August 25, 2021

Dear St. Monica Academy Families,

We are off to a great start to the 2021-2022 school year, and are excited to be back with the students! There is nothing better that the school alive with students learning and teachers teaching.  We are blessed to have this opportunity for another successful school year.  In order for us to continue on this path of success, we need everyone to continue to do their part to help ensure our first priority goal - to keep everyone safe.  We will continue to focus on this goal as the year progresses.  

School Masses:  This year, we have moved our school Masses to Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m.  Most of our Masses will alternate between grade 5-8 attending and K-4.  Mass details are printed on the school monthly calendars.  Bringing the student body together as a whole at Mass will occur periodically throughout the year.  The same protocols of masking and distancing will take place in the Church.

School Goals:  Our school goals for 2021-2022 were developed by our school staff at our teacher meetings last week.  They are created so we can continue to thrive in all three areas: Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, and School Vitality/Operations. Here are the school goals.

• Catholic Identity:  a.) Foster habits school-wide that assist students individually in the management of their social and emotional needs.  b.) Develop awareness of equity through Catholic social teaching in order to utilize their God given gifts in service to the community.
• Academic Excellence:  Focus on the development of literacy blocks and comprehension strategies to enhance student reading and writing skills, utilizing available metrics to target areas for improvement.
• School Vitality:  Encourage students, families, and staff to develop and participate in activities that nurture a sense of belonging that is inclusive of all in the St. Monica community.

Mark your Calendars:  SMA SummerFest Saturday, August 28th 12 p.m.-10p.m. is Coming Soon! Games, Food, Beer Truck, Magic, Live Music, Bingo and More!  You won't want to miss it!  If you would like to volunteer for this fun event, click here.

Mon. August 30  Food Service Begins.  Last Call for free hot lunches:  Please click on this link to sign up for Free Lunch for the full school year.  Free Hot Lunches will begin on Monday, August 30th. 

Attachments:

• Aug. & Sept. Monthy Calendars - CalendarAugust 2021-1.pdf     CalendarSeptember2021-1.pdf 
• Shop with Scrip - ShopwithScripAug25th2021.pdf 
• Dino's Dine Out on Tues. Aug. 31st  -Dino'sPizzaFlyerUpdatedAug2021.pdf 
• Football Mania - FootballMania Order Form 2021.pdf    FootballMania20212022.pdf 
• Basketball Registration - BASKETBALL 2021 REGISTRATION Form.pdf 
• Basketball Uniforms - BasketballUniformOrderFormAug2021.pdf 

Sincerely,

Ray Coleman, Principal

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