• Varsity 2 Tennis- Wildcat Invitational Champions! Varsity 2 finished up their successful spring season on Saturday at the Wildcat Invitational, competing against Denver East, Regis and Mullen. Congratulations to our WIldcats who placed first at the tournament and had a winning record this season of 9-1. The JV team also finished its season on Friday with a 7-0 win over Peak to Peak, and finished the season with a winning record of 7-1.

• Varsity Tennis- Metro League Champions! The Wildcats earned the League Championship after defeating Colorado Academy on Monday in the final League match. The Wildcats finish the regular season undefeated at 12-0. The Regional tournament will be played on Thursday and Friday...good luck, SMA!

We are pleased to announce that St. Mary's Academy has set in motion a working relationship with author and educational consultant Kelley King. 

Ms. King is a Master Trainer with the Gurian Institute and her recently published book is Writing the Playbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Creating a Boy-Friendly School. While Ms. King's primary work focused on closing the gender gap in test scores at her elementary school in Boulder Valley, her research has grown to encompass brain research in supporting successful school experiences for boys and girls. She is the mother of a son and a daughter, allowing for her research to include her personal experience.

Ms. King is a nationally recognized expert on how boys learn, and she believes that "responding to the learning styles of boys will help a school become more effective in meeting the needs of all students - including the girls."

What is your education?  

I have a Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) degree from the University of Northern Colorado.

How many years have you been at SMA?  

What is your working/teaching experience beyond SMA?   

It is difficult to name just one as there have been so many! I love the look on students' faces when they have finished performing and they know that all their work was worth it.  Music is a wonderful means for students, at all levels, to develop self-confidence and to work together for a common goal while learning and having fun along the way!

What is something about yourself to share with the SMA community that we might not already know?  

I am a Trekkie! I have enjoyed all forms of Star Trek (TV, movies, books) since I was a kid. I have even dressed up and attended Star Trek conventions in the past! "Live Long and Prosper!"

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Events:

• May 2, 3rd Grade Pioneer Day

• May 2, 3:00 - 4:30 PM, Cub Scout Pack Meeting, LS Room 5 

• May 3, 8:10  - 9:10 AM, Assembly, Pioneers

• May 8, 9:00 - 11:30 AM, JK & K Field Day

• May 10, 8:10 - 9:10 AM, Assembly, 2nd Grade Musical "Bugz"

• May 10, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Primary Mother's Day Lunch

• May 10, 6:00 PM, Kids Night Out   

• May 17, 8:10 - 9:10 AM, Assembly, Band/Orchestra

• May 17, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5th Grade to Lone Tree Rec Center

• May 22, 1:30 - 3:00 PM, 5th Grade Continuation Practice, HS Forum

• May 23, 8:00 AM, Primary Donuts with Dad

• May 23, 12:30 - 2:00 PM, 5th Grade Continuation Practice, HS Forum

• May 24, 8:10 - 9:10 AM, Assembly, Junior Kindergarten Presentation/Awards  

• May 24, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, Maypole & Ice Cream

• May 27, Memorial Day - Academy Closed

• May 28, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, 5th Grade Continuation Practice, HS Forum 

• May 30, 1:45 PM, Assembly, End of Year Celebration

• May 30, Final Day for JK - 4th Grade 

• May 31, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, 5th Grade Continuation Ceremony, HS Forum

News:

• National Lacrosse League player, Jamie Shewchuck made a guest appearance on Monday, April 22 in the 6th grade physical education classes. Jamie played in the National Lacrosse League for the Colorado Mammoth and Minnesota Swarm. He offered students helpful pointers as they practiced passing, receiving and ground ball pick-ups.  Jamie demonstrated his expertise with a variety of shots on goal, and he expressed the importance of commitment and dedication in the pyramid of success.    

• SMA is offering the Get It In Writing Essay Booster Course this summer for 7th & 8th graders.  Please click here for more information and to register.

Events:

• May 9, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM, May Crowning

• May 10, Olympic Day   

• May 14, 2:45 PM, Wildcat Awards

• May 17, 11:40 AM, Drama Presentation

• May 20 - 24, 8th Grade to Washington DC

• May 22 - 24, 6th Grade to Golden Bell Retreat Center

• May 22 - 24, 7th Grade to Keystone Science Center

• May 29, 2:15 PM, Tri III Closing Ceremony

• May 30, Final Day for 6th & 7th Grades

• May 31, 8:00 AM, 8th Grade Closing Ceremony, Quad 

News:

• Over 80 percent of this year's graduating class has received some type of merit scholarship for college, totaling more than $5.2 million dollars in merit scholarships! Congratulations to the Class of 2013!

• The High School students enjoyed beautiful weather for their annual Field Day out on Biddle Field.  Advisories competed for points in dodgeball, football, tug-a-war, relay races and an obstacle course.  The afternoon wrapped up with fun on the mega slip and slide down the grassy knoll and the Dunk for Hunger fundraiser for the Loretto Hunger Fund. Click here to see more photos. 

• This summer SMA is offering the Get It In Writing Essay Booster Course to all 9th through 12th graders. Please click here for more information and to register.

Events:

• May 2, 9:55 AM, May Crowning

• May 3, 9:30 AM, Senior Award Ceremony

• May 3, 8:00 PM, Last Dance

• May 11, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Baccalaureate Mass

• May 15, 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Graduation Practice

• May 17, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graduation Practice

• May 18, 10:00 AM, Graduation

• May 21, 9:55 AM, STUCCO Elections

• May 23, 9:55 AM, Class Elections

• May 29 - 31, Final Exams 

• The Admissions team would like to thank our wonderful parents and teachers for your continued support with new families and student visitors.  

• Our new Primary and 4/5 students came this past week and enjoyed an ice cream social.  

• "Caught in the Act"  Thanks to our wonderful parents and teachers who are in the community promoting SMA. We cannot do our work without you! This week we wish to thank: Beth Dickinson.