Simply stated, cheerfulness is looking on the bright side of things. It is a virtue rooted in hope, faith, and the joy in the Resurrection, rather than just a natural temperament. It signifies a deep, sustained trust in God’s mercy, allowing believers to maintain joy, serve others, and find peace - even during suffering or difficult circumstances. Congratulations to our student and teacher recipients.
St. Mary's Elementary School celebrated our first annual Day of Service! Though the goal moving forward is to plan field trips during which our students will be outside of the classroom, helping in their community, our inaugural event took place in the Parish Center. In the PC, students prayed together, made sandwiches and notes of kindness for St. Luke's Mission, crafted Easter placemats for residents of local nursing homes, and prepared Baptism gifts and cards to be given to children and adults in our family of parishes. Our school community participated in a wonderful day serving others!
Simply stated, cheerfulness is looking on the bright side of things. It is a virtue rooted in hope, faith, and the joy in the Resurrection, rather than just a natural temperament. It signifies a deep, sustained trust in God’s mercy, allowing believers to maintain joy, serve others, and find peace - even during suffering or difficult circumstances. Congratulations to this month's Christian Witness Award recipients!
Our students are busy crafting their lucky charm bracelets with lots of focus ... and even bigger smiles!
Yesterday during our EXCEL time, Miss A's group had so much fun building towers out of LEGOS!
USA, Go for the Gold!
Third grade students, in Mrs. Pesany-Au’s Art class, have created some Olympic ski Jumpers, just in time for the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics! Students worked as “fashion designers” creating the uniform and skis for their Olympic athlete.
Third grade students, in Mrs. Pesany-Au’s Art class, have created some Olympic ski Jumpers, just in time for the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics! Students worked as “fashion designers” creating the uniform and skis for their Olympic athlete.
Don't forget our open house is tomorrow, Wednesday February 11th!
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our teachers, learn about our programs, and ask any questions you may have. Please RSVP at the link below to reserve your spot.
Pre-K to 5th grade from 5 to 7pm: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjy5cwnc2slOl0Z-WgJpOCRHmxpVqwjfzxhlBlGYWRBU_2Hw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Middle School 6pm session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9SYhB9JEsPjvbVNMturI6hfp3kC-9tk7HniKPB5IyGxm00g/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Middle School 7pm session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczSRL2BcO6WeF_E5UKeMDQxBsEcRbXCu_NcQMI7aXU31QbwQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Congratulations to our students and teachers who demonstrated the virtue of fidelity during the month of January. Thanks for leading by example!
Reminder that tomorrow, February 6, is this month's Dress Down for a Cause Day. Students are encouraged to wear heart-themed clothes or red and bring in $1 if they partake in dressing down.
SME will be donating the funds we collect to the American Heart Association. You can learn more about the AHA here: https://www.heart.org/en/
SME will be donating the funds we collect to the American Heart Association. You can learn more about the AHA here: https://www.heart.org/en/
We are so excited to launch this Winter's session of our EXCEL (Experiential, Collaborative, and Engaging Learning) Learning Clubs! Here, enjoy photos of some of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students using straws as a weaving look to make bookmarks in Mrs. Pesany-Au's Fiber Arts - Weaving Club.
In our EXCEL Learning Clubs, students have the opportunity to learn alongside students from other grades with teachers from throughout the building. As they learn that learning is more than studying a textbook or memorizing flashcards, students grow relationships with peers from multiple grade levels and with new teachers. In these ways, EXCEL helps grow the community of our school as much as it evolves our curricula and academic offerings.
In our EXCEL Learning Clubs, students have the opportunity to learn alongside students from other grades with teachers from throughout the building. As they learn that learning is more than studying a textbook or memorizing flashcards, students grow relationships with peers from multiple grade levels and with new teachers. In these ways, EXCEL helps grow the community of our school as much as it evolves our curricula and academic offerings.
Dear Families,
Good Morning and Happy Sunday!
We still plan to host our Catholic Schools Week Kickoff Mass. Students who are attending are asked to wear their SME school uniform, so that parishioners may identify them as SME students. If your son or daughter will be volunteering in mass, it would be great if they could be to the church around 9:45.
