MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD!!!
Catholic Schools in NYS are required to submit proof of completing certain mandates on a yearly basis. We receive money from the state for these mandates, but over the last two years money has been eliminated from our section of the state budget and our payments were reduced by 5% each year with the promise of receiving it later that year. This is not happening. Please take a moment to let the Governor know that this is not acceptable by clicking on the link below and submitting your message:
✏️ https://tinyurl.com/3afwwfub
• Make sure you enter your home address, so the emails go to your own legislators.
• FYI - In order to send these emails, you will need to answer a follow up question from Gov. Hochul – just choose “Education”.
• Once you send your emails, please forward this request to your friends, neighbors, and anyone else you know who supports Catholic education, and encourage them to participate.
• Additionally, if you have not already participated in the action alert asking Gov. Hochul to “opt in” to the Federal Education Tax Credits, please also click the link below to send an email to Gov. Hochul asking for her support: https://tinyurl.com/45hhzc2h
Catholic Schools in NYS are required to submit proof of completing certain mandates on a yearly basis. We receive money from the state for these mandates, but over the last two years money has been eliminated from our section of the state budget and our payments were reduced by 5% each year with the promise of receiving it later that year. This is not happening. Please take a moment to let the Governor know that this is not acceptable by clicking on the link below and submitting your message:
✏️ https://tinyurl.com/3afwwfub
• Make sure you enter your home address, so the emails go to your own legislators.
• FYI - In order to send these emails, you will need to answer a follow up question from Gov. Hochul – just choose “Education”.
• Once you send your emails, please forward this request to your friends, neighbors, and anyone else you know who supports Catholic education, and encourage them to participate.
• Additionally, if you have not already participated in the action alert asking Gov. Hochul to “opt in” to the Federal Education Tax Credits, please also click the link below to send an email to Gov. Hochul asking for her support: https://tinyurl.com/45hhzc2h
📖 We're hosting an Ignatius Book Fair & Kindergarten Story Hour! Join us on Saturday March 21st at 2:45 pm to meet our Kindergarten teacher, Miss Gon, tour our classrooms & learn about enrolling your child in Kindergarten for Fall 2026. RSVP at smstheplacetobee.com
Our book fair will be open for the public to shop the wide variety of wonderful, Catholic books after all weekend Masses on Sat., March 21st and Sun., March 22nd. See the photos for a preview of just some of what will be available!
#bookfair #kindergarten #storyhour #IgnatiusBooks #SMStheplacetoBEE #catholiceducation
Our book fair will be open for the public to shop the wide variety of wonderful, Catholic books after all weekend Masses on Sat., March 21st and Sun., March 22nd. See the photos for a preview of just some of what will be available!
#bookfair #kindergarten #storyhour #IgnatiusBooks #SMStheplacetoBEE #catholiceducation
Break a Leg Students - “Joseph” Opens Tomorrow Night! We can’t wait to see the amazing show that our Drama Club has put together!
PLEASE NOTE: The Friday evening (7 pm) & Saturday matinee (2 pm) shows are SOLD OUT.
A LIMITED NUMBER of tickets remain available for the Saturday 7 pm show ONLY. Tickets are $10 EACH (CASH ONLY), and will be available at the door Saturday night starting at 6 pm until they are sold out. When they’re gone they’re gone, no seats will be added. No further ticket reservations will be taken by Mrs. Baker or the school office for the Sat. evening show. If you don’t already have tickets purchased, you may try your luck at the door Saturday night!
Anyone who has already purchased tickets should give their name at check-in tomorrow to find their seats. We can’t wait to share this amazing show with all of you!
#smstheplacetobee #josephandtheamazingtechnicolordreamcoat #dramaclub #gogogojoseph #strangeasitseems #anydreamwilldo
PLEASE NOTE: The Friday evening (7 pm) & Saturday matinee (2 pm) shows are SOLD OUT.
