Saint Mary’s School District -

Dear St. Mary's City Schools Families, We're thrilled to announce the new app for St. Mary's! It's everything St. Mary's, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/jdCKMD Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/_1cPsR

Spirit Week 9/23 - 9/27 9/23 Wear All Black 9/24 Qaspeq Day 9/25 Jersey Day 9/26 Hat Day 9/27 NO SCHOOL Pajama Day

Friendly Reminder - 9/17/24 7th and 8th Grade Qissunaq Parent Meeting @ 6pm ES Gym Bus Departs PXP at 5:30

Calling SMCSD We have set up our new phone system Dial 907-438-2411, 907-438- 2311, 907-438-3100 to get the phone tree PRESS 1 to reach the HS Front Office PRESS 2 to reach the ES Front Office PRESS 3 Yupik Building PRESS 4 Kitchen PRESS 0 Reception PRESS 9 To leave a message I understand that our phone lines have been in and out due to the swapping of carriers. We are able to receive voicemails via email, if for any reason you cannot get ahold of the offices, you may leave a message and we will surely get it though email. We are currently updating our files for the SMSD Website, App, and Student Data Base for text messaging and sharing information. If you are a parent/guardian and for any reason you are not receiving updates from the school, let Amber know by phone or by email adennis@smcsd.us. You also have the option to opt out of messaging by replying STOP. Thanks for you understanding!

Dear Parents, As the weather gets colder, we want to remind you of the importance of dressing your children warmly for school. Please ensure that they are wearing appropriate winter clothing, such as coats, hats, scarves, and gloves, to protect them from the chilly temperatures. Student K-6 are going outside for recess. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our students safe and warm this season!

Monday, Sept. 16: Moose Hunting Trip (Sept. 16-19) Tuesday, Sept. 17: Deadline for Berry Picking permission slips 7th/8th Qissunaq Parent Meeting @ 6pm ES Gym Thursday, Sept. 19: 3-5 Berry Picking Trip @ 10am Students return from Moose Hunting Trip Friday, Sept. 20: K-2 Berry Picking Trip @ 10am Progress Reports go out Red Eagle Day-show your school spirit and wear Red

Just a friendly reminder....the Berry Picking Parent Meeting is tonight at 6pm. K-5 Teachers are required to attend. The meeting will be held in the ES Gym. Thanks.

9/10/24 Friendly reminder that tonight @6pm will be the 9th-12th grade moose hunting meeting. Students, parents and interested boat captains wanting to go on the trip must attend the meeting. There will be a short delay for PXP, as the bus will leave Pitkas by 6pm. Quyana!

Tuesday, Sept. 10: Last day to sign up for Weir Chaperone (all forms are due in Elem office) Follow-up Boat Captain's Meeting (Weir) @ 4:30 Elem Computer Lab HS Moose Trip Meeting @ 6pm ES Gym Wednesday, Sept. 11: HS M6 Volleyball begins Thursday, Sept. 12: 6th Grade Weir Trip (students need to arrive by 7:15) ES K-5 Berry Trip meeting @ 6pm ES Gym **7th/8th Grade Qissunaq Trip meeting TBD** Friday, Sept. 13: Red Eagle Day-show your school spirit and wear Red

"Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer." — Unknown SMSD will acknowledge Grandparents Day for students K-6 on September 9, 2024 in the Elementary Library @ 9am. Please RSVP for Grandparent's Day by September 5. The kitchen staff needs a headcount in order to prepare enough food.

Weekly Announcement: Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL) Tuesday, Sept. 3: Tutoring Begins Wednesday, Sept. 4: Student Govt Assembly at 9:15 HS gym for grades 4-12 to listen to officer speeches Thursday, Sept. 5: Officers announced at 2:45 Parent Meeting re: Weir Trip @ 6pm in Elem Gym Friday, Sept. 6: First Student Govt meeting at 3:10 in 5th grade classroom Red Eagle Day-show your school spirit and wear Red Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

September 2024 Calendar *Subject to Change*

Wednesday, 8/28 Early Release Day @ 12:45pm. No Pre-K Friday, 8/30 K-6 Open House 2-3pm Phone lines are still currently down, UUI is looking into the issue.

Make Up Play for Keeps Last Call for ALL 4th - 12th Grade Student Athletes and Parents When: Monday, August 26, 2024 @ 4-4:30pm Where: ES Computer Lab

CORRECTION Mini Potlatch Doors Open @ 530pm Quyana!

Back to School Mini Potlach TODAY Thursday, August 15 @ ES Gym Van leaving PXP @ 530pm Doors Open @ 545pm and begin @6pm

SMSD SPORTS Required - Health Physical , Play for Keeps for both Athlete and Parent (7-12) Play for Keeps - Monday, Aug. 19 @ 6pm in the ES Gym (4-6) Play for Keeps - Tuesday, Aug. 20 @ 6pm in the ES Gym Questions, please contact the ES office @ 907-438-2311

August 2024 Calendar

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Good afternoon families! I hope you all have enjoyed your summer break! We have school creeping up on us next week! The Back to School Mini Potlatch will be at the Elementary Gymnasium on Thursday, August 15 @6pm. All students PreK - 12th grade enrolling students, parents and guardians are welcome to attend! The students would greatly appreciate you support. Community members are more than welcome to share a gift to pass out for the children. The first day of school will be on Friday, August 16th for all student K-12th grade. The first day of school for Preschool Monday, August 26th, their day begins with lunch @ 12pm. If you have not turned in enrollment forms yet, please do! I will be at the high school front office from 8am - 12pm and 1pm-4pm. Another reminder, if your child would like to play sports this year, please make sure they get their physicals with our local clinic. Were all excited to see you back in school! FYI, we have also created a new Facebook page call St. Mary's School District where all messages and district updates sent out will now be found on Facebook as well as the district website. We are also looking into creating an app just for SMCSD! Quyana Cakneq and enjoy the rest of your break!