St. Mark School will be closed on Monday, January 18th, 2021 in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. King. For over 25 years, MLK Day has been designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. I encourage all St. Mark students and families to find a small, yet meaningful way, to make a difference in their community this month in dedication to the important role Dr. King has played in our country's history. For more information, visit www.MLKDay.gov.

As a school community rooted in our shared Catholic Faith, let us continue to pray for our leaders, for civil servants, for first responders and all who currently suffer and struggle as we continue to navigate a global pandemic. Let us be grateful that God has protected our students, and ask for His continued blessings on our families.

I wish you all continued good health and God's blessings.

The Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools has published a new strategic plan, To Make All Things New. This strategic plan focuses on four strategic priorities:

All St. Mark families and and community members are invited to read To Make All Things New, 2021-2024 Strategic Plan for Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools by clicking the link found here.

We are looking for parents who live on busier roads to put our St. Mark School OPEN HOUSE signs on their front lawns.

You can pick up the sign this Friday, January 15th at school or it can be delivered to your home. Please call Mrs. Mannino at 203-375-4291 if you can help.

To further promote our Open House, we are asking families to post a promotional ad to their social media page(s). We are happy to customize the post with a picture of your child(ren).

Please email our AMEN Team at [email protected] if you are interested in participating and your customized post will be emailed to you.

Thank you in advance for helping in marketing our wonderful school!

The number of students arriving late to school in the morning has increased significantly since our return from Christmas vacation. Families are asked to be aware of our strict start time of 7:45am. Please plan accordingly if you drop off your child at school, as crossing guards and school staff will be leaving their posts at 7:45am.

1.Does your child have any of the following symptoms?

If the answer is Yes to any of these questions, Do Not send your child to school. Instead, begin quarantine of your child and contact your healthcare provider.

Click here for a printable daily screening tool for parents.

Please email School Nurse, Wendy Frate, RN at [email protected] with any COVID 19 related questions or concerns.  

Click here to read about our A+ rating from Niche.com, an online site tool for families to research U.S. colleges, schools, neighborhoods, and businesses.

Our January Scholastic Book Fair is online! Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25.

Our interactive Virtual Book Fair empower kids by letting them browse and choose books in the fun and interactive way. Children can experience the joy of book cases, characters, view exclusive book trailers and curated reading lists, and shop over 200 hot, new books and premium titles in a safe and virtual experience.

Click here to shop St. Mark School's Scholastic Book Fair today!

Covid-19 has fundamentally changed the world as we know it and has impacted our traditional school activities that provide parents volunteer hour opportunities. While our students, parents, and faculty are resilient and have adapted, the pandemic has increased the school's expenses in terms of cleaning, office and classroom supplies.

Therefore, in partnership with St. Mark School's HSA Executive Board, we will periodically make requests for cleaning, office, or school supply donations in exchange for family service hours. Donations in exchange for service hours are optional. A family can choose to donate any or all of the items requested. Please send donations to school with your child attention: Main Office.

A family can choose to donate:

Please keep track of your own hours by completing the volunteer reporting form or emailing [email protected]

St. Mark Little Lions used cotton balls and Q-Tips to create a snowy scene with white paint during Art class this week.

Students in grade 1 created their own subtraction equations during math stations this week. Afterwards, they spent time "engineering" with individual Lego kits during recess.

Grade 6 students created individual "greenhouses" during their Earth Science unit. Students used soil and planted seeds in 2 liter plastic bottles. Over the coming weeks, they will observe and document the germination of plant growth within their greenhouse.

If you have a prayer intention, please submit your request to St. Mark School's prayer line by clicking here. Your intention will be remembered during our Afternoon Prayers and Announcements.

For Parish information, visit: https://www.saintmarkchurchstratford.org/

For important information and updates on COVID-19, visit the

Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools website

Please visit our school website regularly at www.stmarkschool.org. Important school updates including copies of notices, newsletters, HSA links, and school calendars can all be accessed on the website.