Friday Flash
Friday, March 28
Matilda
TICKETS ARE ON SALE
Show times for 2025:
Friday, April 4th at 7pm
Saturday, April 5th at 2pm and at 7pm
Ticket Information:
Reserved Tickets and General Admission Tickets are available! Reserved Tickets are assigned (best available at our discretion) in the first three rows on the floor and in the first row of the risers. General Admission for all other seats.
***Reserved Tickets for All shows are SOLD OUT!!***
Limited Number of General admission tickets are still available (better purchase yours now! This looks to be a sell out!!!)
There are two ways to purchase tickets to performances: ordering online Here before Thursday, April 3rd at 8:30am or at the door, if tickets are still available.
Matilda 50/50 Raffle
Help us thank the talented professional musicians who volunteer their time in our production band. 50/50 raffle tickets will be for sale during each performance. The musicians will receive half of the proceeds and one lucky winner at each performance will win the other half! Plus, receive a small gift for every ticket purchased!
$10 1 Ticket
$20 3 Tickets
$40 8 Tickets
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs
It’s that time of the year again, our annual Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs Fishing trip for the kids. This year’s fishing trip is scheduled for 18 June. I’ve attached the Parents Letter and Permission slip. I’m looking for 4 kids from each school. Permission slips are due back by the 2nd May. Find Permission Slip and Parent Letter here.
DATE CHANGE: Purple Up Day will be held on Monday April 7!!!
April is the Month of the Military Child. Let’s show how much we support our military connected students by WEARING PURPLE on MONDAY APRIL 7!
Everyone is invited and encouraged to wear a purple shirt with uniform bottoms on April 7. Contact our military liaison, Alyce Steil, with any questions. [email protected]
New SMS Families
Is this your student’s first year at St. Matthew’s? Our School Counselor, Mrs. Johnson would love to invite them to a special New Student Lunch!
This is a great opportunity for your child to connect with other new students in their grade level and chat with Mrs. Johnson in a relaxed setting. Students will be picked up from the cafeteria during their lunch period. If you’d like your student to participate, please complete the form linked here by April 11th. New Student Lunches are anticipated to begin early May.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Johnson at [email protected].
Summer Classes Offered at SMS:
Band Camp Band Camp
Cheer Camp Cheer Camp
Art Camp Art Camp
Art Camp Art Camp
Art CAmp Art Camp
Art Camp Eagles Basketball Camp
Superflex Social Skills Superflex Social Skills Camp Part 1
Superflex Social Skills Superflex Social lSkills Camp Part 2
Big Moves Big Moves Summer Camp
Young Author’s Summer Camp. Creative Writing Class
Spirit Shop:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
New PE Uniforms and SMS Fleeces can be purchased by clicking here.
March Madness:
Thank you to everyone who participated in March Madness this year. It was a huge success! The winners of weeks 3 and 4 will be announced next week, so keep an eye out for that announcement and any more information regarding our Matthew’s Money program.
Alumni Shrimpfest and Carnival News:
***SAVE THE DATE*** New date this year!
Step right up and experience the magic of SMS Carnival’s past – From Under the Big Top, Candy Land, Racing to the Finish, Under the Sea, Dog Days of Summer, and more – all rolled into one at this year’s SMS SPRING CARNIVAL – IN OUR CARNIVAL ERAs!
Event Schedule:
- Shrimpfest – Thursday, May 1st | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Headlining: The Deloreans! - Friday, May 2nd | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Headlining: TBD - Saturday, May 3rd | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Headlining: Wonderland!
What to Expect:
- Fun Rides
- Delicious Food Trucks
- Vendors with unique merchandise
- And a weekend filled with games, laughter, and lifelong memories!
Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and festivities—mark your calendars and join us for the 2025 SMS SPRING CARNIVAL – IN OUR CARNIVAL ERAs!
CAKE WALK SPONSOR – $500
1 Voucher for an Unlimited Ride Wristband for Friday & Saturday, 2’x4′ Banner at the Cake Walk, Company Name/Logo on Cake Boxes, Company Name/Logo Acknowledgment in the Carnival Newsletter, Company Name/Logo w/hyperlink on the School/Carnival Website and Social Media.
HAIR SPRAY BOOTH SPONSOR – $500
1 Voucher for an Unlimited Rides Wristband for Friday & Saturday, 2’x4′ Banner at Hair Spray Booth, Banner at the Main Entrance, Company Name/Logo Acknowledgment in the Carnival Newsletter, Company Name/Logo w/hyperlink on the School/Carnival Website and Social Media.
FACE PAINTING BOOTH SPONSOR – $500
1 Voucher for an Unlimited Ride Wristband for Friday & Saturday, 2’x4′ Banner on the Face Painting Booth, Company Name/Logo Acknowledgment in the Carnival Newsletter, Company Name/Logo w/hyperlink on the School/Carnival Website and Social Media.
Thank you, Regal Cleaning Services, LLC, for being this year’s Chick-Fil-A Booth sponsor!
Thank you, Gabriel Rapisardi Real Estate Group, LLC, for being this year’s Wine Carafe Sponsor!
Thank you, Hampton Roads Tree & Brush Removal LLC, for being one of this year’s Shrimpfest Sponsors!
Thank you, Irwin’s Pharmacy, for being one of this year’s VIP Tent Sponsors!
Thank you, Stephen Merritt, CPA, for being this year’s Specialty Cup Sponsor!
Thank you, Cooper Hurley, for being this year’s Social Media Sponsor!
Thank you to the Steven Miller Family for being this year’s Koozie Sponsor!
Thank you, Boba Chef, for being one of this year’s Carnival Raffle Sponsors!
Thank you, Shaddeau Roofing, for being this year’s BINGO Sponsor and one of our Stage Sponsors!
Thank you to Paragon Hydraulics, one of this year’s Chalet Sponsors!
Thank you to the Martocci Family, one of this year’s Chalet Sponsors!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Carnival Sponsorships
View the Carnival Website to see all that is included with the purchase of a sponsorship.
Thank You!
The Art Fair was a tremendous success! A heartfelt thank you to our talented student artists, their supportive parents, and the dedicated volunteers who made it all possible.
Art Fair Highlights: Raffle, Matted / Framing Orders & Silent Auction Details:
The Art Raffle Winners will receive prizes this coming week.
All small raffle items and large raffle items.
Thank you all for participating!
Art Fair Matted & Frame Sale: ENDS April 30th @ 11:45pm
Celebrate your student’s creative journey by purchasing a beautiful mat or frame!
Link provided here: Click Here——> Matted & Frame Order: Art Fair 2025
All parents can participate in the Silent Auction for Art Fair to win Grade Level Masterpieces! This artwork is currently on display in the library wing for all the kids to enjoy. (Closes April 9th)
The online virtual Art Fair Silent Auction is live. please take a peak –OneCause—>Click Here to register and bid on grade-level masterpieces.
- Click the link above to register.
Sign in at the top right and choose one of three registration methods.
Enter your details and credit card to bid.
For browsing only, you can register without a card, but can’t bid until it’s added.
Winning bidders will be charged automatically at the end and receive a receipt. - Mrs. Mercado will contact winners for pickup between May and June after the display.
(Same process for purchasing a frame.)
Thank you for supporting the SMS Art Program! Respectfully, Tanya Mercado, Art Teacher and Barbara Rozmus, Art Assistant.
Holocaust Commission’s Elie Wiesel Competition Winners: Congratulations!
Parker W. won Second Place in the Junior Art Division
Mark D. won Chairs’ Choice in the Junior Art Division