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What is expected of parents? Opportunities to volunteer: PTO-sponsored events Parish activities In the classroom (ask your child’s teacher) Field trips Library assistance Lunch servers & monitors After-School Activities Program
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WELCOMEto St. Mary’s School!
I’ve enrolled my child. NOW what?
What is expected of parents?Some of your time. Please volunteer! Parents and families make St. Mary’s work Each family’s minimum requirement: 25
hours (5 for the ball and auction)Track your St. Mary’s volunteer hours and
record them in the 3-ring binder in the officeHours are audited in the spring
What is expected of parents?Opportunities to volunteer: PTO-sponsored eventsParish activitiesIn the classroom (ask your child’s teacher)Field tripsLibrary assistanceLunch servers & monitorsAfter-School Activities Program
What is expected of parents?ALL volunteers are required to take the
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING!
Includes training class + background check
Opportunities to attend are limited so RSVP and attend ASAP!
Required before volunteering in classroom, on field trips, at events
What is expected of parents?Know the field trip driver rules:Take the Safe Environment TrainingLeave a copy of your valid driver’s license
and car insurance with the officeNO texts or calls!No videosNo unauthorized stops
How do I know what’s going on?
READ THE SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT!
Weekly newsletter e-mailed on Mondays
Contact Roni Pratt if you don’t receive [email protected]
How do I know what’s going on?Friend the St. Mary’s Boise PTO Facebook pageIndividual class Facebook pageRead your email from the schoolCall the school: 208-342-7476Check out the St. Mary’s School website:
http://www.stmarys-boise.orgAsk your child’s teacherAsk the PTO to connect you
with a mentor family
What is the dress code?Complete information is in the uniform
policyShorts OK until Thanksgiving (except mass
day)Fridays are MASS days!
Girls: White dress shirt + skirt or jumperBoys: White dress shirt + tie + pants +
belt(no shorts) K-1 – no belt; 2-8 must have a belt
What is the dress code?Every Monday is Spirit Shirt Day
St. Mary’s t-shirt OK for topUniform bottoms (shorts, pants, or skirt)Buy spirit shirts from Student Council - sale soon
Jeans Day is the LAST Monday of every month.Choice of top OK as long as it is neat and modest It’s not “casual day” – it’s JEANS dayBlue jeans only – no other colorsNo jeggings, skinny or ripped jeans
What time does school start?The day starts with prayer in the gym.Students must be in the gym by 8:05 a.m.The school day starts at 8:10 a.m. sharp!If your child is late to school, please check
them in at the office.
How does drop off work?Please drive slowly in parking lot!Turn into the parking lot from the 28th Street
gate entranceAvoid using the alleyAvoid parking in front of the schoolParents are welcome to join morning
prayer in the gym
What is the morning routine?Prayer Square every day: 8:10 a.m. in the
gymStudents stand with their classMrs. Emerich rings the bell to start the day!
AnnouncementsBirthdaysPrayer and songPledge of Allegiance Students & teachers to classroomsFridays: Students & teachers go to 8:30 mass
What’s for lunch? When is it?Lunch schedule:
Grades K-5th: 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Grades 6th-8th: 12:15 to 12:35 p.m.
Allergy-free table available if necessaryParents are welcome to come and have lunch
with their child/childrenBlimpie will be available on Tuesday – order
form available in front officePizza will be available on Friday $4.00 per lunch
What happens after school?School ends at 3:10 p.m. All students must be picked up by 3:30 p.m.Each class leaves together and comes to the
front of the schoolStudents in the School Enrichment
Program meet at the gate between the Parish Hall and School.
What is the “Parish Hall”?
This is St. Mary’s Parish HallInside: Parish and clergy offices, meeting rooms
What happens at Friday Mass?We celebrate Mass as a school community
Starts at 8:30On Fridays students bring gifts to massSpartan Spotlight tells you what to bring:
Food = Non-perishable food for Food BankCorpus Christi = Toiletries for shelterTreasure = Monetary offeringTime = Personal commitment
Parents are welcome to attend
What is the Buddy Program?Students in grades K-4th are paired up with a
buddy in grades 5th-8thBuddies sit together at mass, work together
in classroomBuddy serves as:
MentorCheerleaderSupport systemRole modelFriend
What if I have a question?Ask your child’s teacher about:
Your child’s schoolwork and progressHow you can help in the classroom
Ask the principal about:School program and administrationHow you can make our school better
Ask the PTO about:How you can help Advice from other parents
What is the Governing Board?Our Parish Priest, Father Worster, oversees
the Parish and its ministries (Church, School, Food Bank)
SGB makes big-picture decisions on budget, programming, sustainability,faculty, etc.
SGB includes parishioners, parents of present and former students
What is the Creegan Foundation?Long-term endowment that makes
annual contribution to St. Mary’s SchoolAnnual contribution is based on success
of portfolio performanceKeep in mind for estate planning, large
giftsTo donate or learn more, contact the
school
What is the PTO?PTO is charged with covering the difference
between tuition and operating expensesPTO Board makes decisions about how
to raise this moneyAll parents and teachers are members
of the PTO!Board elections are in the springPLEASE consider volunteering!
Who is on the PTO Board?President: Rondee BlessingPresident-Elect: Ron GoodwinTreasurer: Eric ThompsonSecretary: Annie GranvallPast President: Dane Miller
We’re glad you’re here!You’re at St. Mary’s because you believe in
the value of a Catholic educationPlease ask questions and share your ideas
about how we can make our school even better!
