January Dates and Reminders

• Monday, 1-6: School Reopens
• Friday, 1-10: First Friday Mass. Formal Uniforms
• Friday, 1-17: Pizza Lunch Forms Due
• Monday, 1-20: No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Teachers      Professional Development Day.
• Thursday, 1-23: Pizza Lunch
• Friday, 1-24: TAG Day. $2.00 or more donation to support NUT    Midline Carcinoma Awareness Month. Theme colors are                  green and white.
• Sunday, 1-25 to Friday, 1-31: Catholic Schools Week. 
• Monday, 1-27: Community Day of Service. Kindergarten will be    making cards for law enforcement.
• Tuesday, 1-28: Student Showcase open to all families in the evening. Touring Tuesday for potential new families.
• Wednesday, 1-29: Pre-k & Kindergarten Prom. 
• Thursday, 1-30: 8th grade vs Faculty Volleyball Game.
• Friday, 1-31: Catholic Schools Week Mass at 11:15 a.m.. Early    Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. SMA Spaghetti Social.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October Dates and Reminders

•  Friday, 10-4 : First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal uniforms required.
• Monday, 10-14: School closed Columbus Day.
• Wednesday, 10-16: School Pictures : Formal Uniform and order forms must be in before or by this day.
• Wednesday, 10-16: Pizza form due for pizza lunch Tuesday, 10-22.
• Friday, October 18: TAG Day, donate $2.00 or more. Wear themed color blue to support Respect Life Birthright of Barnegat.
• Monday, 10-21: KINDERGARTEN PUMPKIN INVESTIGATION WEEK: Please send to school an  approximately 6 inch tall/diameter pumpkin not including the stem. Children must be able to carry their pumpkin and their names need to be written on the bottom. 
• Tuesday,10-22: Pizza Lunch
• Wednesday, 10-23 & Thursday 10-24: 12:45 Early Dismissal. Parent teacher conferences 1:00-6:00 p.m.. Afternoon EDP is available.
• Friday 10-25: Spirit Week begins!!! 
• Friday, 10-25:  Wear your favorite sports jersey/shirt. No uniforms. No donation.
• Saturday, 10-26: Trunk or Treat! Support David's Dream and Believe. Bring friends! 12:00-2:00 p.m..
• Monday, 10-28: Pajama Day! Pajamas allowed but bathrobes, slippers and nightgowns are not permitted. Children must wear sneakers for safety reasons and should have a sweater or sweatshirt on hand in case they feel chilly. 
• Tuesday, 10-29: Crazy hat or hair day with gym uniforms.
• Wednesday, 10-30: Wacky Wednesday! (more details to come)
• Thursday, 10-31: Halloween!!! Children will wear their costumes to school. Preschool and kindergarten will have a parade in the morning. More information is coming. Kindergarten will have their Halloween celebration on this day.
• Friday 11-1: All Saints Day First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal uniforms required. Winter uniforms begin.
• Friday 11-1: Winter uniforms begin: No shorts and skorts allowed. Boys may wear long sleeve polos on non formal days. Girls need to wear their cardigan if not wearing a long sleeve blouse. Gym sweatshirts must be worn over gym t-shirts with gym sweatpants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May and June Dates and Reminders

• Friday, May 3: First Friday Mass. Formal Uniforms
• Thursday, May 9: Mass cancelled
• Friday, May 10: Pizza Forms Due
• ***FRIDAY, MAY 10: MOTHER'S DAY TEA @ 1:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, May 14: Blue Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal uniforms required.
• Wednesday, May 15: Pizza Lunch **** Please note pizza is on a Wednesday ***
• Friday, May 17: TAG Day: Donate $2.00 to support Ronald McDonald House. Wear theme colors red & yellow.
• Tuesday, May 21: May Crowning Mass at 1:15 p.m. Formal uniforms required.
• Thursday, May 23: Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m.. No afternoon EDP. Teachers Professional Development Day. 
• Friday, May 24: School Closed
• Monday, May 27: School Closed Memorial Day.
• Friday, May 31: Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m.. 8th grade Baccalaureate Mass at 6:00 p.m..
• Tuesday, June 4: Field Day. Gym uniforms required.
• Friday, June 7: Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.. 8th grade graduation at 6:00 p.m.
• ****MONDAY, JUNE 10: KINDERGARTEN END OF YEAR SHOW AT 1:00 P.M.. More information coming soon.
• Tuesday, June 11:Moving up/ end of the year Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal uniforms required.
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. 

April Dates and Reminders

• Monday, 4/8: School Resumes. SPRING UNIFORM BEGINS!!
• Friday, 4/12: First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal uniforms are required. No shorts or skorts.
• Monday, 4/15: Pizza form is due for pizza lunch Thursday, 4/18.
• Thursday, 4/18: Pizza Lunch
• Friday 4/19: Tag Day! Donate $2.00 and wear tie-dyed/ bright colors to support Family Promise. 
• Wednesday, 4/23 and Thursday 4/24: Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. for Parent teacher Conferences. Afternoon EDP is available.
• TBD * K-3rd Class Trip
• Saturday, 4/27: Gift Auction
• Save The Date: Mother's Day Tea  5/10 @ 1:00 p.m. more info to follow.
• Save the date: End Of Year Kindergarten Show: 1:00 p.m. more info to follow.

 March Dates & Reminders

• Friday, 3/1: First Friday Mass. Formal uniforms are required.
• Friday, 3/8: Second trimester report cards. Access through Genesis.
• Friday, 3/8: Stations of the Cross at 1:15 p.m..
• Friday, 3/15: TAG Day. Themed colors are green/blue. If participating donate $2.00 to support Make A Wish Foundation.
• Monday 3/18: Kindergarten celebrates St. Patrick's Day!
• Monday, 3/18: Pizza form due.
• Thursday, 3/21: Pizza Lunch
• Friday,3/22: Stations of The Cross at 1:15 p.m..
• Thursday, 3/28: Holy Thursday Early Dismissal 12:45 . NO EDP AFTER SCHOOL.
• Friday, 3/29: Good Friday. School Closed for Easter. Reopens on Monday 4/8.
• Friday, 4/12: First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m..

 

 

 

 

 

February Dates and Reminders

• Thursday 2/8: Frist Friday Mass at 11:15 a.m.. Formal uniforms required. 12:45 Dismissal.
• Thursday 2/8 : One Hundred Days of School
• Wednesday 2/14: Ash Wednesday Mass 1:15 p.m..
• Wednesday 2/14: TAG Day: No Formal Uniforms for Mass if you are donating $2.00 to support the American Heart Association. Theme colors are red/pink.
• Friday 2/16: Stations of the Cross at 1:15 p.m..
• Monday 2/19: School Closed Presidents' Day
• Friday 2/23: Stations of the Cross at 1:15 p.m..
• Monday 2.26: Pizza form due.
• Thursday 2/29: Pizza Lunch
• Friday 3/1: First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal uniforms are required. 

 

 

 

 

January Dates and Reminders

Wednesday 1/3: School reopens

Friday, 1/5: First Friday Mass at 1:15. Children must be in formal uniform

Monday, 1/15: No School. School closed for Martin Luther King Day

Monday, 1/22: Pizza form due for pizza on Thursday, 1/25.

Thursday, 1/25: Pizza Lunch

Friday, 1/26: TAG Day! Support and donate to the research of NUT Carcinoma, $2.00 to participate and theme colors are green and white.

Monday, 1/29-Friday 2/2: Catholic Schools Week

Tuesday, 1/30: Open House (TBD)

Wednesday, 1/31: Pre-K-K Prom. More information will be emailed soon. Parents are invited to watch the children process into our AP room. Prom will take place at different time slots during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Children will be able to wear their fancy party clothes to school for this event!

Friday, 2/2: First Friday Mass at 11:15 a.m.. Children must be in formal uniform.

Friday, 2/2: Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.. EDP is available until 6:00pm..  Spaghetti Dinner and dance for middle school students and their families 6:00p.m.-9:00 p.m..

 

December Dates and Reminders

Candy Grams are on sale for $1.00 by our student reps. If your child would like to give a candy cane and message to someone, please send in money with your child's name and the name and grade who they would like to give to.

 

Friday 12/1: Report cards will be available to view through your Genesis log in.

Friday 12/1: First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Children must be in formal uniforms.

Monday 12/4-Friday 12/8: Kids Kastle Christmas Shop will be open for children to purchase gifts for family members. Shopping dates will be emailed to you.

Friday 12/8: Immaculate Conception Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Children must be in formal uniforms.

Monday 12/11: Pizza form due for pizza lunch on Thursday 12/14.

Tuesday 12/12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service at 1:15 p.m.. Kindergarten children will be leading the procession. ( A special day for kindergarten. Hopefully you or a family member will be able to attend)

Wednesday 12/13: Makeup pictures or redo pictures. Please make sure to send in your order form for makeups and for redo pictures send back your photo package. Formal uniform is required.

Thursday 12/14: Pizza Day!

Friday 12/15: TAG Day! Wear red and green to support St. Bernard's Food for Pets. Please send in a $2.00 donation in an envelope or baggie labeled with your child's name and TAG day on bag. Please label ice cream money and place ice cream money in your child's lunchbox.

Saturday 12/16: Ugly Sweater Run. Please follow Facebook and school emails for more information.

Monday 12/18: 6th - 8th Grade Chris-Math. Open to all at 6:30. A fun experience for all!

Tuesday 12/19: Christmas Show Pre k- 5th grade at 6:30 p.m. Children arrive at 6:00. Please refer to Ms. Coyne's email from 11/27.As we get closer I will send out more info as well as confirm dress up attire which most likely will be red and black Christmas clothing, preferably red on top black on bottom.

**Most Likely : Wednesday 12/20:  Kindergarten Pajama Polar Express Day! * I will confirm all the info with an email.

Thursday 12/21: Christmas Mass at 1:15 p.m. Children must be in formal uniforms.

Friday 12/22: Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.. EDP in the afternoon will not be available.

Monday 12/25- Tuesday 1/2: Christmas Break! School Closed!!

Wednesday 1/3: School reopens!! 

Friday 1/5: First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Children must be in formal uniforms.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Thank you for all your support and most of all for sharing your special blessings with me! God Bless!

Mrs. Barbaccia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November Dates and Reminders 

• Monday, November 6-10: Scholastic Book Fair. Kindergarten will attend Monday and Wednesday.
• Friday, November 10 @ 1:15 p.m.: Veteran's Day Mass . Children must be in formal uniform.
• Monday, 11/13: Pizza orders are due.
• Thursday, 11/16: Pizza Lunch
• Friday, November 17:  TAG Day to support Diabetes Awareness. Themed colors are blue or purple. Please send in a $2.00 donation if participating.
• Monday, November 20: Kindergarten and First Grade will be having a traditional Thanksgiving Feast. I will be sending out an email shortly.
• Tuesday, November 21: Thanksgiving Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal uniform is required.
• Wednesday, November 22: Early dismissal at 12:45 p.m.. AFTERNOON EDP IS NOT AVAILABLE.
• Thursday, November 23-24: School Closed. Happy Thanksgiving 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Dates and Reminders:

• Tuesday, May 9:  Blue Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Children must wear their formal uniforms, no gym uniforms 
• Friday, May 12: Kindergarten Mother's Day Tea at 10:40 a.m.. Early dismissal 12:45 p.m. Teacher Professional Development Day.
• Tuesday, May 15: Pizza order  due . Pizza day is Thursday, May 18.
• Thursday, May 18: Ascension Thursday Mass at 1:15 p.m. Children must wear their formal uniforms, no gym uniforms.
• Friday, May 19: TAG Day to support Ronald McDonald House donate $2.00 and wear theme colors red and yellow.
• Tuesday, May 23: May Crowning Mass at 11:15 a.m.. Children must wear their  formal uniform, no gym uniforms.
• Wednesday, May24: Color-a-thon , Color Run Event!
• Thursday, May 25: Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.. EDP is not available after school.
• Friday, May 26: School Closed. No School for Children. Teacher Spirituality Day.
• Monday, May 29: School Closed. Memorial Day.

June Dates:

• Friday, June 2: Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m.. Baccalaureate Mass @6:00 p.m.
• Monday, June 5: Pizza orders due. Pizza Day Thursday, June 8.
• Wednesday, June 7: Field Day 
• Friday, June 9: Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m. . Graduation at 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, June 12: Kindergarten end of year celebration and show at 1:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 13: Moving Up Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Last Day of School !! 

 

 

 

March Dates and Reminders:

Friday, March 10: Report cards posted . Genesis opens at 4:00

1:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross 

Friday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day

TAG Day: Support Make a Wish Foundation $2.00 donation and wear themed colors green and white

Monday, March 20: SMA Holiday School Closed

Tuesday, March 21: Pizza order forms are due

Thursday March 23: Pizza Lunch Day

Friday, March 24: Stations of the Cross 1:15 p.m.

Friday, March 31: Stations of the Cross 1:15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

January Dates and Reminders

Wednesday 1/11: Chick-fil-A Lunch. Pre-orders due 1/6.

Monday 1/16: Martin Luther King Jr Day. No school for students.

Teachers PD day 

Tuesday 1/17: Pizza order due.

Thursday 1/19: Pizza lunch day

Wednesday 1/25 and Thursday 1/26: Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m.. Afternoon EDP is available. 

