SMA Weekly Newsletter

We had a fantastic week starting with the 9 AM Mass on Catechetical Sunday, where our teachers received a special blessing for their vital role in shaping our children’s faith formation. The 8th grade bake sale was a hit, marking a bittersweet moment as one parent described it—a "first of many lasts." The students raised nearly $500 to support special activities in their final year at SMA. Our next Academy-sponsored Sunday 9 am Mass is: October 20th at 9 am (bake sale hosted by 7th grade).

On Tuesday, we held our first whole school Mass led by our Student Council, featuring our dedicated altar servers and the SMA choir, composed of students from grades 3 to 5. We celebrated the induction of the 2024-2025 Student Council, who received a special blessing from Fr. Ignatius. It was heartwarming to see students enjoying the Mass alongside their big and little buddies. Our next whole school Mass is: October 16th at 8:30 am (hosted by 3rd grade).

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter and for your invaluable partnership with SMA. Whether you’re volunteering, donating, tutoring, praying, or spreading the word about our wonderful school, your support means so much to us. We truly appreciate you!

~ Mrs. Miller

Principal

Log in to the SMA app and click on SIGN-UP NOW. Then click on the top choice: Movie Night. This will lead you to the ticket purchase page. Enjoy the show!

Have you seen the VOLUNTEER icon on the SMA app? You can volunteer around campus, for the Fall Festival, during lunch/recess, or in your child's classroom. Needs come up often and are added to the SIgn-Up Genius located at the top of the Volunteer Page. These needs are time and treasure needs.

Reminder: We also allow donations that will benefit the entire school to be used for volunteer hours upon collection of receipts. The dollar amount for all families is $20 per hour and must be recorded in FACTS by the donating volunteer to earn credit. Receipts must be turned in to the office in an envelope with the family name clearly written on the front (Pg. 11 of SMA Family Handbook).

Thank you for your support!

Super Hero Turkey Trot 2024 - Information will be emailed home soon!

• Fundraiser to finish field restoration (shade) and improve technology/cameras
• 99Pledges accounts per family (not per student)
• Top 3 fundraising classes will choose a superhero to join us on the track for the Turkey Trot!
• Fundraising prize levels, iPad Air & Universal Studios Family Pass raffle, and auction for Advent program pews and parking
• Half-day event with BWATT Entertainment
• Games & traditional 8th-grade picture with years of walkathon/turkey trot shirts
• Families welcome!
• The annual 8th grade t-shirt design contest has begun! Drawings on an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of white paper are due in the office by Friday, 9/27/24.

Seeking Sponsors for SMA's Annual Turkey Trot!

• Otter Pops (all natural) approximately $50 - purchase & drop off between now and 11/14/24
• Metal water bottles with engraved SMA logo - $2,000 monetary donation
• Your company's logo on the back of the Turkey Trot t-shirt - $500 monetary donation (several spots remaining)

Contact business@stmartinoftoursacademy.org to become a sponsor.

Would your student be interested in joining a chess club at SMA?

Would you be interested in being a leader?

Please let the office know or reply to this email if you or your student are interested!

We have a donor interested in providing chess boards. We just need a leader (over age 18 and cleared through CMG).

• Hot Lunch orders are due 9/26 via FACTS by the end of the day.
• Fr. Ignatius needs altar servers! Pick up an application in the office (ages 8+ and received First Communion).
• Field Grand Opening - MONDAY! Following 8 am morning assembly.
• 10/2/24 Fall Sports Afternoon Pep Rally 🏈🏐
• 10/4/24 Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals in front of school 11:30 am
• 10/7/24 Next BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee) with the Principal (Grades 3-5) K-2 parents who missed the first coffee are also welcome. NEW! Earn 1 volunteer hours when attending BOYC with the Principal
• 10/11/24 NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning Day Diocesan-Wide

Ray Wilson

07/12/1947- 09/13/2024

Beloved Father to Nikki Paredes and Grandfather to Antonio Paredes

St. Martin of Tours Academy

Main Office: (619) 466-3241

Email: info51@stmartinoftoursacademy.org
Website: www.stmartinoftoursacademy.org
Location: 7708 El Cajon Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942

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