St. Mary School Celebrates Communities of Faith, Knowledge & Service!

Your step by step guide to St. Marys Catholic Schools Week

1. Catholic Schools Week Daily Schedule 2. BINGO Parent Donation Form 3. BINGO Grandparent Invitation Form 4. Daily Journal Advertising Order Form 5. Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Order Form 6. St. Marys Got Talent Sign Up Form

Minds at Work Hearts with God Lives of Service

Catholic Schools Week Schedule

St. Mary School Vineland, NJ Catholic Schools Week 2014 January 26 February 1 Theme: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service This year marks the 40th anniversary of Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service is the theme for Catholic Schools Week 2014, the annual celebration of the high quality, faith based education the nations Catholic schools provide. The observance is scheduled for January 26 to February 1. The 2014 theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged. The Catholic Schools Week logo (found above) features a swirl of colors interacting around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community life that are present in our Catholic schools.

Sunday, January 26 (Beginning of Catholic Schools Week) The 10:30 Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Pompeii Church (St. Padre Pio Parish) will begin the opening celebration of Catholic Schools Week. All parents and students of St. Mary School are encouraged to attend the 10:30 Mass. Students are requested to wear their school uniforms to Mass so that parishioners can see all the wonderful children that attend our school. Many students of various grade levels will be participating in parts of the liturgy. Lets fill the church to the rafters!!! There will be a special message from a member of the Student Council at each Mass on why he/she values their Catholic school education at St. Mary School.

ALL PREK 3-4 STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED TO ATTEND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ACTIVITIES DURING THE WEEK ON DAYS THEY ARE NOT SCHEDULED TO ATTEND. Monday, January 27 We Celebrate the Gift of Diversity of Various Cultures in Our World and in Our School Today we celebrate the diverse cultures of the world. Each class chooses a culture to study in order to grow in appreciation of the culture. The students will enjoy an ethnic lunch during their lunch period. Ethnic Lunch Times: PreK3-4 11:00-11:45, K through Fourth Grade 11:4512:30; Fifth Grade through Eighth Grade 12:00 12:45.

Tuesday, January 28 We Celebrate Grandparents Who Love Us and Support Our Intellectual and Spiritual Growth Today we celebrate our grandparents for supporting the mission of Catholic education and their dedication to St. Mary School. They are the BEST! Grandparents are invited to come and enjoy a game of BINGO with their grandchildren. In case your child cannot invite a grandparent, they may invite a relative, neighbor or friend to join them. Students without grandparents may also sit with other students grandparents, relatives or neighbors. Please fill out the BINGO forms that you will be receiving in the Wednesday Communication Envelope indicating whether a grandparent will be attending. This will help the school plan for the number of attendees for the event. The school appreciates any small $5.00 gifts as prizes for BINGO. Students will join their grandparents for BINGO at the following times: Pre K3 & 4 K,3,4,6,& 8 1,2,5 & 7 9:30-10:30 12:45-1:45 2:00-2:55

To avoid any confusion, BINGO is only open to grandparents or guests. This is not a parent activity. No child will be dismissed before 3:00 p.m. Each child must bring a note from his/her parents if they are to go home with their grandparent or guest at the 3:00 p.m. dismissal. No child will be released to an adult without a parent note giving permission to do so.

Wednesday, January 30 We Celebrate Our Parents Who Give Us the Gift of Catholic Education Today we celebrate the parents at St. Mary School. Our parents are the BEST! They support St. Mary School and make great sacrifices for their childrens education. All parents are invited to visit their child/childrens classroom this day. Parents may visit classrooms between 8:45 to 10:45. Parents who may be driving their children to school may enter through the front lobby at 8:15 with their children. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice, bagels, fresh fruit, etc. will be provided for parents in the front lobby while their children report to their classrooms. Parents can visit in the front lobby. Parents arriving at 8:45 or after are to enter by the front doors and sign in. Parents are to feel welcome to take their time and relax in the lobby and enjoy the company of other parents. Seating will be available.

Thursday January 30 We Celebrate Our Students Today we celebrate our students at St. Mary School. St. Mary School is truly a beacon of light in our community because of the wonderful children that comprise our school community. Our students will be treated to a special day of activities. Students will have an opportunity to win prizes from Mr. Hogan throughout the day. All staff and students will forgo their uniforms this day and dress in a chosen theme. PreK through fourth grade will have Pajama Day. Students will have to wear shoes for safety purposes. No slippers will be allowed. Students in fifth grade through eighth grade will have a choice to choose one or a combination of: crazy hair, crazy nails, crazy hats or to dress like a twin with another student or group of students. Best of all, there will be NO HOMEWORK given tonight!!! All students will participate in an assembly in the afternoon.

Friday, January 31 We Celebrate our Catholic School Teachers Today is Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. St. Mary School has the BEST teachers! We are proud of the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of our teachers in providing an excellent Catholic education. The PTA will host a luncheon for faculty and staff. Report cards will be able to be viewed on Churchwerks after 4:00 p.m. . Saturday, February 1 We Celebrate our Families Today families are invited to share in a Spaghetti Dinner to celebrate that which binds us together as a community faith and family. The Spaghetti Dinner runs from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The students will showcase their many talents for our entertainment at the annual St. Marys Got Talent beginning at 7:15 p.m..

