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St. Michael's Academy
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Here at St. Michael's Academy, we are thankful for all of our students and their families, our faculty and staff and everyone who volunteers their time to make this academy the wonderful school that it is. Our continued, cooperative team effort, will assure that St. Michael's Academy remains a place of top academic excellence that provides an environment for our students to continue to grow in God's love and be the best that they can be.
I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.
Peace,
Principal
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From Our Family To Yours......
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Upcoming Dates To Remember
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Please make note of these important upcoming dates:
Violin every Tuesday
Drumming every Wednesday
Banking every Wednesday
Monday, November 28, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
National Junior Honor Society
Information Night
Letters of Intent to Re-enroll Sent Home
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From Mrs. McQuade - Social Studies Dept. Chairperson
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FAMILY HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Many thanks to all of the families who have returned the "Family Heritage" forms that were sent home. We are planning a wonderful celebration of the many diverse cultures that make up our school. Our "party" is scheduled for Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 12-2 during our Catholic Schools Week Open House.
Approximately 100 families have responded, representing about 30 nationalities! The "Family Heritage" committee is hard at work organizing the celebration. Families will "travel the world" with their passports learning a little about each country.
A letter will go home in January with details about where your "country" will be located and when to bring your artifacts and food.
If you haven't responded to our invitation and are able to attend, there is still time to send in the form or find the form available on our website. If you are able to help in any way, please let us know. We are looking forward to having a good time together!
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Thanksgiving Mass
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Give Thanks
Thank you Msgr. Liston for celebrating a special Thanksgiving Mass with our students, faculty and staff. We have so many things to be thankful to God for!
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PreK News
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PreK Thanksgiving Feast
The cafeteria was alive with chatter and song as our PreK friends enjoyed a "Thanksgiving Feast" filled with the things that PreK children like! There was cornbread and apple sauce and apple cider...the perfect menu for 3 and 4 year olds! And the feast would not have been completed without their handmade headdresses!
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First Quarter Honor
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St.
Michael's Academy is very proud of all the students who made the first quarter honor roll. For a full listing of students, please click here.
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National Junior Honor Society
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CANDY CANE SALES
Members of the SMA National Junior Honor Society are holding their annual candy cane sales. Get your orders in now!
They are selling for only $1 and are individually decorated by NJHS members. There is even a gift tag attached so you can personalize each! What a wonderful gift for family or friends.
All proceeds will be donated to buy Christmas gifts for families in our community.
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Our Saints Continue
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Our Saints Continue
During the month of November, we continue to celebrate the saints:
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Sodexo News
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MILK PRICE INCREASE
Our Food Service provider, Sodexo, has announced that there will be an increase in the a-la-carte milk price from .50 to .75. The increase will become effective after the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Girl Scouts
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Girls Scouts Join Forces With Thunderbirds
Calling All Cookie Lovers!
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scout Cookies Sales! The Girl Scouts of Springfield have partnered with the newly formed Springfield Thunderbirds to celebrate a "Cookie Kick-off Event" at the hockey game on January 7, 2017. The Thunderbirds have graciously offered a reduction off the regular ticket price for that game and tickets are available for $12. Game time is 7 p.m. and puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
Girl Scout Cookie sales are more than just a fundraiser. The Cookie Program reinforces
5 Fundamental Business Skills: 1) Goal Setting, 2) Decision Making, 3) Money Management, 4) People Skills, and 5) Business Ethics.
Each year, registered Girl Scouts have an opportunity to earn their Cookie Activity Pin.
This year,
from 4-6 p.m. before the game, the Springfield Girl Scouts will offer an activity organized around earning their Pin. Please contact your Troop Leader for more
details. The afternoon activity is limited to registered Springfield Girl Scouts.
SMA Families and friends are invited and encouraged to purchase your tickets through Katie Force, our personal contact at the Springfield Thunderbirds. She can be reached at (413) 417-2296 or at [email protected]. In addition to a low price, ticket purchase fees will also be waived. Tickets must be purchased by January 5th.
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Parish News
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St. Catherine of Siena
Holiday Ziti and Meatball Dinner
Saturday, December 10, 201
4:30 - 7 p.m.
St. Catherine of Siena parish invites you to its annual Holiday Ziti and Meatball Dinner. Come and enjoy some good food, have an opportunity to win a raffle prize, and visit with some old friends and make some new ones! Dinner will include ziti, meatballs, tossed salad and dessert.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Survival Center and receive $1 off your ticket price! All proceