Monday Morning Memo

September 11, 2023

New Information

Fall Pictures

Fall Picture Day is Wednesday September 20th for Grades PK through 3 and Thursday September 21st for grades 4 through 8.

Fall pictures will be taken out of uniform. Students should arrive to school dressed out of uniform in their picture day outfit. Pictures will be available for purchase through the online portal. Information will be sent home with your child on the day of their pictures and emailed to the address in TADS.

Spring pictures will be taken in uniform for the yearbook, so this is the only opportunity for pictures out of uniform this year.

Dress Down Days (from the Family/Student Handbook)

Parents are asked to assist the students in choosing attire that reflects the dignity of their human body made in the image of God. Attire must be appropriate in size, fit, and coverage.

Shoulder straps must be at least the width of three fingers and shorts must go down to the mid-thigh. Arm holes are expected to fit the circumference of the arm and not expose torso skin or undergarments. Low-cut tops are not permitted. Students must be able to raise their arms and move freely without exposing any midriff skin.

Shorts must fall to the mid-thigh. Skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. No inappropriate wording or images may be on any article of clothing worn. Bottoms should not be overly-tight. Leggings are permitted with a dress or a shirt that falls below the hips.

Pajamas are not acceptable dress-down day attire unless specifically indicated.

If the administration determines that a student’s attire is inappropriate or disruptive to classroom instruction and learning, a parent or guardian will be contacted to bring in a change of clothing. The student will be asked to change his/her attire before attending class and may have future dress-down day privileges revoked.

HSA Meeting This Wednesday

Please join us for the HSA meeting this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Catechetical Mass This Sunday

Please join our school community this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church for a special Mass recognizing our teachers and staff.

Parish Picnic

The St. Mary of the Assumption Church Parish Picnic is this Sunday following the 11:30 a.m. Mass. All are welcome.

We will have a pig roast, hamburgers, hot dogs, live music, and children's games. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Reminders

Catholic Schools Night at Audi Field

We are excited to participate in Catholic Schools Night at Audi Field, hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Buy your tickets now to cheer on DC United with fellow ADW family and friends: https://fevogm.com/event/CatholicschoolsDCU

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.