Friday Flash

June 2, 2017

From the Business Office- Final statements will be emailed at the end of this week showing balances owed on ALL accounts. ALL balances must be paid in FULL by Monday, June 5th.  Report cards will be held for any amounts owed. Please check with your child’s teacher regarding any outstanding lunch IOU’s.  Also, if you received a letter owing for volunteer hours, that is due as well.  Please contact the Business Office if you have any questions.

Carnival 2017 – Celebrating Seuss broke a Carnival record this year in total net raised at $42,000!! In spite of the weather, this is the most successful SMS Carnival to date. Thank you to our Sponsors, Friends, Families, Faculty, and Staff for making this a huge success. Big shout out to our Carnival Chair, LaDonna Sinsabaugh, and the Development team for another successful fundraising event for the students and school. Have a great summer break!

Monday, June 5^th, the cafeteria is closed.  If students did not preorder Chick-Fil-A, they must bring their own lunches to school that day.

Tuesday, June 6^th – Rob Carbaugh Field Day from 8:30am – 12:00pm.  Students may wear class shirts.  The Talent Show will follow at 12:30pm.  Students need to bring their lunches on this day.

Wednesday, June 7^th – Kindergarten graduation is at 10:00am and 8^th Grade graduation is at 6:00pm.

Thursday, June 8^th – Last day of school!  We will have Mass and the Awards Ceremony beginning at 9:00am.  There is a NOON DISMISSAL and no after care.

As a follow up to information sent out by the Diocese of Richmond regarding the HPV vaccine, attached  is a letter from the Virginia Department of Health with additional information.

School’s almost out and Back to School will be here before we know it!!  I know what you’re thinking… What will it be this year? That one item on your child’s back to school list that cannot be found. Not at any store, not anywhere on line. When you order your back to school supply kit from 1st Day School Supplies, you receive the exact supplies your teacher requested delivered in a custom kit for your child! So, this year, don’t worry about that purple plastic folder with pockets and prongs! 1st Day School Supplies has you covered!  Order your school supply kits now before it’s too late!  June 30th is our last day to order and support SMS and get quality products with no hassle!!  Please contact the PTG with any questions.  See attached flyer .

Ms. Antiskay is offering tutoring this summer in math, reading, and writing.  The summer is a great time to sharpen skills, and I will be delighted to meet with your child at school, Indian River Library, Kempsville Library, Great Bridge Library, etc.  I can take students in rising K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades.  Please email lantiskay@smsvb.net or at Silentspring64@yahoo.com if you are interested.  Thank you and God Bless!

Parents, we have a St. Matthew’s parent who would like to donate two booster seats.  Please call the office at 420-2455 if you are interested.

I am seeking a nanny/childcare for a 12 week old infant starting sometime in November, Monday – Friday 730am-4pm. Smoke free, experience preferred.  Please contact me with credentials if interested, Sarah Daly: Sjdaly8@gmail.com or via text 607-371-1561.

SMS is looking for people with a medical background to substitute in our clinic during the coming school year.  Please contact the office at 420-2455 if you are interested.  Thank you.

Mr. Goldberg and Amy Chesney are proud to announce the new SCA Officers for the 2017-2018 school year!  Congratulations to these students and let’s get to work!

President

Isaac A.

Vice President

Lexa H.

Treasurer

Reid M.

Secretary

Nadia E.

Historian

Jack C.

Fleet Reserve Essay Contest – Patrick Z. took First Place for the Mid-Atlantic Region in the 8th grade category.  He was awarded a check for $75.00.  Vanessa H. took First Place for the Mid-Atlantic Region in the 7th grade category.  She was awarded a check for $75.00.  Congratulations!

If anyone is interested in making money over the summer working at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater as a volunteer for St. Matthew’s, there will be a limited number of spaces available in June for classes.  You can use money earned from working to go towards your tuition, EF tours (Greece trip over Easter Break), Discovery, or Enrichment programs at SMS.  This is a great way to earn a little towards your SMS fund, make some new friends, and have fun!  If you would like to take the class or want more information please contact Amy Chesney at achesney@smsvb.net

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

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