SMA Newsletter • November 18, 2021 |
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Dear Spartan Families,
Thank you for logging in last night for our 1st SMA Parent Group open meeting. Since we reorganized our governance to reflect Diocesan National (NSBECS) Standards & Benchmarks, two groups have emerged: the SMA Parent Group and the SMA Advisory Board. Details regarding the Advisory Board were also shared at this meeting. If you were unable to join us, you can watch the recording here and view the slide deck here. The SMA Parent Group is seeking interested parents to support SMA by joining various committees (ex. Sports Council, Volunteer Coordination, and Parish/Preschool/School Liaison Activities). Click here to express your interest.
Our guest speaker last night, John Prust, shared some great food for thought regarding the domestic church. The exercise we took part in helped us think about our family routines. "How do you work, talk, pray, and play with your family?" Participants shared great ideas. John presented a helpful quiz you may want to take for your family. He also shared this humorous video clip. Learn more about John's ministry at The Office for Married Life and Spirituality in the Diocese of San Diego.
Tomorrow we celebrate and recognize our Fall Sports participants and coaches. Though this Pep Rally has been open in the past, only coaches will be allowed on campus due to protocols in place. Volleyball and football players may wear their jerseys. But, remember to bring a shirt as jerseys will be collected. Students may wear Fall colors with jeans tomorrow, 11/19.
I am truly grateful for our dedicated faculty and staff, supportive families, and faithful students who understand learning is a journey that we travel together, but at different rates and often on slightly different paths.
We thank you, Father, for the gift of Jesus your Son who came to our Earth and lived in a simple home. We have a greater appreciation of the value and dignity of the human family because he loved and was loved within its shelter. Bless us this day; may we grow in love for each other in our family and so give thanks to you who are the maker of all human families and our abiding peace. — from The Catholic Prayer Book, compiled by Msgr. Michael Buckley
Have a blessed and restful Thanksgiving!
Jennifer Miller, Principal
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Save the Date - Fair Trade Gift Faire |
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Shop for beautiful handmade fair trade gifts for Christmas and have an opportunity to support
the 5th grade class!
On Sunday, Dec. 5th from 8am-1pm peruse gift items such as handmade baskets, jewelry, clothing, home décor, crafts and more.
Also available for purchase will be fair trade chocolate, coffee & teas. Your purchase will be supporting the 5th grade class for their 6th grade camp fund.
The gift fair will be outside on the upper parking lot between the church and the parish hall.
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Fair Trade certification signifies that artisans and farmers in the poorest areas of the world have received fair, living wages for their products or ingredients. In addition, certain standards must be met in the production process. These include protecting the environment, building economic sustainability, and providing opportunities for education and health care for families. Young children are also protected from forced labor.
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In 2015, SMA became the first Catholic school in the nation to be declared a Fair Trade School by Fair Trade Campaigns, a grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of conscious consumers on campuses and communities across the USA. |
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Shop Fair Trade Online with SERRV
The 5th grade class will receive 20% of sales when you shop with SERRV. Click here to link to SMA webpage. Please share this link with family and friends. There are hundreds of eco-friendly gift ideas that will be appreciated and enjoyed!
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Welcome Ms. Julia Ortiz-Luiz |
I am excited to be a part of SMA! I recently received my degree in vocal performance from SDSU and am thrilled to share my knowledge with your children. I sing, play the piano and ukulele! I will be teaching general music to Kindergarten and 8th grade and have the opportunity to prepare all students for the Advent program. I have also sung in the church choir and been a cantor for our weekend Masses. |
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Classroom Newsletters: K, 3rd, 5th
(click on the header to read newsletters)
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THANKSGIVING BREAK
School is closed from 11/22 through 11/26. School resumes on Monday, 11/29.
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MORNING FUN RUN IS BACK!
Father Danny Valdepenas (Priest in Residence) is excited to join students in a walk/run from 7:30 to 8:00AM on Tuesday on the track beginning 11/30. Check in with Extended Care and join the run on the track. (no charge)
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Extended Care Not Available Friday Afternoon 12/3 Academy & Preschool |
INTERESTED IN DRIVING FOR THE WALKATHON? - March 18, 2022
We will need drivers for the annual Walkathon at Santee Lakes. CMG training for Safe Environment & Driving and a background check are required. Click HERE for link. Click HERE to download Driver Requirements & Permissions.
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Yearbooks will be 60 pages of students, events, celebrations and sports! Don't miss out this year- $30!
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Advent Program
The Advent Program will be held the evening of Friday, December 17th
at 5:30 pm.
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HEALTHY FOOD!
Workshop Way® builds responsible students. Please refrain from sending fast food items to school. Students are encouraged to help pack healthy lunches the night before each school day (all grades K-8 with or without parent support as applicable).
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COACHES NEEDED
Coaches are needed for boys & girls soccer and JV and Varsity soccer. Contact Meg Schneider to volunteer. mschneider@stmartinacademy.org
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Sr. Eva from MCA shared with SMA students about her recent missionary trip to Jamaica. She spent most of her time just outside the city of Kingston at the Mustard Seed Community which supports abandoned and disabled children. Some of those children are still there decades later thanks to the care and camaraderie received by volunteers and supporters. Students viewed photos and videos of volunteers personalizing donated wheelchairs to meet the needs of children with Cerebral Palsy and watched a therapist help a child stretch his muscles, whose life in a wheelchair. www.mustardseed.com
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Thank you for ALL the non-perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive! |
Grade 8 - Abstract watercolor tiger eyes! |
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Ana Maria Ozohanic Lobo
July 5, 1934 - 11-12-21
Ana was a grandmother to Olivia Donnelly, our first grade teacher. She passed away unexpectedly in New York City. Please keep the Ozohanic-Lobo and Donnelly families in your prayers.
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Rolando Little League
Early registration is open through December 1st, though people can still register through January. rolandolittleleague.org
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Cubs Helping Buds
November 15th - 30th
Donate a pair of new socks for homeless children ages 3-13 years old. Pack 51 will drop off donations at the Rescue Mission. Thank you for supporting a service project of Pack 51.
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St. Martin of Tours Academy
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