Dear SMA Community, “Today is Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 (2001), when nearly 3,000 women and men died in the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, in the Pentagon in Washington, DC, and in the fields of Somerset County, Pennsylvania…. Read more »
Dear SMA Community, I was saddened yesterday to hear that there was yet another school shooting during which two students and two teachers died; nine were injured. This tragedy occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Apparently, a 14-year old male student was responsible for the shooting, and he is expected to be prosecuted as an… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, How are you feeling? I’m feeling great! Last Friday afternoon, many of us gathered in a peaceful protest to the 5G tower installation by picketing in front of Dr. Miremadi’s clinic on the corner of Ivanhoe and Kline streets. Our voices were heard loud and clear! Cars passing by on Torrey Pines… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, Our teachers and staff returned to SMA on Monday, and we are building our team and preparing our classrooms in preparation for the first day of school. We are excited to welcome our students for a new year of learning! Just 6 more days! So much effort by both school staff and… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, Only 13 more days until the first day of school! Are you excited and ready for a great year at SMA? If you are following our social media, then you know that our teachers gathered with other teachers and principals from across the San Diego Diocese this past Tuesday at Mater Dei… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, Can you believe today is August 1st?! It is a sobering thought that our summer break is quickly coming to an end–less than 3 weeks until the first day of school! Nonetheless, I am excited about beginning a new school year at SMA! Our preparations in that regard continue. I do have… Read more »
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Dear SMA Community, I want to share some good news of things happening at SMA. First and foremost, I am pleased to announce that we have completed the installation of new windows for the lower level classrooms in the senior yard (see the photos below). The new windows not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of… Read more »
Dear SMA Community, I am honored and excited to join Stella Maris Academy as your new principal. As we embark on this journey together, I am filled with sincere hope and gratitude, as well as a deep sense of purpose. Our school is more than just a place of learning: it is a vibrant community… Read more »
Dear Parents, This moment is so very bittersweet for me. As I compose my final parent letter of my 40 year career I do so with such gratitude to God and our amazing school family for the priceless 5 years I have spent here at Stella Maris Academy. My staff and the parish staff have… Read more »