Weekly Updates & Reminders
February 6, 2012
Historical Perspectives for Children – will present to our students in grades 3 – 5 on Monday, February 6th, the life of Amelia Earhart in our auditorium at 1:30 p.m. This program was made possible and partially supported financially through the support of the Taunton Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Project Earth View – on Friday, February 10th, representatives from Bridgewater State University will be visiting St. Mary’s Primary School. They will be setting up their Project Earth View in our auditorium and students in our Kindergarten – Grade 5 will have the opportunity to view it and learn more about earth.
Catholic Schools Week - I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation and thank all of our faculty members, parents and students for your continued support, cooperation and assistance in making our Catholic School Week so successful. We did have a great showing at our Open House; followed many fun-filled and meaningful activities and events throughout the week. The students truly seem to have enjoyed the week. It is wonderful to see that we were able to incorporate the various aspects of this year’s theme: “Catholic School: Faith.Academics.Service” into our planning efforts. Various pictures taken throughout Catholic Schools Week will be posted in our Photo Gallery in the near future.
“7 Week Summer Program” – With such great reviews and positive feedback from our successful Summer Program that was offered last summer, it is with great pleasure to announce that we will once again offer an Extended Summer Program this upcoming summer for children in Pre-Kindergarten (three years old) – Grade 5. The 7 week program will run from July 2nd – August 17th, based on different fun themes each week. Various and flexible options will be available. Detailed information outlining this program will be posted on our school’s website this week, as well as, written information will be forthcoming!
Re-registration Forms are Due – We are in the process of re-registration for the 2012 – 2013 academic school year. This process provides the administration with the required information needed for planning purposes (budgetary, staffing, programs, student enrollment, etc).
Please Note: Any St. Mary’s Primary School that introduces a student to our school and that student attends St. Mary’s Primary School for the 2012 – 2013 academic school year will receive a $300 discount from their tuition for the 2012 – 2013 academic school year.
Financial Assistance – A limited amount of Financial Assistance is available to families with students admitted to, or currently enrolled at St. Mary’s Primary School. Please note: to be considered for financial assistance, it is required that a St. Mary’s Education Fund Financial Aid application be completed.
Financial assistance is made available through your individual parishes as well as though the St. Mary’s Education Fund.
The St. Mary’s Education Fund Financial Aid applications for the 2012 – 2013 academic school year are now available. If you wish to apply, you may simply contact us and request an application packet or apply online at www.factstuitionaid.com.
Please note that all applications must be submitted by Monday, March 21, 2012 with documentation. Supporting documents from your tax return will be needed to complete this process. I am personally extended to all if any assistance is needed in completing these applications (hard copies or on-line), please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Cote.
A parish Request for Elementary Financial Aid form is available on our school’s website (www.stmarystaunton.com) under the Admissions Information section (Tuition and Financial Aid) as well as from our Business Office.
Winter Box Top Contest – St. Mary’s Primary School will be conducting a “Winter Box Top Contest) from January 3rd – February 17th 2012. Every box top passed in is worth 10 cents for our school. The winning classroom will receive hot chocolate and cupcakes to decorate. Save all Box Tops and return to school in a plastic baggie. Good Luck to All!
