Fall Play Auditions September 27th!
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!
- Rehearsals start Friday at 3pm after school
See Mrs. Orechwa for more information!
Academy Information!
Current Standings:
Barber: 0.79
Haug: 1.33
Heyer: 0.42
Osh: 1.82
Updated Points:
- Spirit Week: Points still being tallied
- Homecoming Dance: 1 point for all who attended
Upcoming 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
Guidance & Counseling
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:
Tuesday, September 27th - Greenville University - Greenville, IL
Thursday, September 29th - University of Dayton - Dayton, OH
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
Reminders about Rules:
DETENTION: Currently detention is every Monday, from 2:50 to 3:30. You earn detention assignments for every 5 unexcused tardies to school or class, every 5 behavior infractions, as well as overdue unpaid fines. Until you have paid your overdue fine, you will be in detention every week for the rest of the school year.
TARDIES: Because we have had so many tardies, we are considering increasing both the number of days we hold after-school detention, as well as increasing the length of time detention runs to at least an hour after school. If the tardiness problem continues at this level, expect Friday after school detentions to become a reality VERY SOON.
RESTROOMS: There continues to be problems with large numbers of students congregating in the student restrooms during passing periods, especially the 2nd floor South. If this problem persists, we already have plans in place to restrict access to this bathroom for the remainder of the school year. To be clear, that's NOT what we want to do.
SITTING OUTSIDE DURING LUNCH: This is a privilege that St. Mary's provides for students. However, students have not been cleaning up after themselves. This is a simple common courtesy that ALL STUDENTS should be engaged in. Moving forward, IF students do not clean up after themselves, we WILL NOT allow students to use the outdoor picnic tables. All students will be required to eat indoors for the remainder of the year. PLEASE clean all food/trash and return your tray to the cafeteria inside on the cart.
Clubs
After School Clubs: We are STILL recruiting! If interested, see moderator or Mrs. Albin.
- Bocce: Thursday 9/29 @ 2:45pm
- Bowling: Tuesday 9/27 @ 6:30 at Sunset Hills
- Esports: Tuesday 9/27 & Thursday 9/29 @ 2:45 in Room 101
- Gaming Club: Wednesday 9/28 @ 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.
Focus Youth Leadership Opening Retreat: Friday 9/30 from 9am-1pm. Focus Juniors, see Mr. Magee for more details.
Academy Club Friday: OCTOBER 8th! More information to come!
Campus Ministry
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 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..
- 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 three Kairos retreats. 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.
Athletics
Athletic News:
- Winter Sports Parent Meeting: October 30th @ 5PM in the Cafeteria.
- Student Athlete Grades: Please see updates to our Athletic Handbook Academic policy. Grade checks have begun. Our athletic program grade point average goal is 3.0. The AD and assistant AD will review the D and F List every Monday and will inform head coaches of student-athletes who are exhibiting below average work or poor effort in classes. Students with 1 or more F’s and/or 3 or more D’s will be asked to follow the below remediation strategies to assist with eligibility.
- Students will be on a no-roam during Academic Lab.
- At mid-quarter, students must adhere to an MRC contract which includes a minimum of two one-hour study sessions in the MRC. Students may attend before or after school. Students must sign in each time and attendance must be verified by the MRC supervisor.
- The privilege of leaving early for athletic contests will be revoked at the discretion of the teacher(s) to allow for more time on academics.
- If a student receives 1 or more F’s on at Progress 1 or 2, the student must adhere to an MRC contract which includes a minimum of four one-hour study sessions in the MRC.
- If a student receives 1 or more F’s on at Progress 1 or 2, the student must meet with the Athletic Director and Head Coach.
- If a student does not follow the above remediation strategies, the student-athlete will meet with the Athletic Director and Administration to discuss next steps.
Schedule:
Tuesday 9/27:
- Varsity Soccer vs. GSA (6pm)
- JV Football @ Duchesne (4:30pm)
Wednesday 9/28:
- JV Soccer vs. McCluer South/Berkley (4pm)
Friday 9/30:
- Varsity Football @ St. Dominic (7pm)
Saturday 10/1:
- Varsity Soccer vs. Fr. Tolton (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!
