Dear Falcon family,
During the month of November in Pre-K through 8th-grade, we studied the virtue of Prayerfulness. Additionally, students from 1st to 8th grade delved into the virtue of Loyalty, while those in 6th to 8th grade also studied Gratitude.
At SMCS, we believe instilling virtues in the next generation is paramount. While academic knowledge like calculus is valuable, navigating today's increasingly secular world requires a strong foundation in personal virtue.
**Prayerfulness** involves being still, listening, and engaging in a friendly dialogue with God. It embodies all that Jesus taught about prayer and reflects His constant communion with God the Father (John 10:30).
**Loyalty** emphasizes faithfulness to the Catholic Church, God, family, and friends, even when it involves personal sacrifice. It is the commitment to follow Jesus, regardless of others' actions.
**Gratitude** is about giving thanks to God for our ...
All teachers had information and materials ready for parents to pick up on Monday, March 16th, beginning at 7 a.m. Teachers trained Monday and had distance learning up and running that day. Students lost no time in their learning.
I pray you are well as we begin week three of distance learning. I am grateful to you all for your commitment to the success of our new methods of delivering instruction to our students. Y
As you are aware, on Monday, March 23rd, Bell County Officials ordered a Shelter in Place until April 3rd. On Monday, March 30th, packets for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First grade will be available online for the week of March 30th and April 6th. Paper packets will still be available to families who need them. Please let the office/teacher know if you would like a paper packet on Monday. We will be happy to accommodate any delivery that makes you comfortable.
I pray you are well. As we move into day three of our closure, I would like to thank our teachers for their quick response and diligence to our new online learning platform. All teachers have lessons, videos, links and work posted on your child’s Google Classroom.