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Co-Curricular Activities
BOOK BEE
Students form teams to read ten books in grades 4–6 and eight books in grades 7–8. These teams compete with teams from other area schools on a recall of facts from these books.
GOVERNOR’S CUPA challenging, academic experience for students in grades 4-8 set in a competitive arena, allowing students to compete in specialized areas of study.
QUICK RECALLStudents in Grades 4-8 participate in Quick Recall Teams which compete against other teams from area schools. Factual knowledge in all subject areas is utilized under tight time constraints.
STUDENT ADVISORY BOARDThe function of the student advisory board will be to promote leadership, stewardship, and service as well as being a student liaison with administration. 7th and 8th grade students from that group will have the opportunity to run for executive board positions including president, vice-president, communications director, and spiritual leader. The members of the board are held to a high standard and are expected to be advocates for the student voice and work collaboratively with school administrators to make a meaningful impact on the school community.
YOUNG AUTHORSIn the Young Authors Program, students create their own books. They write their own stories, illustrate them, and bind them in covers. Students in grades K – 8 may participate in this program. Award winner are selected by a committee of students and go onto regional competition.
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Extra-Curricular Activities
ARCHERY CLUB
The Archery Team is open to all students in grades 4 -8 (limited to 48 students). The students practice one day a week, from September through April. The students learn the art of shooting and compete in one to two state tournaments.
ART CLUB
Art club meets on designated dates throughout the school year. Members will have opportunities to discuss the art world, hone their art making skills and develop their technique while working as a community of artists to create collaborative art pieces for the school to enjoy.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Girls on the Run is a ten-week after school program that combines physical activity with inspiring, fun lessons that teach girls how to handle the difficult social pressures of adolescence. Girls on the Run provides third through fifth grade girls with the tools they need to become strong, confident, healthy young women who make good choices.
SCOUTS
Several scout troops are located at Saint Mary Academy. They include Tiger, Cub, and Boy Scouts and Daisies, Brownies, and Girl Scouts.
YOUTH CHOIR
Students in grades 3-8 who are interested in singing at school liturgies.
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