ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
140+ Years of Tradition
400 W. Chatham St., PO Box 860
Metamora, IL 61548
Ph: (309) 367-2528
Fax: (309) 367-2169
www.stmfalcons.com
Nov. 12, 2015
Upcoming
Events
Nov. 13: IESA Speech
Contest at RGS
Girls BB vs Peoria
Christian at 10:00
Nov. 16: Boys BB here
vs Dee-Mac at 6:30
Girls BB at Fieldcrest
at 5:30
Nov. 18: First
Communion Parent’s
meeting at 7 at church
Nov. 19: Boys BB at S.
Pekin at 5:30
Girls BB vs Beverly
Manor at 4:30
Nov. 21: Girls BB 7th
gr. regionals start
Nov. 23: Boys BB here
vs Pekin-Rankin at
6:30
Nov. 24: Boys BB here
vs Robein at 6:30
Nov. 25-27: No
School - Thanksgiving
Nov. 30: Girls BB 8th
gr. regionals start
Dec. 1: Boys BB at
Kickapoo at 6:30
Dec. 2: 7th gr.
sectionals start
Dec. 3:Boys BB at
Peoria Academy at
6:30
Dec. 4: Spirit Wear
Day
The E-Falcon Newsletter
8th Grade Fundraiser
The 8th grade class is selling Bergner’s coupon books to raise
money for their graduation and class trip. For a $5 donation,
the booklet will give you a $10 coupon and a 30% off coupon
to be used during Bergner’s Community Days sale on Nov. 1114. Please contact an 8th grader if you would like to purchase
one. Booklets are also available in the school office. Thank you
for your support.
Gift Binder
Getting a jump on your Christmas shopping? Don't forget to
ask Mrs. Harper to see the Gift Idea Binder. It has lists of all of
the teachers' favorite things, to help you find the perfect gift
for your child's teacher. (And remember: gift cards to many of
the teachers' favorite stores and restaurants can be purchased
through Scrip!)
Eighth Grade Parents
Class of 2016 t-shirts were distributed last week. Please send
$11.50 to the school in an envelope marked Class of 2016 Tshirt. Checks may be made out to St. Mary’s.
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Enrich the MIND…Build CHARACTER…Inspire LEADERSHIP…Instill DISCIPLINE…Nurture
the SOUL
Lunch Menu
(Subject to change) All lunches include milk (Nov. 16-20)
Mon., Nov. 16 – Tacos, refried beans, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges
Tues., Nov.17 – Chicken strips, mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli, peaches
Wed., Nov. 18 - Rib sandwich, sweet potato fries, corn, mixed fruit
Thurs., Nov. 19 – Hamburger, french fries, lettuce salad, tropical fruit
Fri., Nov. 20 – Grilled cheese, tomato soup, green beans, pears
St. Mary's Dinner Auction - March 5, 2016 (correction)
DATE for 2016 AUCTION!!!!!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Annual St. Mary's Dinner Auction on
Saturday, March 6, 2016, at Metamora Fields. This is a fun evening out with
appetizers, silent auction, dinner, live auction, and cash bar. So put it on your
calendar, and line-up the babysitter! Parents/school families are needed to serve
on the planning/acquisitions committee. Workload can vary with your availability,
and meeting attendance is optional! Last year two "stay-at-home moms" made
significant contributions to the auction as first-year volunteers who did auction
work around their family schedule. Stuffing envelopes, making a few phone calls,
helping set-up for a few hours before the event.... there are many ways to help.
No experience necessary! Questions or want to know more? Contact Susan
Grebner, phone (309) 251-1425, or email [email protected]
Craft Fair
The St. Mary's Craft Fair is November 14th. There will be many craft stands and
vendors. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please come if you get the chance.
Thank you!
Sports Update
Boys BB: Fri., Nov. 3 game date has been changed to Thurs., Jan. 12 at Holy Family
due to gym conflict Also that night we will play 3 games starting at 5:00
VB: Open gym starts Tues., Nov. 17 and Tues., Nov. 24 after school until 5:00. All
5th – 8th graders are welcome. Official practice starts Nov. 30.
Language Arts News
Junior high, first grade, and second grade students reviewed how to write a letter,
and have applied their skills while writing letters to Veterans and active duty
Military members. Over 400 letters have been written so far.
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Enrich the MIND…Build CHARACTER…Inspire LEADERSHIP…Instill DISCIPLINE…Nurture
the SOUL
Science News
7th and 8th graders are working hard on their science fair projects. Students are
learning to conduct research by utilizing their local and school libraries. Check out
the Science Fair website for current due dates.
http://stmfalcons.com/?student_life&clubs_and_activities&science_fair.
Fact cards, procedures, material lists, and Safety Sheet are due this Friday,
November 13, 2015.
6th graders just finished building water filters from sand, gravel, leaves, and soil.
Congratulations Sophie Adams and Ellie Randall's team built the most successful
filter. Their water was almost clear enough to drink.
Student Council News
St. Mary's Student Council would like to thank everyone for participating in the
Christmas Stocking for Active Duty Military Project. We collected more snacks
than we could have imagined. We will be supporting hundreds of our military
members. Classroom totals and contest winners will be announced after lunch on
Friday. Thank you for coming to our Veteran's Day Assembly and honoring our
local veterans.
History Fair News
Robert Killion from the Peoria Historical Society visited Mrs. Dawson's 6th grade
class to describe primary sources located in the Peoria Historical Society
Collection. Mr. Killion also dressed in Civil War clothes and talked about the Civil
War in the Peoria Area. Sixth graders will be selecting their History Fair topics
over the next week.
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Enrich the MIND…Build CHARACTER…Inspire LEADERSHIP…Instill DISCIPLINE…Nurture
the SOUL