SMA NEWSLETTER
February 16, 2022
Virtue of the Month for Students: Cooperation
Virtue of the Month for Adults: Fortitude
Social Skills of the Week: Following Instructions And Accepting Compliments
A Message From Our Principal
Dear Parents,
With the President's Day break approaching, I urge us all to take some time to breathe and remember that we have a very special community here at Stella Maris Academy. We may not be perfect, but we are forgiven. We may be broken at times, but we rally back. We, may hurt, but we comfort one another. We may struggle, but we lift one another up. In the end, it really only matters whether we are pleasing God and our intentions are sincere. Stay strong for each other, stay focused on the good, stay committed to our faith.
Blessings,
Francie Moss
Thursday, February 17th - Dollar Denim Day
Friday, February 18th - NO SCHOOL
Friday, February 18th - Tuesday, February 22nd - Presidents Day Long Weekend - NO SCHOOL
We need your help with collecting Gala donations, BIG or small!
Donations can be dropped off in the front office with Ms. Clariza. If you have any questions, please contact Deena Acosta, deenadragon@hotmail.com or Karla Onstott, karlaonstott@gmail.com
Click here for donation form.
Dear Stella Maris Academy Families,
Let us start by thanking you for your amazing support of our school in previous years and to our new families, welcome.
Our annual Gala is just months away and Stella Maris needs your help!
The money raised from the Gala will be used to replace the windows throughout the school with more secure and energy efficient options.
We are very happy to announce that our Auction Gala will be held at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The night will showcase featured artwork from the students, teacher features, auction items and a night of great food, wine, music, dancing, and community. With your help, we will make this year’s event the most successful one to date for our school.
Our gala fundraising goal is $100,000 to not only provide quality educational opportunities for our children but also secure and energy efficient windows across the campus.
Please help us with one or more of the following:
Sponsor the Gala with a tax-deductible monetary donation and promote your business to a thriving community.
Participate in this event by making a donation of goods or services to be auctioned at the gala.
Attend the 2022 Stella Maris Academy Gala Denim and Diamonds!
For donations or sponsorship please complete the Donor Form and return it with your donation to the School Office or credit card donations online.
Thank you for your continued support.
Francie Moss
Principal
Running Club is EVERY Tuesday!
Running Club for TK-5th graders is every Tuesday mornings 7:30am with Mrs. Flores (8th Grade Teacher) on the Sports Court. Come have some fun learning how to run/walk some laps. Please fill out permission slip and bring to your first day at Running Club
Running Club for Middle School 6th - 8th graders is every Tuesdays after school with Mrs. Flores. Learn how to run, pace, and have some fun on the Sports Court and off campus. Please fill out permission slip and bring to your first day at Running Club.
SMA Folders Sponsorship Opportunity
You have the opportunity to place an advertisement or personal message on our new "Official Personalized Student Folders" for the 2022-2023 school year.
If you are interested in advertising in the student folders please click the following link and complete the form. You will be contacted by Penny Williams pennylw7@gmail.com from Community Connections, the company that provides the folders. You may also email Penny directly at the email above.
2021 Day Care Statements
Login to FACTS
Click on View Details
Click on View Payment Summary
Click on the Year
Go to Date Range and enter 01/01/2021-12/31/2021
Click View
For further assistance contact Julie Hollis in the Business Office or FACTS at (866) 441-4637
2022-2023 Tuition Assistance
For further assistance contact Julie Hollis in the Business Office or FACTS at (866) 441-4637
Non-Returning Families for the 2022-2023 School Year
We welcome the opportunity to discuss the reason you are leaving, please contact Mrs. Francie Moss to schedule a time to meet.
Please complete the Non-Returning Families Questionnaire as we appreciate your feedback.
Yearbook Love Lines and Page Sponsorship Information (click on pages to read more and for the form)
Click on yearbook page sponsors to see what pages are available.
Blue Ribbon Awards
- Isa B. (1st Grade): "You are doing a great job pushing yourself, completing your work and your handwriting is improving so much! Well done!" -Mrs. Whitten on 2/10
- Lauren H. (8th Grade): "Thank you for helping me after school!" -Mrs. K on 2/10
- Lauren H. (8th Grade): "Lauren is an incredible young lady! She is an amazing decathlete, yearbook student and student overall! She rocks!" -Mrs. Zack on 2/9
- Kaylynn K. (7th Grade): "Thank you for helping me after school!" -Mrs. K on 2/10
- Makenzie K. (8th Grade): "Makenzie is an enormous help on yearbook this year. I have enjoyed getting to know her and love her art work." -Mrs. Zack on 2/9
- Leandra L. (8th Grade): "Thank you for helping me after school!!!" -Mrs. K on 2/10
- Leandra L. (8th Grade): "Leandra is a wonderful student that uses all her gifts and talents for the school. She is a decathlete, yearbook student, and all around great student." -Mrs. Zack on 2/9
- Haleh M. (8th Grade): "Haleh is a wonderful student that works hard and is so respectful. I have enjoyed getting to know her more this year in yearbook." -Mrs. Zack on 2/9
- Elena M. (8th Grade): "Elena does it all! She is an amazing treasurer and yearbook student! All her work is always well done!" -Mrs. Zack on 2/9
- Grace N. (1st Grade): "Great job working so hard completing all your work and being a good role model." -Mrs. Whitten on 2/10
- Marianna S. (8th Grade): "Marianna has been asking to sell our candy grams for student council. She is also working hard on decathlon." -Mrs. Zack on 2/9
- Lola W. (8th Grade): "Lola always helps student council in all our endeavors. She is an amazing young lady and I am so glad she is at SMA." -Mrs. Zack on 2/9
Another Fun Day at SMA!
