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Friday Flash
Friday Flash
October 11, 2019
Afterschool Workers Needed! Our program runs Monday through Friday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Please contact Cindy Fencil at cfencil@smsvb.net if you are interested.
Reminder to Parents – Friday, October 18th is a NOON DISMISSAL. There is no Afterschool care.
Collection for God’s Helper’s Operation Christmas child begins next week!!! Please read through the attached notice to see what we can give to put a smile on child’s face. A collection Box will be near the office for collection in the school.
Calling all SMS Bakers! – Treasures from the Kitchen donations are needed! This year Treasures of the Kitchen Co-Coordinatorsare Kristin Grabill with assistance from Michelle Williamson. Make a delicious treat for our annual Holiday Auction & Galathat will be bid on by our attendees! See the attached Auction & Gala newsletter for more information on how to donate. Last year, SMS Bakers helped us raise over $1,000 in Treasures from the Kitchen! Acquisition form is attached. Thank you all!
Auction & Gala Inside Front Catalog cover has been purchased by Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater – Dr. Felix Tiongco! We greatly appreciate and thank Dr. Tiongco and his practice for continuing to support our school in many ways.
Thank you to all of the sponsors, donors, golfers, and volunteers who came out in support of the 9th annual Eagle Open on October 4th. It was a beautiful day full of fun and fellowship. Our winners were:First Flight – 1st Place- Mike Smith, Kevin Ball, Willie Parks, and Richard Pugliese -First Flight – 2nd Place – Ben Reynolds, Art Akers, Charles Vanlandingham – Second Flight – 1st Place- Mike Fantozzi, Chris Douglas, Frank LaQue, and Mr. Fantozzi – Second Flight – 2nd Place- Barris Ennis, James Ennis, Chico Underwood, and Webb Gridley. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s event to celebrate our 10th annual Eagle Open!
SMS Parents of Student-Athletes who play Volleyball, Soccer, and/or Basketball– we have partnered again with Bon Secours to offer baseline concussion testing foryour child, ages 11 and up.This computer-based testing is vital in the event your child suffers a concussion. This baseline is used to compare his/her cognitive ability before the concussion and how it has been affected because of the concussion. The cost is $10 and a permission slip is required for your child to be tested. Testing will be done in the SMS Computer Lab and the testing dates are:
Volleyball – Tuesday, October 15th, 3:30-4:30pm
Boys Soccer – Wednesday, October 16th, 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Boys – Thursday, October 17th, 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Girls – Wednesday, October 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm
Please contact Mr. Fencil at mfencil@smsvb.net if you have any questions.
From the Music Corner
1.Elementary and Middle School Choir Shirts are on SALE!
These shirts are active wear shirts—100% polyester wicking/anti-microbial smooth knit (have a self-fabric collar, anti-microbial which provides odor control, and have a heat sealed label).
Ladies Sizes (XS – 2X)as well as Unisex adult sizes (XS – 3X) and Youth sizes (XS-XL)
To order, see attached form or contact Mrs. Alberto.
Choir Spirit Shirts are on sale until Oct 25th!
2. The Middle School Choir Bake Sale will be held during all lunches Tuesday, October 15th through Thursday, October 17th to help raise money for our Choir Trip this spring. Enjoy some lumpia, red velvet cupcakes, cookies, brownies, donuts and other assorted items starting at $.50 each! If you would like to donate to our bake sale, please fill out the attached form and bring it to Mrs. Alberto. Thank you for supporting the Arts in our school!
Papa Johns- Please continue to share our Papa John’s code SMSEAGLES with your friends and family. We earned $2500 last school year by using our code. Let’s go for the BIG WIN this year! If you order a $25 Papa John’s gift card through Matthew’s Money you will also receive one Dress Down Pass! When you think about ordering pizza, think Papa Johns.
SMS Book Club – $25 adds a book to the Library’s permanent collection and is a perfect gift idea any time of the year! Select from the Wish List or pick a special book just for your student or a staff member. It’s a great way to give a unique and memorable gift that keeps on giving! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the PTG. See attached form for details.
Annual Chili Cook-off – Who’s ready for some spicy competition? Come on out to the Annual Chili Cook-Off on Friday, October 25th from 6-8 PM in the SMS cafeteria. A small donation allows you to try the chili from various chefs and to judge to see who will win the coveted “Wooden Spoon” Award. Who will earn Chili bragging rights this year????
Trunk or Treat – Come out and have some ghoulish family fun at our annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25th. Consider decorating your car and you could win a prize! Come dressed in your costume, play some games, and bring your treat bag! This is a St. Matthew’s School family event only. If you plan to attend, please consider donating one bag of candy. As always, thank you for your generosity.
