This is the place to go to stay in touch with what's happening at SML Christian Academy. All newsletters and events will be posted here. You can also download the 2017/18 School Calendar to view the events of the entire school year.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Kindergarten Registration and Open House
If you have a child that is ready for Kindergarten you can register them at the Open House on November 29 from 6:30-7:30pm.
Jersey Day
Throw on your favourite Jersey or team T-shirt, and let's have some friendly competition! If no jersey, wear your SML gear!
Costume Day
Dress up and join the fun! We will have a parade of costumes after lunch, and then each class will celebrate in their own way.
School Picture Retakes
Didn't like the first one? Let's have another go at it.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Please take some time to come to the school on Thursday evening or Friday morning to meet with your child's teacher.
Terry Fox Run
Today we remember a great Canadian and we help raise funds for cancer research.
Turkey Trot
Who says running can't be fun?
Picture Day
Time to dig out those dress clothes and comb your hair!
Rainbow School Picture
It's that time of year to take the new school rainbow picture.
Parent Information Night
What are all the things SML has to offer? Come and find out!
Back to School
It's time to come back and resume our studies. We hope you had a great summer break!
Meet the Teacher
Come meet your child's new teacher and get your school supplies in place.
Last Day of School
It's the last day of classes! (We dismiss the students at 11:40am)
Last Day of Chapel and Awards Service
Join us as we bring our year to a close.
Grade 9 Farewell
Join us for the Grade 9 Farewell on June 21st!
Final Exams
Final Exams begin on June 12 and end June 15. Jr. High students are required to leave the school after they have completed their exams.
Farmers Day Parade
Would you like to join our float by walking in the parade? Let us know!
Cowboy Breakfast
Can you think of a better way to start your day than a generous stack of hot cakes, a mound of hash browns, some local sausage, and a cup of coffee as black as your boots? Join us for some good food and great fellowship.
Jurassic Forest Field Trip
Grades Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, and 5 will be heading to Gibbons to check out Jurassic Forest! Forms need to be in by May 10th. The cost per student is $10.
Pedestrian Parade
Join us for the Pedestrian Parade!!
Talent Show
Come and see many of our students display their talents in our annual Talent Show. Show starts at 1:50pm
PAC Meeting
All parents are members of our Parent Advisory Committee. Join us on May 7 as we discuss important maters concerning our school. This is your opportunity as parents to have a voice in your child's education.
Fine Arts Fair
This year's Fine Arts Fair will be held on April 26, 2018. Come join us to watch students showcase their talents!
Twin Day!
Can we tell Who's Who?? Find a buddy and dress up as Twins!
Open House & Registration
Come out an see for yourself what SML is all about.
Family Day - No School
This coming Monday is Family Day - enjoy!
Teacher Conference 2018
There will be NO school this coming Thursday and Friday as all teachers are away to Calgary at conference.
The Identity Project
Parent Session at the Church
Parent Teacher Interviews
It's the most wonderful time of the year!... er... It's Parent Teacher Interviews!! Please join us on a first come/first served bases Thursday, February 8th from 5-9pm, and Friday, February 9th 9am-12pm.
No Busses Running to SML on Feb 8
Just a reminder that SML DOES have school on February 8, 2018, but the county does not. There will be no busses available that day.
Registration Packages Are Coming Home!
Current school families will receive the 2018/2019 Registration Packages! Remember spots fill quickly!
Mid Term Exams... They are a-comin'!
Midterms for Grades 5-9 will take place from January 25 until January 30th. Come prepared... or else... you're going to be really stressed!
Beach Day
Let's have some summer fun in the middle of winter! Wear some beach clothes today and we will get into our houses groups for a day-at-the-beach activity.
Christmas Children's Service
Come listen to our students tell the wonderful Christmas Story. Feel free to invite friends and family. There are no limitations on attendance.
Grade 1 -6 classes sing in church @ 10:30am Service DATE CHANGE!!
The grade 1 to 6 classes have been working on a Christmas song to share with us during the 10:30am Divine Service.
Report Card Day
Report cards are sent home today!
Early Kindergarten Registration
Last year our kindergarten filled up fast. Get your registration in early.
PD Day (no school)
The students have the day off, and the staff become the students as we spend time learning to be better teachers.
Remembrance Day Ceremony
We will be having our school Remembrance Day Ceremony on Thursday at 2pm in the gym.
School Picture Day
Wash behind your ears and put on your best clothes: it's time to take those cherished school photos.
Terry Fox Run 2017
Join us THIS THURSDAY, October 12th for our Terry Fox Run in support of Cancer Research!
Thanksgiving Is Approaching!!
Not only will we Give Thanks for all the blessings in our lives, we will also be thankful to not have to make lunches for two days!
Harvest Potluck
11th Annual Harvest Potluck
Office Opens
Our office opens for the fall.
Last Day of Classes
Just a reminder that we dismiss at 11:40am.
McHappy Day
Once again our staff will be at the Stony Plain McDonalds between 4 and 6pm to help fundraise for Ronald McDonald House. Come on out and help support this worthy cause.
Silly Sock Day
Own some silly socks? Wear 'em! Don't own any? Make 'em!
Ski Trip Bottle Drive
Ski Trip participants have the opportunity to lower the cost of the ski trip by participating in the bottle drive. We are always in need of parent drivers.
Christmas Break
Just a reminder that students need to be picked up at 11:40am on December 23. Have a great holiday!!
PAC Christmas Luncheon
Join us for this fantastic meal!
Christmas Caroling
Come and help us spread some Christmas cheer around town.
Report Card Day
Report Cards to home today.
Kindergarten Open House
Do you have a child that is kindergarten age? Join us on November 23 at 6:30pm to learn more about our kindergarten program. Registrations will also be accepted on this day.
