St Marys versus St Louis

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s up with the BSSM instagram? All of a sudden it is filled with excessive content.

The “social media volunteer” is probably trying to get ahead on their HSA hours.

Instead of that nonsense, they should post the honor roll from last year to recognize students’ accomplishments and excellence. Even if that results in hurt feelings.

Stop sock puppeting and get help.

Amen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s up with the BSSM instagram? All of a sudden it is filled with excessive content.

The “social media volunteer” is probably trying to get ahead on their HSA hours.

Instead of that nonsense, they should post the honor roll from last year to recognize students’ accomplishments and excellence. Even if that results in hurt feelings.

Stop sock puppeting and get help.

You’re not using that term correctly. But nice try.

[Anonymous]

These 20 pages are a perfect synopsis of the BSSM experience. 10/10. Bravo!

[Anonymous]

Hathaway inherited a vibrant community that enjoyed parishioners as unpaid leaders, managers and participants in all aspects of parish life. The parish savings account had over $8 million, and an endowment account with over $2 million. He kicked the parishioners aside, hired about 16 paid professionals as unneeded office staff. Financial accounts have been reduced to $4 million dollars, plus there is now a $1.7 million loan. This parish s headed for a financial disaster and many of the key parishioners left.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hathaway inherited a vibrant community that enjoyed parishioners as unpaid leaders, managers and participants in all aspects of parish life. The parish savings account had over $8 million, and an endowment account with over $2 million. He kicked the parishioners aside, hired about 16 paid professionals as unneeded office staff. Financial accounts have been reduced to $4 million dollars, plus there is now a $1.7 million loan. This parish s headed for a financial disaster and many of the key parishioners left.

He bankrupted his previous parish as well. I heard he was stepping down - would be the best desision for the St. Mary's parish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our DS is at BSSM, elementary school. We've been less than impressed with the Principal. He's weak, disinterested in feedback, and blows off all parent concerns with "I have 5 boys, this is normal." Maybe for your kids, not for mine.

The reality is: if you only hear/listen to feedback from your staff, you're missing 2/3 of the story. 360 degree assessment is crucial.

This past year we did not feel our child was supported socially or academically nutured by his teacher.

We're bereft at the loss of the AP. She's amazing, stood up for the kids and listened intently to parent feedback. Then did something to solve problems and fill gaps.

We are actively looking for MS alternatives.

We also believe sunshine is the best disinfectant. Publish test scores, explain the peer norm (BTW, the spring meetings provided a global norm, not local or like community norm...so comparisons were not meaningful).

My son graduated from SMS in 2021. Relieved we may it out with the previous principal.

[Anonymous]

Was it Hathaway’s decision to stop publishing the honor roll? I assume so since little of any significance happens without his stamp of approval.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was it Hathaway’s decision to stop publishing the honor roll? I assume so since little of any significance happens without his stamp of approval.

She’s baaack.

[Anonymous]

Long time BSSM parent here with little ones still. Middle school boys were out of control. Regular dopamine hits from an always tethered iPad just added fuel to the fire. Young, unsupported teachers came and went to make room for new flock of unusual characters who didn’t cut the mustard either. The class sizes in the middle school were too large for the physical building and the beautiful addition doesn’t address this. The more natural students were able to navigate the crazy but the vulnerable ones were definitely left ill-prepared for high school. Hoping things get corrected in the next years. It’s a great school and parish and well loved that has hit a rough patch which needs specialized focus on fewer, more important academics. Pare down and simplify. Get back to basics. I really think it’s all just too damn complicated now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Long time BSSM parent here with little ones still. Middle school boys were out of control. Regular dopamine hits from an always tethered iPad just added fuel to the fire. Young, unsupported teachers came and went to make room for new flock of unusual characters who didn’t cut the mustard either. The class sizes in the middle school were too large for the physical building and the beautiful addition doesn’t address this. The more natural students were able to navigate the crazy but the vulnerable ones were definitely left ill-prepared for high school. Hoping things get corrected in the next years. It’s a great school and parish and well loved that has hit a rough patch which needs specialized focus on fewer, more important academics. Pare down and simplify. Get back to basics. I really think it’s all just too damn complicated now.

So well said. Reading, writing, and arithmetic. Period. Full stop. Anything else should occur after hours (including assemblies, parties, SEL, etc etc.). Focus focus focus. Enough with the distractions and nonsense. It’s not a social club or monastery or psychiatrist office or special needs clinic— it’s a SCHOOL. Or it’s supposed to be.

[Anonymous]

How come this entire thread is about St. Mary’s with very little input about St. Louis?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Long time BSSM parent here with little ones still. Middle school boys were out of control. Regular dopamine hits from an always tethered iPad just added fuel to the fire. Young, unsupported teachers came and went to make room for new flock of unusual characters who didn’t cut the mustard either. The class sizes in the middle school were too large for the physical building and the beautiful addition doesn’t address this. The more natural students were able to navigate the crazy but the vulnerable ones were definitely left ill-prepared for high school. Hoping things get corrected in the next years. It’s a great school and parish and well loved that has hit a rough patch which needs specialized focus on fewer, more important academics. Pare down and simplify. Get back to basics. I really think it’s all just too damn complicated now.

Perfectly said.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How come this entire thread is about St. Mary’s with very little input about St. Louis?

Because the St Mary's parents are beyond frustrated.

[Anonymous]

St Mary’s didn’t even publish its Honor Roll fit last trimester. Presumably to protect the feelings of those who didn’t make it. That’s al you need to know about the culture and values of that school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:St Mary’s didn’t even publish its Honor Roll fit last trimester. Presumably to protect the feelings of those who didn’t make it. That’s al you need to know about the culture and values of that school.

Your thread got locked so now you’re here to complain, eh?