St. Mary’s Catholic School
Newsletter April 17, 2026
Main Office
309-367-2528
schickd@stmfalcons.com
April 17
NO BUS SERVICE AFTER SCHOOL
April 24
Parents Night Out!
May 3
1st Communion
11:00 a.m.
May 12
Field Day (lunch donated by PTO!)
May 13
Inflatables for all classes (donated by PTO!) 8th Grade Send-Off
May 14
8th Grade only no classes
May 15
Graduation Practice 9:00-9:30 a.m.
(In the church. No uniforms for 8th Grade but dress appropriately.)
8th Graders arrive at 6:30 p.m.
Graduation at
7:00 p.m.
May 20
NO BUS SERVICE AFTER SCHOOL
May 21
NO BUS SERVICE BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL
May 22
Last Day of School
Student Mass with Dismissal following Mass (REPORT CARDS GO HOME)
NO BUS SERVICE BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL
Lunch Menu!!
April 20
Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fruit
April 21
Pizza, Corn, Fruit
April 22
Chicken Fillet Sand, Chips, Green Beans, Fruit
April 23
Sleeping Tacos, Corn, Fruit
April 24
Fish Sticks, Peas, Fries, Fruit
April 27
Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Fruit
April 28
Hoagie Sandwich, Carrots, Chips, Fruit
April 29
Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit
April 30
Tortellini, Garlic Bread, Fruit
May 1
Nacho and Cheese, Salsa, Fruit
Summer is Coming - Save the Dates
This year’s Metamora Old Settlers Days activities will occur from June 24-27. St. Mary’s provides the main food tent on the square during Old Settlers, and we need all hands-on deck to make it happen. This fundraiser brings in about $23k each year for our school and highlights the importance of St. Mary’s in the Metamora Community.
We will need help from Tuesday evening the 23rd for setup all the way till the end, late Saturday, June 27th. Please mark these dates down on your calendars and plan to help out. As a general guideline, we look for each family to pick up several shifts. We have over 300 spots to fill!
We are also looking for a few new shift leaders this year. It really is a great way to meet new people. Sign-ups will be coming out soon. Grab the family calendar and circle the dates, June 24-27!! Any questions or to raise your hand and step up, reach out to Laura Tobben (309-256-8381). 2025-2026 Yearbooks! DEADLINE TO ORDER IS MAY 15!
Please see the attached order form. The cost is $25.00 each. Your student will also be bringing home an order form. You can complete and return either one to order.
There’s still time to share pictures you may have taken over the school year. Please email them to Brooke Miller at brookebernitt@yahoo.com or text them to 309-370-4525.
Preschool – End of year ceremony on May 21 at 2:00.
This will also be preschool’s last day. Preschool will not come on May 22.
Baseball Coach Needed!
We’re Hiring: Fall Baseball Coach (Grades 5-8)
St. Mary’s Metamora is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic baseball coach for the upcoming season. This is a great opportunity to mentor young athletes, build teamwork and support student growth both on and off the field.
We’re seeking someone who values sportsmanship, positivity and faith-based leadership.
Tryouts can begin Aug 3rd & post season play ends Sept 26th.
Interested or know someone who would be a good fit to join our team? Reach out to Mrs. Schick in the school office for more details.
309-367-2528 or schickd@stmfalcons.com.
John Lancaster Spalding Scholarship Fund 2026-2027
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026, Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026
SEE ATTACHED
SCHOLASTIC BOWL
April 21 Away Game: Georgetown (Marquette Heights) Departing at 4:00, 4:30 start
TRACK
Date Time Host Location
Friday, April 17 4:00 p.m. East Peoria Central Junior High Eastside Center
Saturday, April 18 9:00 a.m. Germantown Hills School Metamora High School
Monday, April 20 4:15 p.m. Germantown Hills School Germantown Hills School
Thursday, April 23 3:00 p.m. Woodford County Track Meet El Paso-Gridley High School
Saturday, April 25 9:00 a.m. St. Mary’s Relays Metamora High School
You asked and we planned it AGAIN!
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly evening at Evergreen Brewery, where parents can unwind and kids can have fun too!
What to expect:
-A great chance to connect with other St. Mary’s families
-Big Papa Jake’s Food truck on site
-Outdoor space for kids –lawn chairs, blankets & outdoor games (encouraged to bring)
-Complimentary dessert with RSVP
Why we are hosting: to celebrate our parents, students and community and all that has been accomplished this school year, while also looking forward to 2026-2027!
Easter Baskets for Children’s Hospital
Thank you to all who donated baskets for the Children’s Hospital. It was a truly humbling experience and definitely a reminder of how blessed we are. The Tintoris