St. Mary’s Catholic School
Newsletter May 1, 2026
Main Office
309-367-2528
schickd@stmfalcons.com
May 3
1st Communion
11:00 a.m.
and Donut Sunday after 7:30 & 9:30 Masses
May 12
Field Day (lunch donated by PTO!)
May 12
Awards Night
6:00 p.m.
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!!
May 4
Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fruit
May 5
Sleeping Tacos, Corn, Fruit
May 6
Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce
May 7
Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit
May 8
Pizza Boat, Peas, Fruit
May 11
Chicken Fillet Sand, Chips, Green Beans, Fruit
May 12
Sack Lunch Field Day!!
May 13
Big O Pretzel, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Delight, Carrot Sticks
May 14
French Toast Sticks, Hash Brown, Sausage, Fruit
May 15
Spaghetti, Salad, Fruit
ShortsUniform shorts can be worn starting May 1. Here is the information from the Parent/Student Handbook for reference:
“Shorts and skorts: At the beginning and the end of each school year, navy walking shorts or skorts of polyester and cotton or brushed twill may be worn in place of the jumper or skirt. Shorts and skorts must be of appropriate length. Short shorts or tight-fitting shorts or skorts will not be tolerated. Students with questionable length or fit will be referred to the principal. The principal will announce the dates for wearing shorts. Usually, shorts may be worn during August, September, May, and June.”
School Library
Next week (May 4–8) will be the final opportunity for students to check out books from the library. All library materials must be returned by Monday, May 18. For 8th grade students, the return deadline is May 11.
St. Mary’s Awards Ceremony
Our awards ceremony will take place May 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the church. Any families with 5-8 graders involved in school sanctioned Athletics, Scholastic Bowl or Chess are invited.
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.
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.
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.
TRACK
Saturday, May 2 9:00 a.m. Pekin Edison – Pekin Junior High
Monday, May 4 4:30 p.m. Washington Central Intermediate School
Thursday, May 7 4:00 p.m. Dunlap Valley Middle School
Old Settlers! – Save the Dates
This year’s Metamora Old Settlers Days is June 24-27. Please plan to sign up for shifts for the St. Mary’s Food Tent. More details to come. For questions contact Laura Tobben (309-256-8381).
Join us for Donut Sunday on May 3rd as we celebrate our 10 amazing graduates from St. Mary’s Class of 2026! As they finish their time at St. Mary’s and prepare for their next chapter, we invite you to come enjoy donuts, coffee and community to help us honor these hardworking students!