Mustang Messenger 4/23/26

I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your kind words, prayers, and expressions of support following the passing of my mother. Your compassion and care have meant more to me than I can fully express. I am truly grateful to be part of such a faith-filled and supportive community. Please continue to keep my family in your prayers, as I continue to keep all of you in mine.

As we continue in the Easter season, we are reminded that this is a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. We are now in the final stretch of the academic year, and I am incredibly proud of the hard work and growth I see in our students each day.

📅 Tonight
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

We are excited to welcome all families for Literacy Night!

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community and celebrate the importance of reading.

Families can look forward to:

📖 Interactive literacy activities

💡 Strategies to support reading at home

🎉 Engaging, student-centered experiences

📚 FREE books for students!

We would love to see ALL families in attendance!

👉 Volunteers are still needed!
If you are available and would like to earn service hours, please contact the main office.

We are now actively enrolling new families for the upcoming school year.

If you have not yet completed your child’s re-enrollment, please do so immediately.

⚠️ Please note: We can no longer guarantee your child’s seat.
As applications continue to come in, available spaces are being filled.

Our desire is to continue partnering with your family in your child’s academic and spiritual growth. If St. Matthias remains your school of choice, we strongly encourage you to secure your child’s placement as soon as possible.

👉 Re-enrollment is available through the FACTS Family Portal
👉 Please contact the main office if you need assistance

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM

Families, please ensure that all graduation fees are paid in full by May 15th in order for students to participate in this special milestone celebration.

If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact the main office.

This is a friendly reminder that our school fundraiser, ASMA Fun Run and Obstacle Course Challenge, is currently underway!

Fundraising is an important way we support our school community and provide meaningful opportunities for our students. We truly appreciate your continued support.

If you have not yet participated, there is still time to contribute. Every donation—big or small—helps us move closer to our goal.

📧 An email was sent over Spring Break from 99Pledges, our fundraising platform.
👉 Simply click the link, follow the setup instructions, and begin sharing with family and friends.

🙌 Volunteers Needed

We are also seeking volunteers to help make this event a success!

👉 Sign up through Track-It-Forward under:
“St. Matthias Warrior Challenge”

If you are not yet registered on Track-It-Forward, please contact the school for assistance.

Your time and support make a meaningful difference for our students.

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! ⚾

We are preparing for Field Day and need your support!

👉 Volunteer options:

Full Day

Half Day (4 hours)

2-hour shifts

Choose what works best for your schedule.

👉 Contact the main office to sign up

Consistent attendance and punctuality are critical as we finish the school year strong. Please ensure students arrive on time each day.

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.

Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and commitment to our school community. Together, we remain rooted in faith and dedicated to excellence for every child entrusted to our care.

With gratitude,
Dr. Coretta Streat
Principal

academy.stmatthias.org

Phone - 301-577-9412

Dr. Streat - principal@stmatthias.org

School Office - office@stmatthias.org

Mrs. Blackburn - mblackburn@stmathias.org

Mrs. Jimenez - jjimenez@stmatthias.org

Mr. Loughner - gloughner@stmatthias.org