September 7, 2022

Dear St. Monica Academy Families,

I had the opportunity to see the SMA varsity soccer team play yesterday. It was truly delightful to see our players work with enthusiasm and teamwork toward another win in their so far undefeated season! I look forward to our next games this Friday as the JV takes the field at Dunham Park at 4:00 pm against St. Eugene. Followed by the varsity team at 5:00. I hope to see you there to cheer our players on to victory!

You will notice new gold and orange ribbons around the school. October is childhood cancer awareness month. Please continue to pray  for and support all of the children and families who face this incredible challenge, including our own Molly M!

Our first all-school Mass will be this Friday, September 9th. Please keep our students and teachers in your prayers as we join in celebration of our faith together. Parents are encouraged to join us!

There are a lot of announcements and reminders this week.

In your child’s Wednesday Folder

Queen of Hearts ticket order form

Football Mania order form

Movie Night Flyer

Cub Scout Flyer (boys)

Queen of Hearts Raffle Drawing is tomorrow September 8^th! Our current jackpot is over $151,000. Joins us at Dino’s Pizza 7004 Higgins Ave. Have dinner and see the drawing live! Tickets can be ordered tomorrow with the form in your child's Wednesday folder!

Picture Day in this Friday, September 9. Students may come out of uniform for their picture.

Uniform Reminder Pg 22 Family Handbook

Non-Uniform Days

During the year, there are occasional non-uniform days. On “dress-up” days, students should wear presentable looking clothing. On other occasions, there will be “jeans days”. Jeans are acceptable on these days as well as garden/planting days, where selected classrooms meet in the garden as part of the SEEDS curriculum. No T-shirts with writing, tank tops, or shorts are acceptable on these days.

World’s Finest Chocolate

Our World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser has officially kicked off. Your forms are due this Friday, September 9^th. The top selling classroom will receive an ice cream party! The individual top sellers in each classroom will receive an out-of-uniform pass The overall top seller will receive a 5lb World’s Finest Bar!

Wednesday September 14th is St. Monica Academy’s Back to School Night! The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the church with a greeting from Fr. Greg and Mrs. Zver followed by a visit to your child’s classroom. Representatives from our Student Council will be on hand to welcome you and provide directions to classrooms.

Members of the Athletic Board will be selling spirit wear and the SMA Fundraising Committee will be available to help you find a volunteer opportunity. You will also be able to pick up your World’s Finest Chocolate in the Teacher’s Lounge. Last but NEVER least Mrs. Reykjalin will be available in the office throughout the event.

Be sure to stop in Beyenka Hall for refreshments before the evening ends. I look forward to seeing everyone on the 14th!

Come Out-of-Uniform Friday September 16^th

September is childhood cancer awareness month. By donating $1, students can “Go gold for childhood cancer awareness” and wear gold or yellow to help support the fight. All proceeds will go to Cal’s Angels, an organization that “grants wishes, raises awareness and finds research to help kids fight cancer.” You can learn more about Cal’s Angels here.

(Please see the Non-Uniform Days policy above. Jeans are acceptable but may not be torn or have holes in them. T-shirts must be free of offensive images, language, weapons, and gore. All students should dress in keeping with our Catholic Identity.)

Movie Night! Friday September 16^th

Join your friends here at SMA for Movie Night Under the Stars! Bring your chairs and blankets and gather in the parking lot to watch Minions Rise of Gru on a giant inflatable screen. The “gates” open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at sundown (about 7:00 p.m.) Concessions will be available for purchase or bring your own picnic basket. See the flyer for full details

Save the Date! The Athletic Board Dance will be on Friday, September 30. Watch for upcoming details.

Edison Park Youth Basketball

Find information about the Edison Park Youth Basketball program here.

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