Student Activities

This Friday, October 7th is our first Academy Club Friday, a monthly event. Students will choose one of 20 clubs to attend during Ac lab.

How does it work?

1. Choose which club you want to attend a few days before.
2. Attend your Ac Lab for attendance and announcements.
3. At 2pm, students will attend the club of their choice. Your Ac Lab teachers will have a list.
4. If students do not choose a club, they will be assigned a club.
5. Clubs have a max number of students before they are closed. So don't wait to sign up once the link is sent to you.
6. You can choose the same club every week or you can mix it up and do something different every month.

***A LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU ON MONDAY DURING AC LAB OF NEXT WEEK FOR YOU TO DECIDE WHICH CLUB YOU WANT TO ATTEND.***

Questions? See Mrs. Albin

Current Standings:

Barber: 9.75

Haug: 9.54

Heyer: 8.36

Osh: 10.77

Updated Points:

• Spirit Week: see above
• Senior College Meetings: 2 points for all who attended.

Upcoming Point Opportunities:

• 1st Progress Grades: Academy with least amount of students with an F: 1st place=100, 2nd place =80, 3rd place = 60 and 4th place =40
  
• 1st Progress Conduct: Academy with least amount of students with an U/N/NT: 1st place=100, 2nd place =80, 3rd place = 60 and 4th place =40

• 1st Progress Perfect Arrival: 10 points to every student with 0 tardies in the Quarter

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony: Wednesday, October 5th at 6:30pm at the Holy Family Chapel on the campus of St. Mary’s. Please RSVP to Mrs. Wegman. Practice for ceremony required of all NHS members - new and returning - on Friday, September 30th during Ac Lab. We will meet in the MRC and proceed to the Holy Family Chapel.

Common App Recommendation Process

Step 1: After completing the required FERPA authorization release in Common App, if a college requires a counselor or teacher letter of recommendation, you will invite them by inputting their first and last name ONLY. Do not put in their Email address. Select 'yes' for the question regarding your teacher/counselor completing an evaluation for your application. Since your school is sending documents through Scoir, teachers and Counselors will complete their recommendation in Scoir.

Step 2: You will then need to request letters of recommendation in Scoir. Note: You may need to complete the Scoir FERPA waiver and release prior to requesting letters of recommendation in Scoir but confirm with your high school counselor.

The 5th Annual Scholarship Summit hosted by the St. Louis Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Alumni Association: Saturday, November 5th. Our mission is to promote the HBCU legacy, participate in civic and social activities, raise scholarship awareness, and engage and reclaim alumni. The purpose of the summit is to equip St. Louis metropolitan students and parents with the knowledge and resources to obtain college scholarships.

• Harris Stowe State University Community Impact Education Center located at 6850 Normandale Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• Morning sessions include student & parent workshops on Essay Writing, ACT/SAT preparation and How to Find Scholarships. The parent workshops include Financial Aid Basics 101 and the MOST 529 Savings Plan.
• Lunchtime rally with entertainment, give-a-ways and an HBCU roll!
• Afternoon sessions include an HBCU panel and an HBCU fair with local HBCU Alumni representatives. Vendors will also be onsite.
• Please RSVP by October 31st.

College/Career Due Dates: Fall 2022 Senior Checklist:

Upcoming college visits:. You will need a pass from Mrs. Wegman.

1. Monday, October 3rd - DePaul University - Chicago, IL

2. Thursday, October 6th - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL

3. Tuesday, October 4th - Kalamazoo College - Kalamazoo, MI

College and Career FAQ's: READ HERE FOR SUPER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT

• Registering with a College Admission Officer
• How to Apply to colleges
• Types of applications
• How to request and submit recommendations

Save the Dates:

• Saturday, October 22nd - ACT Test (Registration open now)
  

FAFSA Frenzy Events: St. Mary’s will be hosting two events to assist families with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The dates are:

• Saturday, October 29th
• Saturday, November 12th

Grand Prize: is New 2022 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat FWD CVT with Xtronic 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V CVT with Xtronic.
Or $10,000 Dollars!

STUDENT INCENTIVES TO SELL:

The student body, parents & staff must gross 35k for the school to get a DAY after the Superbowl off. (Monday, February 13th, 2023)

Any Student/Faculty or Staff that sells their $120 Quota will be allowed to dress down and not shave for the entire month of November 2023.

Contact Mr. Divis in Advancement at 314.481.8400 ext. 112 or divisj@stmaryshs.com with any questions.

LOCKERS! We will begin securing all unused lockers this week. Please make sure you are using ONLY the two lockers assigned to you. Please make sure you have your school-issued combination locks on BOTH lockers. If you are using a different lock, you need to remove it & put the school lock back on, as it will be cut off otherwise. Please make sure you do not have any items in a locker which is not assigned to you. Any/all items found in unassigned lockers will be removed before we secure the locker.

DETENTION: Currently detention is every Monday, from 2:50 to 3:30. You earn detention assignments for every 5 unexcused tardies to school or class, every 5 behavior infractions, as well as overdue unpaid fines. Until you have paid your overdue fine, you will be in detention every week for the rest of the school year.