PTG Facebook Page – Please join our St. Matthew’s PTG Facebook page. Stay connected about all of the upcoming events and get involved!
Thursday, October 17th is a Chick-Fil-A Day. Students in PK3 and PK4 may order or will be served their regular lunch. K through 8th grade may buy lunch on this day ($6) or bring their own lunch (lunches must be pre-ordered by 10:00am October 15th). No other lunch is served on this day.
The Spirit Shop will be closed Wednesday, October 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience
Friday Flash
October 4, 2019
Attention Parents! – As promised at Orientation, our new Visitor Management System will soon be completed and you will be required to have your ID (preferably driver’s license) scanned upon check-in at the front desk. Please begin to bring this with you and be prepared to have it scanned as early as next week. Thank you for your understanding and for helping to keep our children safe.
Monday, October 7th is a Teacher Work Day. There is NO SCHOOL.
Friday, October 18th is a NOON DISMISSAL Day. There is no Afterschool.
Tuesday, October 8th is School Mass Day at 9:00am. Leader In Me Awards will follow at 10:00am.
Friday, October 11th is a Dress Down for a Donation Day – Proceeds to benefit the Musicale.
Fall Picture Day – Wednesday, October 9th M,W,F PK and grades K-4 may dress up for the day and have their pictures taken.
T,Th PK and grades 5-8 may dress up for the day on Thursday, October 10th and have their pictures taken.
Soccer team pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 9th, after school.
Catholic High School Lacrosse coaches will be conducting a boy’s elementary and middle school Crusader Lacrosse skills camp. There are two separate sessions on Saturday, October 19th, 2019. This clinic is open to boys in grades 3-8 who attend a Catholic School. Clinic information and registration can be found at the following site:
https://fs30.formsite.com/
From the Music Corner
1.Elementary and Middle School Choir Shirts are on SALE!
These shirts are active wear shirts—100% polyester wicking/anti-microbial smooth knit (have a self-fabric collar, anti-microbial which provides odor control, and have a heat sealed label).
Ladies Sizes (XS – 2X) as well as Unisex adult sizes (XS – 3X) and Youth sizes (XS-XL)
To order, see attached form (middle school or elementary) or contact Mrs. Alberto.
Choir Spirit Shirts are on sale until Oct 25th!
2. The Middle School Choir Bake Sale will be held during all lunches Tuesday, October 15th through Thursday, October 17th to help raise money for our Choir Trip this spring. Enjoy some lumpia, red velvet cupcakes, cookies, brownies, donuts and other assorted items starting at $.50 each! If you would like to donate to our bake sale, please fill out the attached form and bring it to Mrs. Alberto. Thank you for supporting the Arts in our school!
After school band has begun! Mrs. McCormick is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school until 4:00 p.m. in the band room to help all band students refine their skills. Parents should pick up their students from the cafeteria no later than 4:10 p.m. Any schedule changes will be communicated through email.
LINCOLN DRIVEN TO GIVE at St. Matthew’s School on Friday, October 25th from 3-7pm – please come and drive a new Lincoln vehicle and the school receives $20 from Lincoln Motor Company! Family members and friends can drive too. Our goal is to hit that $8,000 mark. We came close last year by hitting $7,220. Thank you!
Also, Volunteer Hours Available – Can you help out with the Driven to Give event on Friday, October 25th? I need volunteers from 3-7pm, but let us know what times you can work. Contact Liz Allen at Lallen@smsvb.net if you can help. Thank you!
Back again this year as our Auction & Gala Dessert & Coffee Table Sponsor is Patient First!Thank you to The Biggs family for continuing to secure this sponsor for us.
Check out our first Coastal Christmas Auction & Gala Newsletter here for the winner of the Back to School Umbrella, VIP table information, & more!
From the PTG:
Boosterthon Update- We almost reached our goal of $30,000! Great job to ALL who contributed! We broke many records at SMS this year including having the most middle school participation ever! Also, we received donations from ALL 50 states! And, thus far, we have received more donations than any previous Boosterthon! A huge THANK YOU to our SMS families and friends who helped make this happen!
Congratulations to the Alencar family (Jayme-5B) – The Alencars accumulated the most donations for our cause. They earned a prize package that included 5 Eagle Eggs, 2 tickets to our annual Auction and Gala, 2 Carnival wristbands, 2 carnival meal tickets, and a Christmas Dress Down Package.
