School News

For the SMOS School Thursday Newsletter, please refer to the School Flocknote.

Playground Closed Over Spring Break

Please note that the playground and part of the blacktop will be closed over Spring Break for repairs and some…

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Dear Maggie – March 21, 2024

This week, Maggie consoles a school parent who’s caught up in the lack of a Spring Break grind – by commiserating about her lackluster vacation plans too – all while reminiscing about her younger days… and a Spring Break “Grind” of another sort.

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School Shoutouts 03-21-24

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs.

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CRE Update 03-21-24

No parent prayer tomorrow because on Friday morning, the 6th grade class will present a Living Stations of the Cross on the School Parking Lot. The “actors” will pose and hold still as the teacher of the class coming through reads a reflection/reading. Classes come individually throughout the morning/day.  This will be open to all school parents, as well as any other parishioners who wish to join us to walk through – from 8:15-10:15am.

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Curriculum Corner 03-21-24

Currently, the 2nd Grade classes are working on the science unit: Cycles in Nature in Reading. Students are learning about many of the natural cycles that make life on Earth possible. This week, they are learning about the life cycle of flowering plants and trees. 

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Save The Date – Annual Family Dance 2024

The SMOS PTA invites you and your family to the Annual Family Dance on Friday, April 26th from 6:30-9:30 in the SMOS Gym! Stay tuned for an announcement about this year’s theme and for information on how to register! This event is FREE this year!

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Save The Date – Willy Wonka Jr.

Ticket sales open on Monday, April 8.

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School Board Nominations 2024

Call for nominees to run for School Board!  It’s time to nominate three candidates for the School Board to replace outgoing members.  Board members support School Administration by advising the Pastor and Principal on policy, budget, and planning.  The three-year term begins in June 2024.

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Dragon Raffle 2024

Raffle tickets are going home today with your family’s oldest child.  The Dragon Raffle is a mandatory fundraiser for each School family – the only one required every year.  You will receive $100 worth of tickets with which you can…

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Principal’s Message 03-21-24

I hope everyone has a calm relaxing and refreshing Spring Break. I can unequivocally say that it will be a welcome break.

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Girl Scouts April Showers 2024

Pick up will be at Masses on 4/6 and 4/7. They will also be accepting cash donations and via the…

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CIDE Update 03-21-24

In today’s CIDE update from Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity – Corey Shorter, we check in on the life of Amelia Earhart — and through her words we learn the importance of taking flight with the opportunities you are given; and if you are not given them, creating your own opportunities from the ground up.

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Supply Drive For St. Joseph Housing Initiative

Both the Parish and the School are supporting the St. Joseph Housing Initiative as part of a Lenten Service Project…

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SMOS Dine Out: 3 Little Monkeys

Event Date: Thursday, March 21, 11:00am-11:00pm
3 Little Monkeys

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Dear Maggie – March 14, 2024

Maggie to the rescue again this week to bail out a mother who, let’s just say, didn’t exactly tell the truth about where she was this Tuesday night. Now she needs Maggie to fill her in on all of the hot scoop from the PTA meeting this week, so her teenage daughter doesn’t find out that she was fibbing and went out for wine with her mom-friends at Sasha’s instead of heading to the School.

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Principal’s Message 03-14-24

Lots of stuff going on around school this past week – we had a great week! Living History Museum, upcoming Feast of St. Joseph plans, and forthcoming news about staffing for next year all in today’s message.

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Curriculum Corner 03-14-24

This past week in First Grade, the students were hard at work on their animal research projects, as well as creating shapes using smaller shapes.

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School Shoutouts 03-14-24

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs.

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CIDE Update 03-14-24

Through the strength shown by this week’s Featured Leader, Jaqueline Kennedy, we are taught to not let oneself to be overcome by sadness. It’s an important lesson in today’s CIDE update from Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity – Corey Shorter.

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CRE Update 03-14-24

Tonight’s gathering of Families in Faith has been POSTPONED until April 11. There will be NO event tonight. Taking place in our school cafeteria, these informal get-togethers are geared toward families looking to build community here in our parish and school. All are welcome! We will gather at 7:00pm and childcare is provided. Please RSVP using the link below, so that we know how many children will need care! The link has been updated to show the new, correct date.  Click the link below for the rest of this week’s CRE Update with Gwen Heithaus.

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