Announcing a new laboratory & expanded science curriculum for 2010-2011
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St. Mary's Home & School Association raised $45,000 (net) at the 2009 Auction this fall, giving a green light to proceed with plans for a new laboratory and expanded science curriculum.
* Construction will take place Summer 2010
* Lab will be completed by Fall 2010
* Expanded curriculum will be implemented in the current school year
* Additional seminars for the elementary grades (K-4) will begin immediately
The SMS community donated auction goods, time and talents. Generous donations were made by businesses in the Farmington Valley and beyond. And, Auction attendees raised their bid paddles again and again. We are grateful - and blessed.
$ Raised Time & Talent Donations
$1,275 Children's art projects
$2,300 Teachers' time
$5,900 St. Mary's intangible donations
(Principal's helper, reserved parking and pews.)
$4,075 Parent-hosted social activities
(Cocktail parties, dinners, golf outings.)
$2,085 Parents' services
(Fitness classes, photography, baking.)
It was a tremendous collaboration of our SMS family, and it was a successful and enjoyable evening.
Rebecca Lobo Rushin, UConn basketball legend and St. Mary's School parent, emceed the live auction. In true Lobo fashion, she broke records this time for the most successful live auction to date. Thanks so much, Rebecca!
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