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St. Michael's Academy
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It was a quiet work week here at St. Michael's Academy with the exception of our middle level Living History Museum that took place on Tuesday evening.
 Thank you to all the parents who attended the event. The students did an impressive job on their exhibits and this is a perfect example of the project-based learning that we do here at St. Michael's. It's also the type of learning that students will remember for years to come. It is so fulfilling to watch the students mature year after year and I was so proud of how they rose to the challenge of this event. Everyone was knowledgeable and spoke so eloquently about their chosen subject. Great job students! Please see the photos farther down in this newsletter.
 We are also rolling out our big "signature item" for the 2017-18 school year which will be a sweatshirt. Please see below for further details and remember...this will be offered for a limited time only! Order yours today!
I'm sure we are all looking forward to the two day school week next week. Enjoy a great weekend.
Peace,
Ann E. Dougal
Principal
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Upcoming Dates To Remember
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Please make note of these important upcoming dates:
Drumming - every Wednesday
Banking - every Wednesday
Monday, November 20, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
PreK Grandparent Thanksgiving Celebration
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Thanksgiving School Mass
Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th
Thanksgiving Break
*NO SCHOOL*
Please remember to attend Church as a family.
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Safe Environment Training
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Parent Volunteers
St. Michael's Academy welcomes parent volunteers. In order to be a volunteer at the school or chaperone field trips, ALL parents must complete the safe environment training.
Please click here to watch the safe environment training video. In addition, CORI forms and Code of Conduct forms must be completed and can be obtained through the main office.
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Open House
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PreK and Kindergarten Open House
If you or anyone you know has a prospective PreK 3 or 4 year old or a Kindergarten student for the fall of 2018, we will be holding a special open house for these students on
Wednesday, November 29th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Bring your little one and let them enjoy a craft and a snack with the teachers while you attend a brief presentation in the cafeteria.
Spread the word!
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Perfect Attendance
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Good Attendance Pays Off !
Congratulations to our perfect attendance dress-down winners! In order to qualify for the weekly drawing, a student must have no absences, tardiness or early dismissals the previous week of school. We select one from PreK - 2nd grade, one from 3rd - 5th grade and one from 6th - 8th grade. Congrats to this week's winners!
Kim - Gr. KA Isaiah - Gr. 4B
Sam - Gr. 7B
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Signature Item!
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Introducing Signature Items!
What's a signature item you ask?!
Beginning with this school year and every year going forward, St. Michael's Academy will offer an article of clothing or accessory with the school name on it. It will be available for a limited time only and next year, another item will be offered! The best part? All orders will be delivered BEFORE Christmas!
Our item for this year will be a sweatshirt! It is available in pullover, full zip and quarter zip in your choice of red or navy blue with the exception of the youth quarter zip. It is available in navy only.
Remember...this item will be offered for a limited time only. Don't miss out on this year's 2017-18 St. Michael's Academy Signature Item. A flyer and order form were sent home with your child today!
Orders must be received by December 6th.
Please click here for additional information and order form!
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From The Classroom of Mrs. Bedore - Grade 6
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Living History Museum
What a wonderful turnout at Tuesday night's Living History Museum presented by our middle level students! I think everyone in attendance will agree that the students created some fantastic and memorable projects.
The exhibits ranged from the Old Stone Age to modern times. The students learned about their topics then displayed their knowledge for all to see. Many dressed in costume to represent their chosen historical figure or era. I must say that students were very well prepared and were able to answer the questions of our visitors.
Thank you all for coming out and supporting us. You could see the appreciation on the faces of the students as they shared their knowledge. And to all the students... great job!
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Grade 7
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7th Grade Heads For The Hills
This week grade 7 made the trek to Cobble Mountain to experience nature first hand. They were able to locate and identify the different organisms that are home to the Cobble Mountain reservoir watershed. In addition, the students were able to tour the water filtering plant and see how millions of gallons of water are cleaned and sanitized for our protection.
Fun was had by all!
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Honor Roll
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It's Here!
The 1st quarter honor roll is here! Congratulations students...your hard work has paid off!!
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National Junior Honor Society
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7th Annual National Junior Honor Society
Candy Cane Sale
 Ho, Ho, Ho ...... Merry Christmas!
Yes, it is that time again when our own National Junior Honor Society Christmas elves are working hard processing candy canes for our 7th Annual NJHS Candy Cane Sale. The candy canes are still at the low, low price of one dollar and all proceeds go to help bring Christmas joy to area families.