TARDIES: If the tardiness problem continues at this level, expect Friday after school detentions to become a reality VERY SOON.

RESTROOMS: There continues to be problems with large numbers of students congregating in the student restrooms during passing periods, especially the 2nd floor South. If this problem persists, we already have plans in place to restrict access to this bathroom for the remainder of the school year. To be clear, that's NOT what we want to do.

SITTING OUTSIDE DURING LUNCH: This is a privilege for students. However, students have not been cleaning up after themselves. This is a simple common courtesy that ALL STUDENTS should be engaged in. Moving forward, IF students do not clean up after themselves, we WILL NOT allow students to use the outdoor picnic tables. All students will be required to eat indoors for the remainder of the year. PLEASE clean all food/trash and return your tray to the cafeteria inside on the cart.

After School Clubs: We are STILL recruiting! If interested, see moderator or Mrs. Albin.

• Bocce: Thursday 10/6 @ 2:45pm
• Bowling: Tuesday 10/4 @ 6:30 at Sunset Hills
• Esports: Tuesday 10/4 & Thursday 10/6 @ 2:45 in Room 101
• Gaming Club: Wednesday 10/5 @ 2:00 in Room 211
• Robotics: Mondays and Wednesdays starting soon.
• Scholar Bowl: Wednesdays starting soon

Fall Play Rehearsals: God's Favorite

• Tuesday 10/4 from 3-5pm
• Friday 10/7 from 3-5pm

Mr. Ficken is our Campus Minister. He is available in his office for students to stop by before or after school. His office is across catty corner from the School's shop.

Solidarity at the Border Pilgrimage: If you might be interested in participating in this pilgrimage to El Paso, Texas from November 2nd until November 6th please see Mr. Ficken for more information.

Internal Service Hours Available:

• Taste of St. Mary's: The event is Sunday, Oct 9th, from 1-4 PM in the gym.
  

  We need help setting up for the event the day before, and help with everything the day of the event. On Saturday, Oct 8th, we need help between 10am-1pm setting up the tables, chairs, tablecloths, etc. On Sunday, Oct. 9th, we need help from 12-5 setting up for the event, loading in the restaurants, runners for the vendors, trash detail, and clean up. See Mrs. Albin for more details.

• Athletics: See Coach Brock or email him at chatmanb@stmaryshs.com.

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
• River Des Peres Trash Bash: October 22nd. More information to come.

Here are more service opportunities

RETREATS:

• Juniors and Seniors: Turn your permission forms in ASAP
• Seniors: You are required to attend one of three Kairos retreats. Forms due ASAP!

Athletic News:

• Winter Sports Parent Meeting: October 30th @ 5PM in the Cafeteria.
  
  
• Student Athlete Grades: Please see updates to our Athletic Handbook Academic policy. Grade checks have begun. Our athletic program grade point average goal is 3.0. The AD and assistant AD will review the D and F List every Monday and will inform head coaches of student-athletes who are exhibiting below average work or poor effort in classes. Students with 1 or more F’s and/or 3 or more D’s will be asked to follow the below remediation strategies to assist with eligibility.
  
  

1. Students will be on a no-roam during Academic Lab.
2. At mid-quarter, students must adhere to an MRC contract which includes a minimum of two one-hour study sessions in the MRC. Students may attend before or after school. Students must sign in each time and attendance must be verified by the MRC supervisor.
3. The privilege of leaving early for athletic contests will be revoked at the discretion of the teacher(s) to allow for more time on academics.
4. If a student receives 1 or more F’s on at Progress 1 or 2, the student must adhere to an MRC contract which includes a minimum of four one-hour study sessions in the MRC.
5. If a student receives 1 or more F’s on at Progress 1 or 2, the student must meet with the Athletic Director and Head Coach.
6. If a student does not follow the above remediation strategies, the student-athlete will meet with the Athletic Director and Administration to discuss next steps.

Schedule:

Monday 10/3:

• JV Football vs. St. Dominic (4:30pm)

Tuesday 10/4:

• Varsity Soccer vs. Affton (6pm)

Thursday 10/6:

• Varsity Soccer @ Borgia (5pm)

Friday 10/7:

• Cross Country AAA Conference Meet @ Jefferson Barracks (11am)
• Varsity Football vs. DeSmet (7pm)
• Varsity Soccer @ McCluer North (4pm)

Buy Tickets to the Game:

• Students get in free to all home games

• All tickets must be purchased online for all home athletic events. BUY Tickets here

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

Dress Down Day: Friday, October 7th to benefit St. Martha's Hall, a not-for-profit agency, which provides a shelter care program for abused women and their children. 2$ to dress down. No hoodies, cargos, open toed shoes, head coverings or inappropriate clothing.

Grandparents Day: Saturday. October 15 @ 4:00 pm. Doors open at 3:30 pm. RSVP by October 1st to Christina Bianchi at bianchic@stmaryshs.com.

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.