Specials

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Physical education is an integral component of total Catholic education. To lead a productive life, students must be physically fit and understand the importance of maintaining physical fitness. Students develop skills and behaviors that enable them to participate in cooperative games, learn to practice socially acceptable behaviors, and respect diversity. Physical activities offer an opportunity for students to attain success and self-esteem in a positive manner. Through Physical Education, a student can appreciate that sound development of both the mind and body are ways of becoming a happy, fulfilled child of God. 

SPANISH

Our Elementary Spanish program focuses on the goals of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL): Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. We want our students to gain language skills and cultural competencies, preparing them to be global citizens able to participate in multilingual communities here in the United States and around the world. 
Spanish classes meet once (PreK-3rd) or twice (4th-5th) per week and include prayers, stories, songs, music, games, skits, culture and holidays, and folktales to develop Spanish language and literacy skills. In the lower grades, students are assessed on their participation and progress.  Middle School Spanish classes at StMM meet twice (6th) or 3 times (7th-8th) per week for a longer duration. Classes become more rigorous as students progress, and students will be assessed more often through quizzes and tests. Click HERE to learn more about our Spanish Curriculum.

Fine Arts

Music

Providing opportunities for children to appreciate music in local, regional, and global contexts will enhance their abilities to also recognize music’s role in their personal and spiritual lives. Students will perform, improvise, compose, and critically evaluate the elements of music. By understanding the role of music in the Catholic religion, students will become more prepared to participate fully in the Liturgy. The Music program seeks to inspire students’ souls with the pure creative energy in all life and instill confidence in the use of their God-given talents. 

Band

Our band program is offered to students in 4th - 8th grade. Students in 4th - 6th who choose band have class twice a week, and students in 7th & 8th have class three times a week. Students perform in two concerts a year, and the older students also play at Mass.

Drama

The Drama program at St. Mary Magdalene offers students in grades 1st through 8th a chance to audition and participate in a spring musical with a separate dramatic performance for Music and Arts night.  In the past three years, they have performed Willy Wonka Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Newsies Jr.  In 2025-2026, students will have a chance to participate in Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Visual Arts

Providing opportunities for children to explore, touch, see, hear, discuss, and share allows for the outpouring of the gifts God has provided for all of us. Through the arts, students can gain awareness and understanding of their own cultural heritage as well as the vast global community.  The visual arts program seeks to open students’ souls to the pure creative energy in all life and instill confidence in the use of God-given talents.