St.
Marys School
www.stmarysschoolbirdisland.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
School Supply List for 2008-2009
The School Supply List for 2008-2009 will be sent home with report cards on the last day of school. During the summer months it will be posted at Alco, Walmart, Target & Kmart.
Summer mailing
At this point in time there will be no June summer letter or calendar coming from the school. You may not receive this until sometime in August. Please calendar the dates of Registration & the Open House that you will find listed below.
Summer Office Hours
The school office will be open Monday through Friday from May 27th to June 13th from 8:30 -11 am and 1 to 3 pm. If no one is in the office, please leave a message on the answering machine, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able to do so.
The school office will be closed from June 16th until August 18th. During that time if you are in need of assistance, please call the Parish Office at 365-3593.
Registration
Registration will be taking place on Monday, August 25th in St. Marys Church Hall, from 4 to 6 pm. Please watch parish bulletins for more information as that date draws closer, or if there would be any changes made.
Open House
The Open House at St. Marys School is currently scheduled for Thursday, August 28th from 4:30 to 6 pm. We ask that you would attend and bring your children so they can bring their school supplies, meet their teachers, go into their classrooms, etc., during this time.
School Begins
The school year for 2008-2009 does begin on Tuesday, September 2nd.
ST. MARYS SCHOOL BIRD ISLAND
SUPPLY LIST 2008-2009
Backpack/bookbag
Sleeping mat or rug
Paint Shirt
Kleenex (2 large boxes with name on it)
5 Glue sticks (more will be needed later)
Elmers Glue(2) - NO GEL
Wide ruled spiral Notebook (1)
Crayons (4 boxes of 8 basic colors)
Pencils (6-#2 lead, sharpened)
School box for some supplies (Cigar box size)
Extra set of clothes
*Labels on clothing, book bag, paint shirt, shoes,
sleeping mat, etc.
Homework folder (bottom pockets) (1)
Wide ruled notebook for journal (1)
School Box (Cigar box size only)
Large Plastic pencil bag
(for about 7 1/2 X 10 Flash Cards)
Crayons (24 or less)
Sharpened Pencils (5)
Odorless or low scent wipe-off marker
(dry-erase marker) (1)
Eraser
Large glue sticks (2)
Scissor
Kleenex (2 large boxes) with name on them
NO Magic Markers
Zippered backpack or school bag
Paint Shirt
Backpack/Book bag
School box (Cigar box size only)
Large plastic pencil bag
(for 7 1/2 X 10 Flash Cards)
Crayons (NO more than 24)
Pencils
Odorless or low scent Dry-erase marker (2)
Erasers
Large Glue Sticks (2)
Scissor
Pocket Folders (2-different colors)
Spiral wide-ruled notebook for writing (1)
Paint shirt
Kleenex (2 large boxes)
Gallon size Zip-Lock bag (1)
Red Marking Pencils (2)
GRADE 3
School box (Cigar box size only)
Crayons
12 Sharpened Pencils
Colored pencils
Erasers
Elmers glue
Glue Stick
Scissor
Folders (2)
2 Spiral notebooks (wide-ruled)
Red correcting pen (2)
Wide-ruled notebook paper-loose leaf
1 inch floppy 3-ring binder for loose leaf paper
Kleenex (2 large boxes)
NO GEL PENS
**Student Assignment Books for grades 3 through 8 need to be purchased at Registration Night for $3.00 each.
Wide lined spiral notebooks (9)- 4 are for Math
Wide lined loose-leaf paper
(1 package of 100 sheets or more)
Folders (6)-NO TRAPPER KEEPERS
Crayons (24 count)
Red Correcting pens (2)
Eraser
Pencils
Scissors
Erasable pens-blue or black (2)
Ruler with metric and customary measurements
Glue or glue sticks
Pencil box (Cigar box size only)
Colored pencils-optional
Kleenex (2 large boxes)
Box or large refill package of baby wipes (1)