A LIMITED NUMBER of tickets remain available for the Saturday 7 pm show ONLY. Tickets are $10 EACH (CASH ONLY), and will be available at the door Saturday night starting at 6 pm until they are sold out. When they’re gone they’re gone, no seats will be added. No further ticket reservations will be taken by Mrs. Baker or the school office for the Sat. evening show. If you don’t already have tickets purchased, you may try your luck at the door Saturday night!
Anyone who has already purchased tickets should give their name at check-in tomorrow to find their seats. We can’t wait to share this amazing show with all of you!
#smstheplacetobee #josephandtheamazingtechnicolordreamcoat #dramaclub #gogogojoseph #strangeasitseems #anydreamwilldo
🎂 Montessori Pre-K - Grade 2 celebrated Dr. Seuss's Birthday this week! They read some of the American author and cartoonist's books, dressed up in black, white & red, watched the original “Cat in the Hat”, and even tried some "green eggs" & ham!
We celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday because of his massive impact on children's literacy. The day coincides with Read Across America Day, a national initiative to encourage reading and celebrate the joy of books, sparking imagination and reading habits in kids through fun, engaging stories and creative activities.
#drseussbirthday #greeneggsandham #catinthehat #readacrossamerica #imagination #joy #readingisfun
We celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday because of his massive impact on children's literacy. The day coincides with Read Across America Day, a national initiative to encourage reading and celebrate the joy of books, sparking imagination and reading habits in kids through fun, engaging stories and creative activities.
#drseussbirthday #greeneggsandham #catinthehat #readacrossamerica #imagination #joy #readingisfun
✏️Please note this evening's HSA meeting has been canceled.
🎭 Last chance to get musical tickets! stmaryschoolswormville.org/joseph
💙Magnificat gala tickets are also now on sale: stmaryschoolswormville.org/magnificat
Last call for tickets to St. Mary School Drama Club's Spring Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Showtimes:
• Friday, 3/6/26 at 7 pm - SOLD OUT
• Saturday, 3/7/26 at 2pm - LESS THAN 10 TICKETS LEFT!
• Saturday, 3/7/26 at 7pm - LESS THAN 40 TICKETS LEFT!
TICKETS: $10 EACH
Available through Weds., 3/4/26 at 9 am or until SOLD OUT at: stmaryschoolswormville.org/joseph or scan the QR code to purchase.
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a re-imagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers & the coat of many colors.
(An additional online convenience fee of 5% will be added at checkout. Seating will be assigned & seat assignments will be given as we get closer to the event. This is a ticket-less event, please check in at the door to receive your seat number.)
#gogogoJoseph #TechnicolorDreamcoat #DramaClub #SpringMusical #supportthearts #theater #SMStheplacetoBEE
🌋Grade 1 is learning all about volcanoes in Science, and connecting their studies to their "Flavors of Fellowship" project on Sicily! The class erupted their mini Mount Etna last week, and our students nearly exploded with excitement! 1st graders are also building their own Mount Etna models at projects at home with their families & bringing them in - we can't wait to see all of their creations!
#mountetna #sicily #volcanoes #flavorsoffellowship #science #socialstudies
#mountetna #sicily #volcanoes #flavorsoffellowship #science #socialstudies
🌊 🐠 The shelves in Montessori Pre-K were filled with ocean-themed activities last week! The class read sea creature books, drew sea animals for their daily journal, and watched some short, educational videos all about life under the sea!
Enrollment is OPEN for Montessori Pre-K for this fall, with full day options for 3 year olds. Visit https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/montessori to learn more.
#oceanweek #montessori #preK #preK3 #preK4 #underthesea #journal
Enrollment is OPEN for Montessori Pre-K for this fall, with full day options for 3 year olds. Visit https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/montessori to learn more.
