Alumni Reunion Set for June 11 At Church of St. Mary

This spring, the School of St. Mary held several fundraisers to help the people of Japan in the wake of the earthquake. To help students gain a better understanding of the culture of Japan, Nicole Moward-Nassar, vice president of a Japanese firm, offered to come to both the upper and primary grade campuses to talk to students about Japan and its people. Nassar, who has children that attend the primary grade center, was accompanied by her Japanese colleague, Mayumi. During their presentation, students enjoyed a slideshow about Japan, learned how to make origami hats, and were able to ask question of Mrs. Nassar and Mayumi.  After these presentations, students at the Upper Grade Campus held a Walk-a-thon to raise money for Japan.  Primary Grade Campus students brought in donations to have their names displayed on a giant Japanese flag.  Together the students raised over $3,000 to be given to Catholic Relief for Japan.

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Brynne Hippel and Lauren Romanchek were runners-up in the recent art contest for the Lake Forest Fourth of July Festival. They received certificates of recognition, and their entries will be displayed at the Lake Forest Recreation Center and/or at the Festival.

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This spring, St. Mary's second grade Brownie Troop 40544 visited the Lake Forest Bank and Trust to learn about money and banking. The girls and their troop leaders went behind the scenes and were wowed by the money-counting machinery and by the bank's vault with its 20,000-pound door.  The Brownies earned badges on money for taking part in this trip.

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School of St. Mary's 2011 Earth Day was a meaningful event for the children. The following are highlights of what was achieved. A special thank you to Amy Fisher, former St. Mary's mom who relocated last year and who laid the foundation for all the Earth Day activities.

Shoes for Swalco collection: 64 pairs of shoes for recycling; 75 pairs of shoes donated.  

Plastic Bottle Caps sponsored by Aveda: Over 70 pounds collected school-wide.

Mrs. Dador's and Mrs. Schwarz's classes collected the most at the primary grade center: each filled a bag with a weight of 10.5 pounds

Mrs. Gurza’s class collected the most at the upper grade center with 3.5 pounds.

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All former students and their families are invited to attend the All Alumni Reunion beginning with Mass at 6:15 p.m. June 11 at the . A party immediately follows from 7:15-11 p.m. in the Green Bay parking lot.  A barbecue dinner will be served and the school will be open for tours. Cost for the reunion is $25 per person or $20 per person for 21 and under. If you have not received your invitation mailing, register your information online through the Parish website at www.churchofstmary.org or fill out the blue or yellow information card at the school offices or in the church foyer. An invitation mailing will be sent to you. If you have received your mailing, please return promptly.