2020-21
Welcome Back, Wildcats!
We care, we're prepared, and we're here to support everyone in the St. Mary's Academy community upon our reopening. As always, we're dedicated to having a highly supportive learning environment. We are making full use of our beautiful, 24-acre campus for our full program on site. We are also stretching miles beyond, as we introduce innovative, remote learning technology options in every classroom. Below are our Readiness to Reopen plans designed to meet our guiding principles: to be back together as a community; to have proper protocols and logistics in place to keep our students, faculty and staff safe; to establish classroom and procedures to facilitate and forward learning; and to be innovative and flexible in delivering an outstanding program to all our students.
SMA 2020-21 Readiness to Reopen Plans
Keeping Healthy during COVID: Mind and Body Resources
General References
- 10.29.20 COVID-19 & Social Gatherings
- 10.20.20 Public Health Update & Travel during COVID-19
- State of Colorado Official COVID-19 Website
- State of Colorado COVID-19 Symptom Screening Tool
- State of Colorado Q&A about Masks
- CDC Coronavirus information
- Find Your Local Health Department
- Coronavirus Questions and Answers from WHO
- Stop the Spread Poster
Resources for parents
- Lisa Damour, Ph.D. How to Manage Stress during COVID-19
- Lisa Damour, Ph.D. Como Manejar La Ansiedad Durante
- Lisa Damour, Ph.D. How to Manage Anxiety during COVID-19
- Lisa Damour, Ph.D. Como Manejar La Ansiedad Durante
- Recording of Dr. Damour's 11.5.20 presentation to parents is available via the Parent Portal page under Resources:All Academy
- SMA Counselors Present on Supporting Student Social-Emotional Health During COVID-19
- Child Mind Institute: Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety This Winter
- Lisa Damour, Ph.D. Answers Your Questions on Managing Stress and Anxiety under COVID-19
- COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit: Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being
- Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19
- Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
- Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19
Readiness to Reopen FAQ
This FAQ follows up on questions raised from our Reopening Plans, and shares our latest improvements on campus.
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2020-2021 Forms & Online Portals Access
Perform the steps linked below for each parent/guardian who wishes access to SMA's on-line portals.
SMA Lunch Programs for 2020-21
Grateful Plate is providing individual box lunches, plus drinks and extras, for Lower School and Middle School students this year. Please order at least 36 hours in advance. Follow the links below for more information.
Grateful Plate Food Preparation Policy 2020-21
Lower School Grateful Plate Sign-up & Ordering Guide 2020-21
Middle School Grateful Plate Sign-up & Ordering Guide 2020-21
The High School continues its SMArket lunch program with local restaurants, including Modern Market, Chipotle, China Beijing Restaurant, Tokyo Joe's, Noodles and Black Jack Pizza. It will be cash-free this year, so families will need to have a debit account established. Please follow this link for information.
Supply Lists for Lower School, Middle School and High School 2020-21
Please note that families in the Lower School and Middle School are asked to provide two extra storage containers/baskets this year.
SMA's CHSAA 2020-21 Sports Schedule
Click here for the High School schedule. This information can also be found on the Athletics Page under Resources.
Technology Overview & Acceptable Use Agreements
Below you will find SMA's Technology Overview, Acceptable Use Agreement for all Middle School & High School Students, and rental request forms for devices, if needed. Please review all and fill out the Acceptable Use Agreement and rental requests by 7/31. Distribution details for devices will be shared at a later date.
Acceptable Use Agreement (Grades 6-12) 2020-2021
MS Chromebook Rental Agreement Form 2020-2021
HS Laptop Rental Agreement Form 2020-2021
Guides for New Families
Below are quick links for new families, prepared by SMA families. Find out all the need-to-know information and ways to become engaged in our community!
SMA Pre-K New Family Handbook 2020-21
SMA Pre-K New Family Handbook Addendum 2020-21
SMA Lower School New Family Guide 2020-21
SMA Middle School New Family Guide 2020-21
SMA High School New Family Guide 2020-21
Our Prayer at Reopening
Loving God,
We soon return to our beloved SMA campus, confident that you will give us strength, turn anxiety into confidence, and inspire us to welcome the blessings hidden among the challenges.
We pray that relaxing times over the summer energize families and faculty for this new school year.
We pray that our students experience a joyful new beginning, surrounded by the love and goodness of their friends and teachers.
We pray for families in our community whose livelihoods are threatened by COVID-19.
We pray for health in body and spirit for people suffering and dying from illness and injustice.
We pray that our fidelity to the Loretto School Values helps create a world of justice and peace.
We place before you our hopes for this new school year and trust in your presence among us.
Amen
Admissions Office
The Admissions Office continues to connect virtually and welcomes interest for the 2020-2021 school year in select grade levels of each division. Learn about how our Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice and respect thrive in a traditional school day.