Lord, have mercy.
Your little ones were taken from us today while gathered at your altar. We can hardly breathe under the weight of it.
Hold these children close in Your arms. Hold their mothers who will never again tuck them in. Hold their fathers, their siblings, their friends, their teachers. Hold every parent whose heart trembles with fear sending their children into the world.
Jesus, we weep with You now.
Bring comfort where there are no words, and give us courage to be peacemakers in a world that so desperately needs Your light.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
Prayer by Erica Tighe Campbell, Be a Heart
We look forward to seeing our students & their parents tomorrow (Thurs., 8/28) for Orientations, First Lessons, & Supply Drop Off! If you have medication for the school nurse, please drop off between 10:30 am and 2 pm.
📆 Click here for Supply Drop Off Day schedules : https://tinyurl.com/yxyzdm5s
✏️ School Supply Lists: https://tinyurl.com/y3upjdk5
🍽️ Sept. lunch orders are due Mon. 8/25 by 12 NOON: stmaryschoolswormville.org/lunch
👕 Today is the LAST DAY to order Spirit Wear: stmaryschoolswormville.org/spiritwear
🍡 See you all at Popsicles with the Principal on Tues., 8/26 at 6:30 pm!
Also, thank you to the Attea family who donated the jumbo unicorn sprinkler to help keep our little scientists cool in the hot weather!
#littlescientists #montessoriPreK #montessorilearning #SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerAdventures
SMS Parents- last call to sign your students up for Fall Sports!
⚾️ 5-8th grade Boys can play JV or Varsity Baseball
🏐 5-8th grade Girls- can play JV or Varsity Volleyball
Try something new, or get more reps now that your house or travel season may be over by playing for SMS!
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/2DEs8m9EfTna6pW7A
#volleyball #baseball #CatholicSchoolSports #goBees
Looking for something fun to do with your family before summer is over & the kids head back to school? Join the Catholic Parenting Initiative & other local families for a day of FREE FAMILY FUN THIS SUNDAY!
Sun., Aug. 24th, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Rd, Youngstown, NY
Enjoy a cookout, ice cream, bounce houses, live music, games & activities, the Rosary, & much more! The day will also include opportunities for Confession & Adoration, & will conclude with Mass outdoors (weather permitting) at 5 p.m.
Click the link below to register today: https://tinyurl.com/4n4evys9
#CatholicParentingInitiative #FatimaShrine #SummerFun #CookOut #BounceHouses
Lio attended SMS since grade 6 & was an active member of the Drama Club. She participated in the 8th grade service projects & was always encouraging to those in her Faith Family. Lio received awards for Improvement in Spanish & Social Studies, Excellence in Science, Achievement in PE, Outstanding Achievement in Art, & received Second Honors. She will attend Williamsville South.
#SMStheplacetoBEE
🐝💙🤍🎓 We're celebrating the SMS #Classof2025 all summer long & wishing them well as they head off to their next chapter - high school!
Quinn started at SMS in middle school, & participated on our swim & basketball teams, as well as in early AM intramurals. She was an active school volunteer, participating in service projects & giving tours during Open Houses. She also served as the class Treasurer. Quinn received the following awards at graduation: the NYS Attorney General Triple "C" Award, the President's Award for Academic Achievement, the Sister Sheila Ann Burke Memorial Award, awards for Improvement in Science, Technology & Reading, awards for Effort in Math & Religion, & she was also on the Merit Roll. Quinn will attend Lockport High School this fall.
#SMStheplacetoBEE
St. Mary School Swormville supplies are live on schooltoolbox.com, order here: https://tinyurl.com/4txjxeeh
Order your supplies by TOMORROW, Aug. 15th and help us reach our 50-box challenge!
Quality, convenience, and no price hikes. School Tool Box puts you back in control of your back-to-school budget.
#backtoschool #schoolsupplyshopping
#BuffaloAKG #artappreciation #SpringforSucess
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
🦖🦕 Students who attended last week's Summer STREAM camp were welcomed.... to Jurassic Park! The passionate paleontologists participated in various hands-on activities including researching dinosaur species & creating a presentation, learning about fossil layers, & creating some Cretaceous cupcakes! The week long program also included physical fitness activities, math practice, science experiments, & a book club.
If you're interested in exploring a faith-based, academically rigorous education for your child, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders. Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/e6zvyw8a
#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #STREAM #SummerLearning #DinoCamp #Trex #WelcometoJurassicPark
1. Mark Your Calendar
We're already less than a month from the start of school, but fear not! Online orders for in-stock products from Flynn O'Hara are shipping in 5-7 days on average. That said, we do recommend shopping as soon as possible!
2. Choose Where You'll Shop
If you're a in-person kind of family, our uniforms are offered at McKay's in South Buffalo, as well as at SMS if you're in the market for something "gently used". If you're an online shopper, find our school's Flynn O'Hara uniform page here: https://tinyurl.com/mr9wc99w
3. Build Your Uniform List!
Review our school uniform requirements at https://tinyurl.com/4uk3a7b6
Check out the Flynn O'Hara "Getting Started" page for guidance on sizing, how much to buy, and other FAQs: https://tinyurl.com/4k39pbfm
🏊🏻♀️ Did you know our Swim team earned a Division Title last season? K-8 students can sign up for the 2025 swim season now, practices will begin soon: https://tinyurl.com/57yjwyh2
November 5, 2024 | SMS Swim Team Earns Division Title: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/article/1859568
#sports #Swim #SMStheplacetoBEE #awardwinning
🐝💙🤍🎓 We're celebrating the SMS #Classof2025 all summer long & wishing them well as they head off to their next chapter - high school!
Braeden attended SMS since Montessori Pre-K, & participated in Art & Drama Clubs, Soccer & Track. Braeden participated in several SMS service projects & early morning intramurals. He also participated in the Diocesan Math Competition, & received a special award for being chosen to participate in the Diocesan Art Show this year. He received the following awards at graduation: Virtue award from Mr. Dolan for Kindness, Improvement in Science, Effort in PE, Excellence in Math, & Outstanding Achievement in Art. Braeden was on the Merit Roll & will attend Canisius High School in September.
#SMStheplacetoBEE
PLEASE NOTE the school office will be open the following revised hours this week:
Tues., Weds., & Thurs. Aug. 12th -14th : 1 - 5 pm
Our Gently Used Uniform Sale is open even when the office is not, so shop or bring donations in anytime now through Aug. 28th.
