SMHS Weekly Newsletter
December 20th, 2024
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Principal Update
Principal Update
Dear Parents,
During this holiday season it has been a joy to witness even more of the Lasallian spirit in our students and in our community. This time of year brings out the spirit of giving and supporting those less fortunate than us. The spirit of giving and support of our students was evident in the generous donations from our community to our school at our 3rd Annual Archangel's Gala which was held this past weekend. The purpose of the gala was to help raise money for tuition assistance and scholarships to help ensure that finances aren’t a barrier to students being able to attend our school. We are extremely grateful to our community coming together for both our current and future students.
As this first semester comes to an end, it has been such a joy to witness our five Lasallian Core Principles in action throughout our school and the entire St. Michael’s community. God’s presence is clearly evident in the spirit of our school. Acts of kindness are consistently taking place throughout the school day. Respect for, and inclusion of others is being demonstrated both on and off campus through our daily interactions. Quality teaching and learning is taking place in the classroom. Care and concern for those less fortunate is evident through service learning projects, community outreach, and community support. Our students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community at large embody the Lasallian spirit and what St. Michael’s High School is truly all about. We cannot thank you enough for all that you do for our students and our school. They demonstrate so many wonderful qualities because of you.
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff of St. Michael’s High School, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! During the Christmas break, we ask that our students stay safe and make good choices. Semester grades will be available on OnBoard January 9th. We look forward to seeing our students back on campus on January 6th and are excited for what the new year will bring.
Holiday blessings to all our families and thank you again for all your support. Go Horsemen!
Yours in Christ,
Martin C. Sandoval, Principal
St. Michael's Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Please click on each scholarship to be directed to the application.
Please click on each scholarship to be directed to the application.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
Academics
Academics
Thank you all for a great semester and for being active and diligent in your student(s) academic journey! We truly have amazing parents and guardians!
We would like to remind everyone that the final exams cover all material that was taught from August to December. Therefore, due to the depth of the final exams, please allow our teachers time to grade all final exams. They have been grading relentlessly to ensure that all grades are finalized by January.
Block M Criteria: the following document outlines our Block M award, and the criteria needed to apply.
Block M Criteria.pdfSeniors! The FAFSA (Federal Student Aid through the U.S. Department of Education) application is open!
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Activities
Activities
Thank you to everyone for participating in our Christmas Toy Drive. We were able to donate toys to almost 50 children who needed a little more Christmas cheer this year.
Another Thank you to all our families, staff, and this wonderful community for the generous support of our Thanksgiving Collection that went to helping a young student at SFIS battling cancer. The SFIS Community as well as the family of the young warrior have extended warm and heartfelt appreciation and love.
Athletics
Athletics
Scholarship Opportunity for seniors
The NMAA Foundation Scholarship Application portal is now open. Deadline to submit application is February 1, 2025. Go to nmact.org website at
https://www.nmact.org/foundation/scholarship-forms/
For additional information contact Julie Sanchez at NMAA.
Girls Basketball
SMHS girls are competing in the annual Lady Horsemen Christmas tournament starting Thursday, December 19 at 4:45 and continuing through Saturday.
Boys Basketball
SMHS boys will be competing in the Stu Clark Tournament in Las Vegas from December 26-28.
Let us remember...
In the words of the Founder:
"The shepherds, says the Gospel, made haste to go to Bethlehem, where they found Mary and Joseph, and the Infant lying in a manger. On seeing Him they recognized what had been told to them, and then went back glorifying the Lord for all that they had seen and heard. . . Nothing draws our souls to God more strongly than the poor and humble condition of those who wish to lead us to Him.”
Meditation by St. John Baptist de La Salle for the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus
What a remarkable thing it is that God chose the poor and humble shepherds to be Christ's first witnesses and earthly messengers. This Christmas, spend a little time recalling and sharing in the shepherds' humility, awe, and joy.
Wishing everyone in the St. Mike's family a safe, blessed and joyous Christmas holiday!
Live Jesus in our hearts. . .
SPIRIT SHOP
SPIRIT SHOP
New items now available in the Spirit Shop!
New Full-Zip Hoodies & More Student Polos!
We’ve restocked our student polos with new sizes, including smaller options and a women's fit.
Stop by the Spirit Shop before they sell out!
Open after school MONDAY-FRIDAY
NOW LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL
Alumni Association General Meeting: January 8, 6:30 pm SMHS Library
All Alumni and Parents/Guardians of Alumni are welcome! Please see the school website under the Alumni Tab for further meeting dates.
Alumni Volunteer Opportunities:
If you would like to help with Game Gate Collection, 50/50 sales and/or Program sales please contact the Alumni Association at: stmikesalumni@gmail.com
Thank you to all alumni volunteers who help with gate collections, special school and alumni events and reunions.
Alumni Brick Patio Capital Campaign: The Alumni Association has begun PHASE V of the Brick Project! Order your brick online at: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/horsemenpatio. See the school website under the Alumni Tab for further details. Purchase a brick for the Alumni Patio overlooking the SMHS Football Field.
Alumni Reunions
For information regarding the Alumni Association or to find out when your reunion is, please contact Annette Rivera-Legits, Alumni Relations Coordinator at 505-466-5088 or email at: alegits@smhs.me
“Once a Horsemen, Always a Horsemen!”
Next Parent Association General Meeting: January 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in SMHS Library.
Parent Association Volunteer Upcoming Events:
In January – Sign up for our Bake Sale to bring goodies or help at table!
Other planned events– Holiday events, Spring Bingo, Teacher Appreciation, Twice is Nice sales and many more volunteer opportunities!
Parent Association Concessions: We need your help!
The Parents Association would like to thank all those who have been helping at the concessions stand! Your time and effort were greatly appreciated!
There are plenty more fundraising events to help! Please see the following concession links for the next opportunities to volunteer at concessions!
Parent Association Concessions: We need your help!
The Parents Association would like to thank all those who have been helping at the concessions stand! Your time and effort were greatly appreciated!
There are plenty more fundraising events to help! Please see the following concession links for the next opportunities to volunteer at concessions!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472524-high
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472685-girls
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472848-jrboys
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-52961661-jrhigh
Get involved with The Parent’s Association!
If you would like to become involved in the SMHS Parents Association, please
contact Annette Legits, Parent Relations Coordinator at
alegits@smhs.me or 505-466-5088.
Please click on the link above for additional information regarding the Parent's Association.
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