1. education
2. school

October 22,
2014 Special points
of interest:
Mass-9:30 a.m. &
Fall Festival 4:00
to
p.m.
Oct. 26 (Sunday)­
Photo Sessions;
Youth Mass-I 0
those
first
drawing of the $60,000 raffle
will be this Friday, Oct. 24.
2014. There will be 20 draw­
ings and if your ticket is
pulled, it goes back in for ALL
remaining drawings. Purchase
individual tickets or go in on a
group ticket!
a.m.
II
Oct. 28 (Tuesday)
School
Faith Pilgrimage
II Oct. 30 (Thursday)
-Early dismis­
1:30 p.m. &
Soccer T ourna­
ment-2-5 p.m.
II Oct. 31 (Friday)
a.m.
& I st Quarter
Ends
II Happy Halloween
II Nov. I (Saturday)
other, and
"Nurturing a lifelong love for
24 (Friday)­
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II St. Mary's News
Come out for an evening of
food, fellowship and Hallow­
een howls. Join the 5MB
ulty and Staff on Friday, Octo­
ber 24, 2014 for an evening of
games, trunk-or-treat, face­
painting, our infamous haunt­
ed
and perhaps a
haunted hayride??
evenwith a costume
at 4:30 p.m. and ends
at 7 p.m. All proceeds from
the night go to Relay for Ufe
(Team St. Mary's Angels).
student
saints or
no weapons, blood, masks,
etc.
ten your
time, please
the main
office. Bring a check
made out to St. Mary's
amount of
School in
$35.00. The photogra­
pher will give you a link
and a passcode to access
your photos and you will
pho­
able to
tos you would like to
purchase. Thank you to
all who have supported
this fundraiser. We are
completely booked for all
sessions this Sunday!
to our school and our
school families. All families
should apply
2015-2016
ADWTuition
You do not know what
your circumstances may be
next school year, and tui­
tion assistance might be
helpful.
assistance
also helps our school. The
more
that apply and
receive ADW assistance
allows the parish to help
more
also.
apply NOW and follow the
listed in
handout
in the newsletter packet.
Our talented and hard
working NJHS
are offering
tutoring
services again this year on
Mondays. Please see the
flyer and attached permis­
sion slip. Parents need to
sign and return the per­
mission slip if they want
their child to participate.
Peer mentoring is an ex­
in
Support the 8th
efforts to
to New
York City by attending the
Applebee's Flapjack Fund­
raiser. Mark your calendar
for Nov. I, 2014 from
10 a.m. at the
Plata Ap­
enjoy a
dous breakfast. What a
great way to start
weekend with some family
time supporting your 8th
grade. Come
you get bogged down with
games and
are $8.00 per person and
are on
now. See
flyer for details.
8th
grade students will
there
to serve you and thank you
for helping them earn their
way to NYC!
cellent way to learn!
Fundrais­
er
Plata loca­
tion)-8-IO a.m.
-Support the
8th
Notre Dame
Jill
photography
sessions will be held this
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.
Photographs will
held to
right of St. Mary's
Church near the brick me­
morial. Families are asked
to arrive at their assigned
times. If you have forgot-
Bryantown, MD 20617
tance Program
Can you believe we need to
begin thinking about next
school year already!
program is very important
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301-843-3387 www.bryantown.org
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St. Mary's News
"Whoever
does not
Soccer Tournament
Thanksgiving feast. Specific
Please review the handout
in this week's white enve­
lope packet. Mrs. Cusic is
in need of volunteers to
help make this event the
best for our students, and
those other participating
schools. Please consider
giving of your time and tal­
ent and volunteer as a
coach, referee or other
duties as noted by Mrs.
Cusic. This is a great way
to support your child while
details will be forthcoming.
earning volunteer hours.
love does
not know
God,
because
God is
love."
I John 4:8
Friday Saint, Blessed or
Servant of God-Feast
Day or Passion
Saint
Anthony
Claret
Thanksgiving Baskets
St. Mary's School partners
with St. Mary's Church,
and T.e. Martin Elemen­
tary School to fill baskets
of food for need families in
our Bryantown community.
Beginning November 3rd
through November 22nd
we will be collecting food
to help provide a Happy
Thanksgiving to those in
need. Each class will be
assigned a specific food to
contribute to make sure
that each basket contains a
healthful and proper
Money Collection
This is an important notice
about sending in any pay­
ment to school whether it
be check or cash. Please
make sure to give all mon­
ey/checks/cash to Ms. Al­
ston or Mrs. Crozier in the
main office. We cannot be
responsible for any pay­
ment sent to school, but
not given to these staff
members. Thank you for
your cooperation.
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GASP-a kid with no device?
