St. Mary’s Catholic School
Newsletter March 6, 2026
Main Office
309-367-2528
schickd@stmfalcons.com
Upcoming Events
March 6
End of 3rd Quarter
March 13
NO BUS SERVICE
Report Cards Sent Home
March 30-April 6
Spring Break
April 7
School Resumes
April 9
NO BUS SERVICE
April 17
NO BUS SERVICE
May 12
Field Day
May 15
Graduation 7:00 p.m.
See the attached flyer with information about the K of C Sausage Sale!
Lunch Menu!!
March 9
Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fruit
March 10
Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit
March 11
Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Applesauce
March 12
Chicken Nuggets, Salad, Lays Potato Chips, Oranges
March 13
Nacho and Cheese, Salsa, Banana, Chocolate Chip Cookie
John Lancaster Spalding Scholarship Fund 2026-2027
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026
SEE ATTACHED
ONLY 1 WEEK AWAY!All-Star Auction Madness-Tickets on Sale!
March 14, 2026! This March Madness–themed fundraiser supports St. Mary’s Catholic School and promises a fun night of dinner, entertainment, and live auction excitement.
Families can support the auction in many ways—by attending, becoming a sponsor, donating auction items, or giving monetarily.
🎟 Learn more, purchase tickets, or support the auction at: www.stmarysmetamora.schoolauction.net/2026auction
Next PTO Meeting is March 16 at 6:30 in the school cafeteria.
All are welcome to attend!
Mrs. Noble’s Noisy Bucket Almsgiving!
In the middle school hallway, Mrs. Noble will have a metal bucket either hanging on her door or next to her door (depending on if it is open or not) for students to donate any spare change during the Lenten Season. Last year when her 3/4 Religion class heard the story about her priest having a Noisy Bucket Collection, they wanted to participate. So, any student is welcome to bring money to donate and have an opportunity to participate in almsgiving this Lenten Season. Last year we gathered almost $30! Can you help us beat it this year?
Butter Braids
The 8th grade class at St. Mary’s School is selling Butter Braids, Cookie Dough, and Frozen Pizzas to raise funds for their class trip this Spring. Orders with payment are due on Tuesday 3/10/26 and delivery is on Tuesday 3/24/26. Please contact any 8th grade student or Deanna Casey at 309/231-9656 if you would like to order or have any questions. Thank you!!
Volunteers Needed for Pre-K Story Library Time
We have 3 open dates left for Pre-K Readers!
April 14, April 28 & May 5
- Tuesdays, 10:30–10:45am in the library.
- Option to stay afterward and help with Pre-K lunch.
- Books and materials provided (or bring a favorite from home).
- If you’d like to volunteer, please contact the school office.
Yearbook Photos Needed
We’re looking for photos for the yearbook—classroom pictures, sports pictures, and any extracurricular activities so everyone can be featured. Please email them to Brooke Miller at brookebernitt@yahoo.com or text them to 309-370-4525. Yearbooks will be available to order in May.
Sun Foundation
Attached are flyers with information regarding classes for the summer.
ATHLETICS
Softball Open Gyms
March 8 and March 21, 2:00-4:00, Grades 4-7 at St. Mary’s Gym
7th & 8th Grade Volleyball
Congratulations to 7th Grade Regional Champs!
7th Grade
Sectionals are Monday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Hartsburg Emden.
8th Grade
March 7 at 1:00 p.m.
If we win on March 7, we play on March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
If we win on March 10, we play on March 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Congratulations!
Willow, Lennox & Landon Durst competed in the IKWF Regionals over the weekend in Morton and qualified for Sectionals by each winning 3rd place! Great job! And good luck this weekend!
SCHOLASTIC BOWL
Good luck to the Scholastic Bowl Team on their upcoming matches!
March 3 Away Game: St. Pat’s (Washington) Departing at 4:00, 4:30 start
March 10 Away Game: St. Vincent’s (Peoria) Departing at 4:00, 4:30 start
March 12 Home Game: Reservoir Gifted Academy 3:30 start
March 17 Away Game: Peoria Academy (Peoria) Departing at 4:00, 4:30 start