Bobcat Buzz - Stmarylc

Bobcat BuzzLaissez les bonne tempsroulerIn This IssueMark Your Calendar .Gala information .Where’s the Bobcat Lenten activities .Elementary Science Fair .And much more!Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6A new month and anew LiturgicalSeason-Lent. It isso beautiful tohear studentstalk about eitherwhat they will give up or whatthey will give time to for Lent. Our juniorhigh students, along with orchestra studentsare working on preparations for their LivingStations Program. It’s such a beautiful wayto pray during the season. All classes areworking for the Birthday Joy Program thisLent by donating books for a sale thatbenefits the underprivileged by hostingbirthday parties for children in foster care,orphanages and families that need support.Students will also pray for those in need anddiscuss and plan how they can make adifference in our community. I am so proudto be part of a community that works tomake a difference all year long, especiallyduring Lent. Our children are our future. Iam confident that we are working to instillnot only academic skills but we are also ableto include our faith, service and worktogether to educate the whole child: mind,heart and spirit.

DateTimeActivityMarch5All dayArchdiocesan Elementary Science Fair—Corpus Christi CSMarch6LunchtimeSMCS Annual Parent Luncheon2:00pmEarly DismissalNo after care, no clubsMarch99:00am-Noon Eucharistic Minister Training—Meeting Room #1March9-13Spring BreakMarch18SMCS Spirit Night at Esteban’s — St Mary receives 25%donation from entire day sales with flyerMarch19Spring PicturesStudents may wear free dress for picture day,recommended Sunday dressMarch20Report cards go homeMarch21-22Gala raffle ticket and Gala ticket sales after all Masses—church courtyardMarch236:00pmSchool Board meeting—LibraryMarch247:50amJunior High honor roll certificates presentedMarch267:50am3rd-5th grade honor roll certificates presentedApril12:00pmEarly DismissalApril48am - 6pmElementary and Jr High track meetApril510:15amFirst Sunday Mass, Palm SundayApril17WeekField DayClass LeadingMorning PrayerMar 2-6Mrs. White’s 1st gradeMar 9-13(Spring Break)Mar 16-20Class Serving atFriday MassClass Singing atFriday MassKindergarten (all)1st grade (all)Mrs. Keaten’s 1st grade1st grade (all)Kindergarten (all)Mar 23-27Mrs. Whatley’s kindergarten7th and 8th grade7th and 8th gradeMar 30-April 3Mrs. Richardson’s kindergarten 5th grade26th grade

April 18, 2020, 6:30-11:30pmThis spring St. Mary is excited to put onits tenth Gala night, coincidentally on April18, the same day as the very first St. MaryGala! This fun, adult event began humbly inCargill Hall eleven years ago with a MoulinRouge theme, dinner, and a smallsilent auction. Patricia Richards,who assisted at the silent auction thatnight, describes theevening as,“a special one that allowedus to celebrate togethersolely for the benefit of theschool.” In the ensuingyears the Gala has outgrownmultiple venues, changed itsname, added live and dessert auctions, andexperienced large increases in attendanceand funds raised.Hometown Heroes ParkToday’s Gala is thecornerstone of generatingdollars for scholarships,curriculum enhancements,technology upgrades, andteacher compensationincluding insurancecosts. Attendees include parents,faculty, staff, and members of the St.Mary parish and League Citycommunities.Mrs. Richards, who has beeninstrumental in the Gala’s growth, is gratefulfor the opportunity to serve the school. Sheencourages everyone to offer their talents aspart of the Gala team. “It is my hope thatthese ladies will share in my passion andfind ways to continually make this eventnew, exciting, fresh, and successful.”Join us “Deep in the Heart of Texas” for a Honky Tonkin’, Boot Stompin’ Good Time!Contact the school office about individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities.Raffle Tickets on Sale Now - 100 eachPrizes: 3000, 500, 500Only 100 tickets will be sold. Get yours today in the school office!Track season has begun!The front school parkinglot will be blocked off fortrack practice. Just afriendly reminder to park on the side of theschool facing Texas Avenue topick up students from aftercare. Clubs will dismiss outthe back of the school for theduration of track season.Please be careful driving through the parkinglots and in car lines. We want to keep ourchildren safe!4th and 5th grade HMNS field trip3

WHAT: Bring in unwanted children’s andadult books from home and put them intothe collection box in your classroom.Join in some school spirit andSpring Break fun!WHEN: February 24 - March 31, 2020WHY: The books will be donated to TheBirthday Joy Program, which sells them toearn money to provide birthday parties forchildren in the care of CPS and otherdisadvantaged situations.Whether you are traveling far and wide orstaying home to relax, take a picture inyour Bobcat Spirit shirts and send to LauraBattle (laura.battle@me.com) to upload onour Facebook page!The class that brings in the mostbooks will get a pizza party!2020-2021School YearShow Your Love for St Mary’s color runFinal chance to save onregistration fees!Click HERE for Returning Student RegistrationClick HERE for New Student Applications Families who register by March 24 willreceive a 50/student discount offregistration fees. SMCS will pay the FACTSenrollment fee. All Registration fees must be paid by May 1 Registration is online again this year!Tuition and fee details, registration information,payment schedules, and more are availableonline here. The online process will takeapproximately 20 minutes to complete. ContactJanet Ellison in the school office (281-332-4014)with any questions.4

