Shelby St. Mary
Congratulations to our Most Pure Heart of Mary 2nd graders who received the 1st Holy Communion on May 6th!
Our Pledge campaing is going well! So far, we have raised $31275 in pledge
donations. If you would like to make a pledge or donation to our school, please feel
free to download the form, or contact the office at 419-342-2626.
April 16th, 2012
Our first annual Most Pure Heart of Mary Scholarship“Excel Beyond the Basics”
pledge campaign launched at Saturday Mass on April 4th.The drive is scheduled to
run from April 14th until May 14th. Our 2012 1st year goal is to raise $300k to offer
tuition-free seats to 152 students for the 2012-13 school year.
The purpose of establishing the annual drive is to position our parish’s school for
continued success, year over year. If you would like to give to the Most Pure Heart
of Mary "Excel Beyond the Basics" Scholarship Drive, the Pledge card can be
downloaded by selecting the link below. Corporate and Foundation matches are
welcome, please contact the parish office at 419-347-2381 or the
school at 419-342-2626.
2012-13 First Annual "Excel Beyond the Basics" MPHM Scholarship Pledge Card
St. Mary's School - The Heart of Learning
Since 1880, St. Mary's has been a tradition in the community of Shelby, offering a Christ-centered education for students where faith, academics and service are the cornerstones.
Defining the Elements of a Christ-Centered School:
- Deeply rooted in the belief and teachings of Jesus Christ
- Committed to holistic efforts toward being a deeply reverent community
- Actively promotes dignity for all
- Leadership clearly occurs as influence, not as power over
- Honest, open, and transactional communication
- A high level of support is visible among peers
- Performance expectations are high for self and others
- School norms support academic excellence and maximize students' strengths
- Student conflicts are dealt with constructively and peacefully
- Student discipline is based on teachable moments and meaningful growth opportunities
Our school's operation is funded by the generosity of our Most Pure Heart of Mary
parish and the added financial contributions of our school families through tuition.
For information on how you can help to support St. Mary's School, please contact the
school 419-342-2626 or Most Pure Heart of Mary parish office 419-347-2381.
Enjoy ...
St. Teresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within….
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you....
May you be content knowing you are a child of God....
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
Rainbow over Most Pure Heart of Mary Church on Friday, March
2nd during the St. Mary's Fish Fry! Thank you all for making
the event AWESOME!
About St. Mary's Elementary School
St. Mary’s School is celebrating its 131st year of providing quality education to our community! Our school first opened on December 8, 1880. We are located at 26 West Street in Shelby, Ohio.
Maintaining our school’s Catholic identity is paramount. We are able to do so through our curriculum as well as our service to others. Our students take active roles in mass weekly. Participating in service projects is another means by which we help our students not only develop a sense of global awareness, but also a desire to make a difference in the world.
Through the continued cooperative efforts of Father Nick, our school & parish staff, students, parents and parishioners it is our mission at St. Mary’s to work together to share faith and foster a passion for learning.
St. Mary’s Elementary School is proud to offer:
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Full accreditation by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.
- Courses of study are fully aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Academic Content Standards.
- A Preschool Program for ages 3 through 5 (housed in the lower level of the Parish Center), providing an excellent academic and social program with many enrichment opportunities.
- An all day kindergartenprogram is offered, also. Teachers enjoy the benefits of this program as the students move into first grade and beyond.
- Our children enrichment activities through Grade 6, including a strong music program, the Children’s Choir, Physical education and computer classes in an excellent computer lab equipped with the latest technology.
- A school library.
- Title I reading, speech, nursing and guidance counseling services.
- Admission to students from any religious denomination.
Our expert teaching staff brings our students a carefully planned focus on our academic goals throughout the year while at the same time, nurturing their spirits, developing positive self-esteem, and fostering a love of learning they will carry into the future. This year the staff is working hard on writing a new continuous improvement plan in order to renew our accreditation.
The students in grades 2-6 participate in web based achievement testing that provides immediate results to teachers so that they may plan instruction according to the individual needs of the students.
We are blessed to have the support of our School Advisory Council and the Parent Teacher Organization to help keep our school flourishing.
A special thank you to all of you who make our school what it is today!
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