Principal's Message

Video topics covered:

Reconciliation at SMA Mass on Thursday of this week
Pope Francis encourages us to fast from hate and/or anything that removes us from closeness to God
The last Fish Fry of Lent for Saint Bernadette is tonight
The School Board is volunteering at tonight’s Fish Fry
New desks and generosity
I pray everyone is leaning into the season of March Madness and finding peace and solitude in prayer and the Eucharist

March 24-28 -Helen on the Curb

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

April 8 - 6:30pm PTO Meeting

April 9 - 11:50-12:20 8th Grade Parent Lunch, 1:00 dismissal

April 10 - 8:15 Mass

April 11 - Spirit Wear Day

April 16 - Friday Resource Day, Regular 2:45 dismissal, 2:00 Preschool Easter Egg Hunt

April 17 - 8:15 Holy Thursday Prayer Service

April 18 - 8:15 Good Friday Prayer Service, Wednesday Resource Day, 1:00 dismissal

April 21 - No School, Easter Monday

April 23 - 11:50-12:20 6/7th Grade Parent Lunch, 1:00 dismissal

April 24 - 8:15 Mass

April 26 - First Communion Retreat

April 30 - 8:15 Preschool/Kindergarten Derby Parade, House Field Day, 1:00 dismissal

May 1 - 8:15 Mass (May Crowning)

May 2 - No School, Oaks Day

Sacramental Dates

April 26 - First Communion Retreat

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 24-28 is Helen House.

Join Us for Mass this Weekend

4pm Saturday,

8:30am & 11am Sunday

Mrs. Norton has been married for 31 years. She has three children and four grandchildren. Mrs. Norton is a licensed cosmetologist. She obtained her CNA and has worked with the elderly in the nursing home and babies as a hearing screener. She also worked in the Oldham County School system for twelve years before joining the SMA family.

For fun, Mrs. Norton loves to go camping with her husband and her favorite place to be is the beach.

Mrs. Deam has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, and she has served the SMA community for ten years.

Mrs. Deam enjoys reading, walking, and needle crafts.

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

cafeteria@saintmaryacademy.com

Download PDF of 2025-26 School Calendar

Download PDF of 2025-2026 After School Care Registration

Transportation Changes

Please be reminded that the office should be notified of transportation changes by 12:00pm. This allows us to notify appropriate staff in the building to ensure the safe oversight and release of all students.

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.

Click here for K-8 Bus Registration

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.

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.

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

Click here for After School Care JK-1 Registration

Click here for After School Care 2-5 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.

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.