Hey St. Mary's! We would like to thank you for all your generous donations in the Great Turkey Roundup. We really made it "a tough day to be a turkey!"
Friday, November 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Lost and Found by Molly
Hey St. Mary's students. As some of you know, I am in charge of lost and found on every last Friday of the month. Making sure you get all of your stuff back is my goal but it has been pretty difficult so far this year. Just this last month, ten sweatshirts went to the used uniform closet. You may think that that is unfair, but I didn’t know whose sweatshirts they were.
How can you prevent this from happening? It’s simple. LABEL EVERYTHING!!!! It makes it easier for you and me and almost guarantees you won’t lose your uniforms. So, what are you going to do when you read this? Make a clear, legible label onto your sweatshirts, lunch boxes, skirts, maybe even your pants! Whatever you wouldn’t want to lose, label.
Environmental Tips by Josie
Hey Cougars!
Don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle to school. It will keep you hydrated and the Earth happy!
Don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle to school. It will keep you hydrated and the Earth happy!
Enter the Journey by Kathryn
Hey Cougars!
It is a new school year, and all of the students here are entering a brand new journey. In particular, the students who have just joined the Saint Mary’s Student Body this year are going into a very new journey. The Student Council would like to welcome all students and faculty that are new at our school! Saint Mary’s encourages you to “Enter the Journey” of knowledge and faith!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sports Prayer by Charlie
Hey Cougars!
It’s Charlie Laurencio, your Athletics
Commissioner.
St. Mary’s has an excellent sports program with
amazing teams. Everyone who is on a team, pat
yourself on the back. You’re doing a bang-up job.
Let us remember that we must be kind and caring.
Keep this prayer in mind and pray it in your head
before each game, if you would like.
Dear God
Please bless today's game, our opponent, our team, and all
watching our play.
Thank you for the opportunity to compete and bring out the best
in each other.
May we play hard and fair.
Please keep everyone safe from injury and harm.
We pray in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen
Have a great sports season cougars! Play fair and
play hard!
It’s Charlie Laurencio, your Athletics
Commissioner.
St. Mary’s has an excellent sports program with
amazing teams. Everyone who is on a team, pat
yourself on the back. You’re doing a bang-up job.
Let us remember that we must be kind and caring.
Keep this prayer in mind and pray it in your head
before each game, if you would like.
Dear God
Please bless today's game, our opponent, our team, and all
watching our play.
Thank you for the opportunity to compete and bring out the best
in each other.
May we play hard and fair.
Please keep everyone safe from injury and harm.
We pray in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen
Have a great sports season cougars! Play fair and
play hard!
Birthday Passes by Logan
Dear Cougars,
Are you ready for a great year? The birthday passes are going to be given to your teachers at the beginning of every month. If you have any questions about your birthday passes, ask Michael or myself. Don't forget to have an awesome time this Friday at the Spirit Rally!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Birthday Wishes by Michael
Hello Saint Mary’s students,
I hope this year has started off fun!
Happy Birthday to all people whose birthdays are in June through September.
You’re the best!
All About Our School by Caroline (Adapted from Edline)
St. Mary’s School has a healthy learning environment, a great religious
community, and an irreplaceable friendship between students, classmates,
and faculty.
History:
• St. Mary’s School opened on September 13, 1954.
• By the 1960’s, enrollment had increased to 350 students in first through eighth grades
• In the 1970’s, St. Mary’s was one of the first schools in the Diocese of San Jose to utilize educational television. The Country Fair was established as an annual event.
• In the early 1990’s, enrollment was at capacity with a waiting list in most
grades. The finance committee developed a five-year budget plan.
In general, St. Mary’s boasts of a
parish school which has a proud tradition of Christian community, Gospel
service, academic excellence, and family centered education.
Fruits of the Holy Spirit Quotes by Julia
Love
“Love overcomes all evil in the world and showers it with light.”
-Unknown Author
Peace
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”
-Buddha
Patience
“A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else.”
-George Savile
Kindness
“Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.”
-Jesse Jackson
Daily Deed Challenge by Helena
Have you ever had one of those days? You know, when you had to put on a dirty uniform because your mom didn’t get the laundry done or you totally forgot about that Science homework when your class is about to begin? All of a sudden, that kid you always see in the hall smiles at you and says, ‘Hi!’ as she/he walks by and you don’t feel so bad anymore. It’s really easy to smile at someone and say ‘Hi’, and you just might make their bad day much better! I challenge you to do something kind each day of the week.
MONDAY – MIX IT UP MONDAY: Sit next to someone different at lunch.
TUESDAY – TERRIFIC SMILE CHALLENGE TUESDAY: Smile at someone, just because.
WEDNESDAY – WAIT FOR IT WEDNSDAY: Be patient in a line and use good manners. Also, stick to a task you are working on no matter how hard it might be, until it's finished!!
THURSDAY – THANK YOU THURSDAY: Say thank you to someone who was nice to you today. (Teachers, students, parents, hot lunch moms, etc.)
FRIDAY - FRIDAY FAVORS: Do a favor for a friend, teacher or parent.
Good Grade Habits by Francesca
Hi there, St. Mary's!
Make sure to keep those grades up as the end of the quarter is coming up. One way to keep those grades up to have good study habits/skills such as:
· Making flashcards for vocabulary
· Highlight important/key ideas
· Note something that you don’t quite know or that you have troubles with
Find a creative way that can make studying fun for you so you can do well on tests and in school all around!
Free Dress Fashion by Elizabeth
Are YOU a Great St. Mary's Student? by Clare
Hey Cougars! Catholic Schools Week is a ways away, starting on January 29th and ending with Grandparents/VIP Day on February 3rd. But just because it is in a while doesn’t mean we can’t practice for it! It’s a good idea to be on your best behavior throughout the school day, as you will have to show adults how good and focused the St. Mary’s students are. Not only that, being a good student can also make your teacher’s life much easier! So we should all work hard to be respectful to our classmates, teachers, and the faculty so when parents start to tour our school, we know what to do!
Readers' Reward
Hey St. Mary's students and teachers,
Welcome to our new blog page!
We are going to begin a contest immediately. Teachers, when your class has read this blog, please email the answers to these trivia questions to Mr. Clauss:
1. What is the date of Grandparents'/VIP Day this year?
2. What is the Daily Deed Challenge for Thursdays?
3. Who is credited with the saying, "A man who is the master of patience is the master of everything else."
2. What is the Daily Deed Challenge for Thursdays?
3. Who is credited with the saying, "A man who is the master of patience is the master of everything else."
The first teacher to email Mr. Clauss with the right answers wins! This goes for ONE class in Elementary and ONE class in Junior High. Good Luck!!
Thanks,
The Student Council
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