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"The star did not appear to the Magi in vain,
for this sight caused them to receive the grace of God,
and it made this day a day of salvation for them
because they showed themselves most faithful to the divine inspiration.
Are we attentive to the inspirations we receive from God?"
- St. John Baptist de la Salle (Med 96.1)
Dear De Marillac Academy Families, Students, and Friends,
Happy New Year! I hope the Christmas break is refreshing and relaxing, with quality time spent with family. I look forward to the student's return on Tuesday, January 7.
I want to thank all the families and community members who supported our numerous events in December. Thank you to those who attended Christmas Wonderland, brought food and supplies, and supported the class parties and field trips to celebrate the holidays.
January's Lasallian/Vincentian core value theme is Quality Education (L) and Collaborative (V). At DMA, quality education is collaborative in nature. It starts with a co-teaching model that incorporates a variety of student-facing support, with the goal of student success in the present and the future. DMA is blessed to have internal and community partners who work together to make student success a possibility. No one adult is solely responsible for the success of a student. That collaborative model is visible with our founding saints, St. Louise de Marillac and St. Vincent de Paul, who constantly wrote letters to each other as they worked through the challenges they faced in their mission to support people. They even wrote to each other as they lived across from each other!
As we head to the second half of the school year. I look forward to our continued school-family partnership. Families working with DMA team members have been a staple of its success. We partner by assuming good intentions, working through challenges as a team, and sharing our talents and gifts. Thank you for reading the newsletter. Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever!
Your Servant in Christ,
Jojo de Guzman
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January Calendar: Important Dates
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Please see important dates for the month of January listed below. Visit the Alma Calendar to view the school-year calendar.
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Saturday, 1/4
Feast of Elizabeth Ann Seton
Monday, 1/6
No School -- Faculty & Staff Retreat
Tuesday, 1/7
Students return from Christmas Break
Wednesday, 1/8 - Friday, 1/24
Lasallian Interns at DMA
Friday, 1/10
Virtual NSTO #1 (New Staff and Teacher Orientation)
Wednesday, 1/15 - Friday, 1/17
FEVC (Forming Educators in Vincentian Charism)
Thursday, 1/16
MLK Jr. Prayer Service with SHC at SHC
Monday, 1/20
No School -- MLK Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, 1/21
DMA Finance Council Meeting
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Wednesday, 1/22
4th Grade Retreat
Wednesday, 1/22 - Thursday, 1/23
VELG (Vincentian Educator Leadership Gathering)
Thursday, 1/23
4th Grade Visits Chase Bank
Friday, 1/24
New Vincentian Administrators Gathering
Sunday, 1/26 - Saturday, 2/1
Catholic Schools Week
Monday, 1/27
Community Mass at St. Boniface Church
Monday, 1/27
Admissions Testing
Wednesday, 1/29
Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal
Friday, 1/31
Virtual NSTO #2 (New Staff and Teacher Orientation)
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4th Grade will have their retreat on Wednesday, January 22.
MLK Jr. Prayer Service
DMA students will join SHC in a prayer service for MLK Jr. Holiday. The prayer service will take place on Thursday, January 16, at SHC.
January Community Mass
January Community Mass will be held on Monday, January 27. It will be held in St. Boniface Church. Mass is at 2:00 pm. All are welcome.
IXL
Congratulations to DMA saints for answering 100,000 math questions correctly! Want your students to keep learning? Students can access IXL to work on math questions from any device.
No school is on Monday, January 20, for the MLK Jr. Holiday. Wednesday, January 29 is a minimum day, 12:30 pm dismissal.
Other calendar update reminders:
Wednesday, March 26, is a full day.
Friday, March 28, is a minimum day.
Calendar updates have been made due to a change in the accreditation visit.
Lasallian Interns
DMA looks forward to this year's Lasallian Interns from St. Mary's College. The four interns will join DMA from January 8 through January 24.
Catholic Schools Week will be from January 26 through February 1. More information will be provided as we celebrate with other Catholic schools nationwide.
