St. Mary’s Catholic School
Newsletter February 19, 2026
Main Office
309-367-2528
schickd@stmfalcons.com
February 24
Preschool & Kindergarten Open House 5:00-6:30
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 17
NO BUS SERVICE
VOLLEYBALL
February 20
at Peoria Academy at 5:00
February 24
at Riverview at 5:00
(8th Grade Night)
Lunch Menu!!
Lunch Menu for the week of February 23-27 picked by Lucas T.!!
February 23
Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Hash Brown, Sausage, Fruit
February 24
Tacos, Raw Carrots and Ranch, Corn, Pears, Ice Cream Cup
February 25
Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Applesauce
February 26
Chicken Nuggets, Salad, Lays Potato Chips, Oranges
February 27
Nacho and Cheese, Salsa, Banana, Chocolate Chip Cookie
March 2
Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Fruit
March 3
Sleeping Tacos, Corn, Fruit
March 4
Chicken Fillet Sand, Chips, Green Beans, Fruit
March 5
French Toast Sticks, Hash Brown, Sausage, Fruit
March 6
Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Goldfish, Fruit
All-Star Auction Madness – Tickets on Sale!
Ticket sales are now live for the STM All-Star Auction Madness on 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
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?
Donut Sunday!
Join us for Donut Sunday on March 1! We’re looking for students and families to sign up for volunteer roles at both mass & in the cafeteria. Stay for our Faith in Action Scavenger Hunt, a fun way to grow and serve together as a community! Link below to sign-up. All K-8 students & families welcome.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B45ABA92CA7FA7-62413297-march
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!!
$$ St. Mary’s School Athletic Boosters Raffle $$
Don’t miss your chance to win CA$H every month and help support St. Mary’s School Athletics and Extracurricular Activities at the same time!
Every month, January through December, 4 names will be drawn. CASH prizes of $100, $50, and two $25 prizes are awarded to the winners! BY FEBRUARY 22nd, 2026, please place the lower portion and payment in an envelope labeled “STM Athletic Booster Raffle” and return it to the school office, church office, or place it in the church collection basket.
Softball Open Gym 0
February 21, 2:00-4:00, Grades 4-7 at St. Mary’s Gym
TRACK TEAM
Any 5th-8th Grade students interested in participating on the
St. Mary’s/Metamora Grade School Track Team this year, please
let Mrs. Schick know by next Thursday, February 27. There is
a lot of interest this year, so cuts may be made once the list of
students are
MYSA Youth Volleyball
3rd-7th Grade Instructional Volleyball Program – see attached flier for information.
American Heritage Girls
Our next AHG meeting will be on March 2nd right after school in the cafeteria. Please be sure to bring your uniform and badge book, as we will be starting to work on our first badge of the year! Last call to turn in your medical forms and pay troop dues. Dues can be paid online on the church website or in person at the St. Mary’s church office. If you need an additional medical form or would like to join our troop, please contact Shay (309-678-3381) or Sara (309-361-1990).
Library
The Library Challenge right now is Blind Date with a Book. (for grades 1st-8th) Mrs. Vasquez will have wrapped books for students to pick from with only a small description of the book attached. They must check out the wrapped book, unwrap it at home, read it and then fill out the paper that comes with the book then return it to me no later than February 27th for a prize. This runs now – February 27th. Unless all the wrapped books are checked out.
John Lancaster Spalding Scholarship Fund 2026-2027
Protocols and Procedures
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED INFORMATION
Music Lessons
If you are interested in hiring someone to give private music lessons to your child or a small group of children including voice, beginning piano or guitar or introduction to music, contact the office for instructor’s contact information.
For K-3rd Grade Students!! – See original email for Dr. Suess Week Flier