SMA Newsletter • October 21, 2021 |
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Dear Spartan Families,
Welcome back from camp 7th Graders, Mr. Woltz, and Ms. Zoni! Education and tradition came together as our 7th graders had the opportunity to "make up" 6th grade camp. Hopefully, you all made memories that will stay with you for many years to come.
Another tradition is coming soon....The Great Cash Giveaway! There are many surprises in store for all viewers during this virtual event to be held on Saturday, November 6th on YouTube. Read this newsletter carefully so you do not miss out on your opportunity to win unique prizes and class-made art projects while you sit back, relax, and enjoy your charcuterie box and dessert. Details are below.
Today, all of us at SMA participated in the Great CA Shakeout. We were reminded of what to do in the event of an earthquake. Honestly, I have never witnessed any school body exit a building so safely and quietly on their 1st drill of the school year. Way to go, Spartans!
We welcome Brenda Garay, our new kindergarten teacher! See below for her introduction. Remember, school will be closed tomorrow (Friday 10/22) as teachers have a professional development day.
Save the dates: On Friday, 10/29 we invite parents to watch our kindergarteners parade, in costume, in the front parking lot just before dismissal. Parents are also welcome to consider returning to school Masses. Father Elmer has always erred on the side of caution for the sake of the children. School Masses will continue to take place at 10 am after the daily 8:30 am Mass to reduce the number of people in the church. It is requested that all attendees wear masks. Upcoming dates are: Nov. 1, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8.
Also, be sure to save the date for our Advent Program (date below). We have such an exciting couple of school months left in 2021!
Many blessings,
Jennifer Miller, Principal
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29th Annual Great Cash Giveaway
A week to bid on trips and more!
Grand Finale - Slideshow and Raffle Drawing!
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Join our "Cheers to 100 Years" virtual celebration spread over the week of November 1st culminating with the Grande Finale which features a Spartan photo slideshow at 6:00pm and the LIVE streamed event at 6:30pm on November 6th. During the week you will be able to bid online on trips, class art projects, class baskets and more. Below is a preview of some of our amazing auction items. Link for LIVE event: YouTube live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHGYnWTayQ
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Escape to the Cape!
Enjoy a seven (7) day and six (6) night stay on
Cape Cod
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Historic Copley Estate - "Happy Days"
Enjoy a two (2) night stay at ‘Happy Days’. Surrounded by the Anza Borrego desert, The Copley Estate residence was the home of Jim and Helen Copley, San Diego based newspaper magnates.
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Spectacular La Jolla Shores Beach House
Enjoy five (5) days and four (4) nights just a block from La Jolla Beach and
Tennis Club
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La Casa Del Zorro Getaway
Enjoy two (2) nights in a Deluxe Poolside King Room
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Getaway to the Fairmont Austin, TX
Enjoy a two (2) night stay in this luxurious hotel.
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Let SD Charcuterie deliver fabulous snacks, sweets and drinks to your door for the event! Enjoy fresh and sophisticated charcuterie boxes delivered on Saturday, add on a desert box or a bottle of red or white wine or celebrate with Prosecco!
Place your order by November 4th at 5:00pm and your items will be delivered to your door before the event. SD Charcuterie & Catering is generously donating 20% of all proceeds directly back to SMA! Place orders HERE.
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Nearly half of our families have paid for their tickets through FACTS! Remember to turn in your ticket stubs for the drawing. Continue to distribute your Family Dozen tickets. An option is to offer them to parishioners after the 9am Sunday Mass at St. Martin of Tours. You may sign up for a shift by visiting https://smagreatcashgiveaway.shutterfly.com/signup or contacting Alicia Crockett (ajcrockit@gmail.com). Only two Sundays are left. Tickets are in demand!
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Thank You - Silver Sponsors! |
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Thank You - Bronze Sponsors! |
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Today students will be bringing home their school pictures.
