St. Mary Star of the Sea School Faith • Academics • Service

2 days ago

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4 days ago

In a time where you can give to anyone, we humbly ask you to think of us!
#GivingTuesday⁠⁠
#iGiveCatholic
#StMaryStars
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5 days ago

A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Schwartze for coordinating all things Operation Christmas Child this year for our school! 👏🏼 We packed 115 boxes from home! That is a wonderful number considering everyone had to do it on their own time! Thank you to the entire Schwartze family for all of your hard work! Thank you also to every family who packed a box! Children around the world will receive Christmas presents because of you!🎁🎁🎁 ...

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Wow that's incredible!!! We are blessed to be part of such a loving and caring community!

Wonderful! Glad to have been a part of this giving event. Thanks Elizabeth Schwartze for your organization.

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1 week ago

Good afternoon! Here is the weekly installment of our teacher feature! This week we are featuring Mr. Englund!💙

My full name is Joshua Francis Englund. This is my 13th year teaching at St. Mary’s. I taught 3rd grade for 5 years, and now I am in my 8th year teaching 5th grade. I was the school’s Athletic Director for the past 6 years. I am currently the vice principal along with the role of teaching 5th grade. St. Mary’s has been like a second home for me. My children have and currently attend St. Mary’s. My wife also taught here for 8 years, so at one point it was a whole family commute to work. Teaching has been a calling and passion for me. I love the growth and excitement the students get when learning something new, figuring out things on their own, and persevering through challenges. My favorite subject to teach is science because the students are naturally engaged and it brings out the wonder and awe in what we see around us. My favorite thing about being a teacher is seeing the growth of my students academically and socially throughout the year and many years later. My favorite thing about living in California is what our state has to offer, the beach. Growing up next to the beach made me love surfing and soaking in the sun. My favorite travel destination would be any one of the National Parks in California. I love Kings Canyon and Yosemite! Those places are so beautiful in the summer and even more spectacular in the winter. When this COVID thing is over, I want to take a long road trip and have no worries on my next vacation. I want my students to leave my class knowing that they are talented, smart, and that they have a special purpose in life. To my current 5th grade class, you all make it so easy for me to get up, head to work, and teach you all in a meaningful and productive way. For now, we will make the best of it during this COVID epidemic of social restrictions. Until then, stay curious and find the fun out of everything that we do at St. Mary’s. ...

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Such a great teacher and friend!!! Couldn't of made it without all of your family ❤️

Love the Englund family! Josh is an awesome teacher and I was so blessed to work with him and be his aide for a few years! He is such a hard worker and his dedication to St Mary’s shines bright! Thank you Mr E ⭐️🙏🏼 You are truly a blessing to our school! 🙏🏼⭐️

Thank you for being such an awesome teacher!! I appreciate all that you do for Christopher!

Yay Josh!! Assistant Principal! Woot-Woot!😎

What a fantastic teacher and and cute too!

You are an awesome teacher and I bet you are doing a spectacular job being the vice principal! It was such a blessing to work with you and Stephanie at St. Mary’s.

One of the best! So dedicated and loves the kids. My boys loved having him as their teacher and coach. They still refer to him as one of St. Mary’s all time OGs (originals). A good dude for sure. And a great family.

Thank you for giving your all to our current 5th graders! They are lucky to have you as their teacher this year. PS, we are taking the kids on a quick detour to Sequoia next week on our way up north. We will have one whole day and a half day at the park. If you have any suggestions for “must sees” at Sequoia/Kings Canyon, please write them down and send them home with the kids. I haven’t been there since I was my kids age. 😳

Glad to see you are still there. Congratulations

One of the best!!! 🙌🏻

We're excited for next year! 🤗

Hi Englund Family!!

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2 weeks ago

KNOCKOUT PIZZA DINE OUT This Week ~ Tues. 11/17 AND Wed. 11/18!

Attention St. Mary’s Families! Help us earn some “dough” while enjoying a delicious meal from Knockout Pizza in Oceanside. 25% of sales are donated back to our school!

New this year, Knockout Pizza Oceanside is extending the fundraiser to cover two full days on Tuesday November 17th AND Wednesday November 18th from 11 am until 8 pm. Choose take out, curbside pick up or enjoy their new outdoor lighted patio and make sure to show the flyer to make sure St. Mary’s gets credit.

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