SMA Newsletter • June 4, 2021 |
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Dear Parents,
The time has come to say goodbye to another school year! Our St. Martin community of parents and students handled the many challenges that came our way during this pandemic year. I thank each and every one of you for working with us and following the guidance we put in place for the safety of our entire community. We succeeded in many ways this year, not just in our student's academic and faith growth, but also in life skills. We all learned how to persevere when the road was bumpy. Everyone should be proud of our accomplishments. We also were blessed to be able to be on campus since September 10! We did it!! Congratulations to all of you!
I wish you all a wonderful, very well deserved summer of relaxation and rejuvenation. I want to thank you all for being a part of my 32 years of memories here at St. Martin of Tours Academy. You all have made a wonderful choice by sending your children to our school. It has been an amazing place to work, raise my kids and grow as a teacher. I will miss you all!
I want to thank our school board members & Cory McMahon, president, who continually work to improve the quality of our programs and facilities while, at the same time, planning for the future. The 2020-2021 School Board consisted of Eric Crockett, Asheley Couri, Tracy Giordano, Kelly Phillipson, Teresa Propper, Dana Rager, Katie Scheie and Genevieve Suzuki. All of your service is very much appreciated.
I am pleased to announce and welcome our new school board members for the 2021-2022 school year: Allison DeBow, Brooke Greene, Chrissy Poole and Christy Samarkos.
I also thank Shannon Knuth, head room parent, all the room parents and parents who made each month special with a surprise gift to the faculty and staff. It made each one of us feel very appreciated.
This was truly an extraordinary year!
Many blessings to you all, and have a safe summer.
Much love and gratitude,
Diane Hartley
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SMA Parent/Guardian Survey - Important! |
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As we prepare for WCEA/WASC accreditation, we ask that you take a moment to share your feedback with us. Your input is very important in making our school the best place for our children to grow academically and spiritually. Thank you! Click here for survey.
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End-of-Year Packets/Report Cards/Star Testing |
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At dismissal, staff will be in the parking lot handing out your family packets. The packets include Letters of Completion (K-2), Progress Reports and Report Cards, STAR testing (2-8) and the Contact Release and Emergency Consent Form for the next school year. It is very important to complete this form annually. Return no later than June 18th. The form can be scanned and emailed to: info51@stmartinacademy.org.
Packets may also be picked up between 9am and 3pm in the school office next week.
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Books and Chromebooks need to be returned before packets are released.
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Due to capacity restrictions, seating in the church is limited to the Class of 2021 and their families. Each family is limited to 6 people including the graduate. The Graduation Mass will be live-streamed for all those who are not able to attend. The live-stream begins at 3pm on Friday, 6/4.
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Yearbooks are being delivered late Friday afternoon. An notice will go out to school families once they are ready for pick-up. |
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Carpet Cleaning - Help Needed |
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We are looking for volunteers (parents or those going into or who are in high school) to help move desks for carpet cleaning on Tuesday, June 15th and Thursday, June 17th. This is a good service hour opportunity for those in high school. Please email apacheco@stmartinacademy.org. The time would be from 8:30am to 11am. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. |
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If you are interested in working in the garden this summer, please contact the school office. All days are open. Planting, weeding and watering will be needed all summer. |
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Girl Scout Troop 5199 completed a project where they learned about and observed pollinators. For their Take Action project, the girls voted to build homes for pollinators and donate them to the school garden. Their beautiful butterfly and bird houses were installed this weekend. |
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Thank you to our first grade parents and Catherine Zolezzi, room parent, who delivered gifts to the teachers and staff. It was very much appreciated by all. |
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As a tradition at SMA, each student gives a handmade gift to their "Big" friends on the last day of school for the Class of 2021. This year, the Class of 2021 received from SMA a fair trade, hand carved soapstone mined in Kenya, polished and etched with accents (Congrats, Journey, Dream). (see picture below!)
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Before Report Cards and packets are distributed, Chromebooks, books or anything that is the property of St. Martin Academy needs to be returned to school.
Report Cards and packets will be distributed at pick-up today, June 4, until 12:30pm and will be available for pick up M-F from 9am to 3pm the following week.
There are several water bottles & jackets in the Lost & Found. Everything will be donated if not picked up by June 11th.
If you wish to donate used uniforms the school is only accepting jumpers, skirts and skorts.
The 21-22 school year begins on Wednesday, August 18th.
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All incoming 7th graders are required to meet immunization requirements for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster (Tdap) and Varicella (Chickenpox) before they can attend classes. Students admitted for kindergarten will need to meet all immunization requirements for entrance. |
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St. Martin of Tours Parish |
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Mass Schedule
Saturday - 5pm
Sunday: 7am • 9am • 11am
Keep up with parish news at:
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Save the Date!
July 12 - July 16, 2021
9am - 12 noon
Camp Saint Martin
We are very excited to be able to gather and sing our favorite Vacation Bible Camp songs, do crafting, and have fun outdoors. But most importantly, learn to love Jesus, more and more!
Volunteers Needed!
Click here for link to registration & volunteer sign up form.
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St. Martin of Tours Academy
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