Student Activities

Sign up HERE to participate in any of the following: Gaga Ball, Strongest Man Challenge, Water Balloon Toss, Basketball Skills Challenge. First students in each academy will be chosen. Students chosen to participate will be informed via email and Ac Lab Sites announcements.

Friday, September 16th

• Jersey Day: Wear a jersey of any sport. Do NOT wear: Any cargo pants/shorts, sandals/open toed shoes, hoodies, hats/head coverings or any inappropriate or offensive clothing.

• Coin Wars collection drive for Humane Society of Missouri begins (see below for details)

• Lunch Sales begin (Candy, Chips & Soda not provided by food service.)

Saturday, September 17th:

• Homecoming Dance in the Gym (see above for details)

• 7-10pm (Doors will close at 7:30 and reopen at 9:30). Students must stay once arrived.

• Formal/Semiformal Dress (no jeans)

• Permission Form required for student and guest

Monday, September 19th:

• Twin Day: Coordinating with at least one other student. Outfits must be very close in likeness with each other. Do NOT wear: Any cargo pants/shorts, sandals/open toed shoes, hats/head coverings, hoodies, sunglasses or any inappropriate/offensive clothing.

• Coin Wars and Lunch Sales continue to benefit the Humane Society

Tuesday, September 20th:

• Beach Day: Wear at least 1 beach themed item such as: Hawaiian shirts, beach shorts, aloha shirts/shorts. Do NOT wear: Tank tops/sleeveless shirts, sunglasses, sandals/flip flops/slides, cargo pants/shorts, any hat/head coverings, hoodies, inappropriate clothing

• Coin Wars and Lunch Sales continue to benefit the Humane Society.

• Gaga Ball during Ac Lab

Wednesday, September 21st:

• All-School Mass at 8:30am in the gym, parents welcome!

• Academy Day: Wear your Academy Shirt & colors!

• Field Day games from 10am-1:30pm

• Football, Soccer, Handball, Capture the Flag, Tug of War, Ultimate Frisbee

• NO CAFETERIA LUNCH, concession stand available- CASH ONLY!

• Early Dismissal at 1:45

Thursday, September 22nd:

• Oversized Clothing Day: Wear at least one oversized piece of clothing such as shirts, shorts, and pants. If wearing oversized shorts or pants, please make sure you have a belt or adjustable strings. Do NOT wear: Pants that you can NOT keep up, cargo pants/shorts, sandals/open toed shoes, hoodies or any inappropriate or offensive clothing.

• Coin Wars and Lunch Sales continue to benefit the Humane Society

• Strongest Man & Water Balloon Toss Competitions during Ac Lab

Friday, September 23rd:

• Black out Day: Wear at least 2 pieces of black clothing, especially your Rowdy Gentleman shirts from last year. Do NOT wear: Any cargo pants/shorts, sandals/open toed shoes, hats/head coverings, sunglasses, hoodies, inappropriate/offensive clothing.

• Coin Wars and Lunch Sales continue to benefit the Humane Society

• Fall Sports Pep Rally & Basketball Skills Challenge

• Homecoming Game. St. Mary’s vs. Duchesne. Black Out Theme/Rowdy Gentleman Shirt

Coin Wars: Each Academy will have a jar by the Main Entrance to collect coins. Students are encouraged to put coins in their OWN Academy jars and paper money in opposing Academy jars. At the end of the week, all money and points will be counted.

Points:

• Homecoming Dance: 1 point for attending
• Dress Downs: 1 point. Dress Down NOT in theme = infraction.
• Top 3 Dress Down Outfits: 50 pts for 1st. 25 points for 2nd & 3rd.
• Coin Wars: Academy with most coins will earn 100 pts, 2nd = 80, 3rd = 60 , 4th = 40
• Water Balloon, Gaga Ball & Basketball Skills, Strongest Man Challenges = 1st = 100, 2nd = 75, 3rd = 50 and 4th = 25.
• Field Day: MANY point opportunities

St. Mary's High School Gym

Arrival by 7:30 and doors reopen at 9:30pm

SM students can bring one guest

Semi-formal dress

BRING YOUR TICKETS!

St. Mary’s has been selected to participate in Tackle Hunger, a food drive campaign organized by KSDK news. We will be competing against Duchesne High School (who we are playing in Friday’s Homecoming Game) in a weeklong food drive benefiting operation food search. Everyone is encouraged to make non-perishable food donations and bring them to school next week. The winner of the food drive will be announced during the 10 p.m. news on Friday night after the game. In addition, if we collect at least 500 non-perishable items we will receive a dress down day on September 30th. IF we collect at least 500 items AND beat Duchesne’s total, we will have NO Ac lab on Friday September 30th.

Items: (No glass containers or Ramen Noodles)

LIGHT TUNA & SALMON, & CANNED CHICKEN, SOUP, CHILI, STEWS WITH MEAT/BEANS, CANNED FRUIT, DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, CANNED, SPAGHETTI SAUCES, CANNED BEANS, INSTANT BROWN RICE, WHOLE WHEAT PASTA, BOXED MEAL KITS

CANNED VEGETABLES, DRIED SPICES, DEODORANT, TOOTHBRUSHES & TOOTHPASTE

Inter-State studio will be here again on Tuesday in the MRC starting at 8:30 for students who were absent for the first picture day, new students or students who want to retake their picture.

