SMCS Elementary Family Newsletter
04.26.23
SMCS ELEMENTARY FAMILY NEWSLETTER - April 26, 2023
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SMCS Mission
Preparing and inspiring students to lead meaningful lives, rooted in the teachings of Christ and our Catholic tradition.
Greetings from the Principal
Dear SMCS families,
I hope this finds you well and enjoying the signs of spring - longer days, birds chirping, grass greening, and warmer temperatures! Another exciting sign of spring is First Communion! I am very much looking forward to celebrating with our second grade students in the weeks ahead as they receive their first Holy Communion. Please join me in praying for these young children of God as they experience this sacrament of initiation.
In peace,
Mrs. Anna Cihlar
SMCS Elementary Principal
Thank you Administrative Professionals
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Barraza, Mrs. Schira, and Mrs. Charapata! Thank you for all you do for our schools! We appreciate you!
Mrs. Richards, St. Gabriel Elementary
Mrs. Barraza, St. Mary Elementary
Mrs. Charapata and Mrs. Schira, St. Margaret Mary Elementary
Zephyrs Spirit Day
Tuesday, May 2 is Zephyrs Spirit Day! Wear your Zephyrs apparel or school colors!
Dress Code Reminder
May 1st begins a new season for the dress code for the remainder of the school year.
From the dress code policy:
- Navy blue or khaki shorts and capris in solid color may be worn in August & September and May & June.
- Dress shorts must be to the knee (no athletic shorts).
- Navy blue or khaki skorts, skirts or jumpers should come just above knee or longer.
- Skorts should look like a skirt, with attached shorts underneath.
- Shorts are to be worn under skirts or jumpers on physical education days.
Grades 5-7 Middle School Social
5th grade students are invited to attend a middle school social with dancing, games, and food!
This is for students in grades 5-7 on April 28 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Students will take a bus from school to the middle school. Parents, please pick students up at middle school. Students can bring out-of-dress code clothes to change into for the social.
Zephyrfest
Unable to join us for Zephyrfest 2023? You can still join in the fun and support St. Mary Catholic Schools! Our silent auction is now live and anyone can bid and win. Click here to begin bidding. You can also grab sweepstakes entries until midnight tomorrow by clicking here.
Zephyrs are artistic! Come see their talent on display in the lobby of the Jane Bergstrom Fine Arts Education Center through this Friday!
Save-the-date for 5th grade recognition
Save the date for 5th grade recognition:
St. Gabriel: 5/24/23
St. Margaret Mary: 5/25/23
St. Mary: 5/26/23
Staff Recognition
SMCS Teacher and Staff Awards Nominations
Each year, St. Mary Catholic Schools (SMCS) recognizes the talent of outstanding SMCS teachers and staff members. It is important to show our teachers and staff how much their dedication and hard work is appreciated. Please take the time to nominate a deserving teacher/staff member/co-worker by clicking on the links below. Past recipients are listed here. The deadline for nominations for the 2023 awards is Friday, April 28.
ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD
Criteria for the Award: The Outstanding Teacher Award is presented to a current SMCS teacher who continually inspires and academically challenges his/her students. This award was established to recognize excellence in teaching, with a focus on creativity, rapport with students, positive attitude and high-quality instruction. The Outstanding Teacher Award recognizes a special teacher who has an exceptional relationship with students, parents, and peers, contributes constructively and positively to the school and SMCS, and lives his/her faith in and out of the classroom. The recipient of this award challenges his/her students to work to their highest potential and teaches them to set high self-expectations and standards. St. John Online Nomination
ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI AWARD FOR POSITIVE INFLUENCE
Criteria for the Award: The Positive Influence Award is presented to a current SMCS staff member who makes an exceptional difference in the lives of our students and their families. This person continually goes above and beyond to make sure that our students feel school is a haven for learning and growing. He or she promotes personal growth, spirituality and life-long learning as the path to future success. Award winners are recognized for going well beyond expectations for the good of SMCS students, their families and the entire SMCS system. St. Frances Online Nomination
ST. ANNE AWARD FOR SMCS SPIRIT
Criteria for the Award: The SMCS Spirit Award is presented to a SMCS current staff member who consistently represents all SMCS schools in a positive and enthusiastic manner. This individual inspires others by actively engaging co-workers, students and families to support the SMCS mission and vision, and is committed to the concept of a P3-12 Catholic school system in our community. This person displays an upbeat attitude, promotes and participates in activities and events and encourages school spirit in others. He or she enthusiastically encourages students, parents, families, parishioners and the community to learn more about our schools and takes personal pride in and responsibility for the success of SMCS through their positive work. St. Anne Online Nomination
ST. ISIDORE OF SEVILLE AWARD FOR INNOVATION
Criteria for the Award: Criteria for the Award: The SMCS Award for Innovation is presented to a current SMCS staff member who shows distinction in innovation. This award seeks to recognize an engaged employee who fully uses the resources provided by SMCS, seeks mentors within our community and freely shares his/her time, talent and ideas with other system employees and students to support the SMCS values and strategic goals. This employee demonstrates ingenuity and resourcefulness while inspiring creativity and critical thinking in others. St. Isidore Online Nomination
Planning for the 2023-2024 School Year
Registration
Existing students do not need to do anything to register for next year.
New Students: If you have a new student entering the system in 2023-2024, you can begin the registration process here. Please feel free to share that link with anyone looking to learn whether SMCS is the right choice for their family.
Tuition
Tuition rates for 2023-2024 have been announced. Click here to view the rate sheet. Tuition assistance is available. Click here for the application.
Camp Zephyr
It's time to nail down your summer plans! The registration deadline for Camp Zephyr is fast approaching. Click here to register. Have questions about the program? There will be an informational meeting at St. Margaret Mary at 5:30pm on April 27.
SMCS Sports Camp Information
Registration for Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball and Football summer camps is now open. Please register early. Camps are open to any student from any school. (Grade entering Fall of 2023 for all camps)
2023 SMCS Sports Camp Registrations
Registration for Fall ZFL Flag Football League (Grades 3-6, 2023-2024 School Year)
U9-U13 Zephyrs Football League
More information and registration will be coming in future for the SMCS Summer Strength and Conditioning Program – Middle and High School program will be out soon. This program is for SMC Students Only.
High School Strength and Conditioning (Entering Grades 9-12 Fall of 2023)
Starts June 12 – Ends August 3 (No Class July 3-6)
Monday thru Thursday – 7:30am - 9:00am
Middle School Strength and Conditioning (Entering Grades 6-8 Fall of 2023)
Starts June 12 – Ends August 3 (No Class July 3-6)
Monday thru Thursday – 9:00am – 10:00am
A Look Ahead...
May 2: Zephyr Spirit day
- May 19: No school, teacher professional development day
- May 29: No school, Memorial Day
- June 6: Zephyr Spirit day
- June 7: Last day of school (early dismissal)
- June 8: No school, teacher professional development day
- June 9: No school, teacher professional development day
Helpful Links
Contact Information
St. Gabriel: 920-725-4161
St. Margaret Mary: 920-729-4565
St. Mary: 920-725-5351
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Cihlar, acihlar@smcatholicschools.org
St. Gabriel Associate Principal: Mrs. Giombetti, jgiombetti@smcatholicschools.org
St. Margaret Mary Associate Principal: Mrs. Lutz, jlutz@smcatholicschools.org
St. Mary Associate Principal: Mrs. Cendejas, acendejas-ruiz@smcatholicschools.org