Boosterthon class winners– Congratulation to Mrs. Price’s 5B class for the most pledges in elementary school and to Mrs. Kirchner’s 6A class for the most pledges in middle school. Each class will receive a Papa John’s pizza party, a class dress down, and extra recess!!! WAY TO GO!!!
Papa Johns- Please continue to share our Papa John’s code SMSEAGLES with your friends and family. We earned $2500 last school year by using our code. Let’s go for the BIG WIN this year! If you order a $25 Papa John’s gift card through Matthew’s Money, you will also receive one Dress Down Pass! When you think about ordering pizza, think Papa Johns.
SMS Book Club – $25 adds a book to the Library’s permanent collection and is a perfect gift idea any time of the year! Select from the Wish List or pick a special book just for your student or a staff member. It’s a great way to give a unique and memorable gift that keeps on giving! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the PTG. See attached form for details.
Annual Chili Cook-off– Who’s ready for some spicy competition? Come on out to the Annual Chili Cook-Off on Friday, October 25th from 6-8 PM in the SMS cafeteria. A small donation allows you to try chili from various chefs and vote to see who will win the coveted “Wooden Spoon” Award. Who will earn Chili bragging rights this year????
Trunk or Treat– Come out and have some ghoulish family fun at our annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25th. Consider decorating your car and you could win a prize! Come dressed in your costume, play some games, and bring your treat bag! This is a St. Matthew’s School family event only. If you plan to attend, please consider donating one bag of candy. As always, thank you for your generosity.
PTG Facebook Page- Please join our St. Matthew’s PTG Facebook page. Stay connected about all of the upcoming events and get involved!
The fire Virginia Beach Fire Department was here on 10/2 to help with our annual “Eagle Egg” drop, in which we had 5 holes in one! The winners for this year’s Eagle Egg Drop are Sloane C., Teddy H., Declan S., Ethan D., and Olivia L. This year we sold an amazing 835 “Eagle Eggs”! Thank you, everyone, for your support!
Friday Flash
September 27, 2019
Attention Parents! – As promised at Orientation, our new Visitor Management System will soon be completed and you will be required to have your ID (preferably driver’s license) scanned upon check-in at the front desk. Please begin to bring this with you and be prepared to have it scanned as early as next week. Please share this information with anyone on your child’s pick up list. Thank you for your understanding and for helping to keep our children safe.
The October Lunch Menu is attached.
SMS Active Duty Military Families! – Please consider enrolling your students in Kindergarten through Middle School in Military Lunch Group. Group is fun and informal and participation is encouraged whether military members are home or away. Contact Ginna Kennedy for more information or to sign up at gkennedy@smsvb.net
Thank you for supporting the National Junior Honor Society’s Beagle to the Rescue fundraiser this past week. Monday is the last day to make a donation. Order forms are attached. For donations of $1.00 or more, we will place a beagle cut out on our NJHS bulletin board near the office with your name on it! We will be presenting the funds raised to Beagles to the Rescue on October 3, at St. Matthew’s School Blessing of the Animals event. The NJHS appreciates your support for this worthy cause!
National Junior Honor Society t-shirt sales deadline is this Monday, September 30. Members were emailed the t-shirt proof, and given a hard copy of the order form in their mailbox this week. A copy is attached. If you have not submitted your order form yet, please turn it in to the front office on Monday.
Papa Johns- Please continue to share our Papa John’s code SMSEAGLES with your friends and family. We earned $2500 last school year by using our code. Let’s go for the BIG WIN this year! If you order a $25 Papa John’s gift card through Matthew’s Money you will also receive one Dress Down Pass! When you think about ordering pizza, think Papa Johns.
SMS Book Club – $25 adds a book to the Library’s permanent collection and is a perfect gift idea any time of the year! Select from the Wish List or pick a special book just for your student or a staff member. It’s a great way to give a unique and memorable gift that keeps on giving! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the PTG. See attached form for details.
SMS Swag- Hurry and get your SMS Swag before it’s too late! Show your support for our kids and our school! Be ready to sport your school spirit at all of the awesome events SMS has in store this year with a new T-shirt or hoodie. Please use the attached order form to get your #EAGLEPRIDE gear.
PTG Meeting- If you were not able to attend the PTG meeting on Wednesday, September 25th, please see the monitors that are in the cafeteria and in front of the main office. We will keep you up to date on what is happening at our school. Our next event is on Friday, October 25th. We will hold our Annual Chili Cook Off and Trunk or Treat event. More information will be forthcoming.
PTG Facebook Page – Please join our St. Matthew’s PTG Facebook page. Stay connected about all of the upcoming events and get involved!
