St. Mary of the Woods School, Chicago, IL

11/01/2025

Good luck to our JV Knights this morning! 🏈
All SMOW students and families are invited to cheer on our team at the Championship Game today at Notre Dame High School.
Kickoff at 11AM. Let’s fill the stands with SMOW spirit!💙

10/30/2025

Our “Mummies and Me” morning was filled with sweet memories and plenty of smiles.
Our preschoolers had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween with their moms today.
Thank you to all our amazing moms for joining the fun. You make every celebration extra special!🧡
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10/28/2025

Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, along with Mrs. Schumack, our gym teacher, spent today with the Chicago Wolves! 🏒
Students got Schooled by Skates, learning how hockey connects to everyday classroom subjects like math, science, reading, language arts, and social studies. From calculating shot angles to exploring teamwork and communication, this field trip was an exciting way to see learning in action!
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10/24/2025

Dressed just right, it’s Spirit Day for our Knights!💙
From head to toe in blue and white, our SMOW pride is shining bright! 💙🤍
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10/23/2025

It’s always a great day when the firemen come to visit preschool!🚒
Our students loved learning all about fire safety and seeing the gear up close.
A huge thank-you to our local heroes for keeping our community safe and teaching our youngest Knights how to be prepared and brave!
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10/23/2025

It’s Your Last Chance to Order SMOW Spirit Wear!
Visit smowschool.org or use the link below for more info and to see all the great new SMOW SWAG. https://www.promoplace.com/stmaryofthewoods
Orders should be submitted by October 24.

10/22/2025

Community. Conversation. Connection.💙
What a great turnout for our first Parents Connect Night! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night. Here’s to growing in faith and parenting together. Mark your calendar for our next event on Tuesday, January 27th.
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10/21/2025

Parents….You’re Invited to The ORANGE CARPET Parade!🧡

•PreK–4th Grade
•Friday, October 31st
•Immediately following morning announcements
•SMOW Parking Lot/Rain Location:Gym

Our Student Council is rolling out the “Orange Carpet” for a fun Halloween treat!🎃
Come cheer on our youngest Knights as they strut their stuff, show off their costumes, and bring the Halloween spirit to SMOW! 👻

10/20/2025

You’re Invited to Coffee & A Tour!
Are you curious about what makes St. Mary of the Woods such a special place to learn and grow? Join us on Friday, November 14th from 9-10AM for Coffee & A Tour!
Meet our principal, teachers, and students while enjoying a casual morning coffee. You’ll have the chance to explore our classrooms, see our students in action, and experience the welcoming community that makes SMOW feel like family. 💙

•Friday, November 14 at 9:00 AM
📍St. Mary of the Woods School
6959 N Hiawatha Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646

Whether you’re exploring options for next year or simply want to learn more, we’d love to meet you! Call the school office to learn more.
(773) 763-7577

Established in 1952, St. Mary of the Woods School provides a Catholic Education to advance the academic, spiritual, physical and social growth of our students.

10/17/2025

The SMOW Bright Knights took home third place (out of 16 teams total) in the DePaul College Prep Academic Team tournament last night. This awesome finish qualifies the team to attend Nationals in the spring of 2026!! Maddie O in 8th grade also received special recognition for answering the 2nd highest number of toss up questions overall. Congratulations to all of the participants!! We are so proud of you.💙
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10/16/2025

Join us Tuesday, October 21 at 7PM in the church for our very first Parents Connect session entitled Executive Functioning.
Executive Functioning refers to the mental skills that help us manage thoughts, actions, and emotions to reach our goals.
Many parents wonder how to better support their children at home. Come learn to help them build stronger study habits, responsibility, and independence.
This session will dive into practical strategies you can use right away, from brain breaks and homework timers to identifying your child’s strengths and challenges. We’ll explore how learning to navigate struggles (like a forgotten Chromebook or a low grade) builds resilience and character that lasts far beyond the classroom.
Let’s come together as a community to connect, share, and grow as we help our children strengthen these essential life skills.

✨ Refreshments and babysitting will be provided.✨All parish parents are welcome to attend! We hope to see you there!
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