Last week Thursday, the teachers and I took a road trip. Four and half hours, 72 miles, 17 cars and 34 colleagues all in the name of love. We went to visit our beloved 8th graders to deliver a little piece of SMV. They couldn't come to SMV, so we brought SMV to them. We wanted them to know how much we love each and everyone of them.
SMV Class 2020 Parade
The faculty and staff would like to give a big thank you to everyone who made Teacher Appreciation Week so wonderful. The gift of money was so appreciated. We certainly felt the love from all of you!
We haven't forgotten about the purchases you made at the auction. We are working on a plan to get them out of the school and to you. More information will be coming soon.
We are winding down the school year. Here is a guide to the last days of school.
For Parents and Students:
May 22nd - Last day of instruction for K3 - K5
May 26th-May 28th conferences for K3-K5 (sign-up genius went out)
May 27th - Last day of instruction for 1st through 8th grade
May 27th - Last day for students to turn in work for 1st through 8th grade
May 28th-29th-teachers will be working on report cards
May 29th - Virtual Awards Ceremony (email will be sent that morning)
June 1 - Virtual Field Day
June 2 - Report Cards will be viewable on PowerSchool
I have provided the link for Virtual Field Day if you wish to do this ahead of June 1. (Thanks to Mrs. Brandjten for putting this together!)
We realize that when we left on March 13 our students left many things behind. We also need to get back the textbooks that you have. On Tuesday, June 2nd, from 2:00pm-6:00pm, we have set aside time for you to come to school. To keep everyone safe we have implemented a few guidelines.
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Only 10 people at a time will be allowed in the school. We realize that if you have multiple children it will take a little longer to do this. Click here for the sign-up genius time slots.
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Only 1 ADULT per family, absolutely no children will be allowed in the building.
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Please wear a mask.
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There will be 2 tables in the gym according to grade. One table will have a bag with your child's name on it with things they left in the classroom. If there is no bag to pick up, your child's teacher will let you know that. The other table is for you to drop off textbooks. Your child's teacher will give you a list of what needs to come back. It is very important that you return the text books. We want every child to have a book in the fall. The books need to sit out for 72 hours. The teachers will be back later in the week to put them in their classrooms.
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There will be carts for the library books.
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The teachers will not be in the building during this time.
I continue to keep you all in my prayers. One of my biggest blessings right now is you and the St. Mary's community. I cannot think of a better time to be part of a faith filled community like ours.
Stay SMV Strong!
"Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone,"--Pope Franci
