Monday Morning Memo
August 31, 2026
Office Contact Information
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Email: school@stmaryum.org
Phone: 3016274170
New and Noteworthy
Back to School Night
Back to School Night is THIS WEDNESDAY September 2nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gym. All parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be a lot of important information about the school year shared during this meeting, as well as time to visit your child's classroom to learn about the expectations for their current grade.
Back to School Night is intended for adults only, but if alternative childcare is not available, children may attend but most remain with their parents/guardians for the duration of the event.
Hispanic Heritage Month Committee
Dear SMA Families,
We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month once again this year from September 15 through October 15!
We invite interested parents and families to join the SMA School Hispanic Heritage Committee. This is a wonderful opportunity to help celebrate and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of our Hispanic community while also earning Volunteer Hours.
Our next committee meeting will be held:
Wednesday, September 9th
3:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Classroom
If you are interested in joining the committee or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Cabrera at acabrera@stmaryum.org or Dr. Davis at rdavis@stmaryum.org.
We look forward to working together to make this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration a meaningful and memorable one for our SMA community!
¡Gracias y esperamos contar con ustedes!
Chess Wizards
Chess Wizards is a premier chess education company providing fun, informative and challenging chess lessons to students in PreK-8th grade. Our program is made for children at every step of their chess journey - no matter the skill level - with classes that build upon each other, starting with the basics and moving toward more advanced lessons as your child progresses from one session to the next. Chess Wizards teaches children how to problem solve, think critically, win graciously, and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. At the end of this session, each student would have had the chance to participate in a mini-chess tournament.
Register online at ChessWizards.com | WATCH OUR VIDEO | Questions? Call 866.949.4386
Dance at SMA
Dear Families,
We’re thrilled to announce that Dance is Back at St. Mary of the Assumption School, and we can’t wait to see our dancers move, groove, and shine again! Registration is now open for our exciting new classes, spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Classes & Schedule:
Kindergarten–2nd Grade: Mondays | 3:15–4:15 PM (After School) — Hip Hop
3rd - 5th Grade: Fridays | 3:15-4:15 PM (After School) — Jazz
Classes Start Monday, September 14th and Friday, September 18th
Use the link to register your dancer TODAY! Register Here for Fall Dance Classes!
Cheer at SMA
Dear Families, We are thrilled to announce that we are officially launching the SMA Cheerleading Team for the 2026–2027 school year! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to build confidence, learn new skills, and show school spirit in a fun, supportive environment. Open to girls of all skill levels in grades 2nd through 8th! To kick off the season, we plan to host a Zoom parent meeting, a cheer clinic, and tryouts to help prepare students for future team experiences. If your child is interested in joining, please complete the form below by Friday, September 4th at 5:00 PM: Cheer Team Interest Form: Complete Google Form Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5354109953 Meeting ID: 535 410 9953 Upcoming Dates: Zoom Parent Meeting: Thursday, September 10th, 7:00 PM Cheer Clinic: Saturday, September 12th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cheer Tryouts: Saturday, September 12th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Immediately after the clinic)
Tentative Practice Day and Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We can’t wait to get started and look forward to an exciting season ahead!
With spirit,Coach Jasmine and Coach Elisabeth
Smacheerleaders@gmail.com
Reminders
HSA
First HSA Meeting September 9th at 7pm
We hope to see as many families as possible at our first HSA meeting on Wednesday September 9th at 7pm! As a reminder, families who attend all but one HSA meeting and complete their service hours by May 1st are eligible for a scholarship drawing for $2000 off their tuition next year!
CYO
Parish News
Community News
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Calendar
Wednesday September 2nd: 6:30-8:00pm Back to School Night
Friday September 4th: 12:30pm Dismissal
Monday September 7th: No School (Labor Day)
Friday September 18th: Hispanic Heritage Month Mass 10am (Change from paper calendar)
Sunday September 20th: Parish Picnic 1pm-3pm
Wednesday September 23rd: PK3-3rd Fall Photos in Winter Uniform
Thursday September 24th: 4th-8th Fall Photos in Winter Uniform
Friday September 25th: 12:30pm Dismissal; HSA Movie Night 6-8pm