Family Huddle from The Social Institute
Each month, we'll be sharing a Family Huddle from The Social Institute. Family Huddles reinforce important topics through casual conversation, and these topics align with #WinAtSocial Lessons to extend the discussion beyond the classroom and encourage students to engage with their families. As we enter into our Christmas break, this month's Family Huddle is Inspiring Peers and Adults Around Us to Strike a Balance with Tech, so we can work toward limiting our screen time and increasing our family's quality time together. You'll need to login to access the link, and if you haven't registered yet, you can do so here with our unique school code: 3e359D88F331B4.
A reminder that Wednesday's dismissal is at 3:00 pm. Families that need services after 3:00 pm contact Boys and Girls Club or TASP.
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Health & Community Resources
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St. Anthony's Medical Clinic: Your Neighbor in Health
Across The Street , At Your Service
St. Anthony’s Medical Clinic is a beacon of health and wellness for the Tenderloin community, located
conveniently across the street from the De Marillac Academy. Annually, we open our doors to nearly
2,500 individuals and families, offering over 9,000 visits for essential primary care to specialized services.
Our Mission: Care Without Boundaries
Patient-Centered Care: Focused on accessibility and dignity, we offer comprehensive primary and
specialty medical services tailored to meet your needs.
Language Inclusive: Our bilingual doctors ensure no language barrier stands between you and your
health. All our communications are available in multiple languages.
For Everyone: Whether you're uninsured, underinsured, or an undocumented family member, we’re
here for you. With the recent Medi-Cal expansion for adults ages 26 through 49, more community
members than ever can access full-scope Medi-Cal benefits. For more information, contact our Eligibility
& Enrollment Specialist at (415) 241-8320.
Exemplary Medical Services For All Ages
Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, Nutrition: Specialized care that addresses your
unique health needs.
Comprehensive Support: From asthma and diabetes education to hypertension management and
psychiatric services, our team is equipped to offer personalized care.
Vaccinations & Testing: Stay protected with our immunization programs and accessible COVID-19 testing
and support services.
The Peaceful Parenting Hub
Why Choose Us?
Premier Staff: Our team comprises highly qualified professionals dedicated to treating each patient with
the utmost respect and dignity.
Convenient Location: Just a short walk from DeMarillac Academy, making it easier for you and your
family to access quality healthcare.
Stay Informed
Keep an eye on the De Marillac Academy monthly newsletters and Thursday Folders for updates and
more information about our services.
Get In Touch
Phone: Main - (415) 241-8320 | Nurse Line - (415) 535-2043
Visit Us: 150 Golden Gate Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
For more details or to schedule a tour, please call us. We’re here to help!
Community Safety
Safety is a top priority at De Marillac Academy. We implement various measures to ensure the well-being of our students while they are on campus. Additionally, we maintain ongoing collaborations with local organizations and city officials, including the Tenderloin Police Department, to enhance and ensure safety within our neighborhood. We will provide monthly updates to the community
Please see below for the monthly community safety updates.
Flu and Covid Shot Reminder
As we enter the flu season, we want to ensure a healthy and safe environment for our students, staff, faculty, and community. To help prevent illness, we encourage everyone to receive both their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Class of 2030
- Admission inquiries for the 2025-26 school year are now open!
- If your or any family or friends are interested in admissions for the 2025-26 School year, please fill out the admissions inquiry form.
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Graduate Support Updates
We hope you all had a great Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year! In the coming months, GSP class will focus on preparing students and families for success during the remainder of 8th grade and the transition to high school. Lessons will focus on self-exploration, executive function skills, and study skills that will help students be successful as they continue on their educational and personal journey.
There are a few more steps to the high school placement process. Please read the details below carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
High School Transition Reminders
1. SFUSD Public School Enrollment: Application Due on January 31, 2025
ALL students must complete the SFUSD public school enrollment application, even if they have applied to other schools.
2. Charter Schools: Application Due on January 31, 2025
3. Teachers Letter of Recommendation and 7th and 8 Trimester 1 Grades Transcript
- The DeMarillac Teachers will be writing letters of recommendation for all 8th graders.
- GSP will send the letters of recommendation and 7th grade/8th grade transcripts to all the high schools you have applied to.
Private School Financial Aid & TADS Applications
- We recommend that you monitor your emails for any communication regarding additional documents that need to be uploaded and/or questions for your TADS or High School application.
- Families that need extra support with their TADS applications, please sign up for an appointment: TADS Support
Graduate Support Time and Office Hours After School
- The Graduate Support Program is open after school from 4-5pm. Students, it is very important that you stay focused on your academics and study skills.
- Grad Space is for students and families that need extra support with homework support or with anything regarding the High School Placement Process.
Stay In Touch with Graduate Support
For resources, questions or feedback on high school placement, please contact the Graduate Support Team using gsp@demarillac.org or
Ms. Jessica Leon, Transition Advisor
jessica_leon@demarillac.org | 628.333.0193 (work cell)
Ms. Laura Ramirez, Family Partnership Coordinator
laura_ramirez@demarillac.org | Work: 415.552.5220 ext. 800; Cell: 415.236.2059 (text only)
Mr. Alberto Martinez, Director of Student, Graduate, and Family Services
alberto_martinez@demarillac.org | 415.652.7773 (work cell)
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Student and Family Services
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Support Request
Welcome back DMA families and students! At DMA we are fortunate to have resources available to assist our students and families with support throughout transitions, support includes counseling, academic advising, financial support and referrals to outside resources. If there is ever a time you would like to request support please fill out our request form.
https://forms.gle/KBwnJZsTUYkD5zEZ7
For any additional resources please visit our De Marillac Academy school website!
Family Meetings
Family Meetings are designed for support families in their own growth and development. In years prior we have covered topics that address, child safety, mental health, child development and more. In collaboration with our Student, Family & Graduate Support Program, we want to continue to provide families with the space for them to grow in their own learning as the primary educators in their students lives.
Family meetings are mandatory for all grade levels, at least one member per household should be in attendance. If a family is unable to attend, it is the responsibility of the family to inform the Family Partnership Coordinator or SSC Coordinator 24 hours in advance. Failure to communicate accordantly will result in fees:
- 25.00 (First Meeting Missed)
- 50.00 (Second Meeting Missed)
- 75.00 (Third Meeting Missed)
- Continuous missed meetings may result in dismissal from DMA
Our partners at Chase Bank will facilitate two different workshops for our next family meetings in February.
All families are required to attend one of the two dates provided. Each workshop will focus on a different topic.
Option 1: Improving Credit and Managing Debt
Date: February 13th
Time: 4:30 pm
Option 2: Valuable Money Lessons to teach your Children
Date: February 20th
Time: 4:30 pm
All previous Family Meeting Presentations can be found here under Family Meeting Resource Guide SY 2024-2025
DMA Family Council
Our next Family Council meeting will be on January 6th at 3:00 pm Your presence is essential as we meet with Dr. Nate Sessoms.
Ms. Ramirez
Email: laura_ramirez@demarillac.org
Text: 628.220.5559
TADS Financial Aid Application
The Financial Aid Application is now open for current families. Instructions and details have been sent. All current 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade families must complete the application . By completing the financial aid application on TADS, DMA will detain your continued aid and adjust your tuition agreements accordingly.
It is important to meet the due date deadlines in order to secure your student's placement at De Marillac Academy. Failure to do so, may result in an increase in your participation fee.
Financial aid applications are due January 22nd 2025.
Please make sure to have the following documents in order to to complete the application.
- Your 2023 Tax Forms
- 2023 or 2024 W2s for all jobs
- Two recent pay stubs for all jobs
- Documentation if you receive any federal assistance like food stamps/Cal Fresh
- Documentation of debt
- Special Circumstances Letter
For support filling out your application, please schedule an appointment here:
https://calendly.com/laura_ramirez/45min
Please contact Ms. Ramirez for any other questions or support.
Click here for financial aid application instructions
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