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 trust in God’s plan. He is the patron saint of the Universal Church, as well as of fathers, workers, travelers, and a happy death. May his example of quiet strength and faithfulness inspire us all!
A few important updates for this week:
- School-Wide Assembly this Friday at 8:05 AM!
This will be a BIG one as we recognize students for their academic and sports excellence and honor our Students of the Month for February’s virtue of Cooperation. We hope to see you there! - Uniform Update
We are finalizing details with our new uniform provider, The Uniform Store, and will be sharing ordering information soon. The only significant uniform change for next year is for 6th graders, who will now wear khaki pants with a blue polo to align with our middle school uniform (8th graders will still wear the green polo). All other uniform pieces will remain the same for the 2025-2026 school year. - Key Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year
The full one-page annual school calendar will be released in April, but I am pleased to share the following key dates:
- First Day of School – Wed, 8/20/25
- Last Day of School – Fri, 6/5/26 (8th grade graduation: Thu, 5/28/26)
- Thanksgiving Break – Mon, 11/24 – Fri, 11/28/25 (Fri, 11/21/25 will be a minimum day; NO CUB CARE); school resumes on Mon, 12/1/25
- Christmas Break – Mon, 12/22/25 – Mon, 1/5/26 (Fri, 12/19/25 will be a minimum day; NO CUB CARE); school resumes on Tue, 1/6/26
- Winter Break – Fri, 2/13/26 – Mon, 2/16/26
- Easter (Spring) Break – Fri, 4/3/26 – Fri, 4/10/26 (School resumes Mon, 4/13/26)
Wishing you all a blessed week ahead!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education.
With blessings and hope,
Mr. Jamie Brandt
Principal