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Welcome to SMOT School Centennial Year!
Kindergarten:
Our Kindergartners are using the book, The Mitten, to learn about the
season of winter. They each made a mitten and retold the story
by tucking animals inside. Along with that, they are learning about
animals that hibernate.
Grade 1: First Graders can be found
learning the difference between mammals and reptiles. They are making a
booklet of the various animals that are reptiles. Each student has their
own rosary and each day they pray a decade of the Rosary.
Grade 2: Our Second Graders
are busy learning about traditions and cultures. They are comparing and
contrasting others to their own traditions they have at home.
Grade 3: In Third Grade, our
students are learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream. They
are writing their own dreams for the future.
Grade 4: Simple machines are the
topic in Fourth Grade. They are excited to explore them and see how they
work. They are even going to build their own compound machines. |
Grade 5: Fifth Graders are
researching their favorite authors and making displays to share with their
classmates.
Grade 6: In our Sixth Grade,
students can be found writing their own class newspaper. They have been
interviewing me, as well as other faculty members. Students in Fifth and
Sixth Grades are starting preparations to present Shadow Stations during
Lent.
Grade 7 and 8: In our Seventh
and Eighth Grades, our students are exploring the Seven Catholic Teachings
on Social Justice. They are working on presentations, so they can teach
the younger students here at St. Martin.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Catholic Schools Week January
29-February 3
Parent /Teacher Conferences February 16
No School February 17
No School (Presidents’ Day) February 20
Mardi Gras/Mission Fair February 21
Ash Wednesday February 22
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We have finished our Second Quarter, report cards have gone home, and we had our Second Quarter Awards Ceremony. The teachers and students have so much to be proud of. Congratulations to the following students for making the Honor Roll.
First Honors: Cristina B., Daniel G., Brandon H., Olivia R., Katherine R., Essaye T., Alexandria E., Rowen F., Elena H., Nick M., , Jessica W., Aaron E., Mariah N., Jordyn G., Corey C., and Scott F.
Second Honors: Ali B., Tony B., Nathan F., Tylar J., Aidan R., Emma D., Kaylie F., Ellie K., Stephan M., Becky R., Emily S., Eli S.,, Brittany D., Courtney D., Tommy G., Camryn G., Kaelynne G., Derek H., Colleen L., Matthew M., Justin M., Lucy M., Noah B., Johnny D., Katie M., Katelyn R., Ellen W., Tyler K., Cody H., Jacob E., and Nicholas W.
We also gave out 68 Rainbow Awards to students that completed and turned in all homework and other assignments on time. 134 Star Awards were given out to students receiving no check marks in “Social and Personal Development”. 10 All Star Achievement Awards, this went to one child in each homeroom that did their very best in every aspect, may have worked hard to overcome an obstacle, goes out of their way to make our school a better place.
This Sunday marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. We will have our annual Open House (12:30-2:00). I look forward to seeing you all there. Below is a list of the other events we have scheduled.
Catholic Schools Week-January 29 to February 5
Sunday: Open House from 12:30-2:00.
See all the students’ work and enjoy refreshments in the cafeteria, thanks to Education Commission.
Monday: Mixed Up Monday-Students and faculty may be out of uniform and are encouraged to be creative! Mix up clothes, shoes, socks, hair, and whatever else you want. Formally known as Wacky Wednesday!
Tuesday: Crazy Hat Day- Wear a fun hat! Anything celebrating our 100 years would be extra special.
Some students will attend the Catholic Schools’ Mass at the Cathedral downtown.
Wednesday: 100th Day of the 100th Year- Students and faculty may dress from their favorite decade of our 100 years here at St. Martin.
Thursday: St. Martin Spirit Day- Students and teachers are encouraged to wear St. Martin spirit wear over regular uniform shirt and pants/skirt.
Catholic Schools’ Week Liturgy-Come celebrate with us at Mass, where we will be honoring a distinguished graduate.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day- Thanks to the PTO the Teacher/Staff will enjoy breakfast in the Cafeteria after mass while students are treated to doughnuts and juice in the classrooms. At mass we will honor our Inaugural Distinguished Graduate Award (please join us).
Friday: Student Appreciation Day-Students may come out of uniform. BINGO at 1:00pm in Fr. Mick Hall. PTO will be providing a snack and drink for students. Students will receive NO HOMEWORK over the weekend!
Students’ names will be randomly drawn throughout the week to win prizes!
IMPORTANT DATES:
