SMMAS Weekly News May 4 - 8, 2026
Dear Spartan Families,
Welcome to May...where things get busy, and memories are made! There is a lot on the calendar this month so if you have not subscribed to our calendar, click here to get started.
This past weekend SMMAS hosted the Wild West Casino Night in Hegarty Hall and it was a great event filled with music, yummy BBQ, raffles, and more! It was so special to see our school families, alumni, and parishioners come together to support the school. It is clear that St. Margaret Mary Alacoque School is loved by many. A big thank you goes out to the Casino Night Committee who put in countless hours to make this event a fun night for all: Cristina A., Rosa A., Lisa A., Blanca E, Katy G., Greg H., Yvette J., Stepha J., Cindy R., Marrissa and Mario Z. We appreciate you!BREAKING NEWS: The Gift Card Gold Rush was a huge success, and we are so grateful for the support from all our classes. We were able to create 118 balloons for the Balloon Pop Game at Casino Night!
And the winning classes...
1st Place: KINDERGARTEN (Free Dress, Extra Recess, No Homework)
2nd Place: 7th Grade (Free Dress and Treat)
3rd Place: 5th Grade (Free Dress)
We have designated May 13th as the day to celebrate these winning classes!
A new tradition is born! Thanks to the Castillo Family, we now have an altar to honor Mary. All students are invited to bring a flower to school tomorrow to honor our Mother and create a beautiful altar for our school community. This is a simple request - students can bring a flower from their garden to add to one of the vases on the altar. It is not a mandatory requirement; it is a simple ask of the students, staff, faculty, and families to bring a single flower (or a bunch) to create a sacred space for reflection within our building...and honor the Mother of our Church. Students may bring flowers to school Tuesday- Friday this week. On Friday, each class will present a bouquet to the altar inside the Church before the May Crowning Mass. Thank you for your faithful participation. Re-enrollment for 2026-2027 for current families is officially underway! Securing your child's place in their classroom allows us to better plan for the upcoming year.
New for 2026-27:
- Flexible Payment Plans: Choose between a 10-month or 12-month schedule.
- SCRIP Changes: While gift cards will still be available to support the school, SCRIP is no longer a mandatory annual fundraiser.
- Yearbooks Included: To streamline the end of the year, one yearbook per student is now included in the General Fees.
NOTE: Please check your email for May 1st, 2026; Father Long sent communication regarding an update to registration information. Beginning May 12th, the re-registration fee will increase from $75 to $125. All families are encouraged to take advantage of the current rate by completing the re-registration process through Gradelink to take advantage of the current rate. Use the web-based platform of Gradelink to Re-enroll. Click here to go to the Gradelink website. The School ID is 2311; enter your username and password, and you will be good to go! (Can't find your username and password? Please email the office for your login credentials.)
DUE TOMORROW! Get Out Your Hawaiian Shirts! Mother & Son Luau on May 9
It is time for our annual Mother & Son Event. This year's theme is Hawaiian Luau. See flyer below for more information and click this link to RSVP before May 5.
It is time for our annual Mother & Son Event. This year's theme is Hawaiian Luau. See flyer below for more information and click this link to RSVP before May 5.
Come celebrate another wonderful year of SMMAS student athletics and CYO sports!
Sending a special THANK YOU to all the volunteer coaches and parents that supported our teams all year!
PARISH NEWS
1. Graduation Masses - May 17, 2026 (9:30 am and 11:00 am)
We will honor all 2026 graduates (elementary through college) by sharing photos during mass on Sunday, May 17th at 9:30 am and 11 am. You may email photos of your graduates to the parish office at [email protected]and include the graduates' names by Wednesday, May 13th. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
2. Veteran's Ministry Pancake Breakfast - May 24th, 2026 (7:30 am - 1:00 pm)
The Veteran's Ministry will host a pancake breakfast on May 24th. Please plan to stop by after Mass and enjoy a breakfast plate for $12 that includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, and orange juice.
Breaking News: The first day of school for the 2026-2027 will be Wednesday. August 26th, 2026.
Visit the Spartan Family Space for school event details and ticket order forms.
Important Dates:
Please remember to check the school website calendar to stay up to date and subscribe. Calendar
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May 21, 2026
- 5th Grade Drug Walk
- 🎶Spring Sing - 6 pm - 7 pm
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May 22, 2026
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May 25, 2026
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May 26, 2026
Parish Fundraiser
Next Wednesday!
Next Wednesday!