#oceanweek #montessori #preK #preK3 #preK4 #underthesea #journal
SMS students did an AMAZING job speaking at all of the St. Mary's Parish weekend Masses to support the Magnificat Auction Gala! Please support our largest fundraiser of the year by taking an ornament off of the Magnificat Donation Tree by the church entrance, and contributing wine, spirits, an item off our online wishlist, a monetary donation, or by sponsoring a teacher to attend! View our online wishlist and learn about additional ways to support Magnificat, including sponsorship & more here: stmaryschoolswirmville.org/magnificat
#magnificat #auctiongala #onlinewishlist #supportcathloicschools #liveauction #silentauction #SMStheplacetoBEE
Grade 2 has been coloring in one stained glass piece daily for acts of kindness & praying during Lent!
#grade2 #Lent #gooddeeds #kindness #prayer #SMStheplacetoBEE #FAITH
💯🤓☀️ We had a fantastic 100th day of school this week! Students were invited to dress up as 100 year olds, or create a shirt featuring 100 items. We saw lots of creativity! Grades Pre-K through 2 enjoyed a fun filled day with "100" inspired activities, including making a necklace with 100 Froot Loops or Cheerios, completing a search and find of 100 Hershey Kisses, keeping a balloon in the air for 100 seconds, and more. We are 100 days brighter! Click here to see even more photos: https://tinyurl.com/yx989fxz
#100thdayofschool #100daysofschool #SMStheplacetoBEE
🥳 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Braunscheidel (Cafeteria Assistant), Mrs. Whipple (Middle School Math), Mr. Kelly (Middle School Science), Mrs. O'Sullivan (School Nurse) & all SMS students celebrating their birthdays in February & March!
#happybirthday #SMStheplacetoBEE #February #March #HBD
❄️🐦☀️ It was a beautiful morning for a walk yesterday! Montessori Pre-K took a walk around the building looking for animals and their tracks in the snow, and they listened for birds, cars, or sirens!
Enrollment is now OPEN for Montessori Pre-K for this fall. Visit https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/montessori to learn more.
#preK #Montessori #naturewalk #SMStheplacetoBEE
Enrollment is now OPEN for Montessori Pre-K for this fall. Visit https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/montessori to learn more.
#preK #Montessori #naturewalk #SMStheplacetoBEE
We invite you to be part of a wonderful St. Mary’s tradition that celebrates community, faith and fellowship!
The Magnificat Gala will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the elegant, newly renovated Brookfield Country Club. Please visit stmaryschoolswormville.org to learn how to participate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXJrFPua9MA
#Magnificat #AuctionGala #SilentAuction #LiveAuction #Sponsorship #Donation #Banners #ProgramAds
The Magnificat Gala will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the elegant, newly renovated Brookfield Country Club. Please visit stmaryschoolswormville.org to learn how to participate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXJrFPua9MA
#Magnificat #AuctionGala #SilentAuction #LiveAuction #Sponsorship #Donation #Banners #ProgramAds
On Monday, we held our Faith Family Olympics Medal Ceremony during morning announcements. Congratulations to all of our students who worked together in their Faith Families during Spirit Week to compete in the various events and contests!
Gold: St. Thomas Aquinas (Mrs. Baker), 380 points
Silver: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Mrs. Whipple), 360 points
Bronze: St. John the Apostle (Miss Gon), 330 points
SMS Faith Families are each represented by a Saint and led by one of our teachers. These mixed-grade-level groups sit together at school Mass, take turns leading the liturgy, and work together for special projects and events like Catholic Schools Week, Spirit Week & our end of year HSA Picnic.
#faithfamilies #spiritweek #olympics #medalceremony
Gold: St. Thomas Aquinas (Mrs. Baker), 380 points
Silver: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Mrs. Whipple), 360 points
Bronze: St. John the Apostle (Miss Gon), 330 points
SMS Faith Families are each represented by a Saint and led by one of our teachers. These mixed-grade-level groups sit together at school Mass, take turns leading the liturgy, and work together for special projects and events like Catholic Schools Week, Spirit Week & our end of year HSA Picnic.
#faithfamilies #spiritweek #olympics #medalceremony
Don't wait, go, go, go, and get tickets for the St. Mary School Drama Club's Spring Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Showtimes:
• Friday, 3/6/26 at 7 pm
• Saturday, 3/7/26 at 2pm
• Saturday, 3/7/26 at 7pm
TICKETS: $10 EACH
Available through Weds., 3/4/26 at 9 am or until sold out at: stmaryschoolswormville.org/joseph or scan the QR code to purchase.
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a re-imagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers & the coat of many colors.
(An additional online convenience fee of 5% will be added at checkout. Seating will be assigned & seat assignments will be given as we get closer to the event. This is a ticket-less event, please check in at the door to receive your seat number.)
#gogogoJoseph #TechnicolorDreamcoat #DramaClub #SpringMusical #supportthearts #theater #SMStheplacetoBEE
Showtimes:
• Friday, 3/6/26 at 7 pm
• Saturday, 3/7/26 at 2pm
• Saturday, 3/7/26 at 7pm
TICKETS: $10 EACH
Available through Weds., 3/4/26 at 9 am or until sold out at: stmaryschoolswormville.org/joseph or scan the QR code to purchase.
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a re-imagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers & the coat of many colors.
(An additional online convenience fee of 5% will be added at checkout. Seating will be assigned & seat assignments will be given as we get closer to the event. This is a ticket-less event, please check in at the door to receive your seat number.)
#gogogoJoseph #TechnicolorDreamcoat #DramaClub #SpringMusical #supportthearts #theater #SMStheplacetoBEE
Grade 2 is celebrating Black History Month this February by learning about and honoring the essential contributions of Black Americans to history and society. Each student shared facts they learned about important Black Americans, the biographies included Jackie Robinson, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglas, Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, & Harriett Tubman!
#grade2 #Knowledge #BlackHistoryMonth #February #SMStheplacetoBEE
#grade2 #Knowledge #BlackHistoryMonth #February #SMStheplacetoBEE
🐄🥛 Our Montessori Pre-K- through grade 2 students had fun before February Break watching the Milk for Health Magician, Rob Allen! His nutrition and dairy focused magic show is always a hit among crowds of all ages.
#milkforhealth #magicshow #spiritweek #SMStheplacetoBEE
#milkforhealth #magicshow #spiritweek #SMStheplacetoBEE
SMS graduates just keep achieving great things, in high school & beyond! Congratulations to the St. Mary School Swormville Alumnae who have been named to the second quarter honor roll at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, Mount St. Mary Academy, & Canisius High School!
#SMSalumni #AlumniNews #HonorRoll #Knowledge #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders
#SMSalumni #AlumniNews #HonorRoll #Knowledge #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders
⛸️ Although we've said "arrivederci" to the Winter Olympics, our students are still achieving #Buzzworthy feats! SMS students Fionna O. & Lydia M. both had the opportunity to not only compete in the Empire State Games held in Lake Placid in early Feb., but they also held the torch when it made it's way through Buffalo prior to the games!
Fionna competed at her 2nd winter games this year, & loved all the extra activities that came with the competition & Lake Placid area, including dog sledding! Fionna plans to continue to work & grow in skating & hopefully be back at it again next year.
Lydia had a beautiful program against some great skaters this year & finished 4th in her group. Competition season rolls on for Lydia with Rochester, Cheektowaga & Pittsburgh in the months ahead. Her program this year features axels, so she’s excited to master those!
Great job to both of our #Buzzworthy athletes!
#EmpireStateGames #ILoveNY #wintergames #figureskating #SMStheplacetoBEE #carrythetorch
Fionna competed at her 2nd winter games this year, & loved all the extra activities that came with the competition & Lake Placid area, including dog sledding! Fionna plans to continue to work & grow in skating & hopefully be back at it again next year.
Lydia had a beautiful program against some great skaters this year & finished 4th in her group. Competition season rolls on for Lydia with Rochester, Cheektowaga & Pittsburgh in the months ahead. Her program this year features axels, so she’s excited to master those!
Great job to both of our #Buzzworthy athletes!
#EmpireStateGames #ILoveNY #wintergames #figureskating #SMStheplacetoBEE #carrythetorch
