Student Activities

Tuesday 10/11: Regular B Day

Wednesday 10/12: NO LATE Start. 8am start. Mass Dress Attire required. A Day

Thursday 10/13: Regular B Day. Renaissance Ceremony 2pm. Parent Teacher Conferences.

Friday 10/14: NO SCHOOL

Current Standings:

Barber: 13.21

Haug: 11.88

Heyer: 11.75

Osh: 12.71

Updated Points:

• September Perfect Arrival: Students who were not late to school in September were awarded 1 point for their Academy.
• 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

Upcoming Point Opportunities:

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

Hoodies are not permitted during the school day, and are to be kept in your locker from 8:00 to 2:45. Refusing to remove them when directed by a staff member is unacceptable behavior, and will not be tolerated at St. Mary's.

1) Refusing to comply with a reasonable request by any adult is considered insubordination/disrespect, and will result in an out of school suspension.

2) Any student suspended from school must remain at home until a meeting is held with the student, their parent/guardian, and a dean.

3) All students receiving out of school suspension are automatically placed on a 13 month disciplinary probation period. Further behavior issues while on probation may result in permanent removal from St. Mary's.

4) Any student athlete suspended from school faces additional consequences from the Athletic Director, up to and including removal from the team if indicated.

Respect is one of the core values we teach here at St. Mary's, and arguably the most important. We as a staff hold ourselves to that standard, and we expect no less from our students. Please remember that at all times, and act accordingly.

2023/2024 FAFSA Open: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open. Students planning to attend college next year are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. There are a lot of resources available to assist families in completing the form. Please see Mrs. Wegman with questions. In addition, St. Mary’s will be hosting two FAFSA Frenzy events! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 29th or Saturday, November 11th. We will have volunteers from the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis on hand at St. Mary’s to assist families in completing the FAFSA.

Common App Recommendation Process:

Step 1: After completing the required FERPA authorization release in Common App, if a college requires a counselor letter of recommendation or teacher letter of recommendation, you will invite your counselor and/or teacher(s) 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.

NACAC College Fair: Sunday, October 30, 2022. Meet with college representatives from over 100 colleges and universities around the country. This is your opportunity to discover post-secondary options and attend workshops for college planning. The fair is taking place at the Simon Recreation Center on the campus of Saint Louis University from 1pm-4pm on October 30th. Register here.

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

1. Monday, September 12th - Washington University- St. Louis, MO

2. Thursday, September 15th - Xavier University - Cincinnati, OH

3. Tuesday, September 13th - University of Missouri - Kansas City, MO

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

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.

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

• Bocce: Thursday 10/13 @ 2:45pm
• Bowling: Tuesday 10/11 @ 6:30 at Sunset Hills
• Esports: Tuesday 10/11 @ 2:45 in Room 101
• Gaming Club: Wednesday 10/12 @ 2:00 in Room 211
• Scholar Bowl: Wednesday 10/12 @ 2:00pm in Room 209.

Fall Play Rehearsals: God's Favorite

• Tuesday 10/11 from 3-5pm
• Friday 10/14 from 3-5pm

All School Mass: Wednesday 10/5. NO Late Start. Mass Dress attire required.

Internal Service Hours Available:

• All School Mass: Wednesday 10/5. Mr. Ficken needs help at 7:30 to assist with Mass set up. Email him to sign up or just show up at the gym at 7:30am. Recieve 1 hour of internal service.

• 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. The waiver is due by October 12 if you want to receive a RdPTB t-shirt. Those going will need: 1) signed waiver 2) shirt size 3) ride sharing (parking is limited) Here is the waiver. For more information, visit their website.

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.

Schedule:

Monday 10/10:

• JV Football vs. DeSmet (4:30pm)

Tuesday 10/11:

• Varsity Soccer vs. St. Dominic (6pm)

Friday 10/14:

• Varsity Soccer vs. Gateway (6pm) SENIOR NIGHT
• Varsity Football @ Trinity (in Louisville, KY) (7pm)

• Cross Country @ Hancock Invitational (8am)

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!

Renaissance Practice & Awards Ceremony: Students receiving a Renaissance Award will have a practice during Ac Lab on Tuesday 10/11 at 2pm in the gym. Students will need to create an ehall pass to MRS. ALBIN. The Renaissance Ceremony is Thursday 10/13 at 2pm. We will call students over at 1:45.

October Marianist Dragon of the Month. Nominate a dragon for demonstrating the CME of Adaptation & Change.

ALL SCHOOL MASS & NO LATE START: School begins at 8am on Wednesday 10/12. Please report to your Ac Lab at 8am. All students are required to be in Mass attire: Long Sleeved Button Down Shirt, Tie and Dress Pants for the entire day. Students out of dress code will receive an infraction.

Parent Teacher Conferences: Two sessions: 3-5pm and 6-8pm. We encourage you to come along with your parent.

NO SCHOOL: Friday, October 14th. Enjoy the day off!

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.