Eagle Egg Drop Forms are due Monday, September 30th at 3pm!!
SMS PINK OUT DAY – Thursday, October 3, 2019 – In honor of past SMS Principal, Barbara W. White, who lost her battle with breast cancer, everyone at SMS is asked to wear pink. The Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the school from 9am-3pm for screenings. Open to the public and walk in’s are welcome! Ladies, make time for a screening because your families need you.
Thank you to Kevin Moran (SMS Alumni Family) with the Knights of Columbus – The Abbate Agency – 757 for being ourAuction & Gala Cash-Tuition Raffle Ticket Sponsor again this year! Ticket books will go home in October for you to buy or sell. Drawing will be held during the Live Auction on Saturday, November 23rd. The prizeis Winner’s Choice! – $4,000 Towards 2020-21 Tuition or $3,000 in CASH! Do not need to be present to win, but we would love to see you there!
Retired SMS Grandparents and Friends – Required Minimum Distributions Don’t Have to Tax You! If you are age 70 1/2, you can donate all or part of your required annual IRA Distribution, reduce your taxable income, and help SMS! Click here for more information.
Have you registered for the Eagle Open being held this Friday, October 4th at 9am? It’s not too late! Go to http://smsvb.net/news-and-
Planning a trip in 2020? The Auction & Gala Live Auction will have 3 trips this year – a Royal Caribbean cruise, a Sonoma Coast to Napa Vineyards trip, and back by popular demand, the Ultimate Pro Sports Fan Getaway! Plan to attend the Auction and you could be the winner of one of these great trips!
Basketball & Cheerleading Sign Up – Today is the last day to register! No extensions! Please see attached registration form.
Chess Club Sign Up – Form is attached. Will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 4:30pm.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration – The celebration will be Friday, October 4th , from 6:30-8:30pm. See attached flyer.
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Friday Flash
September 20, 2019
Cheerleading and Basketball sign ups begin! Deadline 9/27/19. Forms are attached.
Johnny Hedinger – Basketball Director – smsBaldEagle@gmail.com
Mike Fencil – Athletic Director – mfencil@smsvb.net
Ali Thomas- Cheerleading Director- athomas@smsvb.net
Please mark your calendar for #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, December 3rdto donate online to give back to our Catholic community and school.
NEW Champagne and Diamonds Raffle
– Thanks to our sponsor Alencar Family Dentistry, we have a new raffle for you at the Auction & Gala on Saturday, November 23rd! When you purchase a raffle ticket, you receive a bottomless glass of champagne all night and a chance to win a piece of diamond jewelry! Only 125 tickets will be sold so your odds of winning are 1 in 125! Watch for more information about the raffle in the Auction & Gala newsletter! We greatly appreciate the continued support and sponsorship from Alencar Family Dentistry!
Eagle Open Hole Sponsorships are still available! If you cannot play in the event, you can still support by purchasing a $100 Hole sponsorship. Your family name or business will be printed on a sign and placed on the golf course. Please contact Amy Chesney at achesney@smsvb.net for more information. Deadline is September 27th!
Eagle Open Breakfast is sponsored by Lighthouse Construction & Development LLC and Chick-Fil-A! THANK YOU TO BOTH OF THESE BUSINESSES FOR SUPPORTING THIS EVENT!
ONCE AGAIN – We extend heartfelt thanks to our EAGLE OPEN LUNCH SPONSOR, the Floor Trader & ProSource! We greatly appreciate their continued sponsorship and support for the Eagle Open golf outing.
A HUGE thank you to our 2019 Auction Leads for volunteering to put the fantastic class packages together for this year’s Live Auction. Auction & Gala Class Themes and Auction Leads for 2019 are:
PreK – Hannah Picinich – “Santa’s Gone Fishing”
K – Elisa Brady & Kelly Fogarty – “Families in Action”
1st – Julie Cavallario & Melissa Asaro – “Towne Center to the Beach”
2nd – Crystal Bloom, Caroline Dacumos, & Barbara Wilson – “Santa’s Holiday”
3rd – Kristin Reynolds & Leigh Smith – “Extreme Home Makeover”
4th – Belinda Traber & Sara Pagano – “Virginia: Mountains to Sea”
5th – Regina Amick & Heather Pierce – “Catching Waves and Lazy Days: Surf Camp, Sand, and All Things Water”
6th – LaDonna Sinsabaugh & Alyce Steil – “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!“
7th – Mary Chavez – “Stock the Bar”
8th – Lynne Overton – “Money Really Does Grow On Trees”
The National Junior Honor Society is raising money to support Beagles to the Rescue, a local organization that rescues lost, homeless, and owner surrendered beagles. For donations of $1.00 or more, we will place a beagle cutout on our NJHS bulletin board near the office with your name on it! NJHS members will be selling the cutouts before school and during afternoon homeroom in the cafeteria this week. You can also send in your donation using the flyer that is attached. Thank you for your support!
