As we approach the end of the school year, please make sure you are current on all payments with SMGS & LNL. If families have a balance, it could impact Registration. Please call the school office if you have questions. Thanks!!
SMGS: ☀️ There's still room for a few more volunteers to help with Play Day! Sign up on Bloomerang 💦
We are excited to officially welcome Alicia Knight as the Assistant Principal of St. Mary's Grade School!
Mrs. Knight brings a passion for Catholic education and supporting students, staff, and families. We are grateful for the experience, faith, and enthusiasm she will bring to our school community.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Mrs. Knight to the SMGS family! Read the full press release below. 💙
Mrs. Knight brings a passion for Catholic education and supporting students, staff, and families. We are grateful for the experience, faith, and enthusiasm she will bring to our school community.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Mrs. Knight to the SMGS family! Read the full press release below. 💙
Volunteer sign ups are LIVE for the 40th Annual Bishop Fitzsimons Memorial Golf Tournament on June 26th! ⛳️☀️
Come be a part of the fun and help make this incredible tradition a success. Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, we’d love to have you join us!
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/public-registration-flow?k=ycpz3k2sg6ajw2#pick_qualified_shifts
Come be a part of the fun and help make this incredible tradition a success. Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, we’d love to have you join us!
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/public-registration-flow?k=ycpz3k2sg6ajw2#pick_qualified_shifts
SMGS: Reminder that Dashboard Sips will be at Treat Trolley tomorrow! See live feed for menu.
SMGS: Volunteer for Play Day! ☀️
Click the link below or sign up on Bloomerang!
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/admin/#/eventDetails/51909#schedule
📣 Big news from Love ’N Learn Early Childhood Center!
We are excited to welcome Vicki Cain as our new Director. Vicki brings a strong background in early childhood education, leadership, and family engagement, along with a deep passion for nurturing young learners in a safe, faith-filled environment.
In her role, she will oversee daily operations, curriculum development, and staff leadership while continuing to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
Please join us in welcoming Vicki to the Salina Catholic Schools community! 💛✨
We are excited to welcome Vicki Cain as our new Director. Vicki brings a strong background in early childhood education, leadership, and family engagement, along with a deep passion for nurturing young learners in a safe, faith-filled environment.
In her role, she will oversee daily operations, curriculum development, and staff leadership while continuing to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
Please join us in welcoming Vicki to the Salina Catholic Schools community! 💛✨
SMGS: There will be something for everyone at this week's Treat Trolley on 5/8! Check out the menu from Dashboard Sips and sip on one of their Knight-inspired drinks!
SMGS: Please see the attached flyer in regards to Play Day which will be held on Friday, May 15th. This flyer will also be going home this week with the oldest or only child in the family. Thank you!
SMGS: If you are in need of gift cards for Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day, Graduations, and whatever else this busy season brings, we have new inventory! Support SMGS while you give to others! We will have all inventory available for purchase at Treat Trolley this Friday or you can email Kirstin at kschamberger34@gmail.com for questions or to purchase. See attached flyer.
SMGS is proud to once again serve our community through the Summer Lunch Program! ☀️
From May 26 through June 30, free grab-and-go meals will be available to ALL children 18 and under, as well as individuals over 18 with qualifying disabilities.
📍 Open to the public!
⌚️Meals will be served 11:30 AM–12:30 PM (or until gone).
📅 No service on June 12 (River Festival)
This program helps ensure every child has access to nutritious meals even when school is out and we’re honored to be part of that mission.
Help us spread the word to families in our community!
From May 26 through June 30, free grab-and-go meals will be available to ALL children 18 and under, as well as individuals over 18 with qualifying disabilities.
📍 Open to the public!
⌚️Meals will be served 11:30 AM–12:30 PM (or until gone).
📅 No service on June 12 (River Festival)
This program helps ensure every child has access to nutritious meals even when school is out and we’re honored to be part of that mission.
Help us spread the word to families in our community!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to share an important update regarding student cell phone use in our Catholic schools.
As you may be aware, the State of Kansas has enacted a new “bell-to-bell” law that will require schools to prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during the entire school day. In response, we are developing a diocesan approach that both meets this requirement and supports our mission of forming the whole person—spirit, mind, and body.
