A huge thanks to our school's PTO Board for all their hard work in preparing activities for our families and students. Please visit the PTO page on the school's website to see the PTO monthly newsletter, list of PTO Board Members, events, and fundraisers.
We are excited to announce that our school has been awarded tickets to the UCLA I'm Going to College Football Game on Saturday, September 14th at 1:30 PM. This is a special event as it’s part of the "I’m Going to College" program, designed to inspire students about the possibilities of higher education. If you are interested in attending the game with your family, please contact the school office at 661-273-5555 to request tickets. Availability is limited, so be sure to call soon!
Important calendar changes: Our school Mass on Friday, September 13 has been changed to 8:30 am. There will now be noon dismissal on the first Friday of every month. Daycare will be available until 6:00 pm.
Today (9/12) is Back to School Night! To accommodate parents with multiple children, we have arranged three sessions, each lasting 20 minutes. Session 1: 7:00-7:20 pm | Session 2: 7:20-7:40pm; and Session 3: 7:40-8:00pm. See you soon!
We hope you can all join us for the Parish Festival this weekend. A few important reminders: 1) Raffle Tickets - Please remember to return the $50 along with the raffle tickets to the school office as soon as possible. 2) Beverage Booth: Our school will be in charge of the beverage booth. If you'd like to donate water and/or soft drinks, please bring them to the school office at your earliest convenience. 3) As a reminder, every $10 spent on donations will earn 1 service hour.
Our Back-to-School Picnic is happening today, Friday, September 6th from 7pm - 9pm on the school blacktop. Bring your dinner, chairs, or blankets, and come meet new friends or reconnect with familiar faces. We hope you're able to join us for a fun and relaxing evening with our school community.
Calendar update: Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 7pm-8pm. Please mark your calendar.
Tomorrow is the first day of school! We can't wait to see our students and parents. Please see the events calendar on the mobile application and website for all up-to-date information. There are lots of activities this week such as the welcome breakfast, new family orientation, mandatory general PTO meeting, grandparents Mass and reception, and the Parish Festival. We have a few deadlines, including lunch orders and payment, raffle tickets, and water/soda donations. Thank you all for your support.
A huge thank you to Dr. Ray from Ray Orthodontics for his donation to St. Mary School. This donation will help us purchase emergency supplies to keep students safe. We appreciate the support of wonderful community members like Dr. Ray.
Our office is officially moving back to the school as we speak. During this transition, we may experience temporary disruptions in our telephone and/or internet access for the next few hours. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working diligently to get everything back online as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support and patience.
Please note there has been a change in our school calendar. The Supply Drop-Off time has been rescheduled and will take place on Thursday, August 29th, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to briefly say hello to your teachers and ensure your child has everything they need for a successful start to the school year. Thank you!
The office phone system is currently not working. We are working to resolve this issue. Please reach out to the school via emil at office@stmaryspalmdale.org. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience while we work to resolve this matter.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the wonderful parent volunteers who have generously given their time to help us move back into the campus. Your support is invaluable in helping us tackle the many tasks required to prepare our school for the new school year. While so much has been accomplished thanks to your hard work, much remains to be done. We still need volunteers to continue moving everything back to the campus. If you can help, please call the school office. Thank you!
The school office will be closed on Thursday, August 22nd and Friday August 23rd, due to a scheduled staff meeting. The office will reopen on Monday, August 26th, and we will be happy to assist you with any inquiries at that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
We are pleased to announce that Carolina Tomasino, our used uniform coordinator, will be back in the school office on Monday, August 19, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to purchase gently used uniforms at discounted prices, ensuring your child is prepared for the new school year.
We are excited to start our move-in process on Monday, August 19th, and we appreciate your help and support. If you are volunteering on Monday and have a dolly on hand, we kindly ask you to bring it along. These will be incredibly useful in helping us move items efficiently and safely. Thank you so much for your willingness to assist during this move. Your contributions make a huge difference! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional information.
Just a reminder: The SHEA scholarship applications are available in the office. This scholarship is available for families who qualify. Please stop by the office to collect an application form. Please call the office, if you have any questions or need further information.
This is a reminder that registration and/or any outstanding registration balances are due by Wednesday, August 14th. It is imperative that we receive these payments on time to ensure that the school can continue to operate smoothly and provide the best possible experience for our students. Please make sure to submit your payment by the due date. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the school office at 661-273-5555. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
The school office will be closed every Friday during August. Our hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please call the office if you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The parish will be holding a VIRTUS training from 9am-12pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024. As a reminder, parents/volunteers must be fingerprinted and must attend a VIRTUS training session (protecting God's children) in order to complete service hours.T o reserve your spot, please call the parish office at 661-947-3306.