Kindergarten students have been busy bees as they start their school year! Learning, playing, growing and exploring day by day.
We are excited about our new little library. The Alavarez family donated the book box and Andres completed his Eagle Scout project by updating landscaping at the Church and school, mulching and helping install the book box. Mrs. Schafer filled the box with books to be shared.
There's nothing better than a good friend, a fun game and a beautiful day with the sun shining! It's a great day to be a Marksman!
Don't forget to get your RSVPs in for our Grandparent Breakfast! They are due tomorrow in order to reserve your time. The breakfast is on Thursday, September 7th and we are so very excited to welcome all our extra special Grands back into the school after a long break!
The SMS 8th grade class is hosting the first Hispanic Heritage Celebration and we would love to see you there! Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for tacos, tamales, desserts, music, Loteria, games and more! We can't wait to celebrate!
St. Mark School, along with other Catholic Schools in the Peoria Diocese, is raising money for Sacred Hearts School on September 8th. Students can dress in Hawaiian clothing and bring in a donation. No amount is too small to help support this school and their students!
We are signing up room parents now and would love to have you join us!
Third grade students look like they are settling in just fine!
We need your help to save our scholarships and continue to keep a quality education within reach for so many families! Please save the date and join us on Wednesday to learn more about how you can make a difference in this fight.
The St. Mark Spirit Store is open and ready for business!
We had a great first day! Our Marksmen showed up ready for the year with a positive attitude and we are here for it! There is nothing like the first day of school and this was one for the memory books.
Yesterday, our staff spent time getting ready for today by focusing on our team. We played games and learned about some strategies of effective teams and how we can be a more unified team. We do this so we are more able to be the teacher YOUR child deserves!
Today's the big day and it's going to be a great start to a brand new year! We look forward to seeing all of our students filling the halls with laughter. Share those first day of school photos so all our Marksmen can cover the students in prayers of thanksgiving!
Are you interested in helping our school? We are always looking for subs and would love to add an extra aftercare teacher or two!
We will be back and open for business on Thursday for breakfast and lunch!
Thank you to everyone who showed up Saturday for the Taste of St. Mark! We had a great time seeing old friends and making new! Thanks to all our volunteers, who worked to make the day great. Feel free to share your photos, we'd love to see them!
Calling all our preschool families! We are so excited to meet you and welcome you into our classrooms and our hearts! We have a special day just for you to feel safe and comfortable as you start this new adventure, the Preschool Open House! Parents and students are invited to stop in, drop off supplies and explore their classroom anytime from 8-11:30. See you on Wednesday, Marksmen!
This Saturday night, join us for Unpack Your Sack! Bring your school supplies and drop them off in your new classroom. It's a great time to meet your new teacher and get a chance to sneak a peak at your new school home. We hope to see you there!
Calling all Catholic school parents and anyone who is interested in our Catholic schools! Empower Illinois is hosting a training session on Wed. August 23, 6-8 pm at St. Mark's School, 711 N, Underhill, Peoria on how to communicate with our local state legislators in their districts about making the Invest in Kids program permanent (removing the sunset). The Invest in Kids Act, which has provided scholarships for almost 3,000 children in the Peoria Diocese, is due to expire at the end of 2023. Please join us at this meeting to learn how we can talk with legislators about continuing this vitally important program. For more information, please contact Maria Carroll at 309-472-7522 or mcarroll@saint-mark.net or Bobby Sylvester at bobby@empowerillinois.org
Join us tonight for the PSA meeting! We'd love to see you after the summer and reconnect!
