THE WEEKLY WITNESS
15 Jan. 2016 | ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL | San Antonio, TX
MISSION IS OUR VOCATION SINCE 1942

OUR MISSION: EMPOWER STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY TO WITNESS THE GOSPEL AND GROW IN EXCELLENCE THROUGH FAITH, ACADEMICS AND SERVICE.
NUESTRA MISION: EMPODERAR A LOS ALUMNOS Y A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD A SER TESTIGOS DEL EVANGELIO Y CRECER EN LA EXCELENCIA A TRAVÉS DE LA FÉ, LAS ACADÉMICAS Y EL SERVICIO.

MAVERICK VALUES

CURIOSITY: A RACKSPACE/SAN ANTONIO VALUE
One of our city's companies, Rackspace, which happens to employ a number of our parents, places a high value on Curiosity. Check out their awesome take on the awesome value of Curiosity.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Have You Applied For Hope For The Future This Month?!?
Click on the link below to apply!
FOR LIFE
GROWTH MINDSET
Harvard Sheds Some Light On The Growth Mindset
"Animated" Growth Mindset
RSA ANIMATE: How To Help Every Child Fulfil Their Potential
YEAR OF MERCY
Family
The Below Link Has Fantastic Resources To Strengthen Your Marriage
We Can Learn Much From The Holy Family, As The Piece Below Explains

Cathoic High School Panel
Our Maverick 7th and 8th graders took part in a Q and A with a panel of individuals from various High Schools. Our students gleaned important information about high school and college preparation. Four High Schools participated: Incarnate Word, Central Catholic, St. Anthony's and St. Gerard's. There were several students (including underclassmen and upperclassmen), a Principal, an Admissions Director, and a teacher.
2nd Grade Breakfast
Many thanks to all of you who supported the 2nd grade this past Sunday, especially the 2nd grade parents!
Red & Black Ball: Save The Date! April 2nd
This year's bash will be better than ever. Remember, you have no other plans on April 2nd, other than to come party with your fellow Mavericks in support of your school.
St. Mary Magdalen School
It's In The Details
Book Fair
This will start on Saturday, January 30! This year's Fair will be the best one yet!
No School On Monday, 1/18, MLK Day
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
This starts on Sunday, January 31! There will be a school mass to kick it off on Sunday, January 31st at 12:30. All are welcome.
The week will be a great week of appreciation, service and celebration.
MAVERICK ATHLETICS
Maverick Basketball Tournament
Congrats to our Maverick A Teams, who finished in 2nd place in their respective brackets. Many thanks to Coach McKeown, Mr. Guerra and the many parents who gave of their time and talent to make the Tournament a success.

All Four Maverick Teams Beat Little Flower...
and the B Girls enjoy a victory cake!

OUR PARISH
CHURCH BULLETIN
Please see important information regarding our parish at this link:
http://discovermass.com/church/st-mary-magdalen-san-antonio-tx/#bulletins
VISION
St. Mary Magdalen is a Catholic, co-educational school of empowerment. Students engage in a dynamic academic experience preparing them for college and heaven. SMMS cultivates a growth mindset, bilingualism, multiculturalism and strong character inspired by the gospel and Catholic Social Teaching. SMMS offers opportunities to grow in excellence through diverse extracurricular programs, including Athletics, Clubs, and the SuccessMaker Academic Excellence Program. SMMS prepares and supports Pre-K3 through 8th grade students to excel in high school and college through the Graduate Support Program.