Optional Parent Teacher Conferences  

Friday 1/27: Tag Day to support NUT Carcinoma Month. Donate $2.00 or more to support the cause. Wear colors green and white.

Sunday 1/29-Friday 2/3: Catholic Schools Week 

*** Wednesday 2/1: Pre K and Kindergarten Prom***

More info will be emailed 

Friday 2/3: First Friday Mass at 11:15 a.m..

Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m.

 

 

December Dates and Reminders

Monday, 11/28 - Friday, 12/2:  Holiday Shoppe

Thursday, 12/1: Pizza day

Friday, 12/2: First Friday Mass at 1:15 p.m.. Formal Uniforms required.

Report Cards (access through Genesis)

Thursday, 12/8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass at

1:15 p.m.. Formal uniforms required.

Saturday, 12/10: SMA Ugly Sweater Christmas Run at Stafford Municipal Building, 260 East Bay Ave. Kids run at 9:00 a.m.. 5 K at 9:30a.m..

Monday, 12/12: Our Lady of Guadalupe prayer service at 1:30 p.m.. Procession led by kindergarten class.

Wednesday, 12/14:  School pictures make up day.

Friday, 12/16: Tag day wear red and green to support St. Bernard Food for Pets. Send in $2.00 or more to help support a good cause.

Monday, 12/19: Christmas show for Pre-k through 3rd grade at 6:30. Show will be held in our SMA All Purpose Room (gymnasium).

Children are to wear Sunday best. Red on top and black on bottom or festive clothing. (ex. red dress with black tights, red top black skirt, Christmas plaid,  red dress shirt/top with black pants)

Tuesday, 12/20: TBD Possible date for kindergarten pajama Polar Express Day! 

Wednesday, 12/21: Christmas Mass at 1:15. Formal uniform required.

Thursday, 12/22: Early dismissal 12:45 p.m.. Afternoon EDP will not be available.

Friday, 12/23 - Monday, 1/2: Christmas Break!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

 

 November Dates and Reminders 

Friday 11/11: Veterans Day Mass at 1:15p.m.

Friday 11/18: Tag Day to support Diabetes Awareness. Wear blue/purple and donate two dollars or more.

Tuesday 11/22: Thanksgiving Mass at 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday 11/23: Kindergarten and first grade Thanksgiving celebration.

Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m.. EDP after school will not be available.

Thursday 11/24: Thanksgiving Day school closed

Friday 11/25: School Closed

Sunday 11/27: First Sunday of Advent

Monday 11/28: Pizza money and order due for Pizza Thursday 12/1

Monday 11/28-Friday 12/4: Holiday Shoppe for students.  

 

 

Important October Dates

• Wednesday 10/5: Picture Day
• Friday 10/7: First Friday Mass 10:15a.m..  Formal uniform required.
• Monday 10/10: No School Columbus Day
• Wednesday & Thursday 10/19  & 10/20: 12:45 Dismissal for parent teacher conferences
• Friday 10/21: Tag Day wear blue to support Respect Life. $2.00 Donation if participating.
• Friday 10/21: 6:00 p.m. International Food Festival
• Week of 10/24-10/28: Scholastic Book Fair
• Saturday 10/29: SMA Trunk or Treat
• Monday 10/31: Halloween *Students wear their costumes to school.
• Week of 10/31-11/4 SPIRIT WEEK
• Tuesday 11/1 Mass at 1:15 All Saints Day. Formal uniform required.
• Wednesday 11/2: Pajama Day 
• Thursday 11/3: Sports jersey/t-shirt and jeans
• Friday 11/4: Mass 1:15 . Formal uniform required.

 

A warm welcome to our 2022-2023 SMA kindergarteners and families!! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for this year's learning adventure!! I am looking forward to seeing you all soon!

 

Special Class Schedule

Monday:  Art

Tuesday: Art, PE/Gym

Wednesday: Technology, Spanish

Thursday: Gym/PE, Music

Friday: Library 

 

 

September Dates:

Thursday 9/1: Kindergarten Orientation for parents and children 2:30-3:00p.m. (Children do not wear their uniforms) I will be emailing an orientation packet.

Tuesday  9/6: First Day of School 

Friday 9/9 : First Friday Mass 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday 9/20: Back to School Night 6:00 p.m. Parents only.