IMPORTANT:
If you need a retake, return the
picture package on make-up day,
Thursday, November 4th.
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Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences |
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A Conference Preparation worksheet was sent home with each child last Thursday. Please have your child bring the form back to their teachers before conferences begin on October 27th. Sign up for your child's conferences using the link that your teacher emailed this week.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - Minimum Days - Noon Dismissal
(Extended Care open until 6:00PM)
10/27 Wednesday • 3-7pm • 10/28 Thursday • 1-4pm • 10/29 Friday • 1-3pm
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Standard Reference Grading: Understanding How it Works |
For those who missed the video recording reviewing the SRG Report Card, a link to the video is here. We encourage parents whose children are in 5th-8th grades to watch the video before your child's scheduled conference. |
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Scholastic Book Fair
Online 10/24-11/6
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Our Scholastic Book Fair will be online from October 24 until November 6th! Please support our school library by shopping the Scholastic Store Online and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free. Every purchase benefits our school library and helps our students develop a love of reading!
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Welcome Mrs. Garay,
Kindergarten Teacher
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Hello, SMA families! I am a member of the St. John of the Cross parish in Lemon Grove. I have a multiple subject credential, a special education (mild/moderate) credential and am bilingual in Spanish. My area of specialization has been reading intervention and English Language Arts. I am familiar with Workshop Way® and will be learning Kindergarten’s routine alongside Ms. Mazzara to make the transition as smooth as possible for our kindergarten students. |
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Red Ribbon Week Activities 10/25- 10/29 |
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Monday • “Red Ribbon Kickoff”
Red ribbons distributed
Yoga/dance session on the field with Student Council
Wear red socks
Tuesday • “Celebrating a Healthy & Happy Me”
Healthy Choices pledges and red pencils distributed
Wear red add-ons (headbands, wristbands, ribbons, etc.)
Wednesday • “Your Future is Pawsitively Bright”
Bring your favorite stuffed animal (K-4)
Wear sunglasses and red hats
Thursday • “We are Hooked on Books”
Bring your favorite Halloween books to share.
Students can wear red shirts and jeans
Friday • “Freaky Friday Finale”
Halloween Carnival - *students/staff only
Costume Parade around the track - *students/staff only
Students wear festive Halloween costumes and red add-ons
Download list of activities here.
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Please have your child return the completed Conference Preparation Worksheet to their teachers before conferences begin on October 27th.
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Please be aware that if your child has a cold symptom (stuffy or runny nose, congestion, sore throat) that these are symptoms on the COVID-19 Decision Tree. Keep your child home, get a PCR test and if the test is negative, and if symptoms have improved, your child may return to school.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Advent Program will be held the evening of Friday, December 10th.
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ALL SAINTS DAY MASS
There will be a School Mass on Monday, 11/1 celebrating All Saints Day. Mass is at 10:00AM (dress uniform) and is hosted by 3rd grade.
Parents are welcome.
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COACHES NEEDED
Winter Sport sign-ups will be in next week's newsletter. Coaches are needed for J.V. Boys Basketball, Varsity & J.V. Girls Soccer, Pee-Wee Soccer: Co-Ed Kindergarten, Boys 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, Girls 1 & 2 and 3 & 4.
Contact Meg Schneider at mschneider@stmartinacademy.org
if you would like to coach or be an assistant coach.
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St. Martin of Tours Parish |
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Save the dates!
Centennial Mass of Thanksgiving at 10am on November 7th.
Sacramental Prep
following 9am Mass on November 14th
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† Kayla Gist
Kayla Gist was an aunt to Aurora Reh (Gr. K). She leaves behind her husband and two little girls. Please keep the Gist and Reh families in your prayers.
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Kevin McCarthy
10/18/58-10/16/21
Kevin McCarthy was a great uncle to Delia (Grade 1). He passed away recently in Palm Springs. Please keep the McCarthy families in your prayers.
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St. Martin of Tours Academy
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