St. Mary's Grade School

Don’t miss Sacred Heart High School's A Year with Frog and Toad this weekend! Come hop along with us as Frog and Toad navigate the ups and downs of friendship in this adorable, heartwarming show. 🌿💚 Tickets are on sale now and also available before each performance-grab yours before they hop away! 🐸🎟️ February 7-9 @ Salina Central Auditorium https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025shspringmusicalayearwithfrogtoad/event/yearwithfrogandtoad/

ACE Scholarship is OPEN! Any family can apply for this scholarship. Note: ACE Guidelines must be met to be eligible and awarded. It is based on need and funding available. Visit https://www.acescholarships.org/become-a-scholar/kansas/ to learn more and to apply. ACE Scholarship will close April 15, 2025. ACE is a third-party scholarship. SMGS/SH has no influence on selection of recipients.

SMGS Used Uniform Sale is coming up! If you are looking to shop used or want to donate uniforms for others to shop from, please see all the details on the flyer below. If you would like to help work the event, please visit this link here: https://bit.ly/4dWmcEg

SMGS Online Store is OPEN! 🎉 Comfy tees, cozy hoodies, SMGS gear, we’ve got everything you need! Don’t miss out—shop now and show your school spirit wherever you go! 🏫💙 Store closes on 2/16. All orders will be delivered to the school by 3/7. Visit the store here: https://messengerclothing.chipply.com/30200/

SMGS Families: Help us celebrate Red Friday! On Friday, February 7th, students will be allowed to wear a Chiefs (or Eagles) shirt to celebrate the Super Bowl! If students do not have a team shirt, they may wear a shirt with team colors. Uniform bottoms must still be worn.

SMGS Families: Our virtue for the month of February is Kindness. Please see the attachment for more information.

SMGS: Volunteers are needed for the Used Uniform Sale. Please sign up if you are able. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EA5AE2EA4F58-54546018-used#/

SMGS Families: Pre-enrollment for next year opens February 1st! Watch this video message from Principal Tym Bonilla for details about the mailing you’ll receive and the next steps to take. Important Notes: - This pre-enrollment is for current SMGS families only. - If you have an incoming Kindergarten student for the 2025-26 school year, please include them on the pre-enrollment form. - If you’re enrolling a new student (not a Kindergartener), please contact the front office for instructions on how to proceed. Let us know if you have any questions! Watch video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U-Q1vZ9Wk8Fj4TsIrVsXWJy28TEYsFyp/view?usp=share_link

SMGS Families: Spring P/T Conferences will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13th (8am-1 pm) and (4pm - 8pm). Parent teacher conferences will be scheduled online. Please reserve your child’s conference time(s) by following the link and instructions posted below. Click here to register: https://signup.com/go/caaAxGL Once you’ve clicked the link above: 1. Scroll down to find your child’s teacher 2. Click “VIEW”. 3. Select a time that works best for your family and click “SIGN UP”. 4. Secure your spot with an email, Facebook account or google account. 5. You will need to double confirm your time. 6. Enter child’s name & phone number. 7. Click “Save and Done”. 8. You will be sent a confirmation. Days and times will be first come, first serve. If you have multiple children to plan for, we recommend signing up ASAP.

SMGS: Please consider signing up for the Book Fair at the link below. Without enough volunteers, the Book Fair will not be able to open after school M-W. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EA5AE2EA4F58-54546065-book#/

SMGS: Please join us for the Scholastic Book Fair to be held in the St. Mary's Grade School Media Center from February 10th through February 13th. February 10th, 11th & 12th the Book Fair will be open from 3pm - 5pm and February 13th the Book Fair will be open from 8am - 1pm and 4pm - 8pm during Parent Teacher Conferences.

SMGS families!! If you have pictures from last night's spiritmania, please send them to Laura at laura.weiser@salinacatholic.org. Group pictures would be great!! Please send them in actual size. Thanks!

