As principal at St. Mary School, Mrs. Mary Petelin has a very special job every morning of the school week. Her job, in addition ...
Morning Drop-Off
As principal at St. Mary School, Mrs. Mary Petelin has a very special job every morning of the school week. Her job, in addition to running the school, is to move the arrival line, open car doors and greet the children as they come into the building. It’s a job that she will tell parents can be cold and wet on certain days, but is still one she looks forward to.
Mrs Petelin says, “Every morning I can tell what kind of day each of our students will be having. I am happy to report that for the most part, our students begin their day on a very positive note. I attribute this positive attitude of our students to their parents. Every morning I hear wonderful things being said to our children. I see beautiful gestures and encouraging smiles. I hear things such as: Have a good day! Do your best and be kind! I love you! I love you to the moon and back! Make it a great day! Enjoy THIS day! Love you more! Be a good leader! Be kind to other! You can do it! Shine your light! Jesus loves you and so do I! And the list goes on.”
How can students not have a positive attitude and do their best when their parents are behind them 100 percent.
Mrs. Petelin said, “As first teachers, parents are giving their child not only a good start to each day, but a good start in life, and an awesome example as what it means to be a good parent. I am so blessed to be a part of this school community.”
Secret Santa Shopping
St. Mary School students carried on the time honored-tradition of the Santa Shop this week. It is the only place where kids can find something special to purchase for their loved ones without the input of their parents.
Students worked very hard deliberating on what each person may like or trying to budget what might leave them a little left over to purchase something for themselves. Kids had the help of school parents to wrap up their purchases before leaving to take them home and hide them under the tree until the big day.
