(Wednesday) Morning Memo

We hope you and your families had a joyous and relaxing break. We are excited to be back!

Get ready to roll the dice and dance the night away at the most exciting event of the year! Our Annual Gala and Silent Auction is less than two months away, and laissez les bon temps rouler, because this year we are celebrating Mardi Gras!

Mark your calendars for Saturday February 10th at 5 p.m. The Brother Bill Quintet will set the stage with live music during happy hour and dinner, followed by a DJ playing music that will make everyone want to get up and dance!

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at poker, black jack, roulette, and other games provided by Dealer's Choice Casino.

Don't miss the chance to snag incredible items at our silent auction—all proceeds will directly benefit our students by providing the funds to renovate and update our science lab.

Your ticket includes a delicious New Orleans-style dinner by Main and Market, $1,000 in casino chips, and access to an open bar with beer and wine all night and cocktails during the first hour.

This Mardi Gras celebration is more than just a party—it's an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students. Gather your friends, colleagues, and loved ones for a night of excitement while raising funds for our new science lab!

Do you or your company want to receive the VIP treatment at the event and become an official sponsor? Sponsorships start at just $50! Email stmarygala@stmaryum.org.

Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras – Casino Night & Silent Auction!

Buy your tickets now! stmaryum.org/gala

The second quarter will end on Friday January 19th and report cards will be uploaded on Friday January 26th. We will have our 2nd quarter honor roll ceremony on Friday February 2nd.

Please check your child's grades in PlusPortals and let the teacher know if you have any questions.

It is time to complete your enrollment and secure your spot for the 2024-2025 school year. Re-enrollment is $125 for each returning student. Look out for an email with instructions later this week. All families must re-enroll by January 31st to secure their space for next year.

We will be joining with schools across the nation to celebrate Catholic Schools Week from January 28th to February 3rd. We want to invite our families to two events during that week:

Open House: On Sunday January 28th, we will have a special Mass at 9:30 a.m. at the church to open Catholic Schools Week. We encourage our families to attend Mass and students to wear their uniform. Following Mass, we will have an open house at the school from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for prospective and current families.

Family Pizza Day: On Tuesday January 30th, we invite families and friends to join us for a pizza lunch. We will split the lunches up by last name so that parents can eat with the whole family at once.

Lunch Times by Last Name

A-E: 10:45-11:15

F-K: 11:20-11:50

L-P: 11:55-12:25

Q-Z: 12:30-1:00

Please look out for additional information in the coming weeks!

January 10th: HSA Meeting

January 12th: Half Day

January 15th: No School

January 19th: End of the Second Quarter

January 26th: Report Cards Uploaded

January 28th: Open House

January 30th: Family Pizza Day

February 2nd: Half Day, Honor Roll Ceremony

Email: office@stmaryum.org
Website: stmaryum.org
Location: 4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
Phone: 301 627 4170