St. Mary School is a Catholic Elementary School located
in Northern Michigan. We offer quality Christian
Education for students from Pre-kindergarten through
6th Grade. Established in 1906, St. Mary has a long
history of providing outstanding faith-based  
educational opportunities.

St. Mary School
1005 Bridge Street
Charlevoix, MI  49720
231.547.9441
What's New and Happening.....
Our Music Director's, Rita MacIntyre,  two children's choirs will continue to meet on Wednesdays; 1st-3rd
grades from 3:30-4pm and 4th-6th graders from 4-4:30pm.
SEE THEM PERFORM DURING CHILDREN'S
MASSES
- Wednesdays, 9am.
Additionally, Mr. Robert Dudd, Education Director for Crooked Tree Arts Center, will be offering a strings
class for students in grades 2-6. There is no fee for this program and a nominal rental charge for an
instrument.
If you would like more information or a schedule, please call the school office at 231.547.9441.
PARENTS -  MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
If you are new to Charlevoix and/or considering our school...
....please give us a call to arrange a visit.  We'd love to show you what makes St. Mary school such a great
place for your children to learn and grow in a Christian environment.  We are very proud of our school and
would love to share it with you - there is no place like St. Mary's and no better place for your child to be. You
can contact the school principal,
Keisha Veryser, at 231.547.9441, or send her an e-mail at
kveryser@charterinternet.com.

St. Mary School
1005 Bridge Street
Charlevoix, MI  49720
St. Mary School    Charlevoix, Michigan
  • Thursday, May 22nd: Spring Concert, 6:30pm; STUDENTS ARRIVE BY 6:15pm
  • Friday, May 23rd & Monday, May 26th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial holiday
  • Friday, May 30th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL; 6th Grade graduation; School picnic
  • Altar Schedule CLICK HERE
  • Lunch Schedule CLICK HERE
Project ASSIST
Our Extended Day Care Program doors open at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.  The child care program
will continue each week day from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. for those who need after school care.  The fee for
this program is $3.00 per hour.  Please inform the school office if you intend to utilize this service.
It is with great pride that we offer Project ASSIST to greater address the individualized math and reading
needs of our students. If a student is determined to have either a grade level deficiency or proficiency, he or
she is eligible for the program.  The program will be headed up by Mrs. Linda Moore, who has 35 years
teaching experience including instruction in remedial math and reading.   She employs the
Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) strategies that can assist early learners to reach their highest
level of achievement.  
Christ-Centered Education    Safe, Supportive Environment    Low Student/Teacher Ratio   Nurturing Staff   Academic Excellence
Extended Day Care Program
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Musical Notes from St. Mary School
Registration for the 2008-2009 school year is here! The first tuition payment must be made by June 1st to
ensure your child's spot.


Shorts will be allowed beginning Monday, April 21st. Closed-toe shoes and socks are still a must!

Summer Gear - Kites, cool beach towels, St. Mary car decals, and frisbees are all available at the front
office. Show your support all summer long!


Cash Raffle Tickets for Northern Lights are available NOW!! Sign-up to sell tickets after any weekend Mass.
The family selling
the most tickets will receive a $1000 TUITION CREDIT!  See below for more details.

To read Principal Veryser's Thursday letter, CLICK HERE
End Of School Picnic
Fifth grade students w/ collaborative art auctioned
at Northern Lights.
Friday, May 30th, K-6th will be walking to Ferry Beach at 10:20 am, after student liturgy, for our annual End
of School picnic. Parents are asked to bring a dish to pass, along with drinks for their family. Pre-K parents
are invited to attend morning service with their child and join us after at Ferry Beach. Pick-up is 1pm at the
beach.
Northern Lights



Raffle Prizes
-$7000 1st prize, 3 - $1000 2nd prizes, 3 - $500 cash prizes, 40" HD LCD TV, a Wii, and an
Apple iPod Touch.