SMA Newsletter

SMA Newsletter • March 2, 2023

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 St. Martin Community,

SMA's Lenten journey continues with students having the opportunity to see a special theatrical performance of Mark Price as Simon Peter in the hall on Monday. Families are welcome to attend the evening performances listed below. Last week, I shared the Corporal Works of Mercy with you. Lent is an opportune time to also revisit the Spiritual Works of Mercy. Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to "help our neighbor in their spiritual needs" (USCCB). They include counseling the doubtful, instructing the ignorant, admonishing the sinner (in a loving way), comforting the sorrowful, forgiving injuries, bearing wrongs patiently and praying for the living and the dead.

Today marks the end of our 2nd trimester. Conferences are Wednesday, 3/15, Thursday, 3/16 and Friday, 3/17. School is dismissed at noon. Student-led conferences are 15 minutes in length. All families should take advantage of this precious time to learn about their child's progress and ask questions. There are no after school activities except for Spartan Care which is open until 6 pm. Signup starting tomorrow for conferences through SchoolSpeak.

We congratulate the Ha family, who won one week of Summer Camp. Their name was drawn at the last Parent Teacher Group (PTG) meeting. Summer Camp signups can be found on SchoolSpeak through May 1st.

Next Friday is a Teacher Professional Learning Day (PLD). School will be closed for students all day while teachers across the Diocese meet at Good Shepherd Catholic School to continue our deep dive into intentional teaching and learning in alignment with educational standards.

Thank you to Mari Waldron, Teresa Propper, Alicia Crockett, Jamie Stradling, Lorena Gonzalez, Genevieve Suzuki and Rosario Santoyo

for organizing the Sock-Hop. The dancing, photo booth, props and overall 50's theme was fun for everyone. Over 48 families attended the event last Friday. See below for pictures!

Lenten Blessings,

Jennifer Miller, Principal

2023-2024 Annual Calendar - Planning Ahead!

Re-Registration 2023-2024 -

Last Day to Register 3/31/23

Click HERE to register your child(ren) for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration is through SchoolSpeak.com. Registration is $400 per child. Please complete your child's registration by Friday, March 31st. This is also the final day to apply for financial aid.

32nd Annual Walkathon -99 Pledges!

On March 23, we will walk the track - Olympic style. Each class will be representing a country. 99Pledges is an easy and exciting way to raise money for our Walkathon. Families should have received an email invitation to login to their child's personal website last week. The letter invites friends and family to sponsor them in the walk for SMA.

Each student is asked to raise at least $50 to earn a free Walkathon shirt.

We are fundraising for a digital marquee for the front of the school to keep everyone up-to-date on the fabulous things going on at SMA, shaded basketball/volleyball courts, and a new and improved field (turf).

Students have raised over $14,200

as of March 2, 2023!

$3,395 Team 8th Grade

$3,258 Team 2nd Grade

$1,555 Team Kindergarten

$1,215 Team 1st Grade

$1,175 Team 3rd Grade

$1,170 Team 6th Grade

$865 Team 7th Grade

$730 Team 5th Grade

$684 Team 4th Grade

$160 Team Preschool

Thank You Sponsors!

Thank You Family Sponsors!

Hedberg Family

Pozniak Family

Sumner Family

McCarthy Family

Rager Family

Suzuki Family

Mesnik Family

Shafer Family

Would your family like to sponsor the SMA Walkathon? It's not too late! Email the school office to support SMA with your $100 family donation.

Spring Sports Teams 2023

Thank you for signing up for spring sports! We had ALMOST enough students to form several teams. However, the 2 teams with plenty of players representing SMA this spring are: Girls Varsity and JV basketball. Thank you, basketball coaches, Amy Kovar, Jeff Galford and Antonio Paredes. We couldn't have these teams without you!

*K-8 TRACK at SMA*

Registration is open for track! This is a great option for students hoping to join spring teams not able to be formed.

Consider track this season! Registration is open through 3/10.

Sign up on SchoolSpeak. Track is $20.00. Track practice is every Tuesday from 2:45pm - 4PM. Thank you to coaches, Jeff Galford, Peter Connolly, and Dennis Crowley for volunteering. The track & field event will be held at Cathedral Catholic High School most likely at the end of March. Date TBD.

Kids Summer Camp!

Each Camp Week is $160.00 per child

Camp Hours: 8:00 AM to 12 PM

Registration closes May 1, 2023

WEEK 1 June 5-9: Legos

WEEK 2 June 12-16: Reptiles & Bugs

WEEK 3 June 19-23: Silly-Slimy Science

WEEK 4 June 26-30: Animal Critters

4th of July Break

July 10-14: VBC - Vacation Bible Camp (parish sponsored) Information will be forthcoming.

July 17-21: Water and Ice Discovery

Scholastic Book Fair during Conferences!

It's time for students to start their stories with courage and confidently declare: "I'm a bolder, prouder, stronger reader."

During conferences on Wed. March 15, 16, and 17, the book fair will be open from noon to 3:30pm. Check out teacher's wish lists, graphic novels, early readers, chapter books and more!

Spring Pictures 3/8

Students may wear their "Spring" oufits for an optional opportunity to have pictures taken on March 8th. There is no make-up day. Pictures will be taken for those in free dress and orders must be pre-paid. Order pictures at mylifetouch.com.

School ID: EVT9K3W4B.

Yoga Spring Classes K-5 - LAST CALL

Classes begin Tuesday, March 7th and continue through May 16th. There needs to be 12 students to hold the class. A few more students are needed. The classes will be in the Peace Garden, weather permitting. Register HERE!

REMINDERS

PLEASE HELP - Lunch Volunteers Needed!

Please consider supervising for lunch from 10:50 to 11:45 am any day, Monday through Thursday. When we don't have enough volunteers, the teachers do not always get a break for their lunch. NEW: Sign up on SchoolSpeak! It is easy and fast. Thank you to those of you who come each week. You are very much appreciated!