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​We are making St. Francis’ Fall Feast Fest a St. Mary's tradition!

9/30/2020

 
We will honor St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of the environment and animals,
​with special events this Friday, October 2nd.
Events to include:
Weeklong Penny Drive benefiting animals impacted by fires in Western US
Blessing of the Pets
Free Fall Feast lunch for all students
Fall Festival games at recess
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Thank you for trusting us with your children. Thank you for partnering with us in forming them to be who God intends. Thank you for accepting changes so that we can be here in person fulfilling our vocations.

9/29/2020

 
Through their role as Catholic school teachers the faculty at St. Mary's School is responding to the call to BE a witness, sharing the gift of faith with others while deepening their own faith.
Lord God, source of all wisdom and knowledge, you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, to live among us and to proclaim his message of faith, hope, and love to all nations. In your goodness bless our brothers and sisters who have offered themselves as catechists for your Church. Strengthen them with your gifts, that they may teach by word and by example the truth that comes from you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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Thank you for trusting us with your children. Thank you for partnering with us in forming them to be who God intends. Thank you for accepting changes so that we can be here in person fulfilling our vocations.

St. Mary's School is called to BE a witness.

9/29/2020

 
THANK YOU Ms. Doyle for sharing an update on how St. Mary's School faculty is responding to the call to BE a witness at Catechetical Sunday Mass this past weeked. WATCH our principal speak at https://youtu.be/HKrWWvTOO3c?t=3224

Cross Country News

9/23/2020

 
A BIG shout out to our eight St. Mary's students who are participating on the Spring Lake Middle School Cross Country team! Congratulations to the team for a WIN overall in the meet.
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MAP assessments begin at St. Mary's School.

9/20/2020

 
​REMINDER: MAP assessments begin this week!
HOW CAN YOU HELP FROM HOME? You can help from home by ensuring a good night sleep, a nutritious breakfast, and providing a water bottle for hydration on test days. If absences can be avoided during these weeks, we would really appreciate it. Third through eighth grade begin testing Monday morning. Second grade will begin on Tuesday, and first grade will begin testing on Wednesday.
*First grade takes only Reading and Math assessments and second grade takes only Reading, Math and Language Usage.
Our remote learners will receive a separate message about how we will conduct your testing.
NWEA MAP assessments, the systemwide interim testing suite required by the Diocese of Grand Rapids, will be administered to our first through eighth grade students. These online assessments in Reading, Language Usage, Math, and Science* provide a personalized assessment experience for your child, one that adapts to your child’s level of learning. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If the answer is incorrect, the next question is easier. In this way, this adaptive test provides a unique experience for each student that results in a detailed picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn. Due to the online nature of MAP assessments, results are immediate and accurate, helping teachers to identify the strength and growth opportunities for each child in their classrooms. Results from this first testing window will help our teachers plan meaningful instruction and set goals to meet the needs of each St. Mary’s student. This is especially valuable this year given the challenges of learning at home last Spring.
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Graffiti in 5th Grade?

9/18/2020

 
In Mrs. Rhein's Language Arts class, 5th graders “graffiti” the room as they respond to the Watsons go to Birmingham 1963. Even our virtual learners were able to participate! ​

Encouraging words from the class of 2018

9/18/2020

 
A BIG shout out to Carol Ventocilla, St. Mary's School class of 2018, for painting bases and a 4 square on our recess play area. Your encouraging message is so sweet. We miss you too! ​

School safety plans have been the focus this week during Ms. Doyle's Daily.

9/17/2020

 
Today, we discussed our lock down procedures when someone unwelcome is in the building. Doyle's Daily helpers this month are our 7th and 8th grade class who did a great job leading the Memorare and Pledge of Allegiance. ​

Enjoying the sunshine and fresh air!

9/16/2020

 
Mrs. Mullally’s 4th graders are studying economics on their chrome books - enjoying the sunshine and fresh air! ​

Congratulations, Confirmands!

9/15/2020

 

Mrs. Rhein's 6th graders working together to write the Prayers of the Faithful for Friday Mass.

