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SMA Newsletter • August 31, 2023
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,

Thank you for coming out for Back to School Night during these hot summer days! We enjoyed seeing your excitement for the new school year and appreciate your dedication to your child(ren)'s education.

Each family has received a SMA 2023-2024 Family Handbook. Please read and return the signature page to the office. Between the handbook, website and SchoolSpeak, there is a plethora of information at your fingertips!

Fall Sports sign-ups have begun. Read more below. Please join us for the Fall Sports Informational/Interest Meeting for potential coaches and parents this Wednesday, 9/7, at 3 pm in the library. We hope to fill all coaching and assistant coaching positions.

Cheer begins on Set. 11 for those who have registered. Sign up on Schoolspeak under Fall Sports. Track will be slightly different this year. Anyone interested in participating in track & field/cross-country events throughout the Diocese should attend Thursday morning Fun Runs with Fr. Chris. The first one is scheduled for Thursday, 9/7, beginning at 7:15 am. Students should enter through the SpartanCare gate and go directly to the field.

As part of our community outreach, students have the opportunity to send "thought-filled" notes to those who are home bound or in need of prayers. If there is someone (grandparent, relative, etc.) in your family that would like to receive notes from the students, please let the office know. Cards are also sent for the holidays.

We are closed on Monday for Labor Day. Hot lunch (for those who ordered) begins on Tuesday. Be sure your child has a water bottle, healthy snack and lunch!


Blessings,
Jennifer Miller
Principal
Fall Sports Sign-up Begin!
The Fall Sports season begins in September
and runs through the middle of November.
Signup on Schoolspeak by September 6

Boys Flag Football (5-8)
Girls Volleyball (5-8)
Cross Country (K-8)
Boys & Girls Cheer (3-8)

Fall sports coaches & parents interest/info meeting
9/7 at 3 pm in the library.

Permission slip is due Tuesday, 9/6, along with the Fall Sports Waiver. The fee of $60 will be deducted from FACTS the 25th of the month.

Consider joining the Morning Fun Run beginning next Thursday to build endurance with Father Chris from 7:15-7:45 am on the track. Enter through the SpartanCare gate. Coaches are needed for Cross Country to supervise Thursday Morning Fun Runs and communicate meet information for families.

Please email Rosalie Covey, Athletic Director with any questions: athletics@stmartinacademy.org

Review Sports Handbook HERE
Keeping TRAFFIC MOVING
Morning Volunteers Needed!

James Burgess, Morning Traffic Coordinator is in need of volunteers on Monday (2), Thursday (3) and Friday (2) from 7:40-8:10. Please contact James at: James.e.burgess68@gmail.com

DISPLAY the yellow family 8x11 identification card on the passenger side of your vehicle when you reach the pick up line so your child can be called to the vehicle.
A Request from Room Parents
One of the many assignments of room parents is to coordinate teacher conferences lunches in November and March and Teacher Appreciation Week in May. The school uses "Give Butter" as a platform for donations staff lunches. You can donate anytime. All the funds will be used for these designated days.
We appreciate your support! ~SMA Room Parents
Campus Highlights!
Students learned how to mummify hot dogs in 7th grade science class.
They will be routinely checking on their status of decay
and mummification throughout September.






Welcome Spartan
Babies!
Shawnie and Brent Marchand!

Archer "Archi" John Paul was born on 7/18/23 at 5:41am. A new baby brother to Gunner (gr. 3)
and Rocco (gr. 1)!
Corinna and Jeff
Wydra

Juliette Grace was born on 8/31/23 at 3:15am. A new baby sister to Melody (K) and Dominic (Pre-K)!
After School Classes
K-5
La Mesa Pack 51
SING AND SPEAK SPANISH K-5
KIDS YOGA
Tuesdays K-5
MAD SCIENCE K-4
"Science in Action"
Folklorico Mexican Dance
Wednesdays Sept. - May
SchoolSpeak
REMINDERS
Please keep in your prayers, Bruce Hebert and Trinidad Kennedy, grandmother to Ben (gr. 6) and John (gr. 8) Russell.
† Rose Parknaven Torres
3/6/1929 - 7/20/2023

Rose Parknaven Torres passed away in Arizona. Rose was one of the original pioneers of BINGO that supported the school for over 30 years. Her commitment and devotion to SMA and the parish was remarkable. She has been a parishioner since 1971. She and her husband Rudy (who also worked BINGO) were devoted to St. Martin of Tours.
A Funeral Mass will be Friday (9/8) at 11am. A reception following will be in the hall.

Please keep the Parknaven and Torres family in your prayers.
Sacramental Prep - 1st Communion & Reconciliation
This is the time to register your child to receive the Sacraments.
Click HERE to register on the parish website.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (O.C.I.A.)
If a child is unbaptized and over 7, and parents would like to have their children baptized and be ready to celebrate first Eucharist in the Spring they should contact Chris Davis at chris@saintmartinoftours.cc.
Classes begin Sept. 10 at 10:15 in the Food Assistance Room.

Keep up with parish activities, programs and Mass schedules. Read the weekly bulletin HERE.

St. Martin of Tours Academy