Principal's Weekly Update
March 14th, 2025
A Message from Our Pastor, Fr. Jonathan Gaspar
Dear Families,
It is my great pleasure to address you in this week's message. I want to take a moment to share about the importance of St. Patrick’s Day as well as Pastor’s Day, which we will celebrate alongside St. Patrick’s Day as a parish and school community this Monday.
St. Patrick’s Day is more than just a cultural celebration—it is a day to reflect on the faith and perseverance of St. Patrick, who devoted his life to spreading the Gospel. St. Patrick brought the light of faith to Ireland and was a learned scholar and teacher. Here in Boston, this day carries deep significance, especially for the many Irish immigrants who built their homes, families, and communities in this city. Their sacrifices and strong Catholic faith have shaped the history of Boston and the foundations of our parish. We honor their legacy by continuing to live out the faith they held so dear. St. Patrick's day is a solemnity in the Archdiocese of Boston, which means that we are invited to take a break from the fasting and penance of the Lenten season and spend a day feasting and celebrating the memory of St. Patrick.
In that same spirit, we will also be celebrating Pastor's Day on Monday. March can be a long and busy month, and this day is meant as a gift. It is a gift from me to all of our faculty, staff, and students who spend the entire year working so very hard in their work and studies. It is an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate. I hope this day offers you and your loved ones the chance to rest and celebrate with your families!
Please know that you are in my prayers, and I ask for yours as well. May this time be filled with faith, joy, and rest for all of us.
Looking Ahead
March 14
NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences (Grades K2-8) and PD (Infant-K1)
March 17
NO SCHOOL - Pastor’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day
March 24
Last Week of Winter Clubs
March 25
St. Mary’s State of the School at 5 pm in the Church
March 26
Progress Reports Released (Grades PreK-K1)
April 2
Lenten School Mass at 8 am (Grades K2-8)
April 8
Middle School Field Trip Fundraiser Bake Sale at dismissal
April 9
Middle School Field Trip Fundraiser Bake Sale at dismissal
April 10
Middle School Field Trip Fundraiser Bake Sale at dismissal
April 17
Holy Thursday - Early Dismissal at 11:30 (Infant - Grade 8)
Morning Prayer Service at 10 am (Grades PreK-8)
NO EDP
April 18
Good Friday - NO SCHOOL
April 19- April 25
April Vacation - NO SCHOOL
St. Mary's Girl Scouts went for a hike last weekend!
Our Infant class enjoyed a walk in the beautiful weather!
Second grade had so much fun at recess this week!
Congratulations, St. Mary's Basketball Teams!
Congratulations to our basketball teams on wrapping up their seasons this past weekend! The boys team won 2 games this weekend, and our girls team finished with an undefeated season! We are so proud of how hard both teams have worked all season; all of our players have improved so much. Thank you to the coaches, and all those who came to cheer on our students throughout the season!
Trivia's Calling!
Silent Auction Items Needed!
Help make our Silent Auction a success! We’re seeking exciting donations, including:
Exclusive Experiences
Sporting Event Tickets & Memorabilia
Art & Collectibles
Food & Dining Packages
Beauty & Wellness
And more!
Your generosity supports our students and school community. Have an item to contribute? Click below.
Vote for St. Mary's for Boston Parent Family Favorite!
Voting for Boston Parent Family Favorite has now opened! Our school has been lucky enough to make it to the final rounds of voting over the last several years thanks to the support of our families and school communities! The first round is the write-in round! To vote for our school, use the link below.
You can write in our school under 3 categories:
Middle Schools > Faith-Based Middle Schools
Elementary Schools > Faith-Based Elementary Schools
Early Education > Faith-Based Preschools
We are so appreciative of the support of our community!
State of the School
Please mark your calendars! St. Mary’s will host its State of the School Address on March 25th from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Church. This is an important event and an opportunity for parents and families to hear about our school's incredible growth and achievement– including academic advancements, development updates, and plans for future advancement. Your support and involvement are key factors for our continued success! We encourage all families to attend and stay informed about the future of St. Mary’s. We look forward to seeing you there!
Check out more of what Middle School is doing in the newsletter below!
Celebrating 125 Years of St. Mary's
In honor of our 125th year of educating at St. Mary’s, we started a series on social media highlighting some of the moments from our school’s history for #throwbackthursday! Check out our recent features of St. Mary's throughout the years. This first photo, shared with us by a St. Mary’s alumnus, highlights St. Mary’s first football team in 1928!
Check out the St. Mary’s girls basketball team from 1959 and boys basketball ball teams from 1970 side by side with our 2025 teams!
As we celebrate #125yearsofstmarys it is not surprise to see that STEM education has always been a fundamental part of the St. Mary’s curriculum. Take a look at this photo from 1942 of some St. Mary’s students working on science experiment! It is amazing to see how much our STEM program has grown since then, but also to see the advanced work of these students over 80 years ago!
Next, we feature a photo from the class of 1946 showing off their St. Mary’s school spirit! As we celebrate 125 years of St. Mary’s, school spirit has been at an all time high! Here a photo of some of our current students showing their school spirit at our 2024 National Blue Ribbon School celebration!
Follow us on Social Media
Please find the links below to our social media pages. We are constantly uploading posts and stories so if you are interested in seeing more of our day-to-day happenings, please follow us!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/st-mary-of-the-assumption-school
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmaryschoolbrooklinema
