Friday Flash
April 4, 2025
Time Change – Eighth Grade Graduation will begin promptly at 5:30pm this year.
Matilda 50/50 Raffle
50/50 raffle tickets will be for sale during each performance to help us off set production costs. One lucky winner will win half of the proceeds from raffle ticket sales at each performance! Plus, receive a small gift for every ticket purchased! See attached flyer.
$10 1 Ticket
$20 3 Tickets
$40 8 Tickets
Art News @ SMS
The Water Awareness Calendar
Contest winners from St. Matthew’s are as named:
Honorable Mentions:
Emerson C 2C
Honorable Mentions:
Veronica Rose M 3B
The winners of the “2025 ELIE WIESEL Visual Arts Competition”:
The contest winners from St. Matthew’s are as follows:
Second Place in the Junior Art Division:
Parker W 7B
Chairs’ Choice in the Junior Art Division:
Mark D 7B
Congratulations to the Winners!
Mrs. Mercado
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.
Want to earn credit to use towards used items from the Spirit Shop? Please bring in your gently used uniforms to trade for Spirit Shop credit that can be used towards any used uniform items. You’ll have uniforms for the next school year, and we’ll have more inventory for you to browse through … It’s a win-win!
March Madness Winners:
We are excited to announce the winners of March Madness! Class 2C won ALL 4 weeks of bingo, and has earned 4 ice cream parties!
We want to extend a big congratulations to the Cathcart Family for having the most verified bingos, earning them a VIP Parking Space and an unlimited ride wristband for Carnival weekend.
Alumni Shrimpfest and Carnival News:
Carnival Newsletter Shrimpfest Tickets Carnival Tickets
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: Midnight Rain – A Taylor Swift Tribute Experience! - 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.
Thank you, Isla Ohana Kenpo, for being one of this year’s Stage Sponsors!
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.
From Your Parent Teacher Guild—-
Important Dates:
Thursday April 10th, 2025– Annual PTG Easter Egg Hunt
May 2025 Volunteer Interest Meeting for 2025/2026 school year
ANNUAL PTG EASTER EGG HUNT
Calling all Easter bunnies! We need your help making the annual PTG Easter Egg Hunt an EGGstra-ordinary experience for our youngest elementary school students (Kindergarten-2nd grade).
Please send in an empty Easter basket for your child/children to use to collect eggs. The hunt will take place between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.
Volunteer to transform the SMS soccer field into a springtime play land, hide eggs, assist the children, and clean up. We also need one volunteer to wear a very important fuzzy costume and greet the children. Please sign up to volunteer here.
Stay in the Loop—Join Our PTG Facebook Page!
Want to stay up to date on school happenings, sign up for events, and connect with other awesome parents and teachers? Our PTG Facebook Page is the place to be! Get important updates, ask questions, and find ways to get involved—all in one place. Don’t miss out—join today!
Love planning events? Excited to volunteer? We’d love to have you on board! If you’re ready to be a behind-the-scenes rockstar (no cape required, but highly encouraged), reach out to us at [email protected] and let’s make some magic happen!
Thank you and have a great weekend.
Eagles Basketball Camp is now offered multiple weeks throughout the summer! Two different levels are offered. Register here through FACTS.
Rising 2nd through 4th graders are welcome at the following sessions to learn basketball fundamentals and basics:
- June 9th-13th / 1pm – 5pm
- June 23rd-27th / 9am – 1pm
- July 7th-11th / 1pm – 5pm
- July 14th-18th / 9 am – 1 pm
- Information Flyer
Rising 5th through 8th graders are welcome at the following sessions to practice basketball fundamentals, learn/review offensive and defensive basics, and scrimmage:
- June 16th-20th
- July 21st-25th
- July 28th-August 1st
- Information Flyer