Dear Stella Maris Academy Families,

Are y’all ready for An Evening of Enchantment?

Join us for our 78th Annual Gala on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. You don’t want to miss this very special evening of celebration as we raise money for our students and support the legacy of educational excellence at SMA.

Our goal this year is to raise $100,000. 80 percent of the funds we raise will go directly to cover the difference between tuition and the actual cost to educate each student (that gap is approximately $2500 per student). The remaining 20 percent of the funds raised will be earmarked directly for classroom resources to support all students in all grades. These resources include items such as flexible seating, updated technology tools, curriculum manipulatives, peer tutoring and group work resources, social-emotional learning tools, and learning and behavioral support resources.

Our Evening of Enchantment auction will showcase featured artwork of our students and teacher features (i.e., special events and activities for the students and hosted by the teachers). Additionally, the evening will offer several live auction items, great food and wine, music, dancing and community. Let us make this 78th Annual Gala the most successful one yet!

Thank you for your continued support of SMA, blessings and gratitude always!

James Brandt