9/14/2020

 

Studying MATTER with Mrs. Giroux.

9/14/2020

 
Matter may seem to disappear when it dissolves or evaporates, but in fact matter is just changing forms.
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Who’s going to win the $10,000 prize?

9/12/2020

 
​LAST CHANCE FOR RAFFLE TICKETS TODAY!!!  Who’s going to win the $10,000 prize?
Come buy your raffle tickets at our parish booth on the grass on the NW corner of the church, near the parish office, from 10 am until the drawing at 8 pm TODAY! THANK YOU to those families who signed up to have their students hold signs letting people know that the raffle sale is going on. It's our final push... the raffle financially benefits our school. Thank you!

St. Mary's School remembers the events of 9/11

9/11/2020

 

“The Daily Five”

9/10/2020

 
Mrs. Johnson’s Kindergarten students are working on “The Daily Five” during their literacy block. They’re building stamina and a genuine love of reading during “Read to Self”.

Open Wide Our Hearts

9/9/2020

 
Watch as Father Dave shares a beautiful prayer with our students and staff this morning. Open Wide Our Hearts linked below: https://drive.google.com/.../16kWykcdkhC1jWzRp3bN.../view...
Reminder: You are all invited to join Bishop Walkowiak for Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew at 7 p.m. TONIGHT Sept. 9. The Mass will also be available via livestream on Facebook @DioceseofGrandRapids, or at www.grdiocese.org.

​Diocesan Day of Prayer for Racial Healing

9/9/2020

 
St. Mary's School answered the Bishop's call to pray for Racial Healing today, on the Feast of St. Peter Claver. Father Dave joined Ms. Doyle during her Doyle's Daily, sharing a beautiful prayer from Open Wide Our Hearts. After learning that our role in racial healing is to offer every person LOVE, KINDNESS, HUMANITY, JUSTICE and PEACE, each class took time to visibly pray for these hopes for all God's children outdoors.

​Today we KICK-OFF our full remote learning schedule for our students who are learning from home.

9/8/2020

 
Our teachers met with each student last Thursday, to go over schedules, hand out computers and answer questions.
We all hope and pray for the day when we are all back together. Until then, we are dedicated and ready to support our students in our classrooms and learning from home.

This morning we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a special prayer and blessing outside.

9/8/2020

 
Ms Doyle's Daily announcements were live streamed and our 7/8 grade class joined her in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and our traditional flag raising ceremony with a brand new flag to also honor our great country. ​

An outdoor study in Mrs. Giroux's Science class.

9/8/2020

 
An outdoor study in Mrs. Giroux's Science class demonstrates a common way through which bacteria spreads . . . germs carry through the air in sneezes, coughs, or even breaths.

Bishop Walkowiak is declaring Wednesday, Sept. 9 a day of prayer and fasting in our diocese as we work to eradicate the sin of racism from our country and peacefully seek racial justice.

9/3/2020

 
Fr. Dave will lead us in prayer with our students during Wednesday's Doyles Daily and several of our classes will participate in peaceful outdoor demonstrations around our campus throughout the day.
We encourage our school families to attend Mass live streamed from the cathedral Wednesday evening on the diocesan website https://grdiocese.org/ and Facebook page @DioceseofGrandRapid. Also, please read Open Wide Our Hearts: the enduring call to love, the U.S. Bishop’s Pastoral Letter against racism found at https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/...
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Doyle's Dailies from a SHORTER Distance.

9/2/2020

 
​Did you know?
Our students gather Monday - Thursday at 9AM for our principal lead "Doyle's Dailies from a SHORTER distance". This gathering is virual with students remaining with their cohorts in their classrooms. Each class interacts by participating in announcements, morning prayer, pledge of allegiance and more!

​We are so blessed with supportive families!

9/1/2020

 
 BIG THANK YOU to Katya's grand parents for the orchard fresh apple donation to the hot lunch program!
Another BIG THANK YOU to our compassionate facilities maintenance staff who brought in fans & air movers to the kitchen to offer our lunch staff relief from the heat this past week!
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