Mission Statement:
Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic School is a community that proclaims the gospel by our dedication to quality instruction while fostering our commitment to the needs of others.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, March 11th - School Mass, 9:00am, (7th grade homerooms attend)
Friday, March 12th - End of 3rd Quarter, Kindergarten Assessment Day, No School for Current Kindergarten Class
Monday, March 15th - No School
Wednesday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Day Spirit Day
Thursday, March 18th - School Mass, 9:00am, (8th grade homerooms attend)
Friday, March 19th - Virtual Learning Materials Pick Up, KofC Take-Out Fish Fry

2021-22 SCHOOL CALENDAR

The at-a-glance 2021-22 school calendar is now available! Click here to download and print.
KINDERGARTEN ASSESSMENT THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 12th

Friday, March 12th is our Kindergarten Assessment day for children entering kindergarten next year. Prospective families attending the assessment, please be sure to check your email for important information and instructions about assessment day. Our students currently enrolled in kindergarten will not have school on Friday. Current PK4 students who have re-enrolled into kindergarten for next year need not attend the assessment on Friday, as they have already been assessed at school.
FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE

The spring allergy season has begun. Unfortunately, symptoms of allergies can look similar to symptoms of COVID-19. If your child suffers from seasonal allergies now is the time to consult with their primary care physician on which medications are best for your child and when they should start taking them. 

If your child has symptoms that are also symptoms for COVID-19, please keep them home until they are cleared by a doctor to return to school following the NC DHHS guideline. In this case, your doctor will decide if a COVID-19 test is necessary. We will require a doctor's note stating that their symptoms are non-COVID-19 related.
ATTENTION: 8th GRADE PARENTS - YEARBOOK REQUEST

Please submit a baby/toddler picture of your 8th grade Monarch to Mrs. Moran by Wednesday, March 17th. You can either submit it by Google Form (link below) or email the picture to moran@stmm.net. Thanks so much!
FACTS TUITION ASSISTANCE

Tuition Assistance is available to registered parishioners of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Andrew the Apostle parishes. Need-based tuition assistance is available to K-8 families who are active, registered parishioners and who can be identified as contributors of time, talent and treasure. All requests for tuition assistance for parishioners from these two parishes must be submitted through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Parents must apply each year to be considered for aid. Families from other local parishes should make their request directly to their parish. Please apply by Friday, March 26th.
LUNCH MENU

Friday, March 12th - Grilled Cheese
Tuesday, March 16th - Pigs-in-Blankets
Wednesday, March 17th - Pizza
Thursday, March 18th - Baked Potatoes & Mac-n-Cheese
Friday, March 19th - Cheese Quesadillas
PSO NEWS
Monarch Masters Early Bird Registration Now Open
Register before Monday, April 26th to receive Early Bird pricing for the Monarch Masters Golf Tournament on Monday, May 10th at MacGregor Downs Country Club ($125 single golfer/$400 foursome; after Monday, April 26th, prices increase to $150 single golfer/$500 foursome). On Monday, May 10th, registration will open at 8:45am, opening remarks begin at 9:45am, and shotgun start will be at 10:00am. Hurry! Our group is limited to 30 foursomes and registration will close once we sell out. There are two easy ways to register, by online form (bank transfer or credit card), or by mailing the paper form with a check to the PSO Treasurer. With your registration, you will receive 18 holes of golf, a light breakfast, boxed lunch, and golf cart (2 riders/cart), plus fun in the sun with your Monarch friends and the award-winning golf course all to ourselves!

We welcome single golfers, golfers of all levels, and mixed foursomes. We love to share our wonderful school, so please feel free to invite a guest as well. The Captain's Choice format means you play from where the best ball was hit, so everyone has fun. Please contact PSO Presidents Molly Pryzwansky and Tina Korzeniowski with questions.
Want to look sharp for the Monarch Masters? The online Spirit Store has embroidered performance polos in men's and ladies fit, plus hats and visors, perfect for a golf outing!
Monarch Masters Sponsors and Donations Needed
Would you or your company like to donate prizes for the Monarch Masters Golf Tournament? It's a great way to spread the word about your business or a locally-owned business you support. Examples include gift certificates, hats, shirts, coolers, golf gear or attire, etc. If you would like your donation to be considered for the winning teams, please keep in mind that we are playing in foursomes, so the PSO would need 4 equal donations to award each golfer on the team. Single donations are also welcomed, to be used as contest prizes. Please contact Kevin Machos to donate prizes or discuss donation ideas.

The PSO is also seeking tee sponsors. For a donation of $125, your family or business name and logo will be displayed on a sign at a tee box. You don't need to golf in the event to be a tee sponsor! Up to 120 golfers will see your sign, so it's a great way to spread the word about your business to our school community, and help the PSO at the same time. To sponsor, please fill out the online sponsorship form, or print and mail the paper form to the PSO Treasurer. Please contact Kevin Machos with questions or to explore other sponsorship options.
St. Patrick's Day Spirit Day
Our Spirit Day for March will be on Wednesday, March 17th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Students are invited to wear green with the bottoms of their choice, following the school's guidelines.

No school on Monday, March 15th, so Monarch Mondays will resume on March 22nd.
CHURCH CAMPUS EVENT MARCH 13TH
 
Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday to spruce up our Church grounds. We'll meet again this Saturday, March 13th at 10:00am, side entrance. We will be spreading mulch and pine straw in several areas so there will be plenty of space for social distancing. Gloves are recommended. If you have shovels, pickforks, and wheelbarrows, please bring them. 
LAST KofC FISH FRY NEXT FRIDAY, MARCH 19th

Next Friday, March 19th is the last Knights of Columbus fish fry for this Lenten season. Don't miss out! Pre-order your take-out fish dinner by visiting www.lentfishfry.com. Thank you for your support!
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Mr. John Mihalyo, Principal
Ms. Christa Iozzo, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Kate Lawson, Dean of Students
Mrs. Nikki Curliss, Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Lydia Binanay, Marketing & Recruitment
Mrs. Laura Tomczak, Communications & Admissions
Mrs. Carmen Boyd, Business Services
Mrs. Barb Senn, Preschool
Mrs. Wendy Walsh, School Nurse
Mrs. Megan Mastrogiovanni, Special Programs Manager
Ms. Mary Stein, Receptionist
Mrs. Kathy Loeschorn, Technology
Mr. Tom Milmoe, Athletics Director