May 22, 2017

The end of the year is in sight and we are working to keep students actively engaged until the end. Students will be asked to demonstrate a mastery of the grade level concepts through the administration of end of year assessments. Please encourage your children to persevere in order to have a strong finish to the 2016-2017 school year. We can work together to make the end of the year rewarding for all.

There are two more opportunities to help raise funds for SMS this year. Present the flyer for the Cove on Wednesday, May 24 from 11AM to 9PM and a portion of your food purchases will be donated to the school. Additionally, on Saturday June 24 there will be an end of year Foxwoods trip. The bus will depart immediately following the 4:00 Mass and will return to the school at 1:30 AM. Space is limited. Please call 508-672-6713 for more information.

Please look into any outstanding financial obligations as the end of the school year approaches. It is necessary for us to close the books on this year’s budget before the new fiscal year begins on July 1. All payments (tuition, daycare, lunch, fundraising, service) can be submitted to Mrs. Ouellette in the office.

Tuition payments for next year must be made through FACTS. This is a tuition management system that SMS has used in the past and one that is used and trusted throughout the Fall River Diocese. I have used it, myself, to pay tuition for my four children and have had no issues. It is imperative that families register for this now as we need to set up the system for the coming year. Registering is a separate process from the FACE Application and requires you to enter your information for monthly payments. Follow the link on the front page of the website to sign up for FACTS for next year. Registration for next year is now overdue. Please return the registration form this week to secure your child’s spot. If there are any questions about the process or signing up for FACTS tuition management, please call the office. Log into to register on FACTS.

Important dates:

  • 5/23 Lloyd Center Field Trip (grades 5-6)
  • 5/24 Cove Restaurant fundraiser (11AM-9PM)
  • 5/26 Professional Day No School
  • 5/29 Memorial Day No School
  • 5/30 Bishop’s Day, No School
  • 6/1 Buttonwood Park (grades K-1)
  • 6/2 BBQ
  • 6/5 PTO Meeting @ 6:30
  • 6/6 Southwick Zoo (Grades 2-3)
  • 6/7 Museum of Fine Arts (Grade 4)
  • 6/9 Field Day at Connolly
  • 6/12 8th Grade Class night
  • 6/13 8th Grade Mass & Graduation
  • 6/14 Kindergarten/Pre-K Move Up Celebration
  • 6/15 Last day of school
  • 6/24 Foxwoods PTO trip

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Leary