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ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL www.smmschoolde.com (302)656-2745
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 NEWSLETTER SAT 9/25 SUN 9/26 MON 9/27 TUE 9/28 WED 9/29 THUR 9/30 FRI 10/1
Share in the Spirit
Bulldog 5K 9AM
Share in the Spirit
70th
Anniversary of SMM Parish
STAR Testing all week
Last day to order October Pizza
HSA General Meeting 7 PM
see details below
School Picture Day
Last day to register for Homework Club
The Diocese of Wilmington will have a two day collection event this weekend, 9/25 and 9/26, for Catholic Education Tuition Assistance. Click here for more details and to donate to: Share in the Spirit.
Friday,
October 1st
Please see the “personalized” picture envelope that was sent home in your child’s Friday folder. Each student should have their envelope in hand before coming to the photographer, regardless of whether or not they are purchasing.
Please see Nurse Wennberg’s web page for all the information you need regarding Covid Protocol Current Guidelines & FAQ’s
Please join us for the first HSA General Meeting next Wednesday, Sept. 29th, at 7:00 PM in the church hall. A virtual option to attend will also be available. For those attending in-person, a mask will be required. You can access the virtual meeting through the link that was shared in today’s September 24th Newsletter Email. Please make sure to test the link prior to the meeting!
Out-of-uniform passes will be given for attendance!
Next week, 9/27 – 10/1, We will be conducting Renaissance STAR Assessments all week for grades K-8. Make sure your child is well rested and has a good breakfast before coming to school. Testing schedules were sent home last week in your child’s Friday folder.
Update – Student Morning Drop-off It has been so great welcoming back all of our students and families in the building to start the year! We also know that as we work to build developmentally appropriate skills and transitions that students have become comfortable with their new school or classroom and that is a great thing to celebrate. To help build their independence, we ask that next Friday October 1st be the last day for parents or family members to walk their child/ren into school. We appreciate your help and understanding in this.
PIZZA FRIDAY’S – OCTOBER
Order Deadline this Mon. 9/27
LATE ORDERS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Due to the fact that our pizza is purchased on Friday’s from Mazella’s
(a separate vendor than Lintons who are used Mon.-Thur.) we are expected to provide numbers of slices as early as possible so that they can ensure enough supplies to deliver what we need.
Because of this we can NOT accept late orders. You
may click here to pre-order for the ENTIRE month of
October. Please make sure to enter your child’s
CORRECT homeroom and lunch pin! October’s order
MUST be placed no later than September 27th
. We will not be able to add any late orders so don’t wait!
Place your October orders Now! Thank you.
October 4th – 8th
I'm gathering a team of enthusiastic, creative, and
talented volunteers to help out at our upcoming
Scholastic Book Fair, and I would like to invite you
to help out.
Please take a moment to view our sign-up sheet to
see what roles interest you. Spread the word to
your friends and invite them to help us have the
best Book Fair ever!
If you need to contact me, please use the email
address below. Thank you!
Brenda Tracy [email protected]
Volunteer Sign Up
Last chance to
register for the
BULLDOG 5K
This run/walk event is taking place tomorrow, Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 AM, beginning and ending at the school entrance. Stick around post-race for ice cream, snacks and an award
ceremony recognizing our race winners! A virtual
option has been added for supporters who want to run their race at another time! Day of Registration is available at an increased price. Check out the event page here:
BULLDOG 5k Event Page
All students in grades 3rd -6th are invited to participate in “Homework Club.” We provide a quiet place for students to start homework with the help of an SMM teacher. This year, Homework Club will meet most Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM beginning October 4. The cost is $5/day for any student who is not registered for Extended Care that day. Registration deadline is October 1st.
Click here to register for: Oct. & Nov. Homework Club
Fall Food Truck Festival - Friday, October 15th
Celebrate the start of the new school year with your SMM friends! Save the date for our fall food truck festival on Friday, Oct. 15, from 6-9 p.m., in the SMM parking lot. Enjoy yummy food from local food trucks, beer and wine for purchase (adults only), and a DJ.
Tickets are $20 for the entire family, which includes two drink tickets. All proceed go towards SMM School’s HSA fundraising activities.