January 8, 2014

Dear Parents, On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, St. Mary School will be hosting our annual Catholic Schools Week Grandparents Bingo. Children may invite a grandparent or senior citizen. We are asking for donation of prizes and refreshments (soda or juice) for this event. If you are donating a prize, please wrap and label it Male or Female, Adult or Child. Please fill out and return the bottom portion of this form with your gift or refreshments by Friday, January 24. Thank you for your constant support and cooperation. Mrs. Barse 856-692-8537 x315 pbarse@smrschool.org

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRANDPARENTS BINGO Return to Mrs. Barse (Grade 7) Donation: _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Students Name: __________________________________________________ Grade: _______________

GRANDPARENTS BINGO Tuesday, January 28, 2014

On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 our grandparents are invited to participate in a bingo game, enjoy refreshments, and share the afternoon with their grandchildren. In case your child cannot invite a grandparent, they may invite a relative, neighbor, or friend that is a senior citizen.

PreK3 & 4

9:30-10:30

If your child does not normally attend PreK on this day, please feel free to join us for Grandparents Bingo.

Grades K, 3, 4, 6, & 8 12:45-1:45 Grades 1, 2, 5 & 7 2:00-2:55

Please return the BOTTOM PORTION of this form by Friday, January 24. We look forward to this special day to share and honor our grandparents and senior citizens.
Students who do not have a grandparent or senior citizen attending will be able to attend and be paired with other children and grandparents.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MY GRANDPARENT/SENIOR CITIZEN WILL BE ATTNEDING THE GRANDPARENTS APPRECIATION DAY BINGO ON Tuesday, January 28.
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GRANDPARENTS NAME_____________________________________ STUDENTS NAME

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GRANDPARENTS NAME_____________________________________ STUDENTS NAME

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WE WOULD APRECIATE ANY DONATIONS THAT YOU COULD OFFER TO BE USED AS PRIZES FOR OUR BINGO GAME. THAN YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

January 8, 2014

Dear Friends of St. Mary School, Advertise your business by sponsoring this years Catholic Schools Week ads in the Daily Journal on January 23rd and January 30th! (See the details on the back.) Each year you and other local businesses helped us to receive this great coverage in the newspaper and have shown, by example, the importance of living lives of service. Ms. Peggy Gentile from the Daily Journal may contact you regarding this program. In the meantime, feel free to contact me at 856-692-8537 x 320 or Ms. Gentile at 856-563-5226 with any questions or to reserve placement. Thank you for all you do. Sincerely, Mrs. Carol Kirchman Advancement Director

St. Mary School

735 Union Road Vineland, NJ 08360

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

Publication Dates: Thursday, January 23, 2013 and Thursday, January 30, 2013 Advertising Deadline Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2013 See below for details of two ad options: Business Ad or Booster Ad (for friends and family) Business Ad: Size: 1 column x 2 inch Ad Cost: $180/both Issues State on Bottom Line Issue Dates: 1/23 & 1/30 Business Ad Information: _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ Booster Ad: Size: Two Lines Name on Top Line , City & Cost: $35/both Issues Booster Ad Information: Name: ________________________ City: _________________________ State: _________________________ Sample Booster Ad:

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Vineland, New Jersey

Make checks payable to: The Daily Journal Mail to: The Daily Journal, 891 East Oak Road, Vineland, NJ 08360 ATTN: Peggy Gentile CHECK #__________________________________ Authorized by:________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_____________________________

THE DAILY JOURNAL

www.thedailyjournal.com For additional information please call: Peggy Gentile at (856) 563-5226 pgentile@gannett.com

St. Mary School PTA CSW Pasta Dinner & Talent Show Saturday, February 1st
Dinner 6:00-7:15pm
followed by:

St. Mary Schools Got Talent at 7:15pm In St. Mary School Gym
Adults: $7.00, Children $4.00 Ages 2 and under are free!
Dinner includes:

Salad, Bread, Pasta, Meatballs, and Beverages

Donations of desserts would be greatly appreciated!

BYOB
Enjoy the talents of our school children and fellowship with friends! Bring your grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends to join the fun! For more information or questions, contact the PTA President, Mary Haddock, at maryhaddock07@comcast.net. ********************************************************************************************* Please return by Friday, January 25th to get your tickets: Family Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Number Attending: ________ Adults x $7.00 = Total: $________ ________ Children x $4.00 = Total: $ _______ ________ Under 2 years of age = FREE
Thank you!! ____ Yes, I will bring a dessert:

Total Amount = $________

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, act, perform magic tricks or have any other talents?
Then share your talents with us at the St. Mary School Talent Show!!!
The Talent Show is part of our Family Pasta Dinner Night to celebrate the closing of Catholic Schools Week. The dinner is at 6pm followed by the show at 7:15. Acts may be no longer than 3 minutes.

The following rehearsals are scheduled for the talent show: Monday, January 13th 3:15-4:30pm th Friday, January 17 3:15-4:30pm th Friday, January 24 3:15-4:30pm th Monday, January 27 3:15-4:30pm st Friday, January 31 3:15-4:30pm Questions ~ Email Amy Barbera at amybarbera@comcast.net
Sponsored by St. Mary Schools PTA / Faith, Family, Fun Committee.Helping to Build our Faith, Family, Future

Please return the Talent Show slip to the Main Office by Monday, January 13, 2014 Talent: _______________________________________ (Be prepared with your act for first day of practice!) Name or Names of Participants in Performance:______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Parents Signature for Permission to Attend Rehearsals: __________________________________________________

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