When:Where:Cost:Fridays During Lent5 - 8 PMCargill Hall 10/large plate, 6/smallplate, 6/Child plate(pizza)Wed. March 4St. Mary, League City7 pmThurs. March 5St. Bernadette, Clear Lake 7 pmTues. March 10 St. Hyacinth, Deer Park7 pmWed. March 11 St. Paul, Nassau Bay7 pmThurs. March 12 St. Mary, LaPorte7 pmMon. March 16 Mary Queen, Friendswood 7 pmCome support the St. Mary Knights ofColumbus and enjoy fried fish, French fries,hushpuppies, coleslaw, tea/lemonade, anddessert!Thurs. March 19 St. Clare, Houston7 pmTues. March 24 St. Helen, Pearland7 pmWed. March 25 St. Luke, Houston7 pm No Saturday Confession March 21 & 28 andApril 4 & 11 Regular Confession resumes Saturday, April 18Show Your Love for St Mary’s tailgate partySteps for Students race dayApril 5, 10:15amStudents who attend Mass wearing full dressuniform will earn free dress the followingMonday. Sign in at the table in the narthexwhen you arrive. There is a section reservedfor school families in the back, but you maysit anywhere in the church. After thePrayers of the Faithful, students gather inthe back for the Presentation of the Gifts asa group.Mar 2Mar 55Karla MeladoStephanie Keaten

Congratulations to St. Maryfor winning the David GuiteSpirit award at this year’sSteps for Students! In order to beCongratulations to all the scientists whoparticipated in the St. Mary ElementaryScience Fair last week! The top studentsfrom each grade represented SMCS at theArchdiocesan Elementary Science Fair:considered for this award the number of registrantson your team must be at least 75% of your officialschool enrollment. Other factors considered include: Our school enthusiasm and spirit for Steps forStudents.3rd Grade: Anna Berbarie & Khloe Battle 4th Grade: Megan Schwanbeck & LukeKeatenPromotional efforts that encourage andemphasize service. Our school creativity in promoting andshowcasing Steps for Students.2nd Grade: Daniel Peterson & ElizabethRetif5th Grade: Aiden Caron & Ava KrebsbachBobcats, way to show your school spirit!!The students that are recognized by SMCSfor excellence with their Science FairProject are:2nd Grade: Sarah Cummings3rd Grade: Meredith Bridges4th Grade: Kim Marione Garcia5th Grade: Juliet DeLaRosaCongratulations to Daniel Peterson forreceiving honorable mention for theArchdiocesan 2nd grade category and toAnna Berbarie for earing 3rd place forArchdiocesan 3rd grade category!ResourcesParentsWeb (FACTS, grades, lunch ordering)stmy-tx.client.renweb.com/pwrTeacher’s Friday nks-for-fast-access/Safe Haven Traininggalvestonhouston.cmgconnect.orgSt. Mary Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/stmarylcBobcat Buzz Archivesstmarylc.org/the-bobcat-buzz6

Students will eat lunch in theirclassrooms on the following days:Friday, March 20Wednesday, March 25Friday, March 27Friday, April 3Please do not plan to eat lunch withstudents on these dates due to limitedspace in the classrooms.The SMCC Youth Ministry will host a meetingwith staff from the Gratia Plena CatholicCounseling Center about mental health needsand support for our teens. The meeting isSunday, March 29, 1:30-3:00pm in the Chapelof the church. All are welcome. Please RSVP byMarch 15 using the QR code found in theFebruary 23rd bulletin on page 7 or by sendingan email to annie.rodriguez@saintmcc.org.SMCS chili cook-offSafe EnvironmentOnline TrainingPlanning to attend Field Day, or drive on aclass field trip, or visit your child(ren)’sclassroom for a party or end-of-yearactivities? Then you must complete SafeEnvironment training! to Knights of Columbus Council 9310 for thespaghetti luncheon they hosted for our 8 th graders to raise money for their D.C. field trip to the families who supported St Mary throughSteps for Students to our Chili Cookoff judges, Mr. Bobby and Mr.Michael Halbardier, Mr. Bob Ware, and Mr.Pete Bartosh to Mr. Belisle for serving as DJ for the Steps forStudents tailgate party to our wonderful Morning Carline helpersIt can take up to 2 weeks for fullauthorization to be given, so don’t delay!Fortunately the training is available ondemand at the CMGConnect web site.7

Tues. March 10 St. Hyacinth, Deer Park 7 pm Wed. March 11 St. Paul, Nassau ay 7 pm Thurs. March 12 St. Mary, LaPorte 7 pm Mon. March 16 Mary Queen, Friendswood 7 pm Thurs. March 19 St. lare, Houston 7 pm Tues. March 24 St. Helen, Pearland 7 pm Wed. March 25 St. Luke, Houston 7 pm No Saturday Confession March 21 & 28 and