Second Grade Class Made it onto the news! Take a look!
Happy Birthday To:
Sebastian A. (7th Grade) February 21st
Ethan F. (8th Grade) February 22nd
Ms. Sarah Clariza (Office Admin) February 23rd
William N. (3rd Grade) February 24th
Prayer Requests
For Jared Pastega, uncle of Paola Smith, may he rest in peace
For Madeline Strassel, family friend of the Nichols
For Jim Cluster, grandpa of Chloe Fitz Cluster, may he rest in peace
For Fauod Malouf, great uncle of the Anthony's, may he rest in peace
For Carolina Negrete, grandma of Pablo Alonzo
For Wendy Botwin, aunt of Thiago Valagao
For Pat McNamara, grandpa/Opa of Julianna, Jesse, and Dylan
For Tanti Santosa, Grandmother of Leandra Liem, may she rest in peace
For Bryan, Bella's Uncle, for healing as he goes through treatment
Wilfred Briesemeister, "Papa" to Katie and Sabrina Onstott, may he rest in peace
For Josephine (Joeann) Ancona, mother of Mrs. Moss, may she rest in peace
For Mary Jane, grandmother of Ethan Fee, may she rest in peace
For Ellis Largent, friend of Ms. Clariza, for healing
For Ines, grandmother of Sebastian and Emma
For Stella Maris Gutierrez, great aunt of the Ayesta family, may she rest in peace
For Paola's Great Uncle Denny Pastega, for continued healing
For Will’s great grandmother, Cecelia Turek, may she rest in peace
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, February 17th
Dollar Denim Day
Friday, February 18th
NO SCHOOL
Friday, February 18th-Tuesday, February 22nd
Presidents Long Weekend - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, February 23rd
School Resumes
Friday, February 25th
Last day of 2nd Trimester
11:20 School Mass
12:30 Dismissal
Saturday, February 26th
First Reconciliation (10:00-11:00)
Free Covid Testing in the School Office
Please make sure you fully complete the consent form.
Order Free Covid Testing Kits
Parent Volunteer Requirements
FOR FIELD TRIPS:
-Fill out the Parent Driver Form
-Copy of your driver's license and car insurance
-Go on this website: www.cmgconnect.org and complete the following training videos (please associate your account with Stella Maris Academy not Mary, Star of the Sea)
1. Background Check
2. Safe Environment Training
3. Defensive Driver Training
-TB Clearance (if you answer no to all the questions, a TB test is not required).
-Copy of Covid vaccination and negative Covid test 72 hours prior to field trip.
***MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN CAR RIDE***
FOR HOT LUNCH/PIZZA LUNCH VOLUNTEERS:
-Copy of Covid vaccination OR Negative Covid Test
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower a community of service-oriented, diverse learners to achieve their God-given potential by providing a Christ-centered, academically excellent, and safe environment.
Statement of Philosophy
The parents, administration, faculty, and staff of Stella Maris Academy believe that Christ is the center of our lives and that we are called to proclaim the Good News, to create community, and to be of service to all of God’s people.
We acknowledge that parents are the primary educators of their children.
We foster a supportive environment that balances high expectations with the respect for individual differences.
We commit ourselves to challenge students to become life-long learners while developing a healthy attitude of personal value and self-worth.
We prepare students for higher education, responsible citizenship, and moral integrity in an ever changing world.
SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
- Pray Everyday
- Live like Jesus and the Holy Family
- Understand, share, and participate in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church
Life Long Learners Who:
- Communicate effectively
- Works independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrate critical, creative, and original thinking skills
- Integrate fine arts
- Persevere through challenging experiences
Community and Global Ambassadors Who:
- Utilize social skills
- Resolve conflicts peacefully
- Care for all of God’s creations
- Treat everyone with respect
- Demonstrate a spirit of service
Virtues of the Month for Students
September: Respect
October: Building Peace
November: Empathy
December: Sharing
January: Celebration
February: Cooperation
March: Service
April: Diligence
May: Gratitude
Virtues of the Month for Adults
September-Faith
October-Justice
November/December- Prudence
January-Hope
February-Fortitude
March-Charity
April/May-Temperance
Asbestos Disclosure Notice
In accordance with Federal asbestos regulations, our school maintains a
file with the results of asbestos surveys of various building materials at our
school. This file is available for review with prior appointment.
Policy of Non-Discrimination by Schools in the Diocese of San Diego 2021-2022
The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego, mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and national and /or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and
athletic and other school-administered programs.
Likewise, the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race, color and national and/or ethnic origin.