Monday Morning Memo

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Email: school@stmaryum.org
Phone: 3016274170

The second installation of personalized bricks for our Centennial Courtyard was completed over the Easter break. We warmly invite you to visit the school entrance and enjoy the newly enhanced space.

Thank you to all the families who participated in this meaningful fundraising project. We sincerely appreciate your generosity and continued support.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Davis at 301-627-4170.

Students may now wear the optional summer uniform for the fourth quarter. Please let your child's teacher know if you have any questions.

As many of you know, our Spanish teacher was hired through a staffing company, RISE Education. While they have assured me a teacher will be on boarded shortly, we still do not have a start date. In the meantime, we have Ms. Nancy Gomez filling in as many days as she can as a long term substitute, and we will have our other substitute teachers filling in as needed. We hope to have news of a permanent teacher soon.

As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping your school community safe, we are introducing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to your Student Information System (SIS). Additionally, we will be enhancing security measures around user accounts.

These changes will take effect on Wednesday, May 27th. They will not impact your current session if you are logged in, but you will notice the updates the next time you log in. While we have communicated this in the SIS, we wanted to send a direct message to ensure your school is prepared for the upcoming changes.

Here’s what you need to know:

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):

• Staff and parents accessing the SIS will be prompted with MFA.
• Students accessing the SIS will NOT be prompted or required to enable MFA.

Centralized Authentication System:

• With this update, a single user account can be used across all core FACTS products, simplifying access for families and staff.
• For example, families will now be able to use the same credentials to access the SIS family portal and apply for financial aid.
• Usernames need to be unique across FACTS. The first time you log in after the update, you may be asked to update your username.

Updated Password Requirements:

• Passwords will be streamlined across all FACTS products and will no longer have an expiration date.
• Schools will no longer create or update passwords for staff or parents; users will manage their own passwords directly.
• Schools will have the ability to send the password reset email on behalf of the parent or staff individual.

Did you know that we have a school counselor? Ms. Jalloh comes to our school every Friday and meets with students individually, in groups, and as a class. If you are interested in having your child speak to the counselor one-on-one, please complete the attached permission slip and return it to the main office or Mrs. Lewis.

The Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program provides scholarship awards for some students who are eligible for the free or reduced–price school meals program (FARMs) to attend a participating nonpublic school. Priority will be granted to students who qualify for FARMs and receive a BOOST scholarship award during the 2025-2026 school year, as well as their siblings.

We are looking for volunteers for Career/Vocation Day! We need speakers (no Virtus needed) and escorts (must be Virtus), lunch is provided and up to 8 service hours are available. Please fill out the interest form below.

SMA Summer Camp Registration now open! See flier below for more details and registration link

Please note the activities here are not endorsed by the school or parish. Information is shared by request of the organizing body.

Father Robert Kilner, Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Solomons Island, MD, is leading a beautiful 12-day Marian Pilgrimage this June, visiting Fátima, Spain, Lourdes, and Paris — including the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal and the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral. Daily Mass, the Rosary, and candlelight processions are included throughout the journey. Space is Limited.

Departure from Washington Dulles Airport.

All are welcome to join. For full details and registration, visit www.JMJtours.com/fatima or call 703-425-5400.

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April 15th: 7pm HSA Meeting

April 17th: 10am Mass, Third Quarter Report Cards

April 21st: Tie Dye Dress Down Day

April 22nd: Career and Vocation Day

April 24th: 10am Mass; 12:30 Dismissal; Third Quarter Honor Roll Ceremony; Parent Mixer

May 1st: 10am May Crowning Mass

May 8th: 10am Mass; Fourth Quarter Progress Reports

May 11th-15th: NJHS Spirit Week

May 13th: 7pm HSA Meeting

May 15th: Field Day; 12:30 Dismissal

May 22nd: 10am Candle Mass; Last Day for 8th Grade

May 25th: Memorial Day; No School

May 28th: 12:30pm Dismissal

June 5th: 10am Mass

Tuesday June 9th: 12:30pm Dismissal; Last Day of School