Dear SCS School Families,
Welcome back!
How blessed we are to be able to be together as a school community! I am delighted to be back at SCS, my alma mater, as your new Principal and I am especially looking forward to getting to know your children over the next few weeks. Their smiling eyes are a testament to the importance of what we do at SCS not just academically, but emotionally and spiritually. On Wednesday, the Middle School students attended Mass together for the first time since March. We asked the Holy Spirit to ease our troubles and fill us with peace during this time of uncertainty. Whenever we are feeling anxious or worried we should take Father Tim's advice to the students to stop and say "Come Holy Spirit". This simple step will remind us that we are never alone with God and He is in control.
Thank you to our wonderful faculty and staff for making our orientation evenings successful. It was nice to see many of you and answer your questions. Thank you to Miss Gelpi and Mrs. Scamardo for your hard work and continued support as we begin this school year. I'd also like to thank you, our dedicated parents, for your support and feedback as we navigate this new normal. All of us at SCS want what is best for our students and I look forward to working together to make this year a success!
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I can be reached at (504) 831-1166 or mward@scsgators.org. In conclusion, please join me in praying to our Patroness, St. Catherine of Siena, who urged us to "be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire."
Yours In Christ,
Maria Ward
SCS Principal
