SMA Newsletter • May 16, 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, Once again, all of us at SMA want to thank you for making Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week so wonderful. Delivery of very unique and varied Starbucks orders to all staff members while the coffee was still hot Friday morning deserves a round of applause! As the school year comes to a close, our 8th graders are finalizing their graduation projects / SLE presentations (Schoolwide Learning Expectations) that tell their stories of spiritual, academic, and social growth from kindergarten through 8th grade. They will share their presentations next Monday through Wednesday. If you're interested in attending, please contact the office for scheduled times or see below. Sunday marks the end of the Easter season. Pentecost Sunday 5/19 will be our last school-sponsored Mass for this school year. Please join us at 9 am and enjoy the kindergarten bake sale. Students attending in Mass attire will receive a free dress coupon for Monday 5/20. Finally, please take 2 minutes to complete this 7 question survey. We've only received 13 responses. Thank you very much! In Mission, Jennifer Miller, Principal

Thank you for volunteering 30 hours! SMA is even better because of YOU! Join us for a special encore performance of some Grandparents' Day sets and some other surprises. RSVP by 5/25/24 for your seat!

RSVP HERE or scan the QR Code

Student Learning Expectations - All are Invited!

8th Grade Student Learning Expectations (SLEs) Presentations Eighth grade students will present their Student Learning Expectations (SLEs) Presentation to stakeholders, faculty, staff, parents, and peers beginning on May 20th in the Parish Hall. Their SLEs serve as a special reflection of their elementary and junior high school years. This mandatory graduation project is an opportunity for students to share their experiences and memories with their families and peers. We encourage everyone to attend this special event and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. Monday 5/20: 8:40am - 10:40 am • Tuesday 5/21: 8:20 am - 10:20 am Thursday 5/22: 8:20 am - 2:20 pm

New Memorial Tree

 A beautiful non-fruit bearing olive tree has been planted in the planter next to the steps by the back of the church.   It is in memory of James Denhart, Class of 1970.  His twin brother John and classmate Gloria Green secured donations from the class to make this possible. White  irises were trimmed back to make way for the new tree.

Last Chance to buy SMA Sweatshirts on Campus

P.E. sweatshirts will be sold at The Uniform Store beginning on June 1st. All sizes are available now in the school office for the price of $22. The Uniform Store will be selling the optional P.E. sweatshirts for $26.

Purchase your Yearbook by May 31st There are a limited number of yearbooks remaining. If you have not purchased one, please do so before 5/31/24. The book includes preschool and all grades K-8 with a special emphasis on the graduating class.  Yearbooks are hardback and are $32.00. Order Here

SMA SPRING SPORTS • GO SPARTANS!

The varsity girls basketball team won the championship for the 3rd year in a row!! Congratulations!!

3rd & 4th grade girls basketball team were undefeated this season!

The 3rd & 4th grade boys had a good season and learned how to work together as a team!

Alumni Congratulations! Abigail Pontes and Alexander Nickoli (Class of 2023) were presented with awards at the Mater Dei Crusader Award night on 5/15. Awards were presented for each department to 2 students from each grade. Alexander’s was for 9th grade world languages and Abby’s was for 9th grade Aquinas center.

Movie Night at SMA!

Last Friday, over 50 students and parents enjoyed the movie COCO and tacos from Churroberto's. Thank you Teresa Propper for organizing the event. Also, thank you, Brandon Watterson, BWatt Entertainment, and Dory Miller's Mexican Folklorico Dancers. It was a fun night!

Prayer Requests Please keep in your prayers, Carly Brashear, Ron Rowe (Astley Family) and Toni Mazzara for healing.

Family Volunteer Hours Completed!

Aguilar Asciutto Astley/Rowe Awwad Bartel Blas Borja Braun Braiotta Burgess Cabison Castillo Chase Chavez Connolly Crockett Daley/Noon Driscoll Duplessis/Watson Eisenman Elsten Fenner Fingerman Foley Gadler Gilbert/Hosley Gonzalez/Hunt Greene Haley/Cabrera Hall/Lusk Horton Jacobs Johnson/Snyder Kehoe Kennedy Kingston Kovar Leon/Carlo Mashkoory/Ozman Matzigkeit McCarthy Nguyen/Pham Nochta O'Brien/S & J Osthimer Pham Phillips Pontes Pozniak Propper Prsha Reh Sandoval/Tinsley Sanfilippo Santoyo Saucedo Scheie Shafer Shammas/Jouldjia Sharp/Sage St. Clair/Manipon Stann Stockfleth Suzuki Tellez Triggs Wheatley Wischmeyer/ Gonzalez Wydra Yeats Zolezzi

Early Bird Special- 15% off! The Uniform Store is having its annual Early Bird Special from May 15 - May 19. You don't want to miss out on those savings! CLICK HERE

Parish News Please check the parish website for the weekly bulletin and more!

Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ Fr. Elmer Mandac has invited all the children to celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ on June 2nd, by wearing their First Communion clothes to the Mass they attend on that Sunday.

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