Message from Principal Martz
We had a great week of learning and teaching!
Starting on Monday, December 13th, we will have an interim assistant principal at Smith Wade-El. Mrs. Cirillo-Creekmore has served as the Exceptional Student Specialist in SDoL since 2019. She more recently was a reading specialist in the Harrisburg School District and served as a learning support teacher, 504 coordinator and instructional support teacher at Collegium Charter School in Exton and in the Unionville-Chadds
Ford School District in southern Chester County. She is a certified special education teacher, reading specialist, principal and holds her special education supervisory certification. She is looking forward to continuing to work with the wonderful faculty and students at Smith-Wade-El. Please help we welcome Mrs. Ann-Marie Cirillo-Creekmore to her new position.
We have decided to move forward with an Art Show and Winter Concert. Our Art Show will be January 20th and our Winter Concert will be held the following night, January 21st. See below for more information.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
As always, if you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out to me 717-291-6151 or aemartz@sdlancaster.org
Art Show: Thursday, January 20th, 2022
More details coming to be announced soon!
Winter Concert: Friday, January 21st, 2022
There will be more logistical information coming soon!
SDOL Board Reorganization
At our Board Reorganization Meeting this week, we welcomed two new school board members and elected a new president and vice president.
Congrats to the following:
- Robin Goodson, board president
- Kareena Rios, board vice president
- Jen Eaton, new board member
- Molly Henderson, new board member
St. Joseph Softball
St. Joseph Softball is now accepting sign ups for girls 6 to 14 years old for the upcoming Spring Softball season. The 8U level (girls 6 to 8 years old as of Jan. 1) is coach pitch, as opposed to higher levels where the pitching is done by the players. Softball at the 8U level is mainly instructional with no scores recorded or standings kept. This is a fun time for the girls with no pressure.
Everyone plays. We hope to have 12 to 14 girls per team. Practices start in March. The League season runs from mid-April through the third week of June. Our home field is located at the 1409 Wabank Rd. near Hamilton School. Early Bird discount until March 1. Outdoor practices will be weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Coaches are needed at all age groups, please call if you would like to help.You will find more information and may register at stjosephcatholicclub.comPlease call Bill Souders, St. Joe Softball Director, for more information at 717-917-3755
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Contest
Crispus Attucks Community Center invites students to participate in a writing contest honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Winning students will be filmed reading their essays, and the videos will be aired during the 34th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Jan. 17.
We would love to see SDoL students from all levels featured in this way so they are encouraged to participate.
Updates/Reminders
- Important Dates Coming Up: December 23 – January 2 – Winter Break – No School
- We are accepting Volunteers in the building! Please reach out to the office staff for more information and to sign up. For more details please go here: https://sdlancaster.org/inspire/volunteers/
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We are in need of uniform donations for our Uniform Bank. We are especially need of size 7/8 medium for boys and girls uniforms. Washed uniform donations maybe dropped off at the office.
- Check out the Lost and Found posts on Class Dojo and Facebook – all items currently in the lost and found will be donated if not claimed by December 22, 2021.
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The last date to sign up for the STEM Fair is December 22, 2021. Sign up link: https://forms.gle/nf6WxjYLdnL7xNix6
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SWE is on iGive! Proceeds go to benefit the Parent Teacher Organization. Click this link to download the app or to open in your internet browser: https://www.igive.com