Grade 2 learned all about thermometers in science this week! Now they all know how many degrees Celsius the boiling point is.... do you? Tell us in the comments!

#grade2 #celsius #fahrenheit #temperature #bolingpoint #freezingpoint #science #thermometers
about 6 hours ago, St. Mary Swormville
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We had a VERY LARGE fungus among us this week! Weighing in at nearly 5 pounds, this beautiful de-composer amazed our grade 5 science students. A special thank you to the Marren family for sharing this specimen with the class!

#fungus #puffball #grade5 #science
1 day ago, St. Mary Swormville
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🎨 Our Montessori students were introduced to some exciting new work this week that will help them learn their colors! In a "Color Tablet Survey", one student glues colored construction paper squares to a piece of paper, then goes around the room to ask the others what their favorite color is. In the final step of the work, teachers help the students count the tally marks to see which colors receive the most votes.

If you're interested in a Montessori style Pre-K or Kindergarten experience for your child, attend our Fall Open House on Thurs., Oct. 16th! Click here to register: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/openhouse

#MontessoriLearning #colors #counting #preK #kindergarten #FallOpenHouse #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders

2 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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Our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students were treated to quite the adventure this week - a trip to Akron Acres! Students had the chance to go on a wagon ride, pick a pumpkin from the patch, ride a pony, & learn about all sorts of farm animals! Click the link to see more photos: https://tinyurl.com/2dnnew97

#AkronAcres #pumpkinpatch #ponyride #nofarmsnofood
2 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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How can we be holy? Our 3rd graders asked themselves that question, and had some great answers!

#grade3 #religion #calledtoholiness

3 days ago, Mrs. Bishop
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Our 1st graders have enjoyed practicing their reading, problem solving & collaboration skills by working with Bible story themed puzzles & books in Mrs. Bishop's Religion class recently.

#grade1 #learntoread #readtolearn #problemsolving #collaboration #biblestories #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders

3 days ago, Mrs. Bishop
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Mr. Kelly's 7th grade science classes worked on using their observation skills to collect data for writing their lab reports. Experiments are always better when they involve fire!

#science #middleschool #grade7 #observation

4 days ago, Tris D'Angelo
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2nd graders always enjoy a field trip to the church!
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Grade 2 enjoyed a field trip to our very own St. Mary's church this week in Religion class with Mrs. Bishop! They learned about the baptismal font, holy water, and many other beautiful parts of the church that we use at Mass and for the Sacraments.

#grade2 #religion #FAITH #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders #fieldtrip

4 days ago, Mrs. Bishop
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🐌 The Montessori snails are back… & there are lots of babies! Students are able to put on an apron, sit in front of the snail tank, & observe a couple of the good natured gastropods on a tray - what fun!

#montessorilearning #naturalworld #animals #snails #nature #GodsCreatures
5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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It's not too early to start thinking about Pre-K or Kindergarten for next year! Did you know that parents generally start looking for preschools & kindergartens around 6 to 12 months before enrollment? Starting the search process early is beneficial to allow ample time for research, visiting schools, applying & potentially getting on wait lists, especially in high-demand areas.

Click the link below to register for our Fall Open House on Thursday, October 16th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm: smstheplacetobee.com

You'll have the opportunity to tour our Montessori Pre-K, & Kindergarten - Grade 2 classrooms, as well as meet teachers & current school families. Come see how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders!

#SMStheplacetoBEE #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders #OpenHouse #FallOpen #Kindergarten #Montessori #PreK #grade1 #grade2 #lowerelementary

6 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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🍂🍁 Happy first day of fall! Our campus is slowly turning into an autumn wonderland with all of the beautiful trees we have, & students are taking note with their work! Montessori friends finger-painted some lovely leaves on trees this week, while grade 2 looked for signs of fall outside & learned about why leaves turn color.

#happyFall #autumnisawesome #fallvibes #loveFall
6 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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Sundays are for swim meets, and we couldn't compete without our dedicated parent and alumni volunteers! Thank you to all those who spend their Sunday mornings timing our swimmers, being deck hands, runners, scorers, officials, coaches & lifeguards!

#swimteam #swimming #thankyou #CatholicSchoolSports #YouthSports

6 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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This NEW CLASS for infants to age 4 starts tomorrow - drop in with your little to check it out!

Click below to sign up to attend this NEW, FREE program for children & caregivers, Sign-ups are preferred but walk-ins are also always welcome: https://tinyurl.com/3sy2jr7f

WHO: Infants to 4 year olds & their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. All are welcome, you do not need to be a school family or parishioner.

WHAT: A completely FREE “mommy & me” style one hour class. Come for the music, bible stories, rhythm instruments & a chance to socialize, learn & have fun!

WHEN: 10-11 am, every Monday (excluding holidays) beginning Mon., Sept. 22nd, 2025.

WHERE: St. Mary’s Parish Center, 6919 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Enter at Door B1, (Parish Center Entrance), & please have any adults attending bring their driver’s license with them.

QUESTIONS? Contact catholiceducation@togetherinchristfamily.org

7 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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What a great week in grade 5 science! Students had so much fun exploring Earth's gravitational force through a variety of informational texts, demonstrations, and experiments.

They also had a surprise and special visit from Mr. Kelly to share a toad he found!

#grade5 #scienceisfun #gravity #forces #toadfriend
9 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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💙🦬❤️ The Bills make us 'wanna... dress down! Students enjoyed the first of many Buffalo Bills & HSA Spirit Wear dress down days today. Proceeds from these dress down days benefit our HSA as well as various charitable causes. Go Bills!

#goBills #shoutsong #dressdownday #teamspirit #schoolspirit #goodcause
10 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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You know you're close to your co-workers when you start to dress alike! Check out our K, 1, 2, & 3-5 science teachers' unplanned, yet twinning 'fits from last week - we sure are a stylish bunch!

#twinning #bestteamever #jeanjacket #teacheruniform
10 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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Grade 2 students already have some colorful work hanging in the hall outside their classroom! Mrs. Wojtaszek's students completed this assignment in which they wrote down ways they can "fill the bucket" for their classmates this year - what great ideas for how to bring happiness & joy to others!

#grade2 #beabucketfiller #fullbucket #bekind
11 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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There is a Bills dress-down day tomorrow for those students who purchased the dress-down pass, all others may bring in $2 to participate!

#heyeyeyey #gobills #letsgobuffalo #thebillsmakemewannashout
11 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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SMS parents & guardians turned out for "Meet the Teacher Night" last evening! They had a great time visiting their children's classrooms, learning the expectations for this school year, and getting to see some old as well as new friends! Our Principal, Athletic Director, & HSA President also gave short presentations.

#MeettheTeacher #FAMILY #SERVICE #KNOWLEDGE #FAITH #TRADITION #SMSthePlacetoBEE
11 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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