Mission Statement

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Lawton, OK, exists to teach children to achieve academic excellence and to know, love and serve God by serving others.

 

Dear Parents,

All of us who knew Theresa Steinert are still in mourning.  However, in light of the tragic loss of a good person, it made me think of how many of us, at times, let our trivial problems get in the way of simple courtesy and kindness.  As I was praying during Mass shortly after Theresa’s funeral, I thought of a passage from the June 8, 2008 Missal on the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.  The preface of the readings read as follows, “The final line of today's Gospel sets the tone the scriptures will echo in the coming weeks: "I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”  Some­times we coast through a humdrum life, not really reflecting on our attitudes and actions.  This kind of unconsciousness can lead us into a compla­cency that can be likened to the self-righteousness exhibited by the Phari­sees in today's Gospel.  We can look around us and judge the behaviors of others without first taking a good hard look at our own.  The Lord came to save us from our sinful behaviors and attitudes.  As this long portion of the Church's Ordinary Time opens before us, let us cast off complacency and self-righteousness and name our own sins, asking the Lord to deliver us from the power these sins hold over us.”

                               Yours in Christ,

                                  John Mizelle

Host Family Ice Cream Social

We will be welcoming our new families with an ice cream social Monday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the school. Hope to see you there!

Academic Fees

                Academic fees are due before classes begin on August 14. The academic fee is $300 per student. This fee covers the expense of textbooks and testing supplies.

Classes Begin…

                …at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 14.  Before school care opens at 7:00 a.m., Students are to be in their school uniforms. Students will assemble in the gym at 8:45 a.m. There will be volunteers available to help direct new students.

 Text Box: There are no tuition discounts for Pre-K and Middle School students!

 

    

Open House

We will have a brief Home and School Association meeting and Open House on August 13. This will be an opportunity for families to meet their child’s teacher and to drop off school supplies. Student class lists will be posted at this time.

SMART Tuition

                If you are not yet enrolled in SMART tuition, you must apply in August.  Bring in the first month’s tuition, and we will submit the paperwork for you. In-house tuition contracts will not be accepted in the office.  According to our handbook, SMART is the mandatory tuition program our families must use unless tuition is paid in full prior to August 14. All school forms should be turned into the office before August 14.  Thanks.

Supply Lists

Enclosed you will find the 2008-2009 Art supply list. Also, if you do not have a classroom supply list for your child, all supply lists are available on our website, or you may pick one up in the front office.  Thanks.

Background Checks

                Just a reminder, as per Archdiocesan regulations, no adult may volunteer with the students without completing the background check. The background check consists of a screening application, safety training video, agreement to our code of conduct, and three character references. All areas of the background check must be cleared and completed before any person may volunteer. There are no exceptions to this rule.

                You must be a cleared volunteer to coach or assistant coach a sports team, chaperone on a field trip, or in area where you are unsupervised with the students. To drive for a field trip, you must be a cleared volunteer, and present the office with a valid driver’s license and proof of $100,000 – $300,000 insurance coverage.

                Please remember that these background checks take time. If you plan to coach, chaperone, or substitute, please pick up a background check packet in the front office in August.

  

FRENCH TOAST UNIFORMS

                French Toast is offering free shipping.  (See enclosed coupon) If you are planning to order uniforms from French Toast.  Please enter our school’s source code QS463H4. Entering the source code will allow you to view the approved dress code and helps the school earn money.

Enrollment

                Classroom seats are still available for new students in some grades. If you know of a family interested in quality, Christian education, please send them our way!

Classroom Assignments

Pre-K 1: Mrs. Youngblood

Pre-K 2: Mrs. Dunlap

Kindergarten 1: Mrs. Brady

Kindergarten 2: Ms. Schoonover

1st Grade: Ms. Hood

2nd Grade: Mrs. Laverghetta

3rd Grade: Ms. Woods

4th Grade: Mr. Dalton

5th Grade: Mrs. Agron

6th Grade: Mrs. Barnard (Social Studies)

7th Grade: Ms. Evans (Language Arts)

8th Grade: Mrs. Tennant (Math)

Science: Mrs. Trimble

Art: Mrs. O’Neal

Computer & Library: Mrs. Baca

P.E. Mr. Kirchoffner

Spanish: Sra. Arroyo & Mr. Benke

What should my child wear on the first day?

                Students in Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade should wear their P.E. uniforms on the first day of school.  All other students should wear their regular school uniforms.

  
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FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS

PUBLIC RELEASE 2008-2009

(Delete reference to the School Breakfast Program and/or the After School Snack Program if not applicable)

 

St. Mary’s Catholic School today announced its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and the After School Snack Program.  Each school and/or central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

 

The income eligibility guidelines listed below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced price meal benefits.

PRIVATEHOUSEHOLD SIZE

MAXIMUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR FREE MEALS

HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS

1

$13,520

$13,520.01-$19,240

2

$18,200

$18,200.01-$25,900

3

$22,880

$22,880.01-$32,560

4

$27,560

$27,560.01-$39,220

5

$32,240

$31,369.01-$45,880

6

$36,920

$36,920.01-$52,540

7

$41,600

$41,600.01-$59,200

8

$46,280

$46,280.01-$65,860

For each additional family member add

$4,680

$4,680.01-$6,660

 

Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals.  Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free and reduced price meals for their children.  Applications also are available at the principal's office in each school.  To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school.  Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year.

 

Children who are members of food stamp HOUSEHOLDS receive Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits are automatically eligible for free meals.  Households receiving food stamps, TANF, or FDPIR only have to list their child's name, and food stamp TANF or FDPIR case number, and an adult household member must sign the application.  Households who do not list a case number must list the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application.  If the household member does not have a social security number, the household member must indicate that a social security number is not available.  An adult household member must sign the application.  Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court also may be eligible for benefits.  Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child's income.

 

Direct Certification:  The household of a child currently certified to receive food stamp, or TANF benefits will be notified of the child’s eligibility and that the child can receive free benefits.  Household who receive a letter from Oklahoma Department of Human Services notifying them of their eligibility to receive benefits can submit the letter to the school in lieu of completing an application for free and reduced price meals.  

 

According to the free and reduced price policy, ______________John P. Mizelle_____________                         

                                                                                                    Designated Eligibility Official

will review applications and determine eligibility.

 

Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the eligibility official may formally appeal the decision orally or in writing to: 

_______Reverend Joseph Ross_______     ____     355-2054______   ___P. O. Box 2546, Lawton OK. 73502__ 

         Designated HEARING OFFICIAL.  Telephone                                          Address

 

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

 

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.