St. Mary's Grade School

SMGS: The Messenger uniform store is only open until the 22nd! Click the link below to shop 👇 https://messengerclothing.chipply.com/260288/

SMGS families!! We are joining together with Catholic Charities and collecting change (and cash) to support pregnancy services, Fill a bottle, change a Life. Each classroom has a baby bottle to fill. We are hoping to fill each baby bottle to the top!! The baby bottle campaign started on Feb. 16th and will go through March 6th!!

Just a reminder that enrollment forms for SMGS are due on Feb. 27th!! Open enrollment for families outside of SMGS begins March 2nd. Forms must be received in order to guarantee a spot for the 26-27 school year!

SMGS: Today is the last day to visit our Catholic Book Fair! It will be open 10am to 1pm in the St. Mary’s Grade School library.

SMGS: Please see the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar in the SMGS Live Feed section and also attached to this email.

Salina Catholic Schools families! Help us showcase our schools by sharing your experience on Google! Your feedback is needed to help others learn about how great our school community is - and it only takes a minute! To leave a review: Visit our Google listing and 'Write a review' to share your thoughts: LNL: https://g.page/r/CZJ1elhiyU9nEAI/review SMGS: https://g.page/r/CVzbaPwl9XxCEAI/review SHJSHS: https://g.page/r/CduSuVyFzhcAEAI/review Thank you for your support in highlighting what makes Salina Catholic Schools special!

SMGS office will be open on Thursday from 8am-2pm, Friday 8am-1pm and Monday 8am-1pm. Parent Teacher conferences are on Thursday from 8am-1pm and 4pm-8pm. We look forward to seeing you!!

Already shopping anyway? Let’s make it count — together.
Use RaiseRight for graduation gifts, birthdays, teacher gifts, and everyday purchases — and a portion of every gift card goes right back to support our school.
It’s one of the easiest ways to give back without spending anything extra.
We’ll be available during Parent-Teacher Conferences to help you purchase cards or show you how to download the app so you can give back digitally, anytime, anywhere.

SMGS Enrollment forms for 26-27 school year are due back to the school office by Feb. 27th!! You should have received this form in the mail. If you need a new form, please contact the school office. Thanks!!

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.