Hi SMA families – The Gala’s Silent Auction is now live (here is the link: http://go.cause4auction.com/VivaLasVegas2018). Items to look for include: Front Row seats to 8th Grade Graduation, 3 Nights in a Luxury La Jolla Shores Beach House, Tickets to the Lot, Spirit Wear packages from Cathedral High School, OLP High School, and St. Augustine’s High… Read more »
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Help the Missions – Donate your bottles and cans!
by Morgan B. Student Staff Writer Stella Maris Academy News Today at Stella Maris Academy (SMA) we had a visitor, Sister Doreen from the Missionary Childhood Association. Every class got a chance to come and hear her speak. She shared two videos with all the students. The first one was about children in Africa who… Read more »
The Mystery of Native Australian Wombats
by Scarlett H. Student Staff Writer Stella Maris Academy News Wombats are marsupials that are native to Australia. I was born in Australia, so I ought to know a lot about wombats. A wombat is my favorite animal, because it is super cute and chubby. Some people mistake wombats for Koalas, but they are wrong. Wombats… Read more »
And the Spirit Run class winner is…
THIRD GRADE!!! Today it was announced that third grade has won the Spirit Run prize! Did you know that 100% of the third grade class brought in MORE than $100? That is pretty amazing third grade!! We hope you enjoy your picnic and silly string festivities. Stella Maris would also like to thank all of… Read more »
We are SO CLOSE!! Spirit Run Update
We have raised 12,100 and are honing in on our target. If you have waited until the last minute to donate, this is it. Monies must be turned in tomorrow morning, February 15th to be counted.
February Kiva Update
Second and third grade chose to help in the area of Water and Sanitation this month. A woman by the name of Hien, who lives in Vietnam, is struggling with the absence of a toilet. Unfortunately, many in her community are in this same horrible situation. Building a toilet will improve the health of Hien… Read more »
Viva Las Vegas – March 10th
You are invited to a Viva Las Vegas Casino Night Benefitting Stella Maris Academy Saturday, March 10, 2018 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. UCSD – The Great Hall Hosted by the Stella Maris Academy PTO RSVP by February 16, 2018
January KIVA update
3rd and 7th Grade spent Friday morning discussing the challenges facing single parents around the world. These mothers and fathers are supporting their families without a partner. In small groups, students shared out their ideas regarding why they believe being a single parent is difficult. One group said, “It’s hard because you have to work by yourself… Read more »
IT’S HERE – SMA’S SPIRIT RUN HAPPENS TOMORROW!!!
IT’S HERE – SMA’S SPIRIT RUN HAPPENS TOMORROW!!! We can’t wait to see everyone at the La Jolla Rec Center Monday afternoon, filled with the Holy Spirit and ready to kick off Catholic Schools week with this FUNdraiser. Please remember that students may come to school in appropriate, comfortable athletic wear. Eat a sensible lunch (nothing too heavy) and bring… Read more »
Spirit Run time!!
Have you heard? The Spirit Run is just two weeks away. Monday, January 29 is the date for this FUNdraiser where students earn money for our school by running laps at the La Jolla Rec Center. Students should be collecting donations or securing pledges (i.e. $1 per lap etc) and all money can be… Read more »