Principal's Weekly Newsletter
November 7th, 2025
A Message from Mrs. Domenica Beiter, Director of Admissions and Development
Dear Families,
On November 17th, applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open. We prioritize enrollment for current families, so if you have an another child who you would like to enroll at St. Mary's, please complete an application this fall. Please note that there are waitlists for certain grade levels, so the sooner you complete the better. Be on the lookout for an email when applications become available.
Thank you to our generous Parent Volunteer Council who started a new initiative this year -- the Monthly Teacher Appreciation Lounge Refresh! We are so grateful to Beatka, Beth, Jayme, and Monica for coordinating this and to all our families for showing ongoing appreciation to our dedicated teachers. Shoutout to grade 5 families for sponsoring the first month!
Thanksgiving Pie Program - A Message from the Parent Volunteer Council
We are proud to once again conduct the school-wide Thanksgiving Pie Program to thank teachers and staff at St. Mary's for all they do for our children. It would be so helpful if you would be willing to donate a pie or pies to help make this possible! Each staff member who wants to participate will be gifted a pie before the Thanksgiving holiday to take home to their families and friends, all from the generosity of our school community.
Details of the program can be found in the sign up sheet below. Thank you so much for your help to make this a school-wide show of appreciation. Any questions can be directed to Jayme Simovic at jayme.simovic@gmail.com.
Girls Scouts
This week, the St. Mary's Girl Scout troop completed their First Aid Badge. They had a special visit from Juliet and Simone's mom Laura, who is a doctor. They learned when to call 911 as well as some first aid skills, such as how to handle sprains, bites, and stings. They also got to practice using bandages.
Grades 2 and 3
Middle School
This month in our Middle School Leadership Seminar, we officially introduced our Student Government Association (SGA), marking the beginning of an exciting leadership journey for our middle schoolers. We discussed what it truly means to hold office in SGA or to be an active member of the general assembly, emphasizing that leadership is not just about titles, that it’s about participation, collaboration, and community. Every student will be involved in meaningful ways throughout this process, whether by running for a position, supporting candidates, contributing ideas during town hall meetings, or working together to bring school-wide initiatives to life. We also spent time brainstorming our collective goals for the year, thinking deeply about how we can strengthen our school community, promote kindness, and create fun and engaging opportunities for all students: including community service! On Monday, candidates read their speeches in front of the general student body assembly. They’ve been campaigning! We’ll then engage in elections, giving students a chance to use their voices and practice respectful, effective communication. Once the SGA is established, we’ll hold monthly town hall meetings to ensure that every student’s perspective continues to be heard. Looking ahead, we’re excited to tie our leadership work to real-world experiences with planned field trips, including an option theatre night experience and an overnight stay at farm school in New Hampshire. Both opportunities are designed to foster teamwork, responsibility, and connection. We are looking forward to what else this autumn holds in store for us!
In math class with Mr. Pritchett, Grade 8 students formed a human number line to represent solving linear inequalities. They broke into two teams while each stood on a number between -2 and 2. One student worked on the board to solve the inequality and take over the spot of the person who was standing on their answer. The first team to solve each inequality won the round.
