Student Activities

• Students & Staff donating, check your emails for your time.
• Please report to the gym at your scheduled time or a few minutes before. IF we are running early or late, we will let you know.
• Please complete the rapid pass BEFORE reporting to the gym. Here is the link.
• Bring your phones to the gym in case you forget to complete the rapid pass.
• Staff and students donating any dress down and will receive 25 academy points.
• IF YOU ARE 16, YOU MUST HAVE A PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM

Athletic News:

• Winter Sports Photos: Tuesday, December 6 @ 2:30 pm in the Gym

Football Playoffs: Saturday, November 19th

• St. Mary's vs. Hillsboro (1pm)

We will not be able to accept cash at the gate Saturday. All tickets must be purchased through MSHSAA. To help the line move quicker Saturday please purchase your tickets prior to your arrival.

Link to Purchase Tickets:Class 4 State QuarterFinal 1

We will also have more bleachers available for Saturday's game as we expect a big crowd. We will be encouraging St. Mary's supporters to sit in these bleachers which will be on the Northwest side of the stadium.

Livestream Link is Pay per view if you can not make it: St. Mary's Vs Hillsboro High State Quarter-final

Pregame Timing Progression

· The field will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff for teams to warm up

· 60 minutes prior to kick off – clock starts at 60:00.

· 20:00 on the clock – PA reads welcome announcement, Prayer and National anthem

· 7:00 on the clock- Hillsboro returns to the field from the north end

· 5:00 on the clock - St. Mary’s returns to the field on the clock

· 0:00 on the clock – KICK OFF

Livestream Link is Pay per view: St. Mary's Vs Hillsboro High State Quarter-final

· NO WEAPONS ALLOWED ON CAMPUS

· NO REENTRY

· ALL BAGS WILL BE CHECKED

You can also direct any athletic questions to Coach Brock @ chatmanb@stmaryshs.com. Look for Coach Brock's Weekly Athletic Newsletter for much more!

Bullying is defined as: unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.

Simply put, Bullying is when you keep picking on someone because you think you’re cooler, smarter, stronger or better than them. Bullying is not acceptable in any civil society, AND IT IS NOT TOLERATED HERE AT ST. MARY'S. Respect is for others one of our core beliefs here at St. Mary's; bullying others is a complete violation of that belief.

Any student who engages in bullying here at St. Mary's is risking a suspension &/or possible expulsion from school. Engaging in bullying not only can cause long-lasting pain for the victim, it may follow the bully for the rest of their life.

Earlier this week, the Boston Bruins signed 20 year old Mitchell Miller to a contract, only to rescind it two days later after receiving significant criticism from players as well as others over Miller's bullying of another student when both were 14 years old. Back in 2020, the Arizona Coyotes drafted Miller, only to rescind their rights to him once learning of the bullying incident. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stated this week that Miller was not welcome in the NHL, and that he was not eligible to join the NHL at this time.

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/07/1134761991/mitchell-miller-boston-bruins-canceled-contract-bullying

If you see someone being bullied, say something. Seeing someone being bullied and not doing anything is being an accomplice to the bully.

If you are being bullied, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE contact any staff member here at St. Mary's. You have my word that we WILL help you, and that the bullying WILL stop.

-Mr. Winfrey

Current Standings:

Barber: 24.25

Haug: 22.23

Heyer: 16.79

Osh: 18.00

Updated Points:

• None.

Upcoming Point Opportunities:

• Fall Play: 10 points for attending. Points updated next week
• Blood Drive: 25 points for donating blood. See above for more information.
• Dodgeball Tournament: Major Academy Event. Points updated next week
• Band Concert: 10 points for attending.

After School Clubs:

• Art & Design: Monday 11/21 @ 2:45 in Room 222
• Bocce: Tuesdays (weather permitting) at the Bocce Court.
• Bowling: Tuesday 11/22 @ 6:30 at Sunset Hills
• ESports: Tuesday 11/22 @ 2:45 in Room 101

The Next Academy Club Friday is December 2nd. HERE is an early chance to sign up!

ACT Boot Camp: Taking the December 10th ACT? Register for the ACT Boot Camp offered here at St. Mary’s on December 6th, 7th, and 8th. Meeting times are 6:00 pm-8:30 pm. St. Mary’s receive a discounted rate of $100.00 for 7 ½ hours of certified instruction. Register here or Email ACTSUMMERACADEMY1@gmail.com

Class of 2024 - Save the Date: All junior parents are encouraged to attend the College and Career meeting on Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30 pm. We will discuss career assessments, college search, college application process, scholarships and financial aid, athletic recruitment, and more. Please mark your calendars!

Missouri Boys State: June 24-July 1, 2023 at Lindenwood University. St. Mary’s can nominate Juniors interested in participating in Missouri Boys State this summer. We are looking for student leaders interested in participating in an opportunity to learn new leadership and citizenship skills through an interactive, hands-on approach should see Mrs. Wegman for a nomination and application information. This program is FREE to those attending.

