labeled envelope available in the church foyer, or by stopping in to the parish office with your cash/check/credit card. Thank you for prayerfully considering supporting Catholic Education at St. Mary's for the future.
over 1 year ago, St. Mary's Church
Cive to St. Mary's Educational Endowment for Giving Tuesday
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