Welcome to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School
Our mission is to educate, model, and inspire faith, academic excellence, integrity, respect, and service within ourselves and the global community. Learn about our rich history, vibrant community life, and daily routines at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School.
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Welcome to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School We re excited to have you join our community!
Our Mission and Values Our mission at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School is to educate, model, and inspire, faith, academic excellence, integrity, respect and service, within ourselves and the global community. Core Values: Faith, Academic Excellence, Service, and Community
Our History St. Mary Magdalen (SMM) Catholic School s history began in 1960 with the arrival of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school opened on September 7th, 1960, with Sister M. Michael Francis as our first principal. The mascot, Irish , was chosen in honor of our first priest, Fr. William Lane, who was from Ireland. SMM has undergone significant growth over the years. Portables were added in 1963 to accommodate sixth, seventh, and eighth grade classes. In 1983, a new wing doubled the size of the school to manage its extraordinary growth. Kindergarten classes were introduced in 1987, followed by the start of our preschool program in 1999. In January 2019, our sport court was enclosed to become a gym and during the summer of 2020, the remodel of our church was complete. In 60 plus years, many changes have occurred, including the transition to a faculty and staff entirely composed of lay people. However, much has also remained unchanged. We still provide an excellent education and remain faithful to the teachings and mission of our Catholic faith, welcoming those of other faiths as well. Our diverse student body now comes from all over Snohomish County and North King County. Students at SMM engage in daily prayers, weekly masses, sacrament preparation, service projects, and special observances. They are encouraged to actively participate in their faith and serve others. Today, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School thrives. Built on the strong foundation laid by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, we blend rigorous, 21stcentury academics with a values-centered philosophy. From preschool through eighth grade, we cultivate the success of our students by nurturing their individual strengths. An education at SMM shapes the future of our students and empowers them to shape our world!
Parents Club Committee Support School Commission Get Involved! Room Parent Recess Support You re an expert! Parish Service Opportunities
Daily Routine and Expectations Uniform Policy read and sign the acknowledgements for both the family handbook and the Uniform Policy Addendum Academic Schedule familiarize yourself with your child s daily schedule (Mass, special events, specialists) Behavioral Expectations familiarize yourself with the school s code of conduct and disciplinary policies. Be IRISH! (Integrity, Respect, Individuality, Service and Honesty) Mass and Sacraments: Weekly school mass Wednesdays at 8:30 am (all are welcome). Second graders receive the sacraments of First Holy Communication and First Reconciliation. Seventh graders receive confirmation. Prayer and Reflection: Morning announcements and daily prayer begin every morning except Wednesdays as we go to mass straight away. On Tuesdays we sing the Fight Song and Thursdays we recite the mission statement.
Communication Stay informed: Keep up with school communications through Thursday newsletter, classroom newsletters, email, social media, flash alert and our website. Staff directory and emails are in the Family Handbook.
School Counseling Weekly guidance lessons preschool through 5thgrade on resilience, grit, problem solving, bullying prevention, and friendship skills. Sixth through eighth grade have Guidance once a week for one trimester. The focus at the middle level is confidence and leadership. The counselor will see students when need be and will have small groups (lunch bunch). The purpose is to assist the child through the issue and direct them back to class. Remember a school counselor is not a trained therapist. Academic Support We are blessed to have a full- time special education instructor. The Learning Resource Center will serve our students who need specially designed instruction and well as students need intermittent small group instruction. Resources and Support
Health and Safety Emergency Procedures Familiarize yourself with the school s emergency procedures and health policies. Health Records Ensure that all required health forms and immunization records are up to date and submitted..
Community and Extracurricular Activities Clubs and Sports: Explore the extracurricular opportunities available, such as CYO Sports teams, clubs, and arts programs. Community Events: Attend school community events to fully engage with the vibrant life of SMM!
Reminders Drop off and Pick Up Again Uniform Policy Paperwork Links to Fun Stuff Our new Fan Shop - smmshop2.itemorder.com Shop is open preordering ends Sunday, September 15th. Spirit Wear -https://stmarym.org/school-news/ To order spirit wear, go to the specific page of the item you wish to purchase and order from that link. Peace Day T Shirts and Hoodies - https://stmarym.org/2024/08/21/be-irish/ Be Irish T Shirts and Hoodies - https://stmarym.org/2024/08/21/spreading-peace-each- one-of-us-at-a-time/ Zip Mock Sweatshirt -https://stmarym.org/2024/08/21/integrity-respect-individuality- service-honesty-thats-what-we-are-all-about/
If you have any questions or need further information, don t hesitate to reach out. We re here to help make this transition as smooth as possible for you and your family. Welcome again, and best wishes for a fulfilling and enriching experience at your new school! Thank you! Welcome to a great year!
