Student Activities

Welcome to the 22-23 School Year! The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you informed of everything going on during the school week. This includes important academic announcements, club meetings, athletic competitions, academy updates, campus ministry information, guidance and counseling announcements and more! It will also include pictures of students and events around the school.

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Picture Day for St. Mary's High School is scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2022 and our school's Order Code for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors is 70492XA at www.inter-state.com. Seniors will be sent a link to order AFTER picture day.

• Seniors are required to wear a clean, pressed, WHITE shirt and their GREEN St. Mary's Tie with a navy blazer.
• Underclassmen are asked to wear a clean, pressed, dress shirt and tie of their choosing.
• ALL students will wear their formal attire to school and look sharp for the entire day.
• For questions, email Mrs. Albin at albink@stmaryshs.com.

On Friday, August 19th, Freshman will meet their Big Brothers in an official meet and greet during Academic Lab. Big Brothers will come to collect Little Brothers from their Ac Labs and meet with them throughout campus to get to know each other. Please wait until the announcement over the PA.

Mrs. Wegman will be meeting with seniors right away to start planning for college and career. Students who attend, will earn academy points for their attendance. All meetings will take place at 2pm in Ac Lab in Room 209. See below for schedule.

Tuesday, August 23rd - Barber Academy

Thursday, August 25th - Haug Academy

Tuesday, August 30th - Heyer Academy

Thursday, September 1st - Osh Academy

If you have a conflict, please contact Mrs. Wegman to attend another day. You are required to attend.

Students who are involved do better in the classroom and enjoy school! Don't wait to get involved! Stay tuned over the next few weeks for more information for when clubs begin and how you can get involved!

After School Clubs: WE ARE RECRUITING NOW! If insterested, see moderator or Mrs. Albin.

Bocce:

• Thursdays starting in early September.
• Moderator: Mr. Magee
• $20 per student

Bowling:

• Tuesday practices @ Sunset Hills & Sunday games starting in October through April.
• Moderator: Mr. Harms & Mr. Ceriotti
• No experience needed.
• Fees apply

Esports:

• Tuesday and Thursdays
• Moderator: Mr. Bobbitt

Robotics:

• Mondays and Wednesdays
• Moderator: Mr. Bobbitt

Scholar Bowl:

• Wednesdays starting September 7th
• Moderator: Mrs. Wegman

Beginning in October, one Friday a Month will be Academy Club Friday. All staff members will be moderating a variety of clubs and students will participate in a club of their choice throughout the campus. THERE ARE SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!!!

IDEAS: Book, Car, Chess, Cooking, Garden, Improv/Drama, Money Management, Music, Pickleball, Science, Short Film, Stress Management, Writing, Yoga, Youth in Government and SO MANY MORE!!!

Faculty & Staff brainstormed over 50 club ideas....What clubs would you like to participate in? TAKE THE SURVEY NOW!

Fall Sports has started but it is not too late to play! See Coaches for more information or how to play! All student athletes must turn in a physical to the athletic department before playing.

Cross Country: Coach Horn. hornm@stmaryshs.com

Football: Coach Ken Turner. turnerk@stmaryshs.com

Soccer: Coach Limb. bianchic@stmaryshs.com

Schedule:

Saturday 8/13:

• Football Green vs White Game and Media Day (8am)
• Football Jamboree @ Fort Zumwalt North vs DeSmet & McCluer (7pm)

Announcements:

• Athletes needed for Cross Country! Contact Coach Michael Horn
• Fall activities highly recommended for potential basketball student-athletes.
• Athletic Meeting 2:15PM- ALL football student-athletes Thursday in the cafeteria to discuss Athletic Student Handbook & Athletic department Culture.

You can also direct any athletic questions to Coach Brock @ chatmanb@stmaryshs.com. Look for Coach Brock's Weekly Athletic Newsletter for much more!

Students and Staff will compete all year to earn points for their Academy.

Barber: 0.00

Haug: 0.00

Heyer: 0.00

Osh: 0.00

Upcoming Point Opportunities:

• Senior College Meetings: Seniors who show to their college meeting with Mrs. Wegman will get 2 points for their Academy. (See above for dates)
• Academy Kickoff: Friday, August 26th: More information to come!
• 1st Quarter Grades: Academy with least amount of students with an F: 1st place=100, 2nd place =80, 3rd place = 60 and 4th place =40
• 1st Quarter 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
• August Perfect Arrival: 1 point for every student who has 0 tardies.
• 1st Quarter Perfect Arrival: 10 points to every student with 0 tardies in the Quarter
• Spirit Week & Field Day: September 19-23. More information to come!
• Homecoming Dance: Students attending will earn points for their Academy.

Paperwork: You will be given paperwork on Monday that must be signed by students and parents and returned to school BY AUGUST 30TH!

Schedule Change Requests: Must be made to main office by 8/19.

School Rule Changes and Reminders:

• NO HOODIES FROM 8AM-2:45PM!!!
• Cell phones must be kept in your lockers from 8am-2:45am. Cell phones found on a student's person will be confiscated and given to the Deans of Students. Cell Phone fines apply.
• Airpods/headphones are NOT allowed. Earbuds are allowed.
• Students are only allowed to leave class or Ac Lab with an APPROVED e-Hall pass.
• Students will not have a demerit card. Instead, students will earn an infraction for violating school rules. 5 infractions will result in an after school detention.
• See handbook for more details on the above school rules and more.

Learning Consultants: 3rd Floor

• Mrs. Fanning is here M, W, F
• Mrs. Goff is here T, Th
• Must have AN APPOINTMENT EHALL pass to see them