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Admissions Application Form for 2012 -- 2013
School Year can be found on the Forms tab. |
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Jr. High Girls and Your Moms
You are cordially invited to attend
The Eighth Annual
Ladies’ Tea and Fashion Show
Saturday, February 4th
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Millennium Room
$10.00 per person
Mothers and Daughters Come Join Us
RSVP by: January 26, 2012
Invitations have been mailed home.
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First Trimester Honor Rolls for Grades 4 to 8 have been
posted on the Honor Roll page. Congratulations to all! |
There's a new way to see all the lastest photos from
the school year.
Click on SMMS Photos
Jr High Winter Social pictures have been posted.
Epiphany Prayer Service, CROSS Making Valentine Day
Cards for our Troops, and the new stained glass window
behind the statue of Our Lady of Grace are the
most recent additions to the photo page.
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(To view photos from earlier in the year click on the Photo Archive Tab.)
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Visit the SMART News page for a list
after school activities. |
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Here's What's Happening at SMMS
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-- January 13, 2012
 The New Year has begun well here at SMMS. On Thursday afternoon, January 5th we all gathered in St. Martha’s Church for an Epiphany Prayer Service. During the prayer service Bro. Tim reminded us that we need to keep Jesus with us at all times and that like the shepherds and wisemen we need “to come and see then go and tell.”
On Friday, the eighth graders boarded the Long Island Railroad and journeyed into Manhattan for their class trip. After a fascinating tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral they join ed in the celebration of the Eucharist at noon. After lunch and a walk through Central Park they visited a few of the exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, including the magnificent baroque Christmas tree.
During their weekly meeting on Monday, January 9th, the members of CROSS made Valentine Day cards to be sent to our troops.
Over the past two weeks two beautiful pieces of artwork were added to our school. During the fall, a statue of Our Lady of Grace was placed in the northern stairwell of the school while a statue of St. Joseph was placed in the southern stairwell. On Friday afternoon of last week, Mr. Mansfield installed a spectacular stained glass window behind Mary. In a few weeks a similar stained glass window will be placed behind St. Joseph. Both of these windows were designed and executed by former SMMS teacher Mrs. Anita Cardillo and her business partner Dolores.
 The gymnasium has been renamed the Sacred Heart Commons. A “commons” is an all-purpose room and that is certainly how the Sacred Heart Commons is used. It serves as our cafeteria, our auditorium, our gymnasium, and assembly hall for all purposes. Yesterday an icon of Our Lady of Sweet Kissing was hung on the northern wall across from the large crucifix which was hung on the southern wall during this past fall. This icon reminds all who gaze at it of the tremendous love that God has for each of us and how Mary, as not only the Mother of God, but the mother of all of us, bears that love of God to us.
-- Christmas Day 2011
May the Peace of the Christ Child Fill Your Hearts and May Mary, the Mother of us all, gently guide us to her Son.
-- Christmas Eve 2011
Hopefully the graces of the Season of Advent have lead you to this moment where we await the birth of our brother and our savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Advent journey at SMMS was highlighted by three special occasions. On Saturday, December 3rd over 320 people gathered in the cafeteria at Kellenberg Memorial to w elcome Santa as he joined us for our annual Breakfast With Santa. Santa was a huge hit with all of the younger children. Everyone enjoyed not only a delicious breakfast of pancakes, French toast, coffee cakes, donuts and bagels; but also delighted in the smiles of so many happy and excited children.
We were back at KMHS on Monday evening for the Christmas Art Show and Concert. All the children in grades 3 to 8 either performed in on e of the bands or sang in one of the choruses. After the concert all the children and their parents enjoyed some cookies and juice in the cafeteria.
The third week of Advent began with a school Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Both Juan Diego and Mary are wonderful examples of Advent people who quietly awaited the coming of Jesus into their lives.
Click on SMMS Photos
-- November 20, 2011
 Congratulations to Samuel Taylor, Grade 5, and Jessica Moreo, Grade 6. During the annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, November 9th, Sam and Jessica out spelled all of the other contestants to become the last two standing. In a very close competition Sam came out victorious and captured first place.
Thursday morning, November 10th, despite the weather forecasts, was a bright sunny morning in Uniondale and a perfect November day to gather on the front steps of the school and around the flag pole to honor all those vets who risked their lives to serve and protect our country. We were privileged to have several vets join us for a formal flag raising ceremony. The third graders led the school in the singing of several patriotic songs.
Thank you to all those students and their families who contributed to the St. Martha’s Parish Outreach Center Food Drive. Hundreds of items were collected during the drive. Members of CROSS will help the outreach center distribute the food this upcoming week.
Adding to the spiritual atmosphere at school, a new five-foot crucifix was hung in the Sacred Heart Commons. We have renamed the gymasium/cafeteria area the Sacred Heart Commons. The word commons refers to a room used for all sorts of student gatherings including dining. A new four-foot statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will soon be installed in the Commons as well.
-- November 6, 2011
What a wonderful week of celebration!
Following the All Saints Day Prayer Service in St. Martha’s Church our Halloween party began with hayrides and pumpkin picking. Of course there was plenty of cupcakes and candy for everyone to enjoy.
Thursday was a day long celebration the Feast of St. Martin de Porres. During Mass Fr. Tom encouraged us all to follow the Saint of the Broom in our care and concern for each other. Following Mass was our annual parade. The hallways were bursting with energy as the Chaminade High School Bagpipers lead the parade down the hallways, out the front steps of the school and around the block to Stella Maris Field. Once on the field all were entertained even more by the bagpipers and our very own Gold Band.
Once the parade ended, the fifth graders began to launch bottle rockets. It was a thrill to be able to watch them launch and trying to catch them as they returned to earth.
After a picnic lunch everyone enjoyed listening to the CHS Vocal Ensemble, the Firebird Swing from KHMS and the CHS Jazz Band. The day ended with the KMHS Drama Club performing scenes from this year’s production of Les Mis .
 