Antiperspirant/Deodorant
NO PENCIL SHARPENERS
**Student Assignment Books need to be purchased at Registration Night for $3.00 each.
MUSIC: Folder (1)
Wide lined spiral notebooks (6)
Wide lined loose-leaf paper
(1 package of 100 sheets or more)
Folders (5)
Crayons (24 pack)
Markers
Red correcting pens (3)
Highlighter marker
Eraser
#2 Pencils
Pens-blue or black (2) (NO Gel pens)
Ruler, with metric and customary measurements
Elmers Glue
Glue Stick
Pencil box (Cigar box size only)
Scissor
Kleenex (2 large boxes)
Box or large refill package of baby wipes (1)
**Student Assignment Books need to be purchased at Registration Night for $3.00 each.
MUSIC: Recorder
Folder (1)
Pencil to stay in the Music Room
Wide or college ruled notebooks (7)
Wide or college ruled loose-leaf paper
(1 package)
Folders (4)
Crayons and markers
Red correcting pens (4)
Highlighter
Eraser
Pencils
Ruler, with metric and customary measurements
Glue
Pencil box
Scissor
Kleenex (2 large boxes)
Headphones
Box or large refill package of baby wipes (1)
MUSIC-Recorder
Folder and spiral notebook (1 of each)
Pencil to stay in Music Room
Wide or college ruled spiral notebooks (8-10)
Wide or college ruled loose-leaf paper
Folders (6) or Trapper Organizer
Pens (NO Pastel Gel or Felt Tip) and #2 Pencils
Erasers
Kleenex (2 large boxes)
Small solar calculator NO SCIENTIFIC (Gr. 8)
Small solar calculator (Gr. 7-2nd Semester)
Protractor-Gr. 7 only
Compass-Gr. 7 only
Ruler
Art box containing: scissors, glue and glue sticks, colored pencils, 24-count crayons, and markers (keep updated as these items are used all year)
Headphones for Computer Class
**Student Assignment Books need to be purchased at Registration Night for $3.00 each.
JR. HIGH BAND STUDENTS-
Standard of Excellence
-Comprehensive Band Method Book 1(red)
-Comprehensive Band Method Book 2 (blue)
-Festival Ensembles (red)
-Festival Solos (blue)
-Music Theory and History Workbook-Book 2 (blue)
(may be purchased from Whitney Music)
NON-BAND STUDENTS-Recorder, Folder and spiral notebook (1 of each). These will be kept in Music Room.
Tennis shoes White socks Deodorant
T-Shirt Shorts and sweat pants Soap
Towel Sweatshirt
PHY ED GRADES K-8 MUST HAVE TENNIS SHOES
**Student Assignment Books for grades 3 through 8 need to be purchased at Registration Night for $3.00 each.

Have a fun and safe summer!
ST. MARYS SCHOOL CALENDAR
2008-2009
AUGUST 2008
Mon. 18 Office Reopens; 8:30-3:00
Mon. 25 4:30 to 6 pm REGISTRATION AT ST. MARY'S, IN THE
CHURCH HALL.
Tues. 26 Thurs. 28 Staff Workshop Days.
Thurs. 28 Open House, 4:30 to 6 pm.
Fri. 29 Office closed; Teachers are not present.
Mon. 1 NO SCHOOL-LABOR DAY
Tues. 2 SCHOOL BEGINS, K-8, 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by the staff.
Thurs. 11 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 8.
Fri. 12 Fall School Pictures.
Thurs. 18 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 7.
Fri. 19 2:15 pm MARATHON KICKOFF; gym. Please join us.
Thurs. 25 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY LITURGY. Mass prepared by the staff.
Fri. 26 NO SCHOOL. Diocesan Mandated Meeting.
Thurs. 2 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 6.
Mid-Quarter
Fri. 3 12:45 pm MARATHON. Please join us.
Mon.6 2-Hour Late Start; staff development; St. Mary's & BOLD.
Thurs. 9 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 5.
7 pm Parent Meeting for First Reconciliation; Church Hall.
Thurs. 16-Fri. 17 NO SCHOOL-MN Education Conference.
Thurs. 23 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY LITURGY. Mass prepared by Grade 4. Praise Team sings.
Thurs. 30 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 3.
Fri. 31 End of the 1st Quarter.
NOVEMBER 2008
Mon. 3 NO SCHOOL-Teacher Inservice.
3:30 to 7 pm PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES, ST. MARY'S.
Tues. 4 Election Day-no meetings
Thurs. 6 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 8.
3:30 to 7 pm PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES, ST. MARY'S.
Fri. 7 NO SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S & BOLD.
Tues. 11 12:45 pm Veterans Day Program; gym.
Thurs. 13 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 7.
