Maggie has a perfectly good excuse for why this week’s column didn’t happen—and she’s prepared to defend herself. But when an email about executive function lands in her inbox, she can’t help wondering who’s been talking behind her back. Surely, a woman who’s this good at multitasking has nothing to worry about… right?
Dr. Angie Thomas shares details about upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 28–29, highlighting the importance of celebrating student growth, discussing NWEA MAP Growth results, and partnering with families to support each child’s learning journey.
What gives with the SMOS Walk-A-Thon? Maggie has the answers – and a few strong opinions about why you really should show up. She also has a personal agenda involving a swimsuit, a weight pack, and several laps around Tower Grove Park.
Dr. Thomas reflects on the joys of autumn at SMOS, shares classroom highlights and favorite school memories, and invites the community to support the Walk-A-Thon and Mandeville Fund on October 17 at Tower Grove Park.
SMOS School is supporting Our Lady’s Inn this October, and families can help by sending in change with their children or donating online by October 28—every classroom is collecting, and the class that raises the most will win breakfast with Fr. John and Axel!
Fulton Sheen, a four-hour Mass, Catholic pop-up shops, and one very memorable jawbone – what more could Maggie ask for? This week, Maggie looks back on the beatification and shares her thoughts on the relic that gave her a #JumpScare she won’t soon forget.
Principal Angie Thomas shares her reflections on protecting instructional time and supporting teachers while announcing that future grade-level parent/class breakfasts will move to 7:30 a.m. to better fit the school day.
There will be no School Mass in church on Wednesday, October 7; instead, students, families and friends are invited to join us on the School blacktop at 8:15 a.m. for a unique “Living Rosary,” with our students becoming the beads as we pray for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
From cave paintings to woolly mammoths, SMOS students are digging into Art History and bringing some seriously prehistoric creativity to life!
Dr. Angie Thomas reflects on Blessed Fulton Sheen’s legacy as a teacher while celebrating SMOS teachers and sharing grade-level and program wish lists for families who would like to support their classrooms.
Is that parent on the corner every Wednesday morning loitering, lost, or up to something suspicious? Dense Don has questions, Maggie has answers – and, as usual, the answer is probably much more obvious than anyone wants to admit. Read on for the mystery, the “duh!” moment, and a shameless plea for volunteers (it wouldn’t be SMOS if we weren’t asking for volunteers!?!).
Dr. Thomas shares her gratitude for the SMOS faculty, staff, families, PTA, and community while celebrating Curriculum Night, Rosh Hashanah learning, student counseling, the end of fall testing, and Monday’s Picture Day… oh yes, and soda, lots of soda!
Maggie tackles one of the truly important questions facing the SMOS faculty: When is the next Teacher Happy Hour—and will there be snacks? Along the way, she takes a nostalgic trip through the questionable diets, crazy fitness fads, and extreme wellness trends of the past 1,001 years. Spoiler alert: Maggie has finally discovered a wellness plan that involves snacks, diet soda, and absolutely no personal accountability.
Dr. Thomas shares highlights from a busy week at SMOS, including NWEA testing, joyful moments with students, upcoming Curriculum Night, and opportunities to celebrate and learn about traditions across the school community.
SMOS 8th grade Safety Patrol students are helping keep the school community safe while spreading smiles and welcoming families with a friendly greeting each day.
Maggie sets out to do some serious investigative journalism by getting to know SMOS’s new principal, Dr. Angie Thomas – and soon discovers there’s considerably more to the woman behind the principal’s office than rules, schedules, and bathroom duty. From St. Louis culture shock to questionable musical allegiances, culinary adventures, and one too-pricey Elvis, Maggie may have finally found her journalistic calling. Valerie Hahn, watch your back.
Dr. Thomas wraps up School Safety Drills Week with thanks to students, families, and Safety Patrol, shares a few reminders about school safety and morning drop-off, and looks ahead to a busy September filled with testing, Faith Families, the Parish/School Picnic, Curriculum Night, and Picture Day.
Coach is bringing movement, sportsmanship, and a little old-school bowling fun to SMOS, as middle school students learn the ins and outs of bowling and scorekeeping in a new Lifetime Sports elective—culminating in their very own bowling tournament!
A simple PTA meeting, one innocent agenda typo, and suddenly Sara is preparing to lead a full-scale picnic operation. Maggie sets the record straight, takes a questionable trip through Scottish history, and offers some essential advice for surviving Mass in the Grass. Come for the picnic tips, stay for the questionable historical accuracy.
Dr. Thomas shares a few friendly uniform reminders and clarifications to help keep getting dressed for school simple, stress-free, and focused on being part of the SMOS community!