From Catholic High – Join us for our annual Crusader 5k and Mini Crusader Mile Run on November 2, 2019! There will be a free post-race breakfast for all participants, music, and vendors supplying some delicious and healthy treats. It’s going to be a great time! Please Register Here:
https://chsvborg.finalsite.
Catholic High School Lacrosse coaches will be conducting a boys elementary and middle school Crusader Lacrosse skills camp. There are two separate sessions on Saturday, October 19th, 2019. This clinic is open to boys in grades 3-8 who attend a Catholic School. Clinic information and registration can be found at the following site: https://fs30.formsite.com/
Pioneer Pizza Night – Tuesday, September 24th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. See attached flyer for further details.
Save the Date! St. Matthew’s Catholic School Grandparent Brunch will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020. See the attached flyer.
From the PTG:
Boosterthon- The FUN and the RUN may be done, but pledging is still open! Which class is going to be the highest earning class? We ALL want to see Mr. Goldberg show up in his least favorite NFL team’s jersey by receiving donations from all 50 states!. Continue to share your student’s pledging page on social media and by email…keep those donations coming!
Papa Johns-Please continue to share our Papa John’s code SMSEAGLES with your friends and family. We earned $2500 last school year by using our code. Let’s go for the BIG WIN this year! If you order a $25 Papa John’s gift card through Matthew’s Money you will also receive one Dress Down Pass! When you think about ordering pizza, think Papa Johns.
SMS Book Club –$25 adds a book to the Library’s permanent collection and is a perfect gift idea any time of the year! Select from the Wish List or pick a special book just for your student or a staff member. It’s a great way to give a unique and memorable gift that keeps on giving! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the PTG. See attached form for details.
SMS Swag-Hurry and get your SMS Swag before it’s too late! Show your support for our kids and our school! Be ready to sport your school spirit at all of the awesome events SMS has in store this year with a new T-shirt or hoodie. Please use the attached order form to get your #EAGLEPRIDE gear.
PTG Meeting- Are you ready for some family fun? Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30 in the small cafeteria.Come find out about our Annual Chili Cook Off and our Trunk or Treat event. In addition, discover how Matthew’s Money can benefit your wallet and our school. Also, hear about how you can be a part of our Annual Auction and Gala. Mrs. Chesney will be discussing the 9th Annual Eagle Open Golf outing, the upcoming Holly Craft Show, and an American Red Cross Blood Drive. You will earn one (1) volunteer hour and one (1) dress down pass per student for attending. Preschool students will receive an ice cream pass. Pizza will be provided by Papa John’s, compliments of our PTG. Drinks are available for purchase. Come out and see how you can get involved with the SMS PTG! We look forward to seeing you there!
PTG Facebook Page- Please join our St. Matthew’s PTG Facebook page. Stay connected about all of the upcoming events and get involved!
Chick-Fil-A Day is Friday, September 27th. You must place your order by Wednesday, September 25th. Preschoolers (PK3 & PK4) may order Chick-Fil-A – the charge is $6.00, or PK students will be served the regular menu that day. Thank you.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration – will take place Friday, October 4th from 6:30-8:30pm. See attached flyer.
Friday Flash
September 13, 2019
Congratulations to our SCA Officers and Representatives who were sworn in on Tuesday, September 10th after Mass. Please congratulate the following students on this accomplishment:
Officers- Nate K. (President), Angelina M. (Vice President), Mason M. (Treasurer), Axelle A. (Secretary), and Rylan W. (Historian)
Representatives: Breanna R., Connor S., Landry D., Evan A., Emma R., Michael B., Mae Y., Frankie D., Carson F., Max L., Shirlene G., Daniel C., Nora S., Peter D., Elisa C., Logan J., Rosie B., Luke P., Ella S., Ainsley D., Kaylee C., Lailah D., Rylie M., Cole R., Melissa P., Xander V., Isabelle S., Christian G., Ariel S., and Gavin C.
Cheerleading and Basketball sign ups begin! Deadline 9/27/19. Forms are attached.
