SMA Newsletter • October 20, 2022
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,

Excitement is building!! We are only 16 days away from our 30th Annual Great Cash Giveaway. Be sure to bring your raffle tickets to the school office in the next week. The deadline to make your reservation to attend the gala is October 30th. Click HERE to reserve your seat! There are many items and experiences for our live and silent auctions. What Super Hero will you be? Of course you don't need to dress up and cocktail attire is just fine.

Thank you for all those that brought in a new stuffed animal for The Ronald McDonald House. Both boxes were picked up today by Pastor John and were filled to the top! Also happening today: LifeTouch pictures will be distributed to the students. Make up day is Thursday, 11/3.

Parents that signed up for Rate 2 should have one-third of their volunteer hours completed in the next week or so. We continue to need help with lunch and there are a variety jobs to do before, during and after the gala. See below to sign up. We are also looking for someone who can do video projection during the Christmas program. We would welcome your assistance.

We hope to see many of our parents at the PTG meeting on Wed. evening from 6 pm - 7 pm in the parish hall for our State of the School address. Catholic high school information tables will be staffed with student representatives. Please plan on attending.

Lastly, next week is Red Ribbon Week (flyer) and students may wear red socks on Monday! Tuesday we will welcome California State Assembly Member Akilah Weber, MD. for a tour of our Green Ribbon award winning school. She has donated pledge cards to encourage us to continue to build drug-free communities.


In Mission,
Jennifer Miller, Principal
November Calendar
Please check the school website calendar for the most updated information.
SUPERHEROES UNITE!
30th Annual Great Cash Giveaway- 11/5
Time is limited to get your RSVP in. Reserve by October 30th!
Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours! Day of event: set-up, check-in, selling raffle tickets, check out and clean up. In addition, volunteers are needed at the gift basket wrapping event on Sunday, 10/23 from 1-4pm at Barry Hall. Sign up using the link below. Thank you!
- Teresa Propper, event co-chair
 
Opportunity to distribute your tickets after the 9am Mass. Sign up HERE.

Thank you Sponsors!
Winter Sports Season - Sign up now K-8
The following sports are offered through the Parochial Athletic League: Boys' Varsity and JV Basketball • Girls' Varsity and JV Soccer and Pee-Wee Soccer: Co-Ed Kindergarten • Boys Grades 1/2 • Girls Grades 1/2 • Boys Grades 3/4 • Girls Grades 3/4. If you are interested in coaching or have questions, contact Bert Meza, Athletic Director (bmeza@stmartinacademy.org).
All Saint's Day Mass
Students are welcome to dress up as their favorite saint on All Saints Day, 10am Mass on Nov. 1st.
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Halloween Candy Collection
for Casa de los Pobres, Mexico

The SMA community has supported the candy, toothbrush & toothpaste collection sponsored by the Notre Dame Alumni Club of SD for over 20 years.The candy is used for the Christmas distribution at the Casa. Read more HERE.

Bring your extra candy to the school office. Tooth brushes /paste is also welcome. It would be appreciated if the candy was in a freezer quart-size bag which is best for distribution to families.
Pumpkin Decoration Contest

The library is hosting a 1st Annual Pumpkin Decoration Contest. The pumpkins need to be decorated as a favorite book character, etc. No carving allowed.

Each class will win a prize for the most creative pumpkin! All grades are invited. Students need to bring the pumpkins to the library with an index card stating their name, grade, teacher, title and author of the book.
RED RIBBON WEEK
MONDAY
Wear Red Socks
Ribbons Distributed

TUESDAY
Wear Red
(head bands, bracelets, shirt, shoes, etc. with jeans or uniform bottoms)
Students will sign pledges courtesy of
Dr. Akilah Weber
WEDNESDAY
Your future is "Pawsatively" Bright
Bring your favorite stuffed animal ( must be small enough to fit in your bag)Wear sunglasses and a hat.

THURSDAY
Celebrate a "Happy & Healthy Me"
Yoga on the field

FRIDAY
We are "Hooked on Books"
Bring your favorite Halloween or Fall-Themed Book to ready with your Big/Little Friend


See you at the coffee truck on Thursday morning!
Around the Campus!
First grade students completed an engineering project where they designed an invention inspired by animal parts. One group created an invention that helps people grab items off the floor, inspired by an elephant trunk.
Great American Shake Out! Earthquake Drill at 10:20am on 10/20
DROP! COVER! HOLD ON!
5th grade watercolor cakes inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud who loved painting cakes and sweets of all kinds!




REMINDERS
Parents may go to SchoolSpeak to review SpartanCare hours & log in volunteer hours.
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Click HERE for a short instructional video.
St. Martin of Tours Parish
Centennial Memorial Album
Click HERE to schedule your appointment! ALL ACADEMY FAMILIES ARE WELCOME whether you are a registered parishioner or not. Directory includes a free 8x10 portrait and Centennial Memorial Album.Sign in with ca103 and password is “photos”. Sittings are from Oct 31-Nov 5 and again Nov. 28th. Click HERE for parish website and bulletin.
St. Martin of Tours Academy