I invite you to read the full letter outlining these expectations and the vision behind them at the link below: A New Chapter for Our Schools: "Bell-to-Bell" Cell Phone Expectations.
This change represents more than a policy shift. It is an opportunity—one that calls us, as schools and families, to work together in helping our young people develop healthy habits, deepen relationships, and grow in their faith.
As always, thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your shared commitment to forming disciples of Jesus on mission.
Gratefully,
Geoff Andrews
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Salina
https://salinadiocese.org/news-and-updates/a-new-chapter-for-our-schools-bell-to-bell-cell-phone-expectations/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRlkwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhM0dxQk54WXVyN1BubHhuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqt77PD4LcDtCJG33U7u441LEMgfUJN4E3BGWFIJxLXYiTBDXbZS3LdyFnEm_aem_iOCgIxNZsPdi2fC2taKfHA
I am writing to share an important update regarding student cell phone use in our Catholic schools.
As you may be aware, the State of Kansas has enacted a new “bell-to-bell” law that will require schools to prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during the entire school day. In response, we are developing a diocesan approach that both meets this requirement and supports our mission of forming the whole person—spirit, mind, and body.
I invite you to read the full letter outlining these expectations and the vision behind them at the link below: A New Chapter for Our Schools: "Bell-to-Bell" Cell Phone Expectations.
This change represents more than a policy shift. It is an opportunity—one that calls us, as schools and families, to work together in helping our young people develop healthy habits, deepen relationships, and grow in their faith.
As always, thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your shared commitment to forming disciples of Jesus on mission.
Gratefully,
Geoff Andrews
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Salina
https://salinadiocese.org/news-and-updates/a-new-chapter-for-our-schools-bell-to-bell-cell-phone-expectations/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRlkwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhM0dxQk54WXVyN1BubHhuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqt77PD4LcDtCJG33U7u441LEMgfUJN4E3BGWFIJxLXYiTBDXbZS3LdyFnEm_aem_iOCgIxNZsPdi2fC2taKfHA
SMGS: Play Day will be here soon! 👇 Click on the link below to volunteer to get dunked or sign up via Bloomerang 💦
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/shift-selection?k=8alg1fy5f4kbog
We have completed all of our virtues for the 25/26 school year! Read to get a recap of our journey this year with VBRD. Thank you for all of your support at home!
Reminder: SMGS: We would like to celebrate mothers at a special Mother’s Day Mass on Friday, May 1st at 8:05am at St. Mary’s Church. Please drop off your students in the morning at the school before going to the Church. Students will walk to the Church with their class as usual. Mothers and/or Grandmothers can sit anywhere in the church. Students will find their mother and/or grandmother and sit with them during Mass. We hope to see you there!
SMGS: We would like to celebrate mothers at a special Mother’s Day Mass on Friday, May 1st at 8:05am at St. Mary’s Church. Please drop off your students in the morning at the school before going to the Church. Students will walk to the Church with their class as usual. Mothers and/or Grandmothers can sit anywhere in the church. Students will find their mother and/or grandmother and sit with them during Mass. We hope to see you there!
Good morning! Just a quick reminder that your child’s Teacher Appreciation keepsake page is due this Friday, May 1st.
This is a special opportunity for your child to share their appreciation for the teacher who makes a difference in their life. Please have them complete one page, place it back in the envelope, and return it to the front office.
We sent home two sheets—one as a backup if needed, or to complete an additional page for a specials teacher or staff member.
For additional copies, feel free to reach out to Ashley Howard at jahoward13@live.com.
Thank you for helping us make this meaningful for our teachers! ✨🌈
First Communion is Sunday, April 26. Please have students at St. Mary's Church by 1:15. This Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation.
SMGS:
Hi Parents,
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, each student will be bringing home a special page to complete. Be on the lookout for a large envelope in your child’s backpack today.
Once completed, please place the page back in the envelope and return it to school by Friday, May 1 so we can compile everything in time.
Thank you for helping us create something meaningful and special for our teachers! If you have any questions please email Ashley Howard at jahoward13@live.com
Yearbook orders are due to the school office on Monday, April 27th. Late orders will not be accepted