Monday August 14th is Our First Day!
Monday is our first day of school. We have a 1:00PM dismissal. Let us begin the year in prayer for our children:
In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit,
Heavenly Father, We give you our hopes, worries and fears as our lovely child starts school. We pray that you would fill their hearts with excitement and calm their worries with your love. Please go before them, help them make friends, enjoy the activities and build relationships with their teachers and caregivers. May we learn to entrust them each day into your care, and as we do may they grow in confidence and independence. Father, may joy abound in their hearts as they enter this new exciting season of their lives. In Jesus name. Amen. www.lords-prayer-words.com
Here are a few things to help everyone to start the new school year:
FOR EVERYONE
- Patience is necessary. We will show you patience and we ask that you show us and each other patience. We have 50 new families who need to learn how to drop off and pick up. Come early and be prepared to wait the first few days. Our system works once everyone understands where to go.
- Stay in line. DO NOT PASS ANYONE. IT IS NOT SAFE!
- If you have paperwork to sign or money to pay, please stop by the office after 8. We are not open until that time so that we can supervise everyone safely.
- Once our drop off gates are closed you must park in a parking spot and come into the office and sign your child in.
- Do not park in fire lanes.
- Do not park in a Handicap Accessible spot without a Handicap tag or License Plate.
- Breakfast and lunch are free as long as students take the full meal. A la carte and seconds are extra and will be charged to your child’s lunch account.
- Aftercare is prepaid only. If you are using aftercare you must pay ahead and register. CLICK HERE to register. It is $10/day.
- If you are not registered and prepaid for aftercare, please arrive no later than 1:15PM. We will call to have your child picked up if you are late. They will not be admitted to aftercare.
Drop Off - Plan on taking at least 15 minutes once you arrive
- Drop off is from 7-7:40 in order to be on time
- We will have signed for directions. Please follow them.
- Drive slowly!
- Enter from Fox Hill Only. All other spots are exit only
- Please stay in your car when you drop off. We will walk your children into their classrooms
- If you exit at Michigan Road you must turn right - NO LEFT TURNS
Pick Up - Plan on being here until at least 1:15 the first 3 days
- Pick up is from 1-1:15
- You can arrive as early as 12:30PM to get in line. Please do not come before 12:30PM.
- We will have signed for directions. Please follow them.
- Drive slowly!
- Enter from Fox Hill Only. All other spots are exit only
- Once in line turn your car off to prevent fumes going into other cars
- Once children come into the lot get out of your car and meet your child
- Walk your child to your car and put on your seat belts.
- Wait until your line is dismissed by staff.
North Lot
- Exit turning right at Michigan Road - NO LEFT TURNS!
East Lot
- Go East or West on Knollton
- At Michigan Road turn left. If you need to go North on Michigan Road go to the North lot please.
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Aftercare
SMS AFTERCARE-EXTENDED DAY program operates daily from 2:45pm until 5:30pm starting Monday, August 14, 2023 through Friday, May 31, 2024. There is some flexibility regarding arrival and departure time. Contact Stacey Hoaglin: s.hoaglin@smsindy.org if you are interested in working for us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - WE NEED YOU
Giving Garden
We need your support in order to serve our community. Come out as a family.
- Sign-up to volunteer: 2023 Giving Garden Volunteer Opportunities
- Primary schedule:
- Tuesdays: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturdays: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Check the schedule regularly in case a date changes. We will use the same link all season.
You can contact us at GivingGarden@stmonicaindy.org with any questions
CYO Sports
We need coaches and volunteers for all sports. No experience required. Contact cyo@smsindy.org to let them know you want to help. We will have a sign up sheet at the Welcome Back Bash.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION
CYO Sports
Registrations are now open for all CYO sports for the 2023-2024 school year.
- https://www.orgsonline.com (already have account)
- https://fm.orgsonline.com/m_newaccount.aspx (Create a new account)
(Use School Code: 200SMON-IN)
If you need help registering a student for a sport please send an email to cyo@stmonicaindy.org or call 317 255 7153 ext 123.
Deadline
August 20th - Girl’s Volleyball
Chess Classes at St Monica
CLICK HERE for information on Chess at St. Monica. This program is great for ALL levels and is taught in a fun way! Classes (during lunch and recess, one day a week) are being offered at St. Monica begins the week of September 7th thru the week of October 19th. “Learning Through Games" has taught Multiple State Champion Scholastic Teams. However, they are known for their enjoyable and kid friendly style of teaching. There are no refunds after September 7th.
Cost is $75 for all sessions
Payable to Learning Through Games, 11504, Senie Lane. Carmel, IN or leave it at the front desk.
Paypal option : Send information and $75 to adean@learningthroughgames.com or bank/zellpay to 3172246771 Or venmo to Aaron-dean-91