The past few months have been busy ones-meeting people, sharing experiences and exploring possibilities for the future of St. Mary's School. Throughout this process students, teachers and parishioners have offered me a warm welcome into this vibrant and caring community.

The success of a Catholic school rests not in the physical building but in the collaboration of teachers and parents working towards a common goal guided by our faith. It is the caring and compassion for the individual students that sets St. Mary's apart from the rest.

My vision for St. Mary's is to ensure that each student is prepared for the academic, spiritual and emotional challenges of the future. To do this we must educate our children to be globally aware, self-reliant, critical thinkers who able to apply their knowledge in everyday life. Our children must be technologically literate with the ability to collaborate and become community builders and leaders. The key to achieving these goals is to integrate academic excellence with the strong values of a Catholic education.

The past six months have been a time of transition for everyone in this community. Sometimes new ideas conflict with existing procedures. The challenge is to work together collaboratively and patiently with an open mind to achieve both individual and institutional success as we move into the future.

May the presence of God in our lives help us on this spiritual and educational journey for the benefit of all individuals in the St. Mary's community!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cynthia Boyle