A Message from the Principals for the Day, Mr. Jack, Miss Madison, and Miss Alison
Dear St. Mary’s Families,
You all sounded so wonderful at the Spring Concert. You all worked so hard learning your songs and were brave for performing in front of so many people. We would like to thank Ms. Tigges and Mr. Lynch for helping us learn all of our songs for the concert. We love being in your class. Thank you parents for taking time out of your day to attend our concert, we appreciate you for coming to see us.
Remember, Field Day is on Monday at Larz Anderson Park, and it starts at 10 am. Please remember what color you are wearing for your grade, PreK-8. Be sure to bring a hat, disposable lunch, snack and water bottle. You may wear sunglasses if you want to. Don’t forget to pick up your child at 1 pm.
Lastly, being a Principal is a lot of work, but it is a fun job and it is helpful for the school. I loved being Principal for the day, and it was super fun. When I was Principal for the day, I got to learn what the Principal does in one day. Thank you, Dr. Nadjarian and Dr. Enrique, for teaching us how to be Principals!
Vote for St. Mary's for Boston Parent Family Favorite!
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St. Mary's has been named a finalist in the following Categories:
Best Faith-Based Preschool
Best Faith-Based Elementary School
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Middle School Play: Snow White and the Seven Endings
This week, middle school presented the play they have been working on in Drama class this year!
In Snow White and the Seven Endings by Tracy Wells, happily-ever-after gets turned on its head in this comedic retelling of Snow White’s classic princess fairy tale. When the seven dwarfs reminisce about their recent run-in with a royal run-away, they each have a different take on how the story unfolds and who the real hero is. But which is the real ending? The only thing they agree about is that the Prince shouldn’t get the credit!
Each of the seven dwarfs takes their turn sharing their recollection of what happened to Snow White once she came to their cottage. Which one will be your favorite? The hilarious slapstick comedy, the moody melodrama, the poetic Shakespearean retelling, the intriguing mystery, the lively interpretive dance, or the thrilling action-adventure?
Students demonstrated a deep understanding of their characters, and the work they put into conveying the different genres of each ending was clear. We are so impressed by our students comedic timing, emotion, vocal projection, and dedication to the performance! Great job, middle school!
A Message from the Gardening and Eco Clubs
Gardening and Eco Clubs collaborated on Thursday afternoon to learn about composting. An environmental engineer, Miss Fiona, who works with the city of Brookline, came and visited the clubs, teaching the students about composting and how it can be beneficial to our community. They watched a video from Black Earth on how to make compost. Students were able to decorate their own composting bins to take home and utilize with their families!
A cool organization called Black Earth Compost offers free composting services to Brookline residents. There is a drop off site at the Teen Center, which happens to be right next to St. Mary's! If you and your student are interested, find more information through the link below.
Feast of the Ascension
On Thursday, grades PreK-8 attended Mass for the Feast of the Ascension, which commemorates Jesus’ ascension into Heaven. Father David celebrated the Mass and helped us imagine what it was like to be the disciples when Jesus was speaking to them and ascending into Heaven during his homily. Principal for a Day Jack and Vibha lectored, and Grace led the Prayers of the Faithful.
