Volunteers are needed! Running our Fish Fry events is not possible without the support of our volunteers, thank you in advance for any time that you are able to offer to support us. Together, many hands make light work!
FISH FRY ORDERS for MARCH 21
MUST be placed between 12am Saturday, March 15 and Monday, March 17 at 11am
PRE-ORDER ONLINE or AFTER MASS
Principal's Message
Video Topics:
- “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Matthew 7:12
- Five 8th grade students received scholarships to Catholic high schools.
- The Archdiocese has forgiven 2 snow days.
- Saint Mary Academy has seen a nearly 6% increase in enrollment for next year.
- We are growing our Extracurriculars Program at Saint Mary Academy.
March 17-21 - Francis of Assisi on the Curb
March 17 - Free Dress Day (Monarch Mile incentive) - students may wear a green or St. Patrick’s Day themed top with uniform bottoms
March 19 - 1:00 dismissal
March 20 - 8:15 Mass, Lenten Reconciliation
March 21 - Fish Fry, After School Care closes at 4:30pm
March 26 - 1:00 dismissal
March 27 - 8:15 Mass
March 28 - Free Dress Day & Kona Ice Party (Monarch Mile incentive)
March 31 - April 4 - Spring Break
The Archdiocese of Louisville has reported that Catholic schools are granted forgiveness on two snow days. Therefore, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, April 21st (Easter Monday) and Friday, May 2nd (Oaks Day). Should there be any additional “weather days”, SMA will need to make up these days starting with April 21st, then May 2nd if additional days are needed.
Sacramental Dates
May 11 - 2:00pm First Communion
The Middle School House scheduled to assist on the morning curb from 7:30-7:55am the week of March 17-21 is Francis of Assisi House.
Join Us for Mass this Weekend
4pm Saturday,
8:30am & 11am Sunday
Ms. Graft has been a part of SMA since 2019. She graduated from the University of Louisville with her BA in Elementary Education and went on to get her Masters of Arts In Elementary Education with an endorsement as a reading specialist. She was a teacher at JCPS for 30 years, retired and came back to work as an assistant at SMA.
Ms. Graft enjoys spending time with her daughter, Lauren, her family, and friends. She also loves her kitty who loves to lay on the couch. She loves going on walks, watching Criminal Minds, and riding her bike.
Fun Fact: Ms. Graft has been to 7 different countries.
Mrs. Watkins has earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication and English Degree from the University of Iowa.
Mrs. Watkins has 15 years of experience in Preschool at Saint Mary Academy/Mother of Good Counsel and she enjoys reading, antiquing, and music.
Cafeteria Position Hiring!
Cafeteria Dishwasher – Part-time position – 3 days a week
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10am – 1pm when school is in session. Description: responsible for operating dishwasher as well as other odd jobs helping in the kitchen. Must be dependable and a team player. Starting wage $15/hour
All Candidates must follow health department food handling guidelines and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should be willing to complete a background check,and attend a Safe Environment Training
Please send your resume to: Brittany Jackson, Cafeteria Manager
2025-2026 Bus Registration
In order to reserve a spot on the bus for your child(ren) for the 2025 – 2026 school year, please complete the appropriate registration form by Friday, March 28. Only K-8 students are eligible to ride the bus. The ability to accommodate students is based on a first come, first-served registration basis. Additional information is provided on the Google form. For bus questions, contact Julie Speer at julie.speer@saintmaryacademy.com.
2025-2026 After School Care Registration
If you would like your child(ren) to participate in the After School Care program for the 2025-26 school year, please complete a registration form for each child by accessing the appropriate link below. While we try our very best to accommodate as many families as possible, After School Care may not be guaranteed for everyone who requests it. Acceptance into the program will depend on staffing ratios. Service will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
The deadline to register is March 28, 2025.
Please note that we only offer full and part-time options. Part-time care is day specific, and you may not switch your days. Drop-in care is not available. After school care is available when there is a 1:00pm dismissal day, but not when school is not in session.
Please note that we only offer full and part-time options. Part-time care is day specific, and you may not switch your days. Drop-in care is not available. After school care is available when there is a 1:00pm dismissal day, but not when school is not in session.
After School Care will be closed on the following dates:
August 29, 2025
October 8, 2025
November 20, 2025 – Closing at 4:30
November 21, 2025
December 19, 2025
February 11, 2026
April 3, 2026
April 30, 2026
May 22, 2026
After School Care closes at 4:30pm during Fish Frys. Dates will be provided as the date approaches. We will also be closed on the day of the Faculty Christmas Luncheon and the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. I do not have those dates but I will get them to you when I have them.
*If you have multiple children who will be attending After School Care, you must complete a registration form for each child.
** Please be advised that a $50 registration fee per family will be charged to your FACTS account.
The Monthly rates listed below are based on an annual fee divided into ten equal payments from August- May.
*If you have multiple children who will be attending After School Care, you must complete a registration form for each child.