Johnny Hedinger – Basketball Director – smsBaldEagle@gmail.com
Mike Fencil – Athletic Director – mfencil@smsvb.net
Ali Thomas- Cheerleading Director- athomas@smsvb.net
Papa Johns-Please continue to share our Papa John’s code SMSEAGLES with your friends and family. We earned $2500 last school year by using our code. Let’s go for the BIG WIN this year! If you order a $25 Papa John’s gift card through Matthew’s Money you will also receive one Dress Down Pass! When you think about ordering pizza, think Papa Johns.
SMS Book Club –$25 adds a book to the Library’s permanent collection and is a perfect gift idea any time of the year! Select from the Wish List or pick a special book just for your student or a staff member. It’s a great way to give a unique and memorable gift that keeps on giving! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the PTG. See attached form for details.
SMS Swag-Hurry and get your SMS Swag before it’s too late! Show your support for our kids and our school! Be ready to sport your school spirit at all of the awesome events SMS has in store this year with a new T-shirt or hoodie. Please use the attached order form to get your #EAGLEPRIDE gear.
PTG Meeting- Are you ready for some family fun? Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30pm in the small cafeteria to hear about the amazing events the PTG has planned this school year. We will share our fundraising efforts and projects. Also, you can earn one (1) volunteer hour and one (1) dress down pass per student for attending. Come out and get involved with the PTG! We look forward to seeing you there!
Boosterthon- Get your running shoes on and come out and enjoy the Boosterthon Fun Run/ Color Run! Kickoff is Wednesday, Sept. 11th and the run will be on Friday, Sept. 20th. Our goal is $30,000 to replace our bathroom floors. A flyer went home with the oldest or only child on Tuesday. Please use this link
https://www.signupgenius.com/
PTG Facebook Page- Please join our St. Matthew’s PTG Facebook page. Stay connected about all of the upcoming events and get involved!
The PTG is in search of anybody who can supply extension cords and/or leaf blowers for the Boosterthon Color Run. The time will be from 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM on Friday, September 20th. You will earn volunteer hours if you are able to assist. If you are able to help, please contact Sondra Smith at PTG_Pres@smsvb.net.
Request from SMS Library: To prepare for our December book fair, please save the cardboard package from Klondike ice cream bars, if you purchase them. Our fair’s theme is Arctic Adventure, so we like polar bears!
DIGITAL CAMERAS NEEDED
Do you have any older digital cameras that you are not using any more and would be willing to donate them to the Photography Class? We will put them to good use. Please send to the office. Thank you ahead of time.
Now that Box Tops is going digital, get to know the new mobile app so you can keep earning at your school. It scans your store receipt, automatically finds participating products and instantly adds Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. No clipping required!
Visit https://www.boxtops4education.
SMS Eagle Open – Friday, October 4th at 9 am Honey Bee Golf Club – Online Registration is now Open at http://smsvb.net/news-and-
Eagle Egg Drop – Don’t forget the firefighters are coming to drop the golf balls on October 2nd! The order form is attached if you want a chance to win some neat prizes!
Our 2019 Auction & Gala Balloon and Table Decorations Sponsor is Shaddeau Roofing and Construction Corp! We thank them for their continued support for this and many other events at SMS!
Interested in being an Auction & Gala sponsor? Click Here for the list of available sponsorships. VIP tables are included in the first two sponsorships and a Reserved Table for 10 is included in the third sponsorship. Contact Liz Allen at auction@smsvb.net or 757-748-3202 for questions or additional information. The Auction Newsletter is also attached.
ATTENTION COKE COLLECTORS!If you have already entered the codes for your caps and sent them back to the school, please mark them as ENTERED so we can give them to Ms. Mercado. We don’t want to send them for code entry. Thank you!!
Come join a 7 week musical theatre class at Catholic High run by Rich Theatre! Starting date: September 13! All class information, tuition, and dates can be found here: https://richtheatre.org/2019-
Friday Flash
September 6, 2019
Open House for 5th – 8th Grade Students – has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00pm.
Special thanks to Stephen Merritt, CPA, PC (Alumni Family) for being this year’s Entertainment Sponsor for the Coastal Christmas Auction & Gala!
Also, a big thank you to SMOC – Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center – Dr. Scott Grabill who is the sponsor of the outside back page of the Auction & Gala Catalog that will go home to all SMS families and be given to attendees the night of Auction.
Eagle Egg Drop – Who will win the Eagle Egg gift bag(s) this year?! Don’t forget to fill out and send in your Eagle Egg Drop form by Monday, September 30th for your child’s chance to win a gift bag with a dress down, ice cream pass, and other goodies! All purchased eggs will be dropped from a Virginia Beach Hook and Ladder Fire Truck at school on Wednesday, October 2 at 2:30pm (rain date is October 3 at 2:30pm).