If you've chosen to delay device usage for your children, you've made an intel­
ligent choice. There's a correlation between kids texting too much and early sexual
experimentation. High levels of social media use among preteens and teens is
linked to higher levels of anxiety and can interfere with full participation in healthy
activities-sports, homework, reading. But parents who delay device use need to
talk their children through feelings of exclusion that can occur. "It's a valuable life
lesson to learn the handle of hurt of exclusion, irrespective of why it occurs,"
writes Marybeth Hicks in Teachable Moments: Using Everyday Encounters with Media
and Culture and Faith (Howard). "A sad faced middle schooler mustn't dictate your
parenting decisions. When it comes to media and culture, it's your values, and not
your children's friends, that must inform your choices."
ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON 2015-2016 ADW Tuition Assistance Program
The application period for the 2015-2016 ADW Tuition Assistance
Program is now open. The deadline for all applications is Friday,
December 5, 2014!! We strongly encourage all school families to
apply. ALL families who received any form of tuition assistance for the
current school year MUST apply for this assistance. Families must
apply each year to receive assistance. Please to go www.mytads.com
and click on "Financial Aid Assessment" to apply. Hard copies of the
application are also available in the main office. If you have any
questions, please contact the main office.
Get ready for 5MB's Annual Fall Festival Friday, October 24, 2014 An event for family & friendsU Enjoy games, trunk-or-treat, face-painting,
a hayride and haunted house, as well as
delicious food and fellowship~
Event begins with a costume parade at 4:00 pm; ends at 7:00 pm
(creativity encouraged; nothing gory or violent permitted; saints costumes get extra recognition)
This event is sponsored by 5MB Faculty and Staff
All proceeds donated to Relay for Life, Team St. Mary's Angels
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Return this portion of form if you would like to assist with donations or volunteer
to help. Contact Mrs. Slay for more info @ [email protected].
Your Name: _______________________________________ How to reach you: _________________________________ How do you want to assist? Donation of small game prizes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Donation of baked goods ______________________ Tractor for hayride _ _ trailer _ _ hay bales _ _ Items for raffles ________________________ Other _________________________________ What is T.A.P.?
TAP in a nutshell means "tuition assistance". TAP is a popular fundraiser because families don't have to
sell anything. When you purchase TAP cards, you're purchasing gift certificates and prepaid cards that are
used just like cash. You can use TAP cards to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other
essentials, and with every purchase, you earn tuiition dollars for yourself and support St. Mary's Bryantown .
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Find Out More
Every registered 5MB family has an online account, if you don't know how to use it, contact your TAP
coordinator listed below. We can get you earning additional money today.
St. Mary's Bryantown
Bob Horecky- TAP Coordinator (301) 645-9126 or [email protected]
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TUITIO'N ASSISTANCE ORDER FORM
Telephone number in case there
are questions about your order:
Name:
STORE
Standard
Rebate
Card
Value
BJs
(2%)
$25
BJs
(2%)
$50
BJs
(2%)
$100
Food Lion
(5%)
$25
Food Lion
(5%)
$100
Giant
(4%)
$25
Giant
(4%)
$50
Giant
(4%)
$100
McKays
(5%)
$25
McKays
(5%)
$50
McKays
(5%)
$100
Nick's of Clinton
(5%)
$25
Nick's of Clinton
(5%)
$100
Safeway
(4%)
$25
Safeway
(4%)
$100
Rita's (seasonal offer)
(10%)
$5
Spirit of America Car Wash
(15%)
$25
Ledos -- Charlotte Hall
(10%)
$10
#of
Cards
Check#:
Name & grade of youngest
child (weekly white envelope):
Extended Retail
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Replacements will not be issued for lost or stolen cards. Please keep in a safe place.
2014 FALL SOCCER GAMES: GRADES 1- 8 Dear
Our fall soccer
Complex on Thursday, October 30 th for
1 - 8.
begins at 15. Students
to be
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be worn for grades 4 - 8 only.
two for
4-5, and one for
We will need at least 5 coaches; two for grades
and 10
judges. If you have any experience
6-8. We
also need 5
people need not be experienced.
ball is
with soccer, WE NEED YOU!
in or out! Garnes will
cancelled if we
get
volunteers.
School will
dismissed at 1:30 on game day
transportation
the soccer
Please return the lower portion of
students will
to have their own
form ASAP.
will be cancelled and not
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the
sure the
rescheduled. All will be notified as soon as possible if this occurs. Please
office
your correct
address or cell number for test blast.
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time to
up team rosters and get
I am very grateful for the help I know will be provided to make tbis a fun day for our students.
Cut here and save at home.
return this portion to school BEFORE 10/23/14.
