(Tuesday) Morning Memo
October 10, 2023
New Information
Extended Care Director Position
Ms. Kayla Cohen has resigned from her position as extended care director. We wish her the best and thank her for her service to our program over the past year.
While we work to hire a new director, please contact Mrs. Lewis (alewis@stmaryum.org) for billing and contract questions. For other questions, Ms. Pat Yearwood (pyearwood@stmaryum.org) is the acting director for morning care and Dr. Davis (rdavis@stmaryum.org) is the acting director for after care.
Hispanic Heritage Month Fundraiser Tomorrow
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 11th, with a special dress-down day fundraiser. Embrace the rich and vibrant Hispanic culture by dressing up as your favorite Hispanic character, sporting your favorite Hispanic sports t-shirt, hat, accessories, or even by proudly wearing the colors of the flag of your favorite Hispanic country.
Students can participate in the dress down day for a $5 donation, which will be billed through TADS. The money collected will be donated to Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School. Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program is a Catholic college-preparatory school for young men and women from the Washington, DC area who have the need and the motivation to help earn their own tuition money through an innovative Corporate Work Study program.
Let's come together to honor and appreciate the contributions of the Hispanic community.
HSA News
1)The Trunk or Treat family event is on October 20, 2023, from 6-8 pm. All are invited to participate in decorating their car with Halloween themes as well as dress up in Halloween costumes to trick or treat. We are asking the SMA Community to donate candy that will be collected at the morning and afternoon carline on October 11th and October 18th. Additionally, there are spots remaining for others to sign up for decorating their car. Sign up here to join the car decorating fun –https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5AB23ABFCC25-44545499-trunk
2)The Holiday Season is around the corner and the HSA is hosting the Christmas Craft Fair (CCF) on December 2, 2023. This community craft fair is a great event to complete your Christmas shopping as well as a great opportunity for local entrepreneurs to offer their unique products. More details about the event as well as how to sign up as a vendor can be found on www.HSAChristmasCraftFair.com. Lastly, if you would like to receive volunteer hours and help support the CCF, please sign up here to join a committee - https://forms.gle/9k1Gy7i2eL3tmbd57
Reminders
Tuition Assistance for the 2024-2025 School Year Now Open
Applications close on February 16, 2024. The application cost is $42.
- Application link: http://secure.tads.com/
- Application FAQ : https://adwcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance/faqs/
- Family Application Guide: https://adwcatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TADsFamilyGuide24-25.pdf
- Family Application Worksheet: https://adwcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance/archdiocesan-tuition-assistance-program/
If families have questions about their application, they should contact TADS first: tads-support@communitybrands.com. If TADS cannot resolve the issue, please contact tuitionassistanceprogram@adw.org
Halloween Parade
Registration is now open for viewing the Halloween Parade. Please sign up using the link below. If you are unsure if you are attending, please still sign up. We will not be "taking attendance", but we will only be letting people on campus that have pre-registered so we can confirm their Virtus status.
On October 31st, all students are welcome to dress out of uniform in costume for Halloween. Students are encouraged to wear costumes that allow free movement and play. No masks may be worn over the face. Props/weapons are not permitted.
Students in grade PK through 3rd grade will participate in a Halloween Parade at 2 p.m. All Virtus certified family and friends are welcome to attend.
Because we utilize all exterior parking lots for the parade, the campus will be closed to any incoming or outgoing traffic from 1:45 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. that day. Any early pick-ups or other business where access to the school is required should be scheduled before 1:45 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Book Fair needs you! If you are interested in being a volunteer, please email Mrs. Pla at rpla@stmaryum.org. You must be Virtus certified to volunteer.
Volunteers are needed from:
- 8:20 - 4:30 on Tuesday
- 8:20 - 8:30 on Wednesday
- 8:20 - 5:15 on Thursday
- 8:20 - noon on Friday.
Reminder About Virtus
With field trips and the Halloween party coming up, please make sure you have started the process for Virtus certification. NO PARENT/GUARDIAN may attend the Halloween celebration unless they are Virtus certified. Please contact ncoates@stmaryum.org with any questions.
Service Hour Opportunities
Traffic Light Help: The traffic light outside of the school is manually changed during arrival and dismissal. We are looking for parents to assist with manning the light from 7:40-8:15 a.m. and 2:55-3:20 p.m. Please contact Mr. O'Brien at robrien@stmaryum.org with your availability.
Upcoming Dates
October 20: Trunk or Treat
October 26: End of the First Quarter, Half Day
October 27th: No School
October 31st: Halloween Parade
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