Knights fans! We look forward to tonight's basketball game against Beloit! Spiritmania will be during halftime of the boys game. Please take advantage of the SMGS parking lot once the SH lot fills up. We know it will be a packed house! Reminder: Parents, please monitor your children during the game. Children should be in the stands and are not allowed to be outside of the gym unattended. The gym floor/baseline is for the athletes, officials, and coaching staff and we want to provide them the full court! We can't wait to see you tonight! Go Knights!

Reminder: Spirit Mania will take place at halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against Beloit tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28th! Come support our SMGS students and the SH Knights!

Dear Catholic School Families, Catholic Schools Week is upon us, and what a beautiful time it is to celebrate the vibrant mission of our Catholic schools. Each day, in classrooms and hallways across the Diocese of Salina, we are forming students to be disciples of Jesus on Mission. This mission is at the heart of everything we do, and it is a privilege to partner with you in this sacred work. This week also coincides with National School Choice Week, a time to recognize the importance of educational freedom for families. Here in Kansas, we have reason to be hopeful about the future of school choice, with legislators soon discussing initiatives that could have a profound impact on Catholic schools and the families we serve. One key opportunity already in place is the Kansas Tax Credit for Low-Income Students Scholarship Program, administered locally by the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) for the Catholic Diocese of Salina. This program provides vital financial assistance to income-qualifying families seeking a Catholic education for their children. In 2024, $8.2 million of the $10 million allocated by the state for this program was utilized, underscoring its growing importance. By participating in this program, benefactors receive a 75% Kansas state income tax credit, making it a win-win for families and donors alike. This scholarship program has made a tangible difference in the lives of our students and their families, enabling more children to experience the transformative gift of Catholic education. It’s crucial that we continue to take full advantage of this opportunity and encourage others to do the same. Looking ahead, there is an opportunity to support expanded school choice initiatives at the state level. On Tuesday, January 28, Kansas legislators will host a rally and hearing to discuss proposed legislation (such as Senate Bill 509) related to educational freedom. These measures could bring about significant positive changes for Catholic schools and other private institutions across the state, especially in rural areas where access to private schools is limited. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to raise our voices for what is good, true, and just. I encourage you to contact your local state representatives and senators to express your support for these school choice initiatives. Let them know how important Catholic education is to your family and your community. With nearly 45,000 students attending private schools in Kansas, our collective voice can make a powerful impact. Together, let us continue to be disciples of Jesus on Mission—forming the hearts and minds of the next generation while working to ensure that Catholic education remains accessible to all who seek it. Thank you for your unwavering support and prayers. May God bless you and your family as we strive to live out our shared mission. In Christ, Geoff Andrews Superintendent of Schools Catholic Diocese of Salina

Join us today at SH for a SMGS Dodgeball Showdown + SH Capital Campaign Preview! Come get a sneak peek at the new spaces while getting answers to any questions you might have about what is to come! Open from 1-3 pm with SMGS Dodgeball Showdown beginning at 1:30.

SCS families! We are excited to announce that for this week only (1/26-1/31) Martinelli's is offering a portion of sales back to Salina Catholic Schools in celebration of Catholic Schools Week! Support our schools with a delicious, easy dinner this week! See flyer for details.

SMGS: Please see the attached flyer for the Martinelli's TOP night, this event runs during Catholic Schools Week from January 27th to February 1st.

SMGS: Please see the attached flyer for the Martinelli's TOP night, this event runs during Catholic Schools Week from January 27th to February 1st.

SMGS Families: Spring P/T Conferences will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13th (8am-1 pm) and (4pm - 8pm). Parent teacher conferences will be scheduled online. Please reserve your child’s conference time(s) by following the link and instructions posted below. Click here to register: https://signup.com/go/caaAxGL Once you’ve clicked the link above: 1. Scroll down to find your child’s teacher 2. Click “VIEW”. 3. Select a time that works best for your family and click “SIGN UP”. 4. Secure your spot with an email, Facebook account or google account. 5. You will need to double confirm your time. 6. Enter child’s name & phone number. 7. Click “Save and Done”. 8. You will be sent a confirmation. Days and times will be first come, first serve. If you have multiple children to plan for, we recommend signing up ASAP.