Mustang Messenger 4/1/26

Dear St. Matthias Families,

Welcome back! I pray that you had a restful and blessed Spring Break filled with peace, renewal, and time with family.

As we continue in the Easter season, we are reminded that this is a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. As we return to school, we enter the final stretch of the academic year—a time to remain focused, finish strong, and continue growing both academically and spiritually.

I am so proud of the hard work our students and teachers demonstrate each day. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our school community.

Please take a moment to review the important updates and upcoming events below.

With gratitude,
Dr. Streat

Complete Re-Enrollment in FACTS (if not already done)
Apply for the BOOST Scholarship (Deadline: May 8)
Mark your calendar for Literacy Night (April 23)

Re-enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now open.

Please note: No seat is guaranteed after April 13th.

Families can access re-enrollment through the FACTS Family Portal. We strongly encourage all families to complete this process immediately to secure your child’s placement.

If you need assistance, please contact the main office.

As we return from Spring Break, we ask all families to ensure students arrive on time each day and are prepared for learning. Consistent attendance is critical as we enter the final stretch of the school year.

We are excited to host our upcoming Literacy Night!

Join us for an engaging evening focused on building a love of reading and supporting our students’ literacy development.

Families can look forward to:

Interactive literacy activities

Strategies to support reading at home

Engaging, student-centered experiences

We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A5A723A2F58-63243773-literacy#/

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to support:

Activity stations

Set-up and clean-up

Family welcome and check-in

👉 To volunteer, Click the Link! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A5A723A2F58-63550688-literacy#/

Our Spring Book Fair will take place on:
April 17, 20, 23, and 24

This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading and build your child’s home library while supporting our school.

Volunteers Needed

We are seeking parent volunteers to assist with:

Student shopping support

Register assistance

Set-up and breakdown

👉 To volunteer, Click the link! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A5A723A2F58-63245365-scholastic

The BOOST Scholarship application for the 2026–2027 school year is now open and will close on May 8, 2026.

We encourage all eligible families to apply for this important tuition assistance opportunity.

BOOST Information

BOOST Application

We are excited to celebrate our amazing readers!

Students who participated in the Read and Hit a Home Run program have earned 2 FREE tickets to a Chesapeake Baysox game! 🎉

🎟️ Game Details:
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 7:05 PM

All families are invited to join us for a fun-filled night at the ballpark as we celebrate our students’ hard work and show our school spirit.

Additional details regarding ticket distribution and purchasing options will be shared soon.

⚾ We can’t wait to see you there! ⚾

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

📚 April 23 – Literacy Night
⚾ April 24 – Baysox Reading Night
🏃‍♂️ May 15 – Fun Run
🚴 May 15 – Bike to School Day
🚌 May 15 – Sankofa Mobile Museum
🎨💃 May (Date TBD) – Spring Art Show & Dance Performances
☀️ June (Date TBD) – Field Day

More details and volunteer opportunities will be shared soon.

With the changing weather, many students are removing jackets and sweatshirts during the day and leaving them behind.

If your child is missing an item, please have them check the Lost & Found in the main office. We also encourage all families to label items with your child’s name to help us return them quickly.

Looking Ahead

As we move toward the end of the school year, additional information regarding end-of-year events, assessments, and celebrations will be shared in the coming weeks.