

Monday Morning Memo
September 16, 2024
School News and Events
Fall Picture Day This Week
Fall pictures are taken out of uniform. Students may come to school dressed out of uniform on their picture day. There will be no make-ups for fall pictures.
Wednesday September 18th: Pre-K through 3rd Grade
Thursday September 19th: 4th through 8th Grade
12:30 Dismissal This Friday
There is a 12:30 dismissal this Friday September 20th. There is aftercare available for contracted families as well as drop-in. Aftercare students must bring their own lunch.
Fall MAP Testing Begins Next Week
Fall MAP standardized testing begins next week for grades 1-8. Please look for an email from your child's teacher with more information.
Parish News
Parish Picnic This Sunday
The St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Picnic is this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. on the school field. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
Bakers Needed
Show off your baking skills by donating a homemade cake to the children's CAKE WALK for the PARISH PICNIC on Sun., Sept. 22, 2024 after the 11:30 AM Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption School. To donate a cake, please contact Samantha Howard at 301-448-3461 or howardsami720@gmail.com (Store-bought cakes also welcome).
We're aiming for 12 delicious cakes for a fantastic celebration! Join us in reaching this sweet milestone and be part of the fun!
Boxes of Joy
The Knights of Columbus has partnered with Cross Catholic Outreach and St. Mary of the Assumption Parish to provide Christmas presents to impoverished children around the world. While we thank those who picked up boxes already at either the church or the school, we invite and encourage others to help us to beat last year’s goal by picking up additional boxes at either the front pew inside the door of the church or at the main office of the school, and to fill them with small gifts as outlined in the brochures and envelopes. Please bring filled boxes back to the church or school no later than Friday, November 1, along with $9 for shipping and handling per box. Greeting cards or pictures made by children for each box are welcome and highly encouraged. Please keep the Cross Catholic Outreach ministry in your prayers, as it continues to work to evangelize the Name of Jesus throughout the world. For more information, please contact James McFetridge at jmcfetridge71@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Career/Vocation Day
The SMA Home & School Association (HSA) is gearing up for our 2024/25 Career and Vocations Day scheduled for Wednesday, October 23. Please read the attached letter for more information.
This is a great opportunity to get involved with our school community and get started on your required service hours. If you are interested in helping out, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/utzjAaTQf37CSiCv6
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Udoye at hsarecordingsecretary@stmaryum.org.
From the HSA
We Need Gently Used Uniforms
HSA Events
Click on the images below to sign-up!
From CYO
Calendar
Wednesday September 18th: School Photos Pre-K through 3rd
Thursday September 19th: School Photos 4th through 8th
Friday September 20th: School Mass 10:00 a.m.
Friday September 20th: 12:30 Dismissal
Sunday September 22nd: Parish Picnic
Wednesday September 25th: Neon Dress Down Day
St. Mary of the Assumption School
Email: office@stmaryum.org
Website: stmaryum.org
Location: 4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
Phone: 301 627 4170