Today we welcomed a special guest, former NFL player Mike McCoy, to the Morning Gathering.
Appreciating What You Don’t Want
“Now I know some of you are probably thinking,” said Akil, “It would be awesome if this thing could just disappear out of my life forever!”
Happy Birthday!
At SMPA, every student and all teachers and staff members make Birthday Speeches. Birthday Speeches offer reflections on where you were a year ago, where you are today, where you see yourself in the future, who has inspired you, who you want to thank, and include a message you would like to share with the […]
Birthday Reflections from Graduate
Jonae, a SMPA 8th grader is having a big week. She is celebrating a birthday and graduating this week. That means participating in a beloved Saint Martin de Porres Academy tradition, the Birthday Speech.





