Our Panther Scholars Bowl team is competing tonight at the Southeast invitational tournament. 📚 💙
St. Mary's PTO would like to invite all elementary school families to "Pastries with Parents" on Sun, Jan 28 after the 9am & 10:30am Masses to kickoff Catholic Schools Week. RSVP is requested by Jan 24 via this link: https://forms.gle/ws3oRrrzUzkbq4ru8
Attention High School students only…. auditions for two one act plays will be held Thursday, January 18th during study hall (11:25am – 12:10pm) for high school students interested. Mrs. Wade would like 20 students and a mix of male and females for the plays that will be held Feb. 13 and Feb. 15.
Auditions will be held in Mrs. Wade’s classroom.
Basketball Games (boys only) for Fri 1/12 at Carl Junction have been moved to tomorrow 1/11 due to the snow forecast. Start 4:30pm C, then JV, then V.
No JH or HS games on Friday, Jan 12th.
Congratulations to the 2024 Basketball Homecoming Court!
Junior ladies-in-waiting are Caroline Imhof, Katherine Smith, and Molly Swezey. Senior Queen Candidates are Amy Adamson, Lily Brown, and Polona Kalan.
St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools will be open and in session today, Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Evening practices/activities are planned as scheduled.
THE SHEPHERD'S FLOCK...stories from Sr. Mary Grace, IHM in our Atrium
A Reflection on Epiphany for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Students:
In last week's presentation, we meditated on the mystery of Epiphany and why the Kings brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Linked below is a newsletter from the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website that offers a beautiful reflection on the gifts of the magi within the family. We strongly encourage you to take a moment and pray with it, even though Epiphany has passed.
https://5il.co/2bwp4
SME PTO Newsletter for Fall/Winter 23-24 has been published at OLLsmc.org/SME-PTO Check it out!
THE SHEPHERD'S FLOCK...stories from Sr. Mary Grace, IHM in our Atrium
The Parable of the Mustard Seed: Understanding the Kingdom of God
In a simple yet profound manner, the Kingdom of God is similar to a mustard seed.
During my presentation of this parable to a group of four-year-old preschoolers, I asked "Where is the Kingdom of God?" and received a range of responses. While some believed it was in heaven and others thought it was here on earth, one child's response was particularly precious: “In our hearts, where baby Jesus is!"
JH Schedule Change: due to potential weather JH Boys Basketball game v Girard will be 1/9/24 @Home w/7A @5:30pm, 8B @6:30pm, 8A @7:30pm. No JH game on 1/12/24.
Addilyn Streeter, a sophomore, showcased her talent at the State Thespian Festival in Wichita yesterday. Her performance earned her the highest rating of superior, with two out of three judges awarding her perfect scores. As a result, she has been invited to perform at the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University this summer. Congratulations Addilyn!!
Fr. Labenz and Fr. Mike blessed all of the elementary classrooms in anticipation of our celebration of the Epiphany this Sunday. The C,B,M represent the initials of the Three Wise Men.
National Honor Society has been spreading awareness about the importance of wearing a seatbelt. NHS members volunteer to perform seatbelt safety checks where they watch before and after school if students are wearing their seatbelts, and log this data. We have been raising awareness through gift card giveaways. Students can be entered into this giveaway if they pledge and promise to buckled up.
We have an opening for a Middle School ELA teaching position w/possible coaching for the 24-25 school year. If interested, please contact Tim Conrad at conradt@OLLsmc.com. Apply online at OLLsmc.org/careers or share with someone who would be qualified and interested in applying.
Jan 15-20, 2024 Tony Dubray Basketball Tournament Bracket can be found here: https://5il.co/2blfg
We have an Elementary Classroom Teacher opening for the 2024-2025 school year! If you are interested in applying or know someone who might be, you can find more information at OLLsmc.org/careers or contact Kristen O'Brien at obrienk@OLLsmc.com or 620.231.6941.
Last night's (01/02) Panther Fans of the Game
Last Night was the 12th Annual Dad/Daughter Scrimmage for our Lady Panthers.
12.29.23
Panther Fans, please note there has been a schedule change for the Girls Basketball games v Diamond on Tues, Jan 2nd. JV will now start at 6pm with Varsity to follow at 7:30pm. Games were originally schedule for 4:30pm and 6pm.
No boys game is/was scheduled for 01/02.
12.29: Congratulations to Cooper Simmons, Pittsburg Morning Sun Football Athlete of the Year. We are proud of you!
