SMLS News and Notes
Updates from Mrs. Rash, Principal; September 2017
Welcome More New Staff
- Linda Xerri, who already serves as the Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator, is expanding her role and joining SMLS as Religion Coordinator. She will be at SMLS two days each week to coordinate masses, support religion instruction, assist in preparing for sacraments, and more. We are very thankful for Mrs. Xerri's support!
- Welcome to Ms. Elba Fernandez, our new Spanish teacher! Ms. Fernandez is now teaching Spanish to our students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in her own classroom in the primary wing. She taught previously for five years in Catholic school. Bienvenida, Sra. Fernandez!
- Welcome Ms. Mariela Cifuentes, who will be our new band director. Our band program is about to begin and we are looking forward to hearing their beautiful music. See details below for more information about band dates.
- Mrs. Marybeth Hopson will join us this week as our new part time Administrative Assistant in the main office (8:30-1 each day). She has experience working in many different capacities in schools and at her own parish. We know she will be a great addition to our team! Many, many thanks to Lenore Gange and Laura Campanaro who have been assisting in the office throughout the summer and September.
Back to School Nights
Wednesday 9/20- Grades K-4
Thursday 9/21- Grades 5-8
Be sure to visit our PTA table, order Spirit Wear, and shop the Uniform Exchange. On Thursday evening, several high schools will have informational tables and school representatives to answer your questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!
SMLS Goes Gold For Pediatric Cancer Awareness- Friday 9/29
Facilities Update
Most of our hallways received a fresh coat of paint at the end of the summer and new carpet has been installed in the 1A classroom, in addition to the many other projects that were recently completed. We are thankful that the building is now bustling with our students and teachers!
Band Information and Dates
- Thursday 9/21- Advanced Band Lessons Begin and Demonstrations held for 4th-8th grade
- Monday 9/25- Parent Information Meeting 7PM in the Parish Meeting Room at SMLS
- Thursday 9/28- Beginner and Advanced Band Lessons (continuing each Thursday)
High School Visits
Several high schools will have tables of information at our 5th-8th grade Back to School Night on Thursday 9/21. If you have questions, it is a great time to get answers!
Important Dates
-September 21- Grades 5-8 Back to School Night 6:30PM
-September 21- Bring a lunch (no hot lunch service)
-September 25- Band Parent Meeting 7PM
-September 29- Go Gold for Pediatric Cancer Awareness
-October 9- No School
-October 13- 7th and 8th Grade Dance 7-9:30PM