SMA Newsletter • June 20, 2024

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.

Dear SMA Community,

It's official! SMA has received full accreditation through the year 2030. All of our hard work these past 3 years aligning to the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS) has paid off. It was not easy and those who hung on throughout the process are truly appreciated! Many long hours, missed family dinners, broken pencils, sleepless nights, and lots of chocolate and caffeine may have been consumed over these few years.

Now what? We get time back to focus on moving forward with our action plan and grow as a team, collecting evidence in an organized way (now that we have our Google drives all set up) as we proceed through the school year. We were one of the first Catholic schools in the Diocese to utilize this new protocol and feel we have mastered it. Learning the protocol was difficult and took a toll on our faculty/staff who were also putting their full energy into teaching. But, we persevered and are better for it!

Our action plan includes creating a strategic plan (including facilities, technology, financial, and educational program), improving our behavior management program, creating common assessments, and ensuring all students, parents, and faculty know the meaning of and live out the school mission.

Summer Blessings,

Jennifer Miller

Principal

Week 2 - Summer Camp Reptiles and Bugs!

Preschool and Academy summer camp kids enjoyed Critter Encounters.

New this week on FACTS!

The school's weekly calendar is now available on FACTS. Log into your account and you'll find the Calendar on the left side of the family portal. Click on it to access all the details. Be sure to check in weekly for any updates. (Must sign in to view.)

Calendar Here

Summer Uniform Shopping Tip: SHOES & 10% Off Sale

Take advantage of The Uniform Store's Sale June 15-30, 2024 when everything is 10% off! Click here. Or shop for free at SMA's gently used uniform bins.

Click to see examples: K-3; 4-8

Enrollment Still Open for Grades 1-3 and 5-8

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024/2025 school year.

Required for Application Process:
Completed Student Application
Copy of last 2 report cards
Copy of previous standardized test scores (if applicable)
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Letter of readiness for kindergarten from preschool (if applicable)
Application fee of $35.00

APPLY HERE

Don't want to apply, but want more information? INQUIRE HERE

Save the Dates!

Alumni Updates

My time spent at SMA was a privilege which I am grateful to my parents for being able to provide me with. I started in first grade, and spent eight years there. The rigorous academic environment, characterized by smaller class sizes, and individualized attention, fostered a rich learning experience for me. This prepared, and cultivated me to strive for academic excellence, indulge in creativity, and enhance my critical thinking skills.