Dear St. Mary’s Families,

What a wonderful time to be a Catholic school educator and leader! This past week, our amazing students in grades K2 through Grade 8 participated in the MAP Growth Test in subjects such as Mathematics, Reading, and Language Usage, depending on their grade level. MAP Growth Testing occurs up to three times per year and helps teachers and families see specific areas where students need support. Final results will be sent home with your child with their Trimester 3 report card. Thank you for supporting the school in ensuring your child consistently arrives on time and is present each day. Yesterday, Dr. Nadjarian and I had the opportunity to advocate for our school and other non-public schools in Massachusetts at the State House in Boston. The Massachusetts chapter of CAPE, the Council for American Private Education, hosted an Advocacy Day in which school and district leaders, educators, students, legislators, and community members spoke about the importance of a faith-based education and having that option for all families. It was an inspiring experience, especially as our own Grade 3 through Grade 5 students were at the State House for their Spring field trip. Today, teachers worked together to map curriculum aligning with our Academic Strategic Plan. It was a fruitful week for all! I hope you enjoy the weather this weekend. Thank you for keeping a close eye on emails and the calendar in these last weeks of school, full of celebrations and special events!

May 16

• No School - Professional Development Day (Infant - Grade 8)

May 19-23

• Spring MAP Testing Make-Up Week

May 19

• No School - Memorial Day

May 26

• No School - Memorial Day

May 28

• Spring Concert (PreK-8) at 9 am

May 29

• Holy Day Mass of the Ascension of the Lord (PreK-8) at 12:10

May 30

• Trimester 3 Grades Close (Grade 8)

• Discovery Day at 9 am

• Snow White and the Seven Endings Performance (Grades 6-8) at 9 am

June 2

• Field Day at Larz Anderson Park (PreK-8) from 10 am - 1 pm

• Infant & Toddler Field Day at St. Mary’s from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

June 3

• Middle School Science Fair at 1:30 pm

June 4

• 8th Grade Commencement Mass at 10 am

June 6

• Band Concert at 12:30

• 125th Anniversary Mass at 1:30 pm and Reception

• NO EDP

June 7

• Dads 3v3 Basketball Tournament at Pierce Basketball Court at 10:30 am

June 10

• Grades 3-7 Social Studies Fair from 12:45 - 2:15 pm

June 12

• Pizza Thursday - No lunches from Brookline Food Services

• Trimester 3 Report Cards Released (PreK-7)

• Last Day of EDP

June 13

• Last Day of School Dismissal Infant - Grade 7 at 11 am

• NO EDP

It’s been such a fun season so far! The girls have been working hard and making great progress—practicing precise bumping, calling the ball, maintaining strong volleyball posture, squatting, and perfecting their serves. Their teamwork and dedication are paying off!

The team is so excited for their tournament this Saturday, May 17th, at Pope St. John Paul II School (790 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA). Come cheer them on!

• Game 1: 3:00 PM
  

• Game 2: 5:00 PM