
SMA Newsletter
August 8, 2018
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND
Summer Mailing Forms
Please turn in these forms in the Star Center to avoid heavy traffic in the front office area. We will have copies of the forms for you in the Star center as well.
Emergency Form: Mandatory.
Extended Care: Mandatory, even if you do not think your child will use this service.
FISH/Service Hours: Mandatory. Service Hours Tally (25 hours per family, or 12 for single parents) will be required from all families by the end of the school year. The tally sheet is attached, but should not be returned to SMA until you have completed all your service hours. NEW***You may also use School Speak to track your service hours throughout the school year. You will find this tool under the menu "FISH Hours".
Pizza Lunch: Optional. We have an all-school pizza lunch every other Tuesday. Payment is made for the whole year up front. We are unable to accept payment on a lunch-by-lunch basis.
Milk: Optional. Milk is provided on all full days of school, except Pizza Lunch days, on which a drink is already provided with the lunch.
Walking Pass: Optional, for 6th 7th and 8th grades only.
Walking Field Trip: For all grades. (2 forms)
Medication: Only if applicable.
Allergy Packet: Only if your student has any food or other serious allergies.
(If your child has an allergy and/or medication, please communicate this to the front office and your child's teacher. If your child has medication for an allergy, please fill out the necessary forms and turn it into the front office. Please read them carefully. Also, check that the medication is not expired. Expired medication will not be administered.)
School Supplies List
Please bring all supplies on the first day of school directly to your child's classrooms.
Contact your child's teacher with any questions regarding the School Supply List.
SMA Uniforms
The office also has gently worn used uniforms for $5.00 each.
School Speak
New SMA Families: School Speak is a program we use to communicate with our families on classroom/school events, read about your child's assignments, track your child's progress in their class, and much more. Please check your email folders for your user id and password. Also, if needed, make any corrections/changes to your contact information.
If you have any questions about School Speak, please email Sarah Clariza at sclariza@stellamarisacademy.org
Thank you for your cooperation!
SMA Calendar
Monthly Calendars - Downloadable Please keep in mind that event dates/time may change. Always refer to the Google Calendar and SMA Weekly News, published every Wednesday during the school year for updates.
Lunch Programs
SMA offers two optional lunch programs. Please click on the links to read more about it and on how to set up your account. Lunches are delivered to the school.
Immunization Records
If your child has received a recent vaccination(s), please submit a copy of their immunization record to the school office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Welcome to Kindergarten Gathering-Monday, August 20th 2:00pm-3:00pm (in Kindergarten classroom)
Upcoming Events
2:00-3:00 Kindergarten "Meet and Greet" in Kindergarten classroom
Wednesday, August 22nd
First Day of School
School Forms Due
12:30 Dismissal-Extended Care Available
Thursday, August 23rd
Pizza Lunch and Milk Orders Due
12:30 Dismissal-Extended Care Available
Friday, August 24th
12:30 Dismissal-Extended Care Available
Tuesday, August 28th
8:15-9:15 Back to School coffee & Used Uniform Sale in Star Center
8:15-11:15 School Picture Day-Mass Uniform Required
Wednesday, August 29th
6:00 Back to School Night TK-5 in Jr. Yard
Thursday, August 30th
6:00 Middle School Back to School Night in Sr. Yard
Friday, August 31st
12:30 Dismissal- NO EXTENDED CARE