A HOLY DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING | |
Saint Mary Pastor, Fr. Jeffrey Kegley, brought our community together on Ash Wednesday. It marked the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter. We were blessed to share this holy day with so many families. | |
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"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."
This week Memorial Hall transformed into Ellis Island and 3rd grade transformed into generations of immigrants who journeyed through Ellis Island. What an unforgettable lesson for our students.
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IT'S A NUMBER GAME
Last week our Saint Mary Math team took part in another round of competition hosted by Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). This one was special because Ryan Manely '19, a current senior at CBA was their moderator. Ryan was also taught by Patrick Melosh, Math team coach and middle school Math teacher.
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PRINTMAKING ART
Our 6th graders had an introduction to printmaking, using block impression plates. They learned about Pop Artist, Andy Warhol and studied his endangered species series of prints. The students chose an endangered animal and created three separate final prints. "My absolute favorite part was how much they really loved it and how engrossed they were with making prints. Seeing their faces as they peel the paper away from their block was priceless. The students did such a great job, worked hard, and were inventive in their ideas. I was very proud of them!" said Art Teacher Michelle Laneve.
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A STAR SAINT
Middletown Patch recently launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students and our very own 5th grader Ara was profiled. Read her story here.
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Marathon Kids 2023 is back. This is another great event for our students. You will not want to miss out. Register now through Friday, March 10!
PLACE
Mater Dei Track on St. Mary Campus
DESCRIPTION
Marathon Kids 2023 PK-6th grade Program. Marathon Kids, in coordination with the Spring Into Summer 5k, is a program for our PK-6th grade students to motivate them to become more physically active. We involve our participants in a series of warm-ups and training exercises on the Mater Dei Track/St. Mary Church Campus. This program prepares them to participate in the official 1-Mile race that kicks off the Spring Into Summer 5K Race on Sat., May 20th, 2023.
When–Beginning Mon., April 24th and culminating with the Spring Into Summer 1-mile race on Saturday, May 20th at 8:10 am. Practice schedule is below and time is 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm.
• Mon., April 24
• Fri., April 28
• Monday, May 1
• Friday, May 5th
• Mon., May 8th
• Friday, May 12th
• Mon., May 15th
• Friday, May 19th
• RACE DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 20th at 8:10 am!
Where–Mater Dei Track / St. Mary Church Campus
What's included–One Practice/Race day cotton Marathon Kids T-Shirt and race day fee for the 1-Mile race
Important Information and registration link here.
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The 2nd annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade is on Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m. The parade route starts at Bayview School and ends at Saint Mary School. If you or anyone you know is interested in participating in the parade or if you’d like to offer goods for sale, please respond ASAP by contacting Maryanne Hemhauser at mhemhauser@stmaryes.org. The form is attached here. Our Grand Marshals are Laney and Peter Wilkens have been members of Mary Mother of God Parish for 45 years and gratefully accepted to be the Grand Marshalls of the parish and school’s 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Middletown.
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The GIFT GALA is coming up fast. A vast majority of the prizes for the gala are generously donated by the parents of SMS students, as well as local businesses. Please consider donating an item from our wish list link. Help make our event a success! Items can be shipped to the school or dropped off to the main office. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity! | |  |
Our MOTHER SON DANCE is here: Sun., March 19. This, too, is a sellout event. Download the form here. | | |
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Revised February Lunch Menu
The cafeteria will be closed on pizza day. You must pack a lunch if you are not participating.

March menu here.
Lunch form here.
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Tuition Assistance Program 2023-24
For families with children attending Catholic schools
The first round of diocesan aid for next year is now open to our families through FACTS. All families, current and new, should apply for aid if needed. (One application per family.)
Applications are available online now at https://online.factsmgt.com For Grades K-8: To be considered in round one, applications must be completed by March 1, 2023. The deadline for round two is May 12, 2023. For more information, click here.
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Scrip is now RaiseRight. For those who are not aware, Scrip is now called RaiseRight. Below are a few videos that explain how the program works and how Saint Mary School benefits. There's no selling, no extra time, and no extra money. Just purchase gift cards to pay for everyday (and not-so-everyday) expenses. The Amazon Smile program has been discontinued for all companies. Scrip is another great way to donate to the school.
Simply the Right Way to Fundraise
https://youtu.be/BZNu-ftcPKo
Getting Started with RaiseRight
https://youtu.be/c-v65F0xr2c
Saint Mary School Enrollment code is F741E6AB15L6.
Call or email Loretta Rivera, Bursar, anytime with questions. lrivera@stmarychurchnj.org
Phone: (732) 671-0071 ext. 244
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