The Candy Cane sale runs from November 20th through December 6th and the candy canes will be distributed the week before Christmas vacation. We, once again, appreciate all your help in supporting us in this festive fund raiser!
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Walk-a-thon Awards
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 Awards Assembly
There were a lot of prizes being handed out at the walk-a-thon assembly today! Here is a quick run-down:
- 83 students received medals.
- 363 students received a dress-down day.
- Grade 8B had 100% participation and will receive a pizza lunch.
- Grade 6C raised the most money and will receive extra recess time.
- Top 7 fundraisers for elementary level:
- Andrew - 5B - $50 Amazon gift card
- Gabriel - 2A - $25 Amazon gift card
- Houng - 4A - $25 Amazon gift card
- Emily - KB - $10 Amazon gift card
- Gemma - PreK4C $10 Amazon gift card
- Lola - PreK4B - $10 Amazon gift card
- MacKenna - KB - $10 Amazon gift card
- Ryan - 2A - $10 Amazon gift card
- The winner from the drawing of students who raised $50 or more:
- And the winners of the
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 Danny - 8A
Keegan - 6C Declan - 8B Isabella - 6C Sophia - 6A
And the top school fundraiser: Danny - 8A - raising $806.00!! 
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Blizzard Bags
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Blizzard Bag Buzz
What's all the buzz about blizzard bags?
Blizzard bags are a new initiative here and at other schools in the area and are designed to maintain the academic rigor of the school year. Winter is the time of the year that students are fully engaged in learning and we want to keep that momentum going. Adding snow days on to the end of the school year when it is hot and students have a hard time concentrating, is counter-productive.
Watch for a letter and the blizzard bags to come home with your child at the beginning of December!
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Christmas Concert
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The Christmas Pageant Is Coming!
It's hard to believe that Christmas is around the corner! And with Christmas comes our annual Christmas Pageant. Mark your calendars for December 12th and 13th and keep the 14th open for a snow day just in case. The students have started to rehearse and all songs can be found
here. Please feel free to have your child practice at home - you can never sing too much!
And speaking of the Christmas Pageant, Mrs. Duplessis is looking for someone who can
play on
Wednesday
night - either trombone, baritone, or tenor sax, preferably. It would be great if they're available for the rehearsal
on Monday
during the day, as well. Anyone interested, please contact Mrs. Duplessis at ext. 1130.
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Spelling Bee News
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Students who qualified for the team received a registration packet with information. Please return the registration page to your homeroom teacher
before December 1.
The first Spelling Bee meeting will be
November 30th at 7:30 a.m.
in Room 226 where the contestants will get their practice lists. Regular practices will start the first week of January, every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. Spelling Bee requires 100% commitment and students should plan on attending all practices. We hope to have a great team this year!
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Prayer Corner
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St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us!
We pray for all St. Michael's Academy students, families, faculty, and staff, and their special intentions:
Catherine Gibson
Richard Novak
Dana Gustafson
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LaBroad
Sr. Joan Ryzewicz
And we pray in a special way for our recently departed:
Michael O'Connor
Karen Hawley Nason
Christian Rodriguez
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Food For Thought
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"The Lord manifests Himself to those who stop for some time in peace and humility of heart. If you look in murky and turbulent waters, you cannot see the reflection of your face. If you want to see the face of Christ, stop and collect your thoughts in silence, and close the door of your soul to the noise of external things."
- St. Anthony of Padua
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Parish and Event News
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St. Cecilia's - Wilbraham
SAVE THE DATE!
The Saint Cecilia Children and Adult Choirs will present their annual Festival of Carols in the Church on Sunday, December 17 at 7:00 PM. The program will feature Advent and Christmas favorites that are sure to fill you with the spirit of the season.
Admission to the concert is free! A free-will offering will be taken.
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St. Michael's - East Longmeadow
St. Michael's K of C #9960
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St. Michael's Family Life Committee
14th Annual
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 3rd 8:30 am-11:30 am
Breakfast Includes:
Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Cup
Hot Chocolate
Coffee and Juice
ADULTS $6.00
CHILDREN (5-12) $4.00
CHILDREN (4 & under) FREE
Accepting non-perishable
food donations for the Open Pantry
St. Michael's Community Center
ALSO
Advent Service on Mary
Join Fr. Gary Caster at St. Michael's Parish in East Longmeadow, for an evening with "Mary" on Wednesday, December 13th at 7 p.m..
Please join us, all are welcome!
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Holy Name
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153 Eddywood Street - Springfield, MA 01118
www.smaspringfield.org
413.782.5246 office
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