The upcoming school year is shaping up to be a fabulous and fun year for students and parents. There are many ways you can support the school by volunteering your time, talents, and enthusiasm. The full list of Volunteer Opportunities can be found at: http://www.stmaryspdx.org/support/documents/Dev.VolunteerSign-Up.pdf
Blues Bridge Walk
Fall at St. Mary’s Academy means Blues Bridge Walk time! St. Mary’s Academy students and staff will once again participate in the school-wide student fundraiser. This year’s student fundraiser will kick off on September 20 with an assembly and culminate on October 7 with a three-mile walk along the downtown waterfront.
The Blues Bridge Walk, a fundraiser that supports academic and extra-curricular activities at St. Mary’s Academy, is an excellent community building activity for the students and staff. It is an opportunity for the school to work together to support SMA programs and activities, while also learning the value of philanthropy. Students are encouraged to request donations from neighbors, friends, parent’s co-workers and other members of their community outside of their own home.
To volunteer, support a student or if you have questions, please contact Morgan Armstrong at morgana@stmaryspdx.org or at 503-721-7726.
St. Mary’s Fund Phonathon
Get Involved –volunteer! The Fall Phonathon program for the St. Mary’s Fund launches in October. Will you join other parents in helping to generate support for our school? Please email or call Lisa Gray at 503.721.7724 or email at: lisa.gray@stmaryspdx.org to volunteer for one or more of the following dates:
• October 18-21
• October 25-27
SAVE THE DATE – 17th Annual Food for Thought Luncheon
This year’s Food for Thought Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the Portland Hilton. Stacy Allison, the first American woman to summit Mt. Everest, will be this year’s keynote speaker. For more details and updates, please visit us at http://www.stmaryspdx.org/support/FoodForThought.htm or email specialevents@stmaryspdx.org.
Stacy Allison
Fall sports tryouts begin Monday, August 23 for cross country, soccer and volleyball. Tryout times and locations are posted on the SMA website. Please note that students need to have all forms turned in by Friday, August 20. All forms must be submitted to St. Mary’s Athletic Department prior to participating in any athletic activity including: tryouts, practice, or competition. Forms will not be accepted by coaches, so please plan accordingly. For more information about St. Mary’s Academy athlete guidelines and policies, please refer to our 2010-2011 Student Athlete Handbook.
How to check the status of your daughter’s athletic eligibility
Athletic eligibility status is accessible through your student’s PASS account. All forms on file in the SMA Athletic Department are reflected on her PASS account including dates (month/year) completed. Click here for instructions. Make sure to have the following forms turned in to the Athletic Department Office prior to the first day of tryouts in order to be eligible:
Parental Permission and Athlete’s Contract (annual)
School Sports Pre-Participation Examination (biennial)
Emergency Medical History Card (annual, updated as needed)
Transportation Agreement (each sport season)
Impact Consent Form (soccer, basketball, alpine ski, pole vault, lacrosse)
Bruce Brown Tour 2010
Click here for information on the Bruce Brown Tour of Oregon.
Fall Sports Parents’ Night
St. Mary’s Academy Athletic Department Fall Sports Parent’s Night will be held Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7 PM in the 3rd floor Commons. Parents with students participating in a fall sport are strongly encouraged to attend and meet the coaches that will be working with your daughter and hear about details for the upcoming season. Additionally, OHSU Sports Medicine physician Dr. Andrea Herzka will give a short presentation on keeping your student athlete healthy and performing at her best. All parents are welcome to attend.
2011 Entertainment Books
The St. Mary’s Academy Athletic Department will once again be selling Entertainment Books. These books offer many great discounts on dining, lodging, movies, air travel and other fun experiences. Additionally, they make great gifts! The cost of each book is only $20. Entertainment Books ’11 will be available in September
Reserve your copy now by calling the SMA Athletic Department (503) 228-8306
Sports Medicine Minute
Check out the new Sports Medicine Minute section on the SMA Athletics webpage! Tony Rocklin, PT, DPT COMT and Director of Therapeutic Associates: Downtown Portland, will be contributing articles focused on optimizing athletic participation. These monthly informational pieces will cover a variety of subjects including injury prevention, pre-season conditioning and healthy living.
Want to be a sports reporter?
The St. Mary’s Athletic Department is looking for people to help report scores and give a brief summary of events and photos from your daughter’s event. If you are interested, please email Mike Bojorquez in the Athletic Office or call (503) 721-7741.