Friday 9/23: Tag Day supporting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital wear yellow/silver/gold and donate $2.00 if participating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May and June Dates and Reminders:

Friday May 13:  Early Dismissal 12:45 (PD for teachers)

Wednesday May 18: Blue Mass 1:15 . * THIS IS A CHANGE FROM  SCHOOL CALENDAR*

Friday May 20: Tag Day to support Ronald McDonald House. $2.00 donation and wear colors red                           and yellow.

Tuesday May 24: May Crowning Mass 1:15 Formal Uniforms

Thursday May 26: Ascension Thursday Mass 11:15 a.m. Formal Uniforms

                            Early Dismissal 12:45  NO AFTERNOON EDP

Friday May 27: No School. Spirituality Day for Teachers

Friday June 3: Early Dismissal 12:45 . Baccalaureate Mass 6:00

Tuesday June 7: End of Year Mass 1:15

Wednesday June 8: Field Day

Friday June 10: Early Dismissal 12:45 . 8th Grade Graduation 6:00

Thursday June 15: Kindergarten students and parents End of Year Celebration 1:15p.m.. Kindergarten students will be dismissed to parents directly after.

Thursday June 16: Last Day of School Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m. No  afternoon EDP

 

 

April Dates and Reminders

Thursday April 7: Tag day! Wear tie dyed or bright colors to help raise money for Family Promise. This is a change from the original date scheduled for April 8th.

Friday April 8: Stations of the Cross at 1:15.

Wednesday April 13:  Money collected for Water Only Wednesday can be sent in an empty water bottle or bag. During Lent St. Mary Academy raises money for our twin parish in Uganda.

Thursday April 14: Holy Thursday 12:45 dismissal. EDP after school is not available.

Friday April 15 - 24: School closed.  Happy Easter!

Monday April 25: School reopens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 17: Tag Day! Wear green, blue or yellow to support the Backpack Brigade supporting the refugee children of Ukraine. All donations will be used to purchase requested supplies. The Backpack Brigade is also looking for donations of new or gently used backpacks. 

 

 

 

March Dates and Reminders

Week  of 2/28-3/4 Read Across America: Children may bring in their favorite book any day this week to share with the class. 

Tuesday 3/1:  Celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday. Kindergartner children can wear crazy hats and socks with their gym uniform to celebrate Dr. Seuss. 

Wednesday 3/2: Lent begins. Ash Wednesday Mass at 1:15 for students. Formal uniform is required. (We will not be attending 9:00 Mass Thursday 3/3).

Friday 3/4 : First Friday Mass at 1:15. Formal uniform is required.

Friday 3/11:Second Trimester Report Cards will be available.

Monday 3/14: SMA Holiday No School

Thursday 3/17: St. Patrick's Day! Tag Day for Make a Wish. Wear green and donate $2.00 to support a good cause.

Friday 3/11,3/18,3/25 : Stations of the Cross for students.

 

 

                                                                * No School 2-21-22 Presidents Day

* 2-22-22 Celebrate TWO's Day!! 

** Donate 2 canned goods/non perishable items for the food pantry.

** Dress up and celebrate by wearing tie-dye, tutus, two different socks, tiaras, or anything to make it a special TWO's day!

 

 

Catholic Schools Week 1/30-2/4

 

Don't forget to participate in The St. Mary Academy Video Challenge!!!

Video Clips are due to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Friday, January 28. 

Sunday, 1/30 :  Catholic Schools Week kickoff.

Monday, 1/31:  Crazy Hat/Hair Day. Students can dress in PE uniform, SMA spirit wear and sneakers if participating.

Tuesday, 2/1: Pajama Day!!  Appropriate pajamas with sneakers and please send your child in with a sweatshirt or sweater. The children will also need to bring in a beach towel or small towel. Please no bathrobes, slippers, pillows or stuffed animals.

Wednesday, 2/2:  Pre-k and Kindergarten Prom. Look for an upcoming email.

Thursday, 2/3:  Community Day of Service and Crazy Sock Day! Children will wear their PE uniforms with crazy socks!!

Friday, 2/4: Mass at 11:30 a.m. . All children must be dressed in formal uniform. We will be having an early dismissal at 12:45 p.m.. 

 

January Reminders

 

Friday,  1/14:  Tag Day ( no uniforms if participating)  Donate $2.00 to support NUT Midline Carcinoma.   Color theme is  green and white.

Monday, 1/17:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day no school for students.  Teacher Professional Development Day

Thursday, 1/27:  Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m. . Parent Teacher Conferences.

Friday, 1/28:  Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m. . Parent Teacher Conferences.

Sunday, 1/30-2/4 : Catholic Schools Week 

Friday, 2/4: Early Dismissal 12:45 p.m.