Weekly Highlights September 8-11

Dear St. Mary’s School Families,

I hope you have had a wonderful and restful summer! It is hard to believe that another school year is almost here. On behalf of the entire staff, I am delighted to welcome our returning families back to St. Mary’s and extend a very special welcome to the new families joining our school community this year.

Our CISVA theme for the 2026/2027 school year is “Rooted in Faith.” Throughout the year, we will reflect on what it means to be firmly rooted in God; in His Word, His Church, the Sacraments, and His love. As a school community, we look forward to growing together in faith while continuing to provide our students with a caring, challenging, and joyful place to learn.

Our 2026/2027 Teaching Team

We are blessed with a wonderful team of educators who are looking forward to welcoming your children:

  • Kindergarten: Ms. Foster

  • Grade 1: Ms. Kessler

  • Grade 2: Mrs. Tuck

  • Grade 3: Mrs. Winship
    Mr. and Mrs. Seiler will begin the year with the Grade 3 class while Mrs. Winship is on temporary leave.

  • Grade 4: Mrs. Benito

  • Grade 5: Mr. Gray

  • Grade 6: Mrs. Arends

  • Grade 7: Mrs. ten-Bohmer

  • Music: Mrs. Hernandez-Regier

  • Physical & Health Education: Miss Gillespie

  • Inclusive Education Coordinator: Mrs. Olivares

We are especially pleased to welcome Mrs. ten-Bohmer to Grade 7 and Mrs. Hernandez-Regier to our Music program. We are excited about the gifts and experience they bring to St. Mary’s.

First Day of School – Tuesday, September 8

Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, with a noon dismissal.

Morning supervision begins at 8:25 a.m., and classes begin promptly at 8:40 a.m. Please help your child begin the year successfully by ensuring they arrive at school on time and ready for the day.

Welcome Back Assembly at 9:15 a.m. Families are warmly invited to join us as we begin our new school year together.

Gently used uniform sale this morning from 8 am to 10 am.

Wednesday - Regular School Hours Begin

  • Morning supervision: 8:25 a.m.

  • Classes begin: 8:40 a.m.

  • Lunch: 12:20 p.m.

  • Dismissal: 2:50 p.m.

  • Afternoon supervision ends: 3:00 p.m.

If you need to drop off a forgotten lunch, school supplies, or another item during the day, please bring it to the school office rather than going directly to the classroom. Mrs. Netzlaw will make sure it reaches your child. This helps us protect instructional time and minimize classroom interruptions.

Friday, September 11

School Picture Day - Students are asked to come to school in a neat, clean, complete school uniform, including their school sweater. Please ensure uniforms are tidy and ready for photos that morning.

Welcome Back BBQ - 5:00–6:30 p.m. We hope your family will join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and reconnecting as a community.

Staying Connected

Important dates, Pro-D days, holidays, school events, and other information will continue to be communicated through school emails, newsletters, the school website and calendar, and information sent home with students. Please take a few moments to review these communications regularly so you don't miss anything important.

Thank you for entrusting your children to us and for the many ways you support St. Mary’s School. The partnership between home, school, and parish is an important part of what makes our community so special.

May God bless our students, families, and staff as we begin this new school year. I am excited to see the hallways filled again and look forward to all that the year ahead will bring as we grow together, Rooted in Faith.

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer, and we will see you on Tuesday, September 8!

Blessings,

Mrs. Weberg

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