Looking for something to do this summer? The Scripps Health Injury Prevention Program is providing a free course on e-bike safety to San Diego County teens. They have also provided this list of E-Bike/Bike Resources!This summer we encourage you to learn more about the trauma season, which is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number… Read more »
Dear SMA Families, We are on the cusp of our long-awaited Easter break! As we journey through Holy Week, we will gather as a school community to celebrate Holy Thursday with a prayer service tomorrow morning at 11:30 AM in the church. Parents are warmly invited to join us as we prepare our hearts and… Read more »
Dear SMA Families, Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph, a beloved and powerful saint. As the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph was a compassionate and faithful protector of the Holy Family. Though the Bible records no words spoken by him, his actions spoke volumes—demonstrating obedience, humility, and unwavering… Read more »
We are having our first-ever MS Information Night this Thursday at 6 pm via Zoom! Our intention is to showcase our excellent MS program and its awesome teachers. This session is primarily geared for current 5th grade families and prospective families who are considering enrollment in our Middle School–so please tell your friends or neighbors who… Read more »
Dear SMA Families, I hope you all are having a wonderful week! We are entering a busy and exciting time at SMA, and I want to highlight a few important events and reminders. First, we are cheering on our Junior High Decathlon team as they compete this Saturday at St. Augustine High School. Our students have been… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I reflect on the incredible success of our annual gala, An Enchanted Evening! This event was truly a night to remember—filled with fun, fellowship, and the generous spirit of our school community. From the elegant venue to the delicious food and lively dancing, the evening was a… Read more »
Greetings SMA Community! My message this week is dedicated to Catholic Schools Week (CSW), which begins this Sunday, January 26th, and runs through next Friday, January 31st. As a Catholic school community, we kick-off our celebration with a school Family Mass: 9:00 am on Sunday, January 26th, followed by an Open House at SMA (10 am –… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, Happy new year, happy Epiphany, and welcome back to school as we begin 2025! In the life of the Church, we are still in the Christmas season, though stores and many homes have pretty much sold out of, taken down or put away their Christmas merchandise and decorations. This past Sunday, we celebrated the… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, Happy Advent! In this third week of the Advent season, the theme is joy. “Joy is a very real and deep happiness that is rooted in faith and trust. In this third week of Advent, we pause and reflect on the first half of the season, as well as look ahead to… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, Happy Advent! In this second week of the Advent season, the theme is peace. During Mass, we hear the celebrant (priest) echo the words of Jesus, “Peace be with you.” “Simple, but transformative words during a time of stress and anxiety. We are invited during the week to welcome peace in our… Read more »