STUDENT NAME(S) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
GRADE(S) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
I am willing to:
JUDGE picking up
child up at school:
-------------------------------Person picking up my child from the soccer field:
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Order Form 2014/2015 Milk Program 2nd Quarter Milk Program starts Mon., Nov. 3, 2014
To order:
.. Please complete the form below
.. Return form + payment by Thurs.• Oct. 30. 2014
.. Make your check payable to St. Mary's School
.. A separate check is required for the Milk Program
(Milk Money is kept in a separate account in accordance with state regulations. )
2nd quarter cost:: $1S.00/child
Grade:
Child's Name:
Flavor:
White
Chocolate Grade: Child's Name:
Flavor:
White
Chocolate Child's Name:
Flavor:
Grade: White
Chocolate
Additional Quarter Prices:
rd
3 quarter Milk Order cost == $lS.00/child
rd
4 quarter Milk Order cost == $lS.00/child
__ I wish to order 2
nd
quarter only ($lS/child)
__ I wish to order 2
nd
& 3 rd quarters ($30/child)
__ I wish to order for the remaining school year ($4S/child)
Reminders:
~ Additional milk order forms will be sent at the end of the 2nd & 3 rd quarters.
~ Changes to your child's flavor choice may be made at that time.
Thank you.
Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause.
You're invited to an
Applebee's® Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support
8th Grade @ St. Mary's Bryantown Catholic School
Tickets Cost: $8.00 per person
November 1,2014 (8am -10am)
Applebee's 10 Shining Willow Way La Plata, MD 20646 Meal includes: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage (coffee, juice, soda or tea.)
Please contact school at 301/932·6883 to purchase a ticket.
This flyer is only intended for advertising purposes. Ticket valid for pancake event only. Applebee'S® menu items
are not included as part of purchase. applebees.com
'The
2014
White J{ouse Christmas Ornament The 2014 White House ornament honors the
administration of Warren G. Harding. As a young
boy, Harding dreamed of being a locomotive
engineer-a wish that was to come true for 51
minutes when as president, he took over the
controls on the Alaskan railroad during the
"Voyage of Understanding," his famous
transcontinental speaking and sightseeing tour.
Great Gift Idea! Friends and Co-Workers Baby's First Christmas First Christmas Together Day Care Provider / Babysitter Teacher's Gift Secret Santa Mailman or UPS COST
Single (1) Ornament $20 each
Three (3) or more Ornaments $18 each
Pre-Order Todav!
Ornaments will be delivered
Fridav. December 5
Thank you for supporting St. Mary's Bryantown 8th Grade Fundraiser!! Proceeds
are being raised for their Spring 2015 New York trip.
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------------------------------------------------Please return order form and payment by November 26 to: Sarah Crozier c/o lexi Crozier, Grade 8. Make checks payable to St. Mary's School # or Ornaments at $20 each (lor 2): _ _ __ # of Ornaments at $18 each (3 or more): _ _ __ Name: _________________ Telephone: ________________ Amount Enclosed: ________________ Ornaments can be picked up in the school hall on December 5, or backpacked home. ~o
One in 100 Chances to Win,
the Students Win Every Time!
• Monthly drawings for cash prizes beginning in October
• 20 opportunities to win cash prizes
• Your ticket enters you in all $1,000
and $4,500 drawings as well as the
Grand Prize Drawing
• Drawings will be held on Oct. 24,
Nov. 2, Nov. 25, Dec. 13, Dec. 18,
Jan. 23, Jan. 29, Feb. 7, Feb. 19,
Feb. 27 & Mar. 6.
• Grand Prize Drawing of
$20,000 held on March 6, 2015
$60,000 Raffle Ticket Form
If you would like to purchase a ticket or go in on a ticket, please fill out this form and mail it with your
payment of $100 to St. Mary's Bryantown, 13735 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, MD 20617. Attn:
Sarah Crozier. Please call 301.932.6883 or 301.843.3387 for more information.
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Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone Numberls: -------------------------------------------------
Email/s: _____________________________________________________ St. Mary's Bryantown • 13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, MD 20617 • 301.932.6883 or 301.843.3387
NJHS TUTORING SERVICE >
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When: Mondays (after school) Time: 3:45-4:30 PM (if parents are not present after 4:30, children go directly to BAC and will be charged) >
Wllere: 2nd Grade classroom ~We
tutor students from grades 1 to 5, any
subject, and make sure they have fun!
Please make sure children return permission slip to respective teacher so they can be sent/collected in office
Tutoring permission slip Student's first and last name: ---------------- Grade: -----Parent's/guardian's signature: ---------------------------Are there any particular subjects your child needs assistance on? Please check off the days your child can attend tutoring:
October 27
***Please make sure your child will be present at the tutoring session
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
Court Bryantown #771
RAFFLE!! Handmade King Size AMISH Quilt
(Shown Below)
Drawing December 18 th , 2014
Chances: $1 each or $5 for 6 Tickets may be obtained from Ashley O'Haver @240-425-3500 or [email protected] Color pictures can be emailed Proceeds help fund our many charities. Thanks for all your support.