**Please make the decision that is best for your family.** We do not know the weather conditions near your home. If driving to and from St. Mary's is anything but safe, please stay home. Do not put yourself in harm's way to participate in this mass.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope to see many at mass at 10:00.
Mr. Olejniczak
Good Morning and Happy Sunday!
We still plan to host our Catholic Schools Week Kickoff Mass. Students who are attending are asked to wear their SME school uniform, so that parishioners may identify them as SME students. If your son or daughter will be volunteering in mass, it would be great if they could be to the church around 9:45.
**Please make the decision that is best for your family.** We do not know the weather conditions near your home. If driving to and from St. Mary's is anything but safe, please stay home. Do not put yourself in harm's way to participate in this mass.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope to see many at mass at 10:00.
Mr. Olejniczak
Patience is a moral virtue that enables us to endure hardships with a calm, positive spirit. It involves trusting in God’s plan and accepting struggles as opportunities for spiritual growth and closeness to God. Patience is more than just waiting; it is seeing trials as pathways to holiness, modeled by Jesus and cultivated through prayer. Thank you to all students and teachers who demonstrated patience over the past months - and throughout all of their months at St. Mary's.
Hello!
Due to the inclement weather in Lancaster and the surrounding areas, along with staff traveling from other locations, we will be cancelling our Open House for this evening.
We do have Another Open House scheduled for January 25th. Here is the link and information for it:
Pre-K 3 through 8th grade( January 25th) :
https://forms.gle/aznSUG5xBSkqPPhM8
Children are welcome. The Open House will be 11:15-1:00pm
We can send you an electronic copy of our registration upon your request.. If you are unable to make the 25th, we can set up a day and time for you and your family to come for a tour of our school.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Stay warm and safe. Enjoy the rest of your day
Due to the inclement weather in Lancaster and the surrounding areas, along with staff traveling from other locations, we will be cancelling our Open House for this evening.
We do have Another Open House scheduled for January 25th. Here is the link and information for it:
Pre-K 3 through 8th grade( January 25th) :
https://forms.gle/aznSUG5xBSkqPPhM8
Children are welcome. The Open House will be 11:15-1:00pm
We can send you an electronic copy of our registration upon your request.. If you are unable to make the 25th, we can set up a day and time for you and your family to come for a tour of our school.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Stay warm and safe. Enjoy the rest of your day
St. Mary's is so much more than just a school. Come see why - our Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House is this Thursday, January 15th, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Our Pre-K - Grade 8 Open House is January 25 from 11:30 - 1:00 pm. Contact Mrs. Jayne O'Grady @ admissions@smeschool.com for additional information, or to set up a private tour or shadow day.
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Victory Monday!
In response to the overwhelming and shocking number of requests from parents, we will celebrate Victory Monday! Students and teachers are encouraged to wear their favorite Buffalo Bills attire or Bills red, white, and/or blue.
Congrats to the Bills ... and to all of their fans!!
In response to the overwhelming and shocking number of requests from parents, we will celebrate Victory Monday! Students and teachers are encouraged to wear their favorite Buffalo Bills attire or Bills red, white, and/or blue.
Congrats to the Bills ... and to all of their fans!!
Due to unfavorable weather conditions both this week and today, SME Ski Club has been cancelled today, January 9, 2026. The start date for our Ski Club will be next Friday, January 16. Ski Club Members - please see the email communication from this morning for additional information.
Tomorrow (1/9/26) will be a Buffalo Bills dress down day!
Staff and students are encouraged to wear their favorite Bills gear to show their support for the team!
Staff and students are encouraged to wear their favorite Bills gear to show their support for the team!
We're sorry to announce that the Home School Association meeting for tonight has been canceled.
We look forward to seeing you at the next one!
We are excited to invite you to our Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House on January 15, 2026 from 6-7:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our teachers, learn about our programs, and ask any questions you may have. Please RSVP at the link to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/cq5VD1JGfAYWPydr9
We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Each month, our students and teachers enjoy a "Dress Down for a Cause" day, during which we can attend school out of uniform for a donation. The organization we partnered with BreakthroughT1D, formerly JDRF. BreakthroughT1D works to make everyday life better for all those affected by Type 1 Diabetes. To learn more about T1D, please visit https://www.breakthrought1d.org/ Thank you to our students for volunteering to present our school's check - and for being some of most brave Knights each and every day :)