Click here to purchase your: Food Truck Festival Tickets
WALK AND BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
St. Mary Magdalen School will be celebrating Walk and Bike to School Day on October 6th. Students and teachers are invited to walk and bike to school that day, if possible. If your student is in 2nd grade or lower, they MUST be accompanied by a parent in the morning per our Handbook. During morning carpool, students will check-in at the bike rack (in front of the pre-K) building and learn how to properly lock their bike. Students who are biking to school should do the following: Plan a safe route (we suggest crossing at the
Sharpley Rd. Light or the Florence Ave./Whitby Light)
Bike with friends Wear a helmet Be prepared to lock your bike
After school we will be having a bike and walker blessing at dismissal at 2:45pm. St. Mary Magdalen students who have registered for the bike clinic rodeo following dismissal will have a chance to get changed and will be provided a snack.
Bike Rodeo Clinic – Register Online
We will be holding a Bike Rodeo on October 6, 2021 at 3:30pm, meeting on the rectory lawn. At the bike clinic, students will learn how to identify maintenance issues on their bike, bike safety skills, and participate in the skills course. All students in grades 1-8 can participate in the bike clinic afterschool on October 6th but advance registration is required & the cost is $5 per student. Students must bring a bike (without training wheels), a helmet and a bottle of water; a snack will be provided. Question, contact Melissa Pollio at [email protected]. The clinic should last 1 hour. Register your student for the Bike Rodeo Clinic online at https://www.smmchurch.org/bike-rodeo.
Monday, October 4th at 2:15 pm on the rectory lawn. All family pets are welcome to attend. Carline will be opened earlier to accommodate parking needs. All families will be asked to sign out with your child’s homeroom teacher. If you are unable to have your pet here, students may bring in their favorite stuffed animal or a photo of their pet.
SMM SCHOOL PARISHIONER
TUITION RATE REMINDER
Per the SMM Parish-School
Commitment form, families that receive the
parishioner tuition rate agree to “contribute a donation to
the offertory weekly - a minimum of $15 per week.” This
comes to $780 yearly or $65 monthly since some months
have more than 4 weeks. Please ensure you are meeting this
requirement to keep your tuition rate. To set up monthly
contributions online through our website visit
https://www.smmchurch.org/stewardship; you will also find
the form to change or start traditional automatic withdrawal
contributions on this page as well.
Registration for SMM Girls and Boys Basketball is NOW OPEN. Registration will close on October 12th. Visit www.smmbulldogs.com to register.
IMPORTANT: You must be registered with CYM before completing SMM registration.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
SMM Cub Scout Pack 342 is having our first Pack meeting this Sunday, September 26th, at Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us by the Hawk Watch Pavilion at 3pm for a fun-filled Cub Olympics. We'll have registration information available for new scouts. Questions? Contact Kristin Zoccolillo at [email protected] or 302-507-0601.
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It's about so much more than cookies. The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.Girls participate in activities that they choose, to create the most meaningful experience for each individual.St. Mary Magdalen School has been home to Girl Scout troops for over 40 years. Help us keep that tradition going strong—start a new troop and we’ll support you along the way. Please join us for a parent information meeting on Tuesday, September 28th, at 7pm in the SMM Church Hall. Questions? Contact Kristin Zoccolillo at [email protected] or 302-507-0601. ________________________________________________ The scouts will again be selling popcorn after all masses this weekend, 9/25 & 9/26 outside the parish office.
DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN (FSGC) CLEARANCE Anyone volunteering in the coming school year for activities involving the youth of our parish and/or school must go through the FSGC Clearance procedure by completing a background clearance report, watching videos & submitting forms. Visit www.smmchurch.org/fsgc-program for more info. To obtain your code to get started today email [email protected]. FSCG background clearances are good for 5 yrs.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Fall Food Drive that ended 9/19/21. St. Mary Magdalen alone was able to raise a total of $3,437. We will combine our donations with those of Aldersgate and make out checks to various food pantries within the Wilmington area. Thank you for donating and helping our neighbors in need!
THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH This Sunday Sept. 26th at the 10:30 AM Mass we will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of SMM Parish! A previous RSVP is required to attend the reception following Mass. The Mass will be live streamed; link on the parish website
Save the Date:
The annual Trunk or Treat will take place on Sunday, October 31st from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. This year’s event will feature games, best decorated car and several costume contests. The Girl Scouts will be running a concession to raise funds for their Silver Award Project. Stay tuned for registration information.