Thurs. 20 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY LITURGY. Mass prepared by Grade 6.
Children's Choir sings.
7 pm First Reconciliation, Grade 2.
Thurs. 27-Fri. 28 NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
DECEMBER 2008
Mon. 1 2-Hour Late Start; staff development; St. Mary's & BOLD.
Thurs. 4 10:15 am Mass, prepared by grade 5.
Mid-Quarter
Thurs. 8 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 4.
Wed. 10 1 pm Dress rehearsal in Church for Christmas Concert.
Thurs. 11 NO MASS.
7 pm CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN CHURCH.
Thurs. 18 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 3.
Fri. 19 Christmas vacation begins at the end of the school day.
Mon. 22-Wed. 31
NO SCHOOL AT ST.
MARY'S, Christmas break.
JANUARY 2009
Mon. 5 CLASSES RESUME AT ST. MARY'S
Thurs. 8 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY, Christmas Liturgy. Prepared by Grade K & 5. Praise Team sings.
Thurs. 15 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 8.
Mon. 19 NO SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S AND BOLD.
Thurs. 22 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 7.
Fri. 23 END OF 2ND QUARTER
Sun. 25 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINS.
10:30 Liturgy at St. Marys, Praise Team and Children's Choir sings.
Brunch served after Mass.
Mon. 26 NO SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S AND BOLD; In-service.
3:30-7 pm PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES AT ST. MARY'S.
Tues. 27 3:30-7 pm PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES AT ST. MARY'S.
Thurs. 29 10 am CSW Liturgy in Church- DRESS UP DAY. Prepared by the Faculty and students. Children's Choir sings.
Thurs. 5 10:15 am Mass, prepared by Gr. 6.
Wed. 11 Spring Pictures.
Thurs. 12 10:15 am Word & Eucharist Service, prepared by Grade 5.
Mon. 16 NO SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S & BOLD; Presidents Day.
Thurs. 19 10:15 am Word & Eucharist Service, prepared by Grade 4.
Wed. 25 Ash Wednesday, 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY LITURGY, prepared by Gr. 3 Praise Team sings.
Thurs. 26 Midquarter.
Mon. 2 2-Hour Late Start; staff development; St. Mary's & BOLD.
Thurs. 5 10:15 am Mass, prepared by Grade 8.
Thurs. 12 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 7.
Wed. 18 Science Fair, grades 5 & 6.
Thurs. 19 10:15 am Mass, prepared by Grade 6.
7 pm Parent Meeting in the Church Hall for First Eucharist.
Thurs. 26 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY LITURGY, prepared by Gr. 7. Childrens Choir will sing.
Fri. 27 End of the 3rd Quarter
Thurs. 2 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 5.
Fri. 3 NO SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S & BOLD
Thurs. 9 Holy Thursday-NO SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S & BOLD.
Fri. 10 & Mon. 13 Good Friday & Easter Monday-NO SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S SCHOOL & BOLD.
Thurs. 16 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY LITURGY, prepared by Gr. 3. Praise Team will sing.
Thurs. 23 10:15 am Word & Eucharist Service, prepared by Gr. 4.
Mid-Quarter
Wed. 29 1 pm DRESS REHEARSAL in our gym for the Spring Concert.
Thurs. 30 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 1.
7 pm SPRING CONCERT in the gym.
Sat. 2 Regional Science Fair, Mankato.
Sun. 3 10:30 am Mass, First Eucharist for Grade 2. Praise Team and Children's
Choir will sing.
Mon. 4 2-Hour Late Start; staff development; St. Mary's & BOLD.
Tues. 5 9-11am Kindergarten Round-Up. Regular Kindergarten class is not here today.
Thurs. 7 10:15 am DRESS UP DAY, May Crowning Mass. Prepared by grades 2 & 8. Children's
Choir sings.
Thurs. 14 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 6.
Thurs. 21 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 5.
Mon. 25 MEMORIAL DAY
Wed. 27 7 pm, 8th Grade Graduation in Church. Praise Team will sing.
Thurs. 28 10:15 am Mass in Church, prepared by Grade 4. Children's Choir will sing.
Field Day 12:45 to 2:30 pm.
LAST STUDENT DAY at St. Mary's.
Fri. 29 Teacher Workshop Day
Fri. 19 School office closes until mid-August.