Costume Day
Dig up your favourite costume, or better yet, make one! On October 31 come to school dressed up. In the afternoon we will have a costume parade, followed by special activities in each room.
Drive By Breakfast
Come by the Family Connections Centre for a delicious muffin, a hot coffee, and a copy of the Stony Plain reporter. All we ask is a donation to Ronald McDonald House.
Rainbow Picture
Please dress your child in a shirt of the corresponding colour for the picture.
First Day of School
We look forward to seeing everyone as school starts up for the year on August 31.
Cowboy Breakfast
Join us between 7 and 9am on June 3 for some pancakes, sausages, beans and hash browns. We will also serve some coffee that will put hair on your chest (cowboy style).
PAC Meeting
Come out and be involved in your child's school by providing input.
Ski Trip 2016
The grade 6-9 students have the opportunity to ski for two days in Jasper, AB.
PJ Stuffy Day
PJs and a cuddly stuffy, all day long! Does it get any better than this?
Basketball Playoffs
Join us to cheer on both our boys and girls teams as they compete for the league championships.
Open House
Registration for the fall begins at our Open House. Come and see the school and meet the staff.
PD Day (No school)
There will be no school on January 29 as the teachers will become the students and will spend the day learning.
PAC Christmas Dinner
Join us for a fantastic Christmas Dinner as we celebrate God's gift of His Son to the world.
Christmas Craft Sale
Come out and support the school on December 12 for this great fundraiser.
Kindergarten Open House
Come and learn more about our Kindergarten program, and register your child for next year's class.
Volleyball Playoffs
Come cheer on our teams as they represent our school in the playoffs.
Volleyball Schedule
Check here to find out when and where our next game will be.
Picture Day
Individual and class pictures will be taken today. Please call the school if you are also interested in having pictures taken of siblings.
PAC Meeting
Join us on October 14 at 7:30pm as our Parent Advisory Committee makes some important decisions about our school.
T-Shirt Day
Show your school spirit and wear your SML T-shirt today.
X-Country Running
Check here to see where and when our next race will be held.
X-Country Run
This race is being run at Jubilee Park in Spruce Grove.
Drive-By Breakfast
Help us support Ronald McDonald House while getting a breakfast on the go.
Tour of Alberta Cow Bells
This Sunday the Tour of Alberta is coming through Stony Plain and Spruce Grove. Make sure you have an SML cow bell to cheer the cyclists on to victory.
School Supply Lists
Looking for information on school supply lists?
Final Chapel & Awards Service
Join us at 10:00am at the church as we have our final chapel service and our awards ceremony.
Sports Day
On June 5 we will spend the morning in our house teams participating in a number of fun and challenging sports events. At 11:40 PAC will feed us a great lunch.
Pick Up Meat Orders
On Monday everyone that ordered from Calahoo Meats needs to come and pick up their orders from the school. It should arrive at the school around 2:30pm. (We do not have the freezer space to store items at the school.)
Class Photos
Don't forget: class photos will be taken on Monday. If you would also like an individual photo of your child, or photos of your child's siblings, then those can also be taken on this day.
Silent Auction
Tickets are now available for this year's silent auction. Wait until you see some of the items that we have for this year! Thank you to those that have made donations to this great event.
Oratory
Come out to the church on April 24 and listen to our students recite the poems they have learned by heart.
Grades 1-6 at Whispering Waters
In the afternoon the Grades 1-6 classes will walk over to Whispering Waters to sing for the residents.
Jump Rope for Heart
Can we duct tape Mr. Skoye to the wall? If we raise $3000 we can! On April 16 from 1-3pm the grade 1-6 classes will be in the gym participating in this great fundraiser.
PJ Day
Don't forget to wear your pyjamas, and bring a stuffy for good measure.
Playoff Game
Our boys have made it to the second round of the playoffs. Come and cheer them on to victory when they play their next game at home. Go Saints!
This Week's Games
This week we have a home game against High Park. Come and cheer on our teams! Go Saints!
Basketball Away Games
Come out this week to Muir Lake School to cheer our Saints onto victory. Games start around 4pm. Go Saints!
Silly Sock Day
Wear your silliest socks today. If you don't feel you have socks that are silly enough, then attach some items to regular socks. How silly can you make them?
Basketball Home Games
Come and cheer on the Saints to victory! Our girls play against West End first and when that game is done our boys will take to the courts. Go Saints!
Last Day of School
At 11:40 on Friday the students will be dismissed for the Christmas break.
School Advent Service
Every year we get an opportunity to hear the students tell us the Christmas story.
K-6 Classes Sing at Whispering Waters
At 10am our younger grades will entertain the residents of Whispering Waters with the songs that will be sung at our School Advent Service.
Volleyball Championships
Both our girls and boys teams are competing in the championship final this Friday. Come and cheer them on to victory. The girls play at 5:00pm and the boys at 6:30pm. Both games will be played at Memorial Composite High School.
Boys and Girls Volleyball Playoffs
Come cheer on the Saints as they begin their playoff run on Wednesday in our gym. The boys play at 4pm, and the girls will begin their game when the boys has ended.
Girls Volleyball Playoffs
Come cheer on the Saints as they begin their playoff run on Monday at 4pm in our gym.
Oct 29 Newsletter
Here is all the latest information about all that is going on at the school.
Oct 15 Newsletter
You will find all kinds of information on upcoming events in our newsletter.
Oct 1 Newsletter
Check out our latest newsletter.
September 17 Newsletter
Here is the latest information about everything that is happening at the school.
Jump Into Fall
Join us for the 9:30 am Divine Service and then for the BBQ and Carnival: bouncy castles, snow cones, BBQ hotdogs, games, and crafts.
SML T-shirt Day
Show your school support and wear your SML T-shirt on Friday.