St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP) The (SLIP) goal is to provide hope and opportunity for high school students in financial need through paid summer internships, intensive work readiness training, and year-round college and career planning, in partnership with businesses and community organizations, and to build the St. Louis community by developing motivated, well-trained, and talented future employees.

Qualifications:

• Must attend a St. Louis City/County High School

• High School Sophomore or Junior

• 2.0 or better cumulative GPA

• Financial need determined by the federal guidelines for the free or reduced lunch program

• Good attendance

• Good citizenship

• Be committed to participating in SLIP’s year-round activities

Application deadline is December 1, 2023. Please see Mrs. Wegman for details.

Scholarships: Research is key to the scholarship search. Beyond the institutional scholarships, students should research and apply for outside scholarships. Students with

various backgrounds and talents can apply. Some helpful scholarships search sites are below:

My Scholarship Central

FastWeb

GoingMerry

RaiseMe

Kairos Retreat: December 7th-9th at the Marianist Retreat Center in Eureka. More details to come.

Internal Service Hours Available:

• Athletics: See Coach Brock or email him at chatmanb@stmaryshs.com.
• MRC: If you want an hour of internal service, see Mrs. Albin and you can help Ms. Mary by vacuuming and cleaning the MRC.

External Service Hour Opportunities:

• Scouting for Food: Nov 19th. 8:30-4:30. Firehouse 19. 6624 Morgan Ford 63116. You will need a Chair and Water bottle. Light Breakfast, Lunch and snacks provided. You will be unloading cars, sorting and boxing cans then loading the truck. If interested Please email Jen Malamas Crew 4 Advisor Jenbully@gmail.com
• St. Mary's Magdalen Parish (on Kingshighway) is looking for students to help set up and clean up from their Craft Fair on Saturday, November 19th from 7-9am and 3-5pm. If interested, contact Mrs. Mary Dooling at 314-225-8357 or at doolingmary@yahoo.com.
  

Here are more service opportunities

Leadership Applications: Attention all students! Do you want to be a part of St. Mary’s Student Leadership Program? If so, the application process will open on Monday, November 28th and will close on Monday, December 5th at 3pm. Students must submit an application and 3 letters of recommendation by the deadline. Students who meet the deadline will then be interviewed shortly after. Only 15 students per class can be part of the program- so don’t wait! Application and Recommendation Letters will be sent to you via email. They will also be found in the MRC.

ACT Boot Camp: Tuesday-Thursday December 6-8, 2022 @ St. Mary's High School. 6:00-8:30 pm. The cost is $125 per student. ONLY $100 for St. Mary's Students. Students receive: Four practice tests (One for each subject area (English, Math, Reading & Science), Handouts covering strategies and tips for each subtest, Q & A session following each test with a trained ACT coach. Register by December 1st.

Creative Writing Contest: The Creative Writing Department of Ringling College presents the inaugural "Anyone's Game: High School Game Writing Contest!" The Deadline to Enter is January 15th, 2023! Submit an original 600-word micro-roleplaying game (micro-rpg). The sole criterion for earning prizes in this contest is overall quality, meaning that well-edited, engaging, and evocative games have the best chance of winning over the judges. Theme: Tomorrow-These micro-games are about what comes next, be it literally tomorrow or sometime in the distant future. What to submit: Micro-roleplaying games based upon the current contest year’s theme. 3rd prize: $50 & Ringling CRWR T-Shirt; 2nd prize: $100 & Ringling CRWR T-Shirt; 1st prize: $300, 1:1 consultation with a professional game writer &

Ringling CRWR T-Shirt.

Legacy Shop: If you are needing to get into the Legacy Shop this year for uniforms or other shopping needs, you will need to set an appointment with Mrs. Bianchi. Email her at bianchic@stmaryshs.com. She will work with yours schedule.

Order School Pictures! Freshman through Juniors may order online. This event's Order Code is 70492XF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day. Seniors will be send photos to parent emails with information on how to order. Retake Event Order Code is different: 72260QF at https://inter-state.com/Order.

JJ Twigs: JJ Twig's is hiring line cooks, pizza makers & dishwashers. Competitive pay! Night and weekend availability! Apply in person at 5600 Hampton Ave.

St. Margaret Scotland School: Looking to hire additional staff for our dynamic Aftercare Team. Workers need to be 16 and it pays $15 an hour for regular staff/aftercare helpers. Students in the program range from PreK-8. Hours are from 3-6. If you can't get there until 3:30/3:45, we are willing to work with you! Please contact Katie Kirner and Brighid Heffernan at aftercare@stmargaretstl.org if you are interested or know any individuals who are interested in working aftercare this school year. Can also use this as service hours and hours can be part time.

Garden Villas South Retirement & Assisted Living Community: is hiring part-time Hosts and Hostesses. Minimum age is 15 1/2 with workers permit (They will help you with this). Greet, seat and serve. Flexible hours promote academic and athletic responsibilities. Pay is above minimum wage and no experience needed. Call Michelle at 314-843-7788 or email at mmiller@delmargardens.com.

Panera Bread: Panera Bread: Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. Flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals on shifts! Hiring all positions apply at careers.panerabread.com or contact kevin.parrish@panerabread.com.