Even the parents got into the celebratory spirit of the week. On Friday night over 120 parents and faculty gathered to enjoy each other’s company and to dine on a traditional thanksgiving feast provided by the Ivy Cottage of Williston Park.
-- October 23, 2011
Everyone has successfully entered into the rhythm of the school year and we are moving along smoothly with many activities after school and lots of learning experiences during the day!
 
Over 500 people attended the Back-to-School Family Mass and BBQ on Saturday, September 24th. Pony rides, bouncy houses and hamburgers all made for a wonderful evening.
 The Clippers are totally immersed in the fall athletic season. Both the boys and girls soccer teams have been practicing and playing games on Stella Maris Field. The new scoreboard, bleachers and benches give the field a real classy look.
Girls volleyball also has had a good season thus far and the girls track team has participated in several meets already.
 
The month of October began with two religious experiences. On Tuesday, October 4th, after Mass for the Feast of St. Francis, we had the blessing of many animals small and large. Fr. Todd even imparted a blessing to the bee that was buzzing about his head during the blessing!
 This year we introduced a new religious experience for the children. On Friday, October 7th the entire school gathered on Stella Maris Field for our first Rosary Rally. Invited guests included several parents and members of St. Martha’s Parish. The eighth graders introduced all of the prayers while the younger children displayed pictures of each of the Luminous Mysteries.
A group of fifth graders helped to make a 40-foot rosary out of very colorful beach balls! It was a wonderful reminder of our devotion to Mary as Jesus’ first and closet disciple.
-- Thursday, September 22, 2011
As we look forward to the first day of Fall tomorrow, we have already been back in school now for a very busy two and ½ weeks.
On Wednesday, September 7th over 425 eager children arrived to begin the new academic year. The first day was a day for the children to meet their teacher, learn about their new grade level and receive their new textbooks and workbooks which all totaled together weighed more than 4 tons.
The first week ended with the celebration of our Opening School Mass on Friday, September 9th. After Mass was over, those boys and girls in 7th and 8th grade who maintained an average of 85 or better last year, had fewer than 10 demerits last year and participated actively in after school activities last year were inducted into the St. Martin Honor Society. Congratulations to all of them!
 One of the highlights of each new academic year is our pilgrimage to Kellenberg Memorial High School on September 14th for their celebration of the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. On a beautiful sunny Wednesday morning children in gra des 1 to 8 filled a fleet of school buses for the journey over to KMHS. After the prayer service the children all enjoyed a breakfast treat of juices and muffins.
Each year through the generosity of the Williston Park Chamber of Commerce, SMMS is invited to participate in the Williston Park Village Street Fair. Our children sell water, lemonade, iced tea, popcorn, cotton candy and slushies. The money we raise helps to support our afterschool program. This year Mickey and Minnie joined us and they will also be paying us a visit during our Fifth Annual Back-to-School Family Mass and BBQ on this Saturday, September 24th.
-- August 5, 2011
On July 7th alumni from the past seven years returned to enjoy the Annual Alumni BBQ. It was great to see so many of our graduates and to hear how well they are doing in high school and even in college.
 We have just about 4 weeks before the new school year begins. We hope all the children who will be entering Kindergarten up to going into 5th grade have been diligently working on their Summer Bridge Activities books. Remember you must complete the book before coming back to school. Of course all of you 6th, 7th and 8th graders to be are busily reading your summer reading book too! Enjoy.
 Many varied renovation projects have been taking place this summer. Besides the normal wood floor refinishing and paint touch ups other projects have included landscaping around the building and the planting of new shrubs along the western side of the playing field, new bleachers were purchased for the field and a ramp way was built so that the extra folding chairs and tables can be stored in the storage building on the field.
Perhaps most importantly over 4 tons of textbooks and workbooks have been unpacked, sorted and labeled with each child’s name.
 
Enjoy the remaining summer vacation. We will see you all soon.
-- August 2, 2011
Please pardon our appearance as we are updating the web page in preparation for the new school year. Information on the Parents News tab, Faculty tab and Forms tab has already been updated.
Class lists for 2011 -- 2012 will be posted on the Parents News tab on Tuesday, September 6th.
We are all looking forward to beginning our 8th year!
See you soon!
To read about events from the past dating back to February of 2008 go to the Photo Archive tab and scroll to the bottom of the page. Enjoy!
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