Mustang Messenger 3/12/26

Dear St. Matthias Families,

Last Friday and the beginning of this week, our faculty and staff participated in professional learning designed to strengthen teaching and support student success. These days provided valuable time for teachers to learn new instructional strategies, reflect on student learning, and collaborate as a school community.

During our sessions, teachers explored how to use NWEA MAP testing data more effectively to guide instruction and develop small-group learning based on students’ individual needs. This work helps ensure that students receive the right level of challenge and support in the classroom.

Faculty also participated in sessions focused on building positive classroom culture and strengthening relationships with students. Teachers learned about brain science and how understanding student behavior can help create classrooms that are supportive, structured, and responsive to student needs.

In addition, time was dedicated to team collaboration and leadership development, helping our faculty continue to grow as a strong and unified learning community.

These professional learning experiences allow our teachers to continue refining their practice so that every student at St. Matthias receives excellent instruction and meaningful support.

During this time, our faculty also began planning several family-centered events and school activities for the months ahead. From March through June, we are excited to create opportunities that bring our students, families, and school community together.

Please keep an eye out for upcoming announcements about school events, family activities, and community gatherings. We encourage all families to participate whenever possible, as these moments help strengthen the relationships that make St. Matthias such a special place.

With gratitude,
Dr. Coretta N. Streat
Principal

March 6, 2026

No School – Teacher Professional Development Day

March 9, 2026

No School – Teacher Professional Development Day
Boost Application OPENS

Athletics are an important part of student life at the Academy of St. Matthias. Through sports, students build teamwork, confidence, discipline, and school spirit while developing healthy habits and leadership skills.

We are excited to continue growing our athletics program and creating more opportunities for students to participate.

⚽ Soccer Registration — Final Call

Monday, March 16 is the final day to sign up for soccer.

Any students interested in participating should complete registration by that date

Soccer Practice Schedule-Tuesday's

Practices are open to both girls and boys and will follow this schedule:

8U Division
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

12U & 14U Division
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

We look forward to seeing our Mustangs on the field this spring! 🐎⚽

📚 National Reading Month

March is National Reading Month, a time when we place special emphasis on building strong reading habits in our students.

Research consistently shows that regular reading has a powerful impact on academic success.

Even small amounts of daily reading make a difference. The more students read, the more words they encounter and the stronger their literacy skills become.

Below is a helpful illustration showing the impact of reading just a few minutes each day.

Our 8th grade scholars have successfully completed their high school applications and have received their acceptance letters. They are now in the final stages of discerning and selecting the schools that will become the next step in their educational journey.

This is an exciting and important time for our students and their families. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and accomplishments during their time at St. Matthias.

As they make these important decisions, we ask our school community to keep our 8th grade scholars in your prayers as they consider the schools that will help them continue to grow academically, spiritually, and personally.

Our school day begins with morning prayer and Scripture, allowing students to start their day grounded in faith.

• School begins promptly at 8:00 AM
• Students arriving after 8:05 AM are considered late

Arriving on time ensures students participate in morning prayer and begin the day prepared for learning.

We understand that volunteering during school hours is not always possible. Families may still complete volunteer hours through flexible opportunities.

Cafeteria & Campus Care (High Need)

Volunteer anytime between 1:00–2:30 PM assisting with:

• Wiping tables
• Light cleaning and organizing

Donations-in-Kind

Families may earn volunteer hours by donating needed school supplies such as:

• Kleenex
• Paper towels
• Hand sanitizer
• Disinfecting wipes
• Copy paper
• Pencils and classroom supplies

Volunteer credit: $20 donation = 1 volunteer hour

Please submit receipts to the Main Office including parent name, student name, and grade.

The St. Matthias Fun Run is coming up in May, and we are beginning to organize volunteers to help make this a successful and fun event for our students.

Families are encouraged to sign up now to volunteer so that you can plan ahead and take time off from work if needed to participate.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to:

• Support our school community
• Spend time with our students during a fun school event
• Earn volunteer hours

More information about the Fun Run and volunteer opportunities will be shared soon. We look forward to families joining us to help make this a memorable event for our Mustangs.

Thank you for your continued support of the Academy of St. Matthias.

We are excited to announce that the BOOST Scholarship applications open Monday March 9. We encourage all families to apply for this program. Information and the application can be found at the links below.

Boost Information

Boost Application