Seniors: Wear or Bring a white button down, Navy Blazer, SM green tie

Fresh-Jrs: Wear or Bring a button down shirt and tie.

**It is a dress down day. If you want to dress down, be sure to bring along your dress clothes!

Parents/guardians who have not ordered can place an order using the Retake Event Order Code, 72260QF at https://inter-state.com/Order. This Order Code is different from the original Event Order Code.

Dragon Wing Productions is delighted to announce our selection for this Fall's performance: Neil Simon's comedy *God's Favorite*, a contemporary morality tale based on the book of Job.

November 10th, 11th and 12th at 7pm AND November 13th at 2pm

• Auditions: Tuesday, September 27th in the Little Theatre at the start of AcLab; the auditions will run until 4:30-ish.
• Looking for actors or aspiring actors!
• Looking for students interested in being on the set or stage crew!

See Mrs. Orechwa for more information!

Current Standings:

Barber: 0.79

Haug: 1.33

Heyer: 0.42

Osh: 1.82

Updated Points:

• No updated points

Upcoming Point Opportunities:

• Spirit Week: See above for 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

Fall 2022 Senior Checklist: College/Career Due Dates

Check your Scoir account for upcoming college visits and register to speak with the representatives during Ac Lab. You will need a pass, so contact Mrs. Wegman. Next week’s visits include:

1. Tuesday, September 20th - University of Missouri - Columbia, MO (Mizzou)

2. Thursday, September 22nd - Truman State University - Kirksville, 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

Save the Dates:

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

Scoir: The new college and career software program, Scoir. All students have an account and parents have been sent a link to register. Here is the video.

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

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

• Bocce: Thursday 9/22 @ 2:45pm
• Bowling: Tuesday 9/20 @ 6:30 at Sunset Hills
• Esports: Tuesday 9/20 & Thursday 9/22 @ 2:45 in Room 101
• Gaming Club: Wednesday 9/21 @ 2:00 in Room 211
• Robotics: Mondays and Wednesdays starting soon.
• Scholar Bowl: Mrs. Wegman sent out form to interested students about which days to meet. BE sure to complete it.

Academy Club Friday: Starting in October

• What clubs would you like to participate in? TAKE THE SURVEY NOW!

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:

• Lindenwood Park Trash Pick up: Saturday, Sept. 17th, from 10-11am @ Lindenwood Park. Meet at the corner of Pernod and Jamieson. There will be water and doughnuts. The person who picks up the most trash will get a $50 gift certificate to Trattoria Marcella.

• Lindenwood Park Neighborhood Association Fall Park Clean Up: Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9-12pm at Lindenwood Park. We'll be mulching trees and pulling weeds in different flower beds. Have students meet at the park at the shed, in the middle of the park..

• St. John the Baptist Quilt Bingo Set up: Saturday and Sunday September 17th & 18th. In need of help carrying stuff into the gym & various other jobs. Anyone interested please call or text Catherine at 314-313-4817.
• 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 these three retreats. The permission form asks for your preference on which retreat you would like to attend. Availability is on a first come first serve basis. This means the quicker you return the form, the more likely it is that you will get your preferred date. Forms due ASAP!

Magdalen Youth Ministry: Youth Program for teens in South City, led by St. Mary's former Teacher, Mrs. Meehan. Sunday Afternoon Youth Group, following our 11:30am Mass (12:30-1:45pm) and Thursday Caritas Nights (7:00-8:30pm) which is a four week rotation of small groups, Bible studies, parish-wide Adoration/Praise & Worship nights (The Well), and intermittent alternative events designed to give teens a repertoire of sustainable, faith-building tools that they can carry with them into the rest of their lives. See below for flyer.

Schedule:

Monday 9/19:

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

Tuesday 9/20:

• Varsity Soccer vs. Borgia (6pm)

Wednesday 9/21:

• Cross Country @ Alton Invitational (4pm)

Thursday 9/22:

• Varsity Soccer @ St. Dominic (6pm)

Friday 9/23:

• Varsity Football vs. Duchesne HOMECOMING. BLACK OUT/ROWDY GENTLEMAN!

Saturday 9/24:

• Varsity Soccer @ MO/IL Shootout vs. Mater Dei (in Alton, IL) (1pm)

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!

Picture Retake Day: Tuesday 9/20 starting at 8:30 for all students absent for the first picture day, new students and students who do not like their pictures and want to retake them. Bring shirt and tie with you if you dress down that day. Parents/guardians who have not ordered can place an order using the Retake Event Order Code, 72260QF at https://inter-state.com/Order. This Order Code is different from the original Event Order Code.

Jostens RETURNS to take Junior Ring and Senior Graduation Apparel Orders: Thursday 2/22 during lunch! If you missed the Jostens meeting and need Ring or Graduation information, please see Mrs. Albin in the MRC. You do NOT have to buy a ring and all graduation orders are optional.

Arrival on Late Start Wednesdays: If you arrive before 9:45am on LATE START WEDNESDAYS please report to the cafeteria. Once you are on campus, you may not LEAVE campus.

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.

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.