More GIVING Opps
Other Giving Opps at SMS!
Following is a quick overview of some of the other "giving" opportunities available at St. Mary's School. Links are provided for more in-depth information for some subjects. See CURRENT SCHOOL CALENDAR for specific dates.
Ongoing
ARVIG SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
If you’re an Arvig Internet customer, sign up for the School Partnership Program and Arvig will donate $1 each month to SMS at no additional cost to you. Since 2010, Arvig has donated more than $360,000 to local schools through our School Partners.
Ongoing
BOXTOPS & LABELS for LEARNING
SMS participates in several collect-and-earn-money-for-education programs. So be sure to collect:
- Big G Boxtops for Education
- Coborn's Labels for Learning
September
CATHOLIC & MATCHING GRANT BREAKFAST
The Catholic Aid Society holds a matching grant breakfast for SMS every year. All proceeds from event go to our school.
January
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BREAKFAST
Catholic Schools Week falls on the last week of January each year. SMS celebrates with a community breakfast and culminates with mini-courses for the students at the end of the week. One parent from each SMS family helps at the breakfast.
January
MINI-COURSES: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
On the final day of Catholic Schools Week each year, SMS offers of number of mini-courses for students to sign up for. These mini-courses are taught by our many talented members of the SMS familty and community.
January-March
CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL RAFFLE
Catholic United Financial holds a school raffle each year and donates ALL proceeds to SMS. All parents are asked to sell a certain number of tickets.
March
SPRING SOCIAL MEAL
The Christian Women serve up a delicious meal every year spring. Proceeds go to SMS and St. Mary's Faith Formation. All SMS families are asked to buy tickets and help if possible.
FREEPORT GOLF CLASSIC
This annual event raises funds for the school with a fun-filled golfing event. SMS staff, parents and the greater community participate.
October
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Every year in mid-October, the students of SMS hold a celebration in honor of their grandparents. It includes a special Mass and program. Parent volunteers are always needed to help.
October
PRAY-ATHON/MARATHON
This annual October event combines a pray-a-thon and marathon to raise funds for SMS.