** Please be advised that a $50 registration fee per family will be charged to your FACTS account.
The Monthly rates listed below are based on an annual fee divided into ten equal payments from August- May.
1-3 Days per week (monthly payment): 4-5 Days per week (monthly payment):
1 Child $215 1 Child $340
2 Children $330 2 Children $570
3 Children $450 3 Children $810
If you have questions, please contact Teresa Butler, After Care Director at Teresa.butler@saintmaryacademy.com.
Click here for After School Care Preschool Registration
School Communications Feedback Requested
At Saint Mary Academy, communicating information with our families is very important to us. Please consider leaving feedback on our school communications, your input will be taken into consideration for continuous communications improvement.
Click HERE to complete the short survey. Thank you for your input!
Saint Mary Academy Extracurricular Program
Saint Mary Academy is excited to be expanding our Extracurricular Program for the 2025-2026 school year and we would love your input! As we explore ideas, we want to ensure that we are providing activities that engage, interest, and inspire our students. Please consider leaving your input, your feedback will help us create engaging opportunities for our students. Feedback is due by Friday, March 28th. Click HERE.
Last Call! 2024-25 Yearbook Orders
Don’t forget to purchase your 2024-2025 yearbooks!
Reminder: The last day to preorder your yearbook is March 20th.
Buy your yearbook at YBPay.com
School Name: Saint Mary Academy
Yearbook ID: 11038225
Online Order Deadline: March 20th 2025
Please note that after the March 20th deadline, only the paperback option will be available for purchase at school for $14, payable by cash or check made out to St. Mary Academy.
Monarch Mentor Program
Saint Mary Academy School Board
Dear School Community:
As the 2024-2025 year comes to a close, we are working to plan ahead for the 2025-2026 school year. As part of the normal transition of the SMA School Board, there will be one open position for the next school year. If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating as a member of the school board for a three-year term, the Board invites you to attend the beginning of its April meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. The Board will share a little about its role as a consultative board, the time commitment (about 2 hours per month for three years), and invite any questions you may have. We will also ask you to share a little about yourself and your interest in the Board.
In advance, and if you cannot attend the meeting, we ask that you submit an email with the following information to Dr. Timmerberg (trevor.timmerberg@saintmaryacademy.com) and me, Sarah McKenna (sarah.mckenna@dinsmore.com):
1. Name;
2. Contact information (cell phone, email);
3. Names and current grade(s) of child(ren) at SMA;
4. Short biography;
5. Why are you interested in a position on the SMA School Board?; and
6. What values and experiences would you bring to the Board?
Following the April meeting, the Board will ask that all those interested in the open Board positions exercise a period of discernment and advise Dr. Timmerberg and myself if you remain interested in the Board position via email by April 25. The Board will consider all of those individuals who attend the meeting and/or send an email with the information requested above for the open positions. A decision on the selection for the three open positions will be made on or about May 21, 2024. The positions will begin July 2025 and end June 2028.
If you have any questions about the SMA School Board or the open positions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or Dr. Timmerberg.
We are so excited to share that Saint Mary Academy will be creating a pollinator garden on campus near Saint Bernadette church. Our 3rd grade students and Hands to Service Elective students are teaming up to kick this project off. But we need your help!
If you wish to support this project through a monetary donation to help us purchase plants, cash or check will be accepted by Friday, March 28th. Checks can be made payable to Saint Mary Academy. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
This garden will be a hands-on learning experience for our students, and it will have a positive impact on our environment. We look forward to sharing more as this project progresses. Thank you for your support! Please reach out to Mrs. Kelley Schleg at kelley.schleg@saintmaryacademy.com if you have questions.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATIONS BY MARCH 28!
Photos from the week . . .
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Congratulations to this week’s Monarch Character Counts recipients!
In Mrs. Kelly’s Expressive Arts class, students began creating paper mache masks that they will paint using their unique styles
7th graders in Ms. Goens’s science class had an amazing time in the lab extracting DNA from strawberries!
Congratulations to SMA 8th graders, Brandon Whitlach, Sawyer Raible, and Michael Owens, on receiving the Saint Xavier Hubbuch Scholarship!
4th graders in Ms. Day’s math class created fractions quilts to introduce the fraction unit.
Ms. O’Kennedy’s English Language Arts class took advantage of the beautiful weather to learn in one of our outdoor learning spaces
Our big and little buddies met this week to enjoy the beautiful weather and some fun in the sun!
Congratulations to Mrs. Cardosi, this week’s Staff Shoutout recipient!
SAINT MARY ACADEMY's CORE VALUES
Building a foundation for lifelong learning by:
Opening hearts to faith
Our minds to knowledge
Our hands to service
Our eyes to the world
And we achieve
extraordinary lives
6th-grade students performed The Prince and the Pauper for 7th-grade students and several members of staff and administration:
Middle school House students competing in a blind drawing game:
Catholic Schools Week poster contest winners:
