St. Mary's Grade School

Please see the attached flyer for more details on the Salina Catholic Bookfair scheduled for this week!

Just a reminder we will have Class group pictures on Wednesday, Feb. 11th in the morning!!

Enrollment forms were mailed to current families on Monday. These are due back to the school office with enrollment fees by Feb. 27th. Families must be current on tuition to guarantee a spot. Open Enrollment will begin March 2nd. If you have questions or will not be returning for the 26-27 school year, please contact the school office. Thanks!!

SMGS: The Messenger web store is now open! Uniforms, spiritwear, and other St. Mary’s gear is available until February 22nd. Check out the store via the link below: https://messengerclothing.chipply.com/260288/

SMGS Families, we invite you to watch the next edition of our Virtue-Based Restorative Discipline (VBRD) video series to learn more about how we approach circles in our classrooms to build relationships and create trust.

🎥: https://youtu.be/xlV-S7lEQn8

Thank you for partnering with us as we guide students to learn from mistakes, build empathy, and strengthen our school community.

SMGS: There are several upcoming volunteer opportunities *Catholic Book Fair *Raise Right Gift Cards *Spring Pictures. Sign up via the link below 👇 https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/shift-selection?k=8alg1fy5f4kbog

Our new virtue for the month of February is Gentleness! Read more about how you can help to support your child's growth at home.

The Picture Lady is coming to our school on Wednesday February 11th , and so it’s time to PRE-order your child's classroom group picture!!
These photos capture a special moment from this school year and are a great keepsake for families. Ordering is simple and can be completed on the flyer sent home with your student or online at the link below.

How to order:

Visit http://thepicturelady.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=A64GD3
Select your preferred group size, and place your order within 48 hours of picture day

If you have any questions or need assistance with ordering, please feel free to call or text Dana @ 785-826-6001. Thank you for your continued support—we hope you enjoy these memories as much as we enjoy making them for you!!

Dana Pair-Compton
The Picture Lady
785-826-6001 Cell
A Child without a SMILE is like a day without Sunshine!!

SMGS: Join us for a Catholic Book Fair! See the live feed for details, and sign up via Bloomerang to volunteer.

SMGS: We have extended the Penny Wars thru Monday, February 2nd due to our snow day earlier this week! So far, it looks like our 6th graders might have an edge of the other classes.

SMGS: Don't forget the TOP night at Martinelli's this week ending Saturday, January 31st. Please see the SMGS Live Feed section for more information.

Dear Sixth Grade Parents,
As part of our Sixth Grade Recognition, we are creating a special slideshow that will celebrate each student and their journey at St. Mary’s Catholic School.
Each sixth grader will be featured on one slide, highlighting:
A baby photo
A current photo
Their favorite St. Mary’s memory
A Scripture passage that is meaningful to them
We encourage you to take a few intentional minutes with your child to talk through these reflections together. It’s a simple but powerful way to pause, look back with gratitude, and mark this important milestone.
👉 Please complete the Google Form by Friday, February 27, 2026:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXXFJyMPCSY6OdPP1C8e-6cLzjVmlOK8jd13qCsIWWCK2VOw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Important reminders:
Please submit one form per student
You will need to be logged into a Google account to upload photos (a Google requirement)
Photos and responses should be school-appropriate
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to email me at andrews.geoff@gmail.com.
Thank you for partnering with us in celebrating the faith, growth, and memories of our Sixth Grade students. We are grateful for your support and look forward to honoring this class in a meaningful way.
Geoff Andrews

Attention St. Mary's families!! Priority enrollment will begin on Feb. 2nd. Enrollment forms will be sent home. These forms will need to be returned with the Enrollment fee of $100 per student. Families MUST be current on tuition to guarantee a spot for the 26-27 school year. Spots will be limited. Enrollment for families outside of St. Mary's will begin on March 1st. If you have questions, please call the school office. Thanks!

SMGS: Please help with Catholic Schools Week by popping popcorn if you are able. Click the link below to sign up via Bloomerang https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/volunteer/#/shift-selection?k=8alg1fy5f4kbog

Due to inclement weather, our 2026 Art Competition will be moved to the SMGS all-purpose room for the entire week of Catholic Schools Week (1/26-1/30). Parents can come in during lunch or after school to vote on their favorite artwook in all 4 categories:
PRK, KDG-2nd, 3rd-4th, and 5th-6th.
Winners will be announced the following week.

SMGS Spring Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th. To schedule a conference time with your child's teacher, please fill out the form that can be found here: https://forms.gle/JpMg9i7dySy6aq2C9.

SMGS: 1-2-3-4...We Declare A Penny War!!! The Penny War is back and will take place during Catholic Schools Week, January 26th - January 30th, please see the flyer in the SMGS Live Feed section for more information.

The next St. Mary's Grade School TOP Night is scheduled at Martinelli's during Catholic Schools Week, Monday Jan. 26th thru Saturday, January 31st. Please see the flyer in the SMGS Live Feed section for more information.

SMGS: Celebrate a special TOP night for Catholic Schools Week with Martinelli's all week long, 1/26-1/31. See the live feed for more details!

We will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with the following theme days on 1/26-1/30. Please read the descriptions to know how your child can participate each day and refer to the guidelines to ensure your child is in compliance with the school dress code.