Thank you to everyone who attended SMS Spirit Night at the Texas Roadhouse – Sam’s Circle! You helped us raise $198.56.
2019 Auction & Gala is looking for a Presenting Sponsor– $5,000 includes 1 VIP* table for 8, 4’x6’ banner displayed in the gym through the end of the school year, company name/logo on wine glasses, a full-page ad in the catalog with the title “Presented by” with name or company logo, name/logo on all “Reserved” table signs, donation request letters, invitations, each page of the catalog and addendum, Silent Auction bid sheets, Auction & Gala website page, Facebook post, and verbal recognition the night of the event. *VIP Table includes seated dinner service for 8, 7 bottles of upgraded wine, seated dessert service with VIP dessert, and table wait staff until 10 pm.C0-sponsors are welcome! For more information, please contact Liz Allen at auction@smsvb.net or 757-420-2455 x522.
Auction Acquisition Drop Off Days are here!– Drop off a new or re-giftable item or one from our Wish List (coming soon) and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Auction & Gala on November 23rd! Drawing will be held on November 1st!
Starting to think about your 2019 taxes?? Would you like a 65% Virginia state tax credit?The Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit (EISTC) program can provide up to a 65% tax credit on your Virginia state tax and a deduction for your federal tax. This program provides scholarships to families who want to send their child(ren) to St. Matthew’s Catholic School. Huge Win-Win! You get a tax credit and help a family provide a great education for their child(ren)! For more information, please contact Mr. Goldberg at Lgoldberg@smsvb.net or Liz Allen at Lallen@smsvb.net. The forms only take 5 minutes to complete and send off.
Papa Johns-Please continue to share our Papa John’s code SMSEAGLES with your friends/family. We earned $2500 last school year by using our code. Let’s go for the BIG WIN this year! When you think about ordering pizza, think Papa Johns.
SMS Book Club –$25 adds a book to the Library’s permanent collection and is a perfect gift idea any time of the year! Select from the Wish List or pick a special book just for your student or a staff member. It’s a great way to give a unique and memorable gift that keeps on giving! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the PTG. See attached form for details.
SMS Swag-Hurry and get your SMS Swag before it’s too late! Show your support for our kids and our school! Be ready to sport your school spirit at all of the awesome events SMS has in store this year with a new T-shirt or hoodie. Please use the attached order form to get your #EAGLEPRIDE gear.
PTG Meeting- Are you ready for some family fun?! Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30pm in the small cafeteria to hear about the amazing events the PTG has planned this school year. We will share our fundraising efforts and projects. Also, you can earn one (1) volunteer hour and one (1) dress down pass per student for attending. Come out and get involved with the PTG! We look forward to seeing you there!
Boosterthon- Get your running shoes on and come out and enjoy the Boosterthon Fun Run/ Color Run! Kick off is Wednesday, Sept. 11th and the run will be on Friday, Sept. 20th. Our goal is $30,000 to replace our bathroom floors. A flyer went home with the oldest or only child on Tuesday. Please use the link provided on the flyer to create your child’s donation page and share with family and friends near and far! Be on the lookout for some incredible incentives. For questions, please reach out to Sondra Smith at PTG_PRES@smsvb.net.
PTG Facebook Page- Please join our St. Matthew’s PTG Facebook page. Stay connected about all of the upcoming events and get involved!
St. Matthew’s Church will be celebrating the Feast of St. Matthew on Sunday, September 22nd. Our celebration will begin with the 12 Noon Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knestout. Immediately after mass, the parish picnic, catered by Pig-Nic BBQ will be held in the cafeteria. SMS staff will provide games and entertainment for the children. Tickets can be purchased in advance after all weekend masses or at the parish office for $5, children 6 and under are free. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $8. Please join us for a day of faith, fun and fellowship!
Matthew’s Money – Football Fanatics is underway! Please see details on the attached flyers.
Friday Flash
August 30, 2019
Before School Care – Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, Before School Care will begin as early as 6:00am. Please contact Ms. Taylor in the cafeteria or at ctaylor@smsvb.net if you plan to come earlier than 6:30am. Thank you!
Volunteer Opportunity – Our Lego-League coordinator from last year has stepped down. We are looking for a parent or two who would like to chair or co-chair this very popular club. Usually open to Kindergarten through 3rd grade students.
