March 25, 2021
GUARDIAN NEWS
More Guardian Bash Information...
Guardian Bash Match:
Once we secure $150,000 in cash gifts, a $50,000 contribution from Loretto Foundation will be unlocked, followed by a dollar for dollar match of additional cash gifts up to $50,000.

All Guardian Bash cash gifts, registrations and purchases count toward the match from Loretto Foundation. Help us take advantage of this great opportunity by supporting the Bash today!

Bash Box & T-Shirt Pick-up: 
If you pre-ordered a Bash Box or Livin' It Up in Kansas City T-Shirt you may pick them up at SMA from 3-5 p.m. Friday, March 26 or 12-3 p.m. Saturday, March 27 from the lower level circle drive entrance. All Bash Boxes must be picked up by an adult age 21+.

Volunteers are Needed - CLICK HERE to view the volunteer sign-up for help with Bash set-up and the night of the event.
2021-2022 Enrollment
Reminder: April 1 - Registration fees increase from $375 to $425
Thank you for registering your student now so we can gain an accurate number of students for next school year. This is important information for staffing purposes.
Applications for financial aid are still being accepted - CLICK HERE.

Questions?
Online enrollment, contact Julie Hyde, jhyde@smacatholic.org
Financial/tuition payments, contact Jim Chladek, jchladek@smacatholic.org
Deadline is April 1 for SMA Tuition Scholarships

Applications for 2021-2022 tuition scholarships are open! To view the scholarships and apply CLICK HERE.
All applications are due by 11:59 PM, Thursday, April 1. 

Questions? Contact the Advancement Office at 816.499.8602.
Picture Orders - Senior and Spring Sports
If you have not ordered senior cap/gown pictures, spring senior banners, or spring sports pictures, please click on the links below to order.
Saturday is the deadline to order.
Attention all Juniors! 
We are looking for dynamic, energetic, and fun Juniors! Applications are available for Community Leadership positions - House Captain, Community Captain, and School Captain.

Each Junior, is encouraged to spend some time in thought and prayer, asking how you can serve as a Senior next year. Community is a place of faith, fun, and fellowship, where we build authentic relationships with one another and build each other up in Christ. If you are interested, please contact Sr. Jude Andrew srjudeandrew@smacatholic.org for more information about the application process.
Attention families of New SMA Students
MacBooks are now available with Apple's education discount when you purchase through SMA! Please CLICK HERE for details.
KC ARISE CONFERENCE
A three day Catholic youth conference is happening this summer in KC from June 14-16! Check out the website HERE. A generous donor has offered to sponsor 10 students for half of the cost of the conference. Conference cost is $150.00. We want as many students as possible to go! Email jburns@smacatholic.org to register by Friday.
Photo Corner of SMA Events
SMA teacher and photographer, Mrs. Eagle, invites you to view and download photos for free from SMA events. Click HERE to view the website. Thank you to Mrs. Eagle for capturing the special moments at SMA!
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
SMA Athletics Calendar & Game Change Notifications CLICK HERE
Save the Date!
Summer Camp registration opens on March 30. Click HERE to see the dates!
SMA CHEER TRY-OUTS!
Cheer for Football, Basketball, or Both!
Clinic Days in Gym 3:30-5:50 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4/12-4/14.
Try-outs in Gym 4:00-6:00 Thursday 4/15.
Contact Cheer Coach Mrs. Wiehn mwiehn@smacatholic.org for a try-out packet!
Congratulations to
SMA's Boy's Basketball Coach,
Mark Scanlon for receiving the
2020-2021 Class 4 | District 14
Coach of the Year!
Congratulations to
SMA's Girl's Basketball Coach,
Mary Kroening for receiving the
2020-2021 Class 4 | District 14
Coach of the Year!
SENIOR INFORMATION
Class of 2021 Updated Graduation Information
We are only two short months away from celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2021! CLICK HERE to read the most recent letter detailing information regarding graduation requirements, events, and activities for Seniors.
Please direct any questions or concerns regarding graduation to Melissa Wiehn at
SUMMER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY
Camp WIN (Women’s Intersport Network)
Camp WIN is looking for Captains to serve as role models and help campers learn sports and fitness activities, develop leadership skills and mentor their camper team. High School girls (ages 15-18) serve as Team Captains and middle school girls (ages 13-15) serve as Junior Team Captains. Captains have the opportunity to receive over 45 hours of community service within one session. Applications are open and close May 5 and applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one session.
Application: CLICK HERE
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Visit the Counselor's Corner webpage each week for the most updated scholarship information. CLICK HERE
ACT Virtual Prep Class

Students are encouraged to sign up for this small group ACT Virtual Prep Class on Sunday March 21, from 1-4pm.
The class is 3 hours, $40/student, 3 student min., 5/6 max. Parents or students may email instructor, Mary Kate Wolken at mkwolken@gmail.com to sign up. Another session will be offered in May.

Instructor Information: Mary Kate is currently a graduate student at University of Minnesota. She is a former Fulbright Scholar and graduate of Creighton University. She grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Immaculata High School in Leavenworth, KS.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH - MARCH
Sacrifice - (Literally “to make something sacred”)
The surrender of something desirable for the sake of something higher.
WEEKLY INFORMATION