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SMMAS Weekly News: September 21-October 2, 2026

Greetings Spartan Families!

It has been a busy few weeks at school. I apologize for the delay in publishing the weekly news. There are two big updates below from meetings I have attended with ADLA.

1. St. Sebastian Sports Project - I am proud to let you know that we are the proud recipients of a $1000 grant that will help offset the cost of admin, league, and officiating fees for CYO. Coach Eron and I attended the kick-off breakfast, and we are excited about the possibilities and opportunities this new partnership will bring to SMMAS students. Please read below for more information about this amazing organization.

2. School Volunteer Requirements (18+ years of Age) - As of July 1, 2026, California State mandates (SB 848)

that volunteers are required to take Mandated Reporter Training if they are going to be directly supervising students outside the immediate supervision of an employee or parent. In response, ADLA is providing a training opportunity for volunteers. Please be on the lookout for an email with specific information about the Mandated Reporter Training Course and school procedures for updating your volunteer information.

St. Sebastian Sports Project (SSSP)

We are excited to announce our partnership with the St. Sebastian Sports Project for the 2026-2027 school year. This amazing organization helps to provide financial support and resources that build quality team sports programs. In addition, this partnership allows us access and exposure to clinics that support both coach development and unique athletic experiences. SSSP hosts flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer tournaments. Other SSSP inititatives connect students to college experiences at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), University of Southern California (USC), and University of Los Angeles (UCLA).In May, two 8th-grade scholar-athletes will have the opportunity to attend the SSSP Leadership Academy, a program designed to help prepare students for the transition to high school.

The St. Sebastian Sports Project is changing lives, one game at a time!

Click here to learn more about SSSP, and look for

new banners to be posted soon!

www.saintsebastianproject.org

On Monday, I was so happy to announce the slogan for the 2026 Jogathon. This year, we received over 100 entries for the slogan contest! It is wonderful to see our students' spirit and their willingness to share it. It is the words of Zabella H. (1st) that will guide the vision and theme for this annual fundraising event:

"Running Together, God Shines Forever".

We will officially kick off this two-week fundraising event on October 23rd - stay tuned for more details!

Next week, all teachers will host Parent-Teacher Conferences, and they are looking forward to meeting with you!

Here are some reminders:

Check your email from 9/24 for Sign Up links to teacher schedules.
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday are Early Dismissal Days @ 12:30 pm
There is no After School Care on Wednesday & Thursday due to the conference schedules.
Choice Lunch will not be offered on Wednesday or Thursday.
Regular Day Care schedule will resume on Friday.

Please click on the button below to sign up for your parent-teacher conference during the week of October 5th.

Upcoming Events in October:

Oct 1st - 7th Grade Bake Sale: Enjoy some yummy fall treats and support the Class of 2028. Check out the menu for prices on items being offered at morning recess and during lunch. There is something for everyone!

October 5-9: Scholastic Book Fair

Scholastic Book Fair

One of the best weeks of the year is just days away!

Fair Hours:
Mon: 8:30am – 4pm
Tues: 8:30am – 4pm
Wed: 8:30am – 4pm.

Thurs: 8:30am – 4pm
Fri: 9:30am – 2pm

October 16: Halloween Movie Night

Parents' Night Out! - Lyme Shores Racquet Club

Movie Night Clip Art - Movie Night Image

Parents have a night out while the Spartan Alliance hosts your children for fun movie night, with food, snacks, games, and activities.

Check your blue folder for a copy of the SMMAS Halloween Movie Night Form.

Turn in your forms and payment into the SMMAS office by October 13th.

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October 24: Trunk or Treat 2026

Join us if you dare! We are looking for families to sign up for this annual event. We are sending the flyers home on Wednesday. All event details are on the flyer. Please complete the forms and return them to the office as soon as possible. The deadline for car sign-ups is Friday, October 9, 2026.

SPARTAN ALLIANCE NEWS: The next Spartan Alliance Meeting will be on Thursday, October 22nd @ 6 pm in the St. Joseph Center. Please plan to join us! (Note: Meeting #2 Slides are now posted on the Parent Involvement Page.)

PARENT SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Keep checking the Spartan Family Space (under the Parents tab) for volunteer opportunities. I will always send an email when new opportunities are posted. Thank you in advance for your support of our school!

REMINDER - all parent volunteers must be fingerprinted with ADLA and have current Virtus certification on file to give service with student activities. Check out the Spartan Family Space page for more information. There is still room available for the initial training class. Please click on the link below to RSVP.

October 15 - Protecting God's Children (initial certification class)

6-9 pm Hegarty Hall RSVP Here

**Don't forget to send a hard copy to the school office or email your certificate of completion to [email protected].

Fingerprinting Appointments On Campus

October 17, 10:30-4:30 pm Please call the parish office to RSVP (310) 326-3364

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New Requirement for all Adult/Parent Volunteers & Coaches

SB848 Mandated Reporter Training

July 1, 2026 - California State mandates Mandated Reporter training for school personnel, board members, and volunteers.

Mrs. Raad will be sending information early next week with the roll out of training and who the additional training applies to as volunteers.

More information to come…

2026-2027 SMMAS School Calendar

Click here to view the school calendar for the upcoming year. All holidays and student-free days have been added. The calendar is LIVE; as dates are added by Spartan Alliance and Student Council, we will update it.

Did you know that you can subscribe to the calendar and get all dates synced with your personal calendar? Just click "SUBSCRIBE" on the calendar page so that you never miss a date!

Let's go, Spartans! Faith Forward in service, action, and academic excellence!

"We walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7