September 28

September 28, 2025

Updated Dress Code, PTO News, Hispanic Heritage Month Events, School Picture Ordering

Volunteer Needed

The Social Emotional Learning team is in need of a volunteer. The volunteer would laminate and cut out several items for a project. This can all be done at the volunteer's home, as the laminator is portable. All materials will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Allison Boyll at a.boyll@smsindy.org . Thank you for considering.

Updated Dress Code

Khaki and Navy skirts and skorts have been added as well as logo 1/4 zip sweatshirts.

Please remember:

Students cannot wear polo, nike, Lacoste, or other logo shirts.
All shirts and sweatshirts at Mass must have our logo. Starting Wednesday, October 1st, all students must wear logo shirts to Mass.
Out of uniform is not allowed on Mass days.
Only white solid shirts can be worn under the uniform shirt. No other colors are allowed.
Socks, tights, and leggings must be solid white, red, navy blue, or black. No other colors are allowed.

School Pictures

Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. They can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.* If at any time your parents or guardians have questions about the Code Lookup or are having difficulty navigating the site, they can still reach out to our Customer Service team via the Live Chat on our website, www.strawbridge.net

Hispanic Heritage Month Events

https://indianahistory.org/events/celebrating-latino-and-hispanic-heritage/ (discounted tickets if purchased online)

https://www.childrensmuseum.org/ (Free admission Oct 2nd)

https://indianahistory.org/events/hoosier-latino-celebration-free-admission/

IndyPL’s Fall Fest Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge

IndyPL’s Fall Fest Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is coming up on Saturday, November 15th at Central Library. This contest is for poets, rappers, and spoken word artists in grades 6-12 and the theme this year is ‘Strength.’ This is a great opportunity for students to share their work with a broader audience, and all entries will receive a gift card for their participation. The deadline for entry is Thursday, October 30th, 2025.

SMS PTO News

September 29

SMS PTO is proud to recognize teachers and staff with a lunch. A potato and salad bar, back by popular demand, and a hydration station will be set that day. Take a moment to share a note of thanks with your child's teachers.

October 3 - Fall Family Fun Night - Gym - 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Line dancing for all - whether you wobble, shuffle, and slide or just enjoy the vibe, come out to an all-ages line dance event. Dance-themed literacy activities will also be hosted. Free to attend, food and fans for purchase

October 14 - Take Out Tuesday @ BRICS (Broad Ripple Ice Cream Station)

Last month's Take Out Tuesday at Puccini's raised $175!

Dine out to support St. Monica

October 13 - 24 - Read-a-thon - PTO's biggest fundraising goal of the year!

Information will come home in backpack mail in October. Watch for emails from Donations4Education.

Step 1: Register your child's account

Step 2: Share their personalized fundraising link with family and friends to reach the fundraising goal - $30/student ($10,000 school-wide)

Step 3: Read and log minutes read - for every appropriate level book completed the student will put their name on a book's spine in the school cafeteria

Step 4: Every homeroom that meets both its fundraising AND reading goals will become an entry for that homeroom teacher to participate in an "inflatables" race for a school-wide event like no other!