St. Monica Academy

Congratulations to SMA’s 5th Annual Shakespeare Competition Winners! The Shakespeare Competition is a performance-based educational program, part of SMA's Classical Education curriculum. Each student performs 20 lines from the Shakespearean play of their choice. Participating students learn: Practice critical thinking, close reading and public speaking... Recall and creation, increasing self-confidence through reading, analysis and performance of Shakespeare Explore universal themes and are challenged to decode for themselves the complex beauty of Shakespeare’s language Congratulations to First Place Winner: Rylan (Gr 9) Second Place Winners: Lucila (Gr 12) and Lucy (Gr 11) Third Place Winners: Michael (Gr 10) and Ella (Gr 9) Great job! #classicalcatholiceducation #shakespeare #ClassicalEducation #smaalltheway

SMA’s 5th Annual Shakespeare Competition Eleven contestants competed with 20 lines of their choice from one of Shakespeare’s 37 plays. Congratulations to first place winner Rylan (Gr 9), who's winning monologue was as Cassius from Julius Caesar. Rylan, will compete virtually in the Los Angeles Branch level of the National Shakespeare Competition on Feb 20. Good luck, Rylan!... #classicalcatholiceducation #shakespeare #ClassicalEducation #smaalltheway

SMA Senior, James, Nominated for the 2021 Los Angeles Archdiocesan Christian Service Award During the 4 years of his high school career, James has served 518 hours for the good of the Church. 382 of those hours are non-school and non-family related as required by the Archdiocese to be considered for the award. Congratulations James!... #LACatholics #classicalcatholiceducation #ClassicalEducation #christianserviceaward

The Much Anticipated SMA Grade School Open House is Almost Here! Each year in January, we welcome families of grade school students (grades 1-8) to hear first-hand how a classical education in the Roman Catholic tradition can inspire life-long learning and encourage the development of students in faith, reason, and virtue. Register Today: ... Learn More About What A Classical Education Can Do For Your Grade School Student From Our Faulty and Staff In Our Live Q&A Session, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 7:00pm To register for this special event, please email: [email protected] #ClassicalEducation #BestCatholicSchoolLosAngeles #SMA

Let’s flood Mateo with Prayers! Today our beloved SMA classmate, Mateo, will undergo surgery. This medical miracle is an answer to countless prayers from Mateo, his family and friends. When SMA 7th grader, Mateo, found out he was a candidate for surgery, the first and only thing he asked was, "Who will pray for me?" This one question demonstrates the depth of his faith and highlights his profound belief in the power of prayer. It also indicated that he needs people to pray. ...Us to pray. His St. Monica Academy community to pray. As he prepares for, undergoes and rehabilitates from surgery, Mateo asks for your prayers. Pray for this life changing journey. Pray for his Doctors, nurses and therapists. May their hearts be inspired by Your love and their hands guided by Your will. Pray for Mateo’s miraculous healing and continued faith in our Lord through prayer. Let's all support Mateo with thousands of Prayers! Please sign up now and join Mateo’s Go Pray For Me campaign: www.goprayforme.com/campaign/pray-mateo Please click on the link and look to for the yellow rectangle on the right hand side of the screen to add prayers and a message to Mateo. He loves math and enjoys watching the count go up and up and up! Mateo has humbly and gracefully embraced the life God has given him. Right now, he wants to set the world on fire with prayer! Please send this link to family, friends, prayer groups, etc. Every prayer counts! #PowerOfPrayer #Praying #GetWellSoon

SMA 5th Grade Student Anselm, DAR Essay Contest Winner for 2020-21! Anselm also won for our local chapter. His essay will be submitted to the State Award Consideration!... SMA 5th Grade Student Runner - Ups this year are: Second Place - Catherine C. Third Place - Veronica Honorable Mention (tie) - Sienna and Tiernan Congratulations We are so proud of you all. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded in 1890, during a time that was marked by a revival in patriotism and intense interest in the beginnings of the United States of America. Fueled by the desire to perpetuate the memory of ancestors who fought to make this country free and independent, a group of pioneering women formed their own organization and the DAR has carried the torch of patriotism ever since. The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award. Good luck Anselm, we will be praying for you! #ClassicalEducation #BestCatholicSchoolLosAngeles #TodaysDAR #DAREssayContest

Our Virtual Grade School Open House is right around the corner! Learn first-hand how a classical education in the Roman Catholic tradition can inspire life-long learning and encourage the development of students in faith, reason, and virtue. Come join us on Thursday, January 14th to meet our dedicated teachers who exemplify the joy of the Christian moral life. Please email: [email protected] to register and receive our Zoom link.... #

Congratulations Paula! What an honor! SMA 10th grade student, Paula (first chair), led her Los Angeles orchestra group to play for 2 nights for visitors of the White House. The theme of this year’s Christmas celebration, America the Beautiful, is a tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. While in the Washington D.C. area Paula and her sister, SMA senior Georgina, traveled to some of our nation’s most beautiful landmarks such as Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, James Monr...oe’s Highland, James Madison’s Montpelier and other historically important D.C. monuments. Both students have acquired a strong foundation in American history at SMA, and an appreciation for our countries traditions and values. Great job Paula! #SMAAlllTheWay #BestCatholicHighSchool #ClassicalEducation #ClassicalMusic #AmericanHistory (Note: All travel and safety protocols were observed).

Miss Gutierrez and Mrs. Ghandhi are pleased to announce the inaugural SMA 8th grade leadership board! This leadership opportunity was born from the extraordinary year in which we find ourselves. To meet the growing need for student leadership between elementary Day Camp and high school Day Camp, the board will rise to the call and begin work with the Student Council on events like the upcoming Spirit Week. ... Congratulations to Gus, Lucien and Skylar in your new roles! Please keep these young leaders and their mission in your prayers! #SMAAllTheWay #BestCatholicSchoolLosAngeles #StudentCouncil #ServingOthers

On this #GivingTuesday, please support St. Monica Academy in our mission to form students in Faith-Reason-Virtue. In these uncertain times, our authentic classical education and faithful Catholic formation provide the ultimate certainty: the ability to seek truth, and the desire to know, love, and serve God. In the words of one of the graduates of the Class of 2020,... If you look up a president or a famous person, it’s easy to find where they went to college. Where someone went to elementary and high school stops mattering once they go to college. But I think the most formative part of my education has probably already happened. In college and probably for the rest of my life, my decisions will be largely influenced by my time at St. Monica Academy. #sma #stmonicaacademy #givingtuesday2020

Register Now To Learn More About What A Classical Education Can Do For Your High School Student From Our Faulty and Staff In A Live Q&A Session, December 10. The aim of this curriculum and pedagogy is to instill in students a lifelong love of learning. Our students become scholars of history, lovers of culture, knowledgeable and curious about the sciences. They are observant, discerning, and independent thinkers. They are prepared to excel in college, to become their generati...on’s rare masters of the vanishing crafts of fine writing and speaking. They are creative problem-solvers. They are leaders. To Register For This Live Virtual Event Please eMail: [email protected] #ClassicalEducation #BestCatholicSchoolLosAngeles #SMA

God Bless Our Veterans! We stand united, paying our respect to those who have served. We reflect upon the heroism of those who have given so much, and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. #Veterans #America #thankyouforyourservice

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