1. WELCOME to St. Mary’s School!
New Parent Social/Information Meeting

2. What is expected of parents?
Some of your time. Please volunteer!
Parents and families make St. Mary’s work
Each family’s minimum requirement: 20 hours (5 for the ball and auction – October 14th)
Track your St. Mary’s volunteer hours and record them
Hours are audited in the spring

3. What is expected of parents?
Opportunities to volunteer:
PTO-sponsored events
Parish activities
In the classroom (ask your child’s teacher)
Field trips
Library assistance
Lunch servers & monitors
After-School Activities Program

4. What is expected of parents?
ALL volunteers are required to take the
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING!
Includes training class + background check
Opportunities to attend are limited so RSVP and attend ASAP!
Required before volunteering in
classroom, on field trips, at events

5. What is expected of parents?
Know the field trip driver rules:
Take the Safe Environment Training
Leave a copy of your valid driver’s license and car insurance with the office
NO texts or calls!
No videos
No unauthorized stops

6. How do I know what’s going on?
READ THE SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT!
Weekly newsletter ed
on Friday
Contact Roni Pratt
if you don’t receive it!

7. How do I know what’s going on?
Check out the St. Mary’s School website:
Friend the St. Mary’s Facebook page -
Friend St. Mary’s Boise PTO Facebook page
Read your from the school
Call the school:
Ask your child’s teacher
Connect with families

8. What is the dress code? Complete information is in the uniform policy
Shorts OK until Thanksgiving (except mass day)
Wednesdays are MASS days!
Girls: White dress shirt + skirt or jumper
Boys: White dress shirt + tie + pants + belt(no shorts)
K-1 – no belt; 2-8 must have a belt

9. What is the dress code? Every Friday is Spirit Day
St. Mary’s t-shirt OK for top
Blue jeans or uniform bottoms (shorts, pants, or skirt)
No jeggings, skinny or ripped jeans
Buy spirit shirts from Idaho Sporting Goods – online store

10. What time does school start?
The day starts with prayer in the gym.
Students should be in the gym by 7:55 a.m.
The school day starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
On Wednesday, we will have a late start day. Students should be in the gym by 8:15 with school starting at 8:20.

11. How does drop off work? Please drive slowly in parking lot!
Turn into the parking lot from the 28th Street gate entrance
Avoid using the alley
Avoid parking in front of the school
Parents are welcome to join morning
prayer in the gym

12. What is the morning routine?
Prayer Square every day: 8: a.m. in the gym
Students stand with their class
Mrs. Emerich rings the bell to start the day!
Announcements
Birthdays
Prayer and song
Pledge of Allegiance
Students & teachers to classrooms
Wednesdays: Students & teachers go to 8:30 Mass

13. What’s for lunch? When is it?
Lunch schedule:
Grades K-5th: 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
Grades 6th-8th: 12:15 to 12:35 p.m.
Allergy-free table available if necessary
Parents are welcome to come and have lunch with their child/children – check in at the office
Blimpie will be available on Tuesday – order form available in front office
Pizza will be available on Friday
$4.00 per lunch

14. What happens after school?
School ends at 3:20 p.m.
All students must be picked up by 3:35 p.m.
Each class leaves together and comes to the front of the school
Students in the School Enrichment
Program meet at the gate between
the Parish Hall and School.

15. What is the “Parish Hall”?
This is St. Mary’s Parish Hall Inside: Parish and clergy offices, meeting rooms

16. What happens at Wednesday Mass?
We celebrate Mass as a school community
Starts at 8:30
On Wednesdays students bring gifts to mass
Spartan Spotlight tells you what to bring:
Food = Non-perishable food for Food Bank
Corpus Christi = Toiletries for shelter
Treasure = Monetary offering
Time = Personal commitment
Parents are welcome to attend

17. What is the Buddy Program?
Students in grades K-3 are paired up with a buddy in grades 5th-8th
Buddies sit together at Mass, work together in classroom
Buddy serves as:
Mentor
Cheerleader
Support system
Role model
Friend

18. What if I have a question?
Ask your child’s teacher about:
Your child’s schoolwork and progress
How you can help in the classroom
Ask the principal about:
School program and administration
How you can make our school better
Ask the PTO about:
How you can help
Advice from other parents

19. What is the School Advisory Board?
Our Parish Priest, Father Worster, oversees the Parish and its ministries (Church, School, Food Bank)
School Advisory Board advises the pastor/principal on big-picture decisions such as -
budget, programming, sustainability, etc.
SAB includes parishioners, parents of
present and former students

20. What is the Creegan Foundation?
Long-term endowment that makes annual contribution to St. Mary’s School
Annual contribution is based on success of portfolio performance
Keep in mind for estate planning, large gifts
Connect with St. Mary’s Creegan Foundation through Amazon Smiles
To donate or learn more, contact the school

21. What is the PTO?
PTO is charged with covering the difference between tuition and operating expenses
PTO Board makes decisions about how
to raise this money
All parents and teachers are members
of the PTO!
Board elections are in the spring
PLEASE consider volunteering!
Ron Goodwin is president for the school year

22. We’re glad you’re here!
You’re at St. Mary’s because you believe in the value of a Catholic education – thank you!
Please ask questions and share your ideas about how we can make our school even better!
Questions?