Catholic Schools Week 2020
January 26th to February 1st, 2020
Theme: Catholic Schools:
Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.
     At St. Mary Academy and across the United States,
Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of Catholic education.
Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of all the elements
of our school that make it such ​a great ​place for students
parents, faculty, staff, friends, and the entire parish community.
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Please plan to join us for our Catholic Schools Week Open House
​
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Tour the school, visit classrooms,
​talk with teachers, and more!
All are welcome!

Please read below for our Schedule of
​Events for Catholic Schools Week 2020

Catholic Schools Week 2020
Schedule
​Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.
This week will focus on the Mission Rosary learning how Catholic missionaries travel countries throughout
the world sharing Godś love to all. A variety of STREAM activities will also take place throughout the week.
Students will have an opportunity to investigate a country in their assigned region.
Later, students will tour all the countries and learn how Godś love shines to all

Catholic Schools Week 2020
Schedule 

​Monday 1/27/20: Celebrating The Nation
Student Dress: Red, White & Blue Schedule: Regular
Activity (In Class): Each class will write thank you notes to First Responders, including Police, Fire, EMT, etc.  Note Cards will be provided to each class. All cards should be placed in Andrea Tonitis’ mailbox by Friday, January 31, 2020. 
  • Primary: Fire Department
  • Sarasota County Fire Department
  • Manatee County Fire Department
  • Intermediate: Police Department
    • Sarasota Police Department
    • Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
    • Manatee County Sheriff’s 
  • Middle: EMT
    • Sarasota County Emergency Services
    • Manatee County Emergency Services
Tuesday 1/28/20: Celebrating Your Students
Student Dress: Coordinated Colors with Buddy Class 
Activity (8:15 AM - 9:15 AM): Tino Wallenda Show “Focusing on God” - Zazarino Center
Schedule: Mass Schedule
Activity (8:15 AM - 9:15 AM): Tino Wallenda Show - Zazarino Center
**6th Grade ECHO Field Trip - FULL UNIFORM, follow instructions for ECHO Trip
Buddy Colors. Students may wear jeans or uniform bottoms.
KG & 8th- Black and White
1st & 4th- Blue
2nd & 5th- Pink and Purple
3rd & 6th- Green and Yellow
7th- Red and Orange
**Bottoms: Jeans or Uniform Bottoms
​**Admin / Support Staff: Black

Wednesday 1/29/20: Celebrating your Community
Dress: Regular School Uniform
Schedule: Regular
Activity:  Each student, during Language Arts class on Wednesday, should create and prepare “Valentine’s for Veterans”.  These will be collected and sent to local Veterans’ groups.
  • Free dessert for all students during lunch.
Annual Open House 8:15 am- 10:00 am
We will welcome prospective families to our campus for tours and to obtain information about attending our school.

Thursday 1/30/20: Celebrating Staff and Volunteers
Dress: Dress Down Day
Schedule: Regular
Each class will prepare thank you notes for members of the SMCA & SMA staff. Classes will be assigned who they are responsible for thanking.
Friday 1/31/19: Celebrating Families         
Dress:  Family Choice or Spirit Day  (1/2 day)
8:15 a.m. All school Mass 
10:00 a.m. Spoon Man Family Show
10:45 a.m. Family Picnic
- Knights of Columbus Cook-Out
Family Picnic sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
- Parents not attending show will meet at the double gates by the field near the Zazarino Center.
- KONA Ice Truck (self-pay) & Purple Belle Truck (self-pay)
     - We will have Tickets for one dessert, for Faculty & Staff, 
       and students who do not have any family members in
       attendance.
**Parents MUST have their Car Tag. They should enter and exit through the Field Gates. 
**Staff Assignments:
12:00 p.m.: Noon Dismissal
**Students MUST be signed-out. Each Homeroom Teacher will receive a sign-out sheet.
​We hope each family has a wonderful time during ​Catholic Schools Week.  
​Thank you for choosing Catholic Education for your child.
​Blessings from:  The CSW Committee
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2019 Catholic Schools Week was a Wonderful Week at Mary Academy

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2018 Catholic Schools Week

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2017 Catholic Schools Week

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