Reminder – Open House for Pk-4th grade is Wednesday, September 4thfrom 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Open House for 5th – 8th grade is Thursday, September 5th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
From Mrs. Kennedy – It is my pleasure to be the School Counselor at SMS for the 2019-2020 school year. I will be at the school on Mondays and Thursdays and have an open door policy. I enjoy helping students and their families get the most out of their time at SMS and spend my time meeting with students individually or in small groups, doing whole classroom activities, and collaborating with staff and families. Attention Active Duty Military Families! Please sign your students up for Military Lunch Group. This is a popular activity that fosters a sense of belonging and community for our military students. Kids from active duty families in Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited. For more information or to sign up, please email Ginna Kennedy at gkennedy@smsvb.net.
I look forward to sharing the school year with your children! Attached are additional documents regarding my program.
Reminder – September 2nd is Labor Day. There is NO SCHOOL that day.
Mrs. Doyle will again teach our after school Chinese class. Attached is the flyer. This class will begin on Tuesday, September 17th.
French Club Opportunity – Please see the attached flyer for more information. This is open to 1st through 6th grade students. There is a fee for this program, so we are trying to gauge interest before moving forward.
God’s Helpers – Will hold their first meeting on September 3rd. Please see attached registration form.
The SMS Night on Broadway, scheduled for October 12th, has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon.
From the Art Department – Every student is asked to bring an old t-shirt, preferably oversized, to use as their “smock” for art. They will store their smock in their classroom, bring it to art each class time, and take it back to the classroom after art. Please put your child’s name in the smock. They will not use their smock every week. If they do use it, we will remind the students to take them home to be laundered. Art smocks are used to protect your child’s clothing from stains which could be caused by acrylic paint, oil pastel, clay, glue, or plaster. Many of these mediums will permanently stain clothing. Therefore, a smock must be brought to art each week and worn when requested. Thank you for your help, Mrs. Mercado.
Catholic High School Lacrosse coaches will be conducting a boys elementary and middle school Crusader Lacrosse skills camp. There are two separate sessions on 7 September and 19 October, 2019. This clinic is open to boys in grades 3-8 who attend a Catholic School. Clinic information and registration can be found at the following site: https://fs30.formsite.com/
Auction Leads are needed for 2nd, 5th, and 6th grades – If you are interested in finding out more about what being an Auction Lead is all about, please come to the meeting on Wednesday, September 4th at 8:30am to meet the other class Auction Leads, along with our Room Parent Ambassadors, learn more about the position, and ask questions. Auction Leads get all of their volunteer hours in before December!!
Rescheduled Lincoln Driven to Give event – Please mark your calendar for the Driven to Give event on Friday, October 25th from 3-7pm! Cavalier Auto group will be onsite for you to drive a new Lincoln and Lincoln will pay us $20 for each drive! We don’t say this often, but we don’t want your moneyfor this fundraiser – we do need 4 minutes of your time to help us reach our goal of raising $8,000! This is also the PTG Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off date!
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their Auction Class Package Donations! Remember to send yours in by Friday, September 13th in order to receive a dress down pass for each class donation . Order forms are in the office. These donations will allow your grade level Auction Lead to put together a spectacular package that will be auctioned off during the Live Auction on November 23rd!
Eagle Open PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE– $5,500 & Up—*3 Tiers Available! – 2 foursomes, 2 tee signs, signs with company logo at registration, at awards lunch, on golf carts and beverage carts; company logo on golf shirts* for each golfer, front cover & throughout the event program as “presenting sponsor”, company link on the SMS website, Facebook post, & on the school information station. Banner in gym for remainder of the school year. (deadline 9/6/2019) *Depending on the shirt selected. Contact Amy Chesney at (757) 420-2455 or email at achesney@smsvb.net for more information.
Coke Rewards – Need volunteer hours that you can do from home? Email Liz Allen at Lallen@smsvb.net for information on how you can enter Coke Reward points and receive volunteer hours.
SMS Annual Appeal 2019-20 – If you have already pledged to the 2019-20 Annual Appeal during registration, we thank you very much for your commitment to the students and school. Having a low private school tuition rate does not cover the actual cost of tuition. This appeal, plus all of our fundraising events throughout the year, allows us to provide a $2,000 silent scholarship to each student who attends SMS. So if you have not made your pledge to the Annual Appeal, please go on to your FACTS account and make your pledge today. A $300 pledge is only $30 a month over 10 months, but please pledge what you can and prayers are always welcome! Thank you!
Won’t you let us take you on a sea cruise?!More information to come, but can you say Caribbean?!
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Letter from the Principal Regarding Student Accident Insurance Program – see attached.
Accent Ancient Order of Hibernians – 9th Annual Car Show. See attached flyer for more information.
The menu for September is attached.
