SMA Newsletter • January 26, 2023 |
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Mission Statement
St. Martin of Tours Academy fosters confidence, curiosity, and independence through a climate of cooperation and trust by preserving dignity throughout the learning process, accentuating all children’s God-given gifts in a Catholic environment.
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Dear St. Martin Community,
What a blessing having school bullying survivor, activist and author of the seminal New York Times bestseller, Please Stop Laughing at Me Jodee Blanco in person to share her inspirational story, tools, and advice tailored to Catholic school families. The icing on the cake was having so many parents and older students in attendance! I received heart-warming feedback from several parents who reconnected with friends and met new families while sharing the delicious snacks provided by the PTG and the Li family.
Please join us Sunday at 9 a.m. to celebrate Mass together to kick-off Catholic Schools Week! Fourth grade is hosting a bake sale following Mass. Students who wear their uniforms to this Mass will be able to wear free dress on Monday. We have a full week of exciting activities ahead! Moms will be treated to muffins and dads to donuts at morning drop-off as our "thank you" for all you do to make our Catholic school so special. Please see the CSW flyer below.
Blessings,
Jennifer Miller, Principal
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Pep Rally & Sports Pictures
Parents are welcome to attend the winter pep rally on Wed. 2/1 at 1:45 PM. Athletes should wear their jerseys with a uniform bottom. Cheerleaders should be in cheer uniform. Order sports pictures ahead of time from L&T Photography and use the QR code to pay for your order.
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Talent Show
February 2 • 1 pm • Parish Hall
Parents are welcome to attend the talent show next Thursday.
Catholic Schools' Night
All are welcome to join the USD Torero Men's Basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Jenny Craig Pavilion Click HERE to purchase tickets. Password: Catholicschools
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Thank you to all the families who have completed their 35 hour service hours. It is much appreciated! Borja, Bunkers, Chavez, Eisenman, Driscoll, Gonzalez/Hunt, Kovar, Leon, Propper, Sanderson, Stradling, Sumner, Waldron.
There are several families who have completed their hours, but have not logged them into SchoolSpeak. Click HERE to update your hours!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Immediate for Pizza Fridays!
We are in need of a volunteer to coordinate Pizza Fridays beginning February 3rd. Without a "lead" we will not be able to continue with Pizza Fridays.
• sign up volunteers to help serve lunch • order pizza
• purchase milk and fruit at Costco
• return pizza warming bags to DiMatto's Pizza
Please contact the office if you can take this over (ASAP)!
Requirements for all volunteering on campus:
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Thank you to Colm Driscoll (PTG TREASURER) who compiled
a list of contacts for volunteering.
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DAILY ACTIVITIES
Morning Traffic Duty
Lunch Supervision
ANNUAL EVENTS
Fall Festival
Gala Great Cash Giveaway
Walkathon
Book Fair
Grandparents' Day
CLASS-SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES
Room Parent
Sports Coaching
Field trip Chaperone
GENERAL SCHOOL
ASSISTANCE
Community Garden
Library Assistance
Parent Teacher Group
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CONTACT PERSON
Gabe Kunde
Joni Malecek
Leyla Chavez
Teresa Propper
Rosario Santoyo
Joni Malecek
Jamie Stradling
Jamie Stradling
Bert Meza
Classroom Parents
Anne Pacheco
Joni Malecek
Gen Suzuki
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We are looking for a Chess Club Supervisor for every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. This popular club has grown! If you love chess, are able to share some of your skills, and supervise this group, please call the office.
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SeaPerch Begins
and Volunteers are Needed!
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Not only are junior high parents involved with SeaPerch, there are opportunities for any parent with or without an engineering background to assist our students in preparing for the competition during after school hours. This is a great way for parents of K-5 students to be prepared for when your child will be in junior high!
SeaPerch
April 1, 2023
Cathedral High School - Pool
Sign up HERE to volunteer!
Requirements for all volunteering on campus:
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Preschool / Kindergarten / Siblings
Enrollment 2023-2024
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We have begun the application process for the 23-24 school year for new students. First priority is given to those already enrolled in our preschool and academy. Kindergarteners must be 5 years old by September 1st. It is important that all applications be filed by February 10th for first priority. Click here to begin the application process. Application fee is $35.00. Re-registration for current families will open next week.
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Get your Business Card in the Yearbook! |
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E-mail your business card to info51@stmartinacademy & support the yearbook for $35. Pay by FACTS, credit card or check. Business cards are due by Feb. 17th
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GotSneakers Fundraisers - Friday 1/27 Final Day |
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Families have turned in over 4 large bags of tennis shoes! Tomorrow is the last day for donations. |
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A Call to Duty - Farewell to Two Families |
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We are sad to learn that two of our families have recently received military/professional orders to relocate. Please wish the Schmitt family: David and Aloise, Clare (gr. 2) Evelyn (K), moving to Colorado Springs and the Landinguin family: Ian and Ryan, Graham (gr. 5) and Sawyer (gr. 2), moving to New York, safe travels and best wishes. We are proud of their service to our nation. Both families will be deeply missed. |
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† Please keep in your prayers for healing:
Troy Constein, Ruben Garcia, Elvira Medina.
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† Robert “Bob” Haywood
Bob passed away on January 18, 2023. He is a grandfather to
Cruz (gr. 8), Kash (gr. 6) Reyes. The family is planning a Celebration of Life towards the end of February.
Please keep the Reyes, Haywood and McGory families in your prayers.
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St. Martin of Tours Academy
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