Teens from St. Mary's and St. Teresa's had a great time at Making Connections! They enjoyed time with new friends from around the diocese, joined in service projects, learned how to remain in Christ through changes and challenges in life, and ended the day celebrating Mass with Bishop Mike and Fr. Bryan.
Grade 6 led us in the liturgy at school Mass on Friday morning. Father Art reminded us all how we should be exploding with joy, and on fire in our hearts for the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass!
Our Grade 6 boys submitted their 2024 Erie County Rain Barrel Competition piece this month! The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning invites schools & youth groups in Erie and Niagara counties to participate in a rain barrel painting contest annually. A rain barrel collects and stores rain water from your roof that would otherwise flow across lawns, driveways, roads and parking lots – picking up dirt, oil, fertilizers, and other chemicals along the way before emptying into storm drains or streams. The contest rain barrels are converted from donated 55-gallon food-grade drums. Contaminated storm-water runoff is the #1 cause of pollution in our waterways. Rain barrels help reduce the volume of runoff, and therefore its potential to convey pollutants. The rain barrel painting project helps students learn more about how to protect water quality in our rivers, streams and lakes. #EarthDay #April #RainBarrels #waterquality
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
Grade 2 students celebrated Earth Day this week by pledging to care & take care of our environment in these Lorax themed writing pieces. #EarthDay #careforGodscreation
Mrs. Witkowski's Grade 2 Science class was buzzing yesterday! Students constructed bees out of fuzzy materials like pom poms or cotton balls to mimic a real bee's anatomy, then tested how well the bees they made were able to transfer pollen from one flower to another. Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem because of their impact on pollination! #EarthDay #savethebees
We couldn't let this day go by without wishing a very happy Administrative Professionals Day to our own Mrs. Margaret Terrill! Mrs. Terrill is the one who answers the phones, and your ring at the doorbell. She problem solves, organizes, multi-tasks, and lends a helping hand and listening ear. You might even hear her on the afternoon announcements once in awhile! She brings her cheery personality and compassionate attitude to our front desk, and in turn our whole school. We are so blessed to have you Mrs. Terrill, thank you for all you do in your many roles in our school and parish!
The Montessori approach encourages socializing and learning with other students, providing "liberty within limits"! #smslearning #montessori #sociallearning
Register now for “SCUBA” - St. Mary’s 2024 Vacation Bible School, July 8 – 12! Dive deep into an amazing undersea bible adventure. Participants & volunteers may register online until 6/25/24. Click here for info: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/page/vacation-bible-school-2024
Check out these adorably "grumpy" ladybugs created by our 1st graders!
This morning we are keeping our 3rd-8th graders in our prayers as they begin day one of their NYS English Language Arts testing. Please join us in this prayer for our students:
Last week grade 8 girls held a babysitting night as an 8th Grade Service Project. The younger students they babysat had fun making crafts, coloring, doing origami, & enjoying a snack while their parents had a few hours to themselves on a Friday night! #Service
Some of our SMS 3rd graders were enjoying the sunshine today during recess on the playground! ☀️😎🛝 #herecomesthesun
"Rise, then, for this is your duty! We are with you, so have courage and act!" Ezra 10:4 #MondayMotivation #virtueofthemonth #courage #CharacterEd
Parents, don't forget to order through Square 1 Art - items make great Mother's Day gifts! Just scan the QR code on the flyer sent home last week, shop for products, & your order will ship to your home for free! SMS profits, & you'll have a beautiful keepsake of your child's art!
Last Friday our 1st graders did an AMAZING job with the liturgy at Mass. It's beautiful to see all of our students participating at Mass, but extra special when we see our littlest "bees" showing their love for God! #schoolMass #SMStheplacetoBEE
We thank God for the blessings of the four seasons, and the changes that come with each! We are excited to continue to welcome #SPRING as the season makes it's presence known around our beautiful campus! #beauty #nature #SMStheplacetoBEE
We'd like to say a huge thank you to all who bid last night in our silent & live auctions, everyone in attendance at the beautiful Marygold Manor, our sponsors, donors, & volunteers! Without you all we could not #SpringforSuccess !
This year's SMS Spring Musical was a smashing success - get yourself a front row seat for next year's show with our talented students! Bid here until 8 pm: https://stmarygala2024.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14504345
Relax in your own little slice of paradise, at the campsite or in your own backyard with this Outdoor Enjoyment Set! Bid on this item and more here: https://stmarygala2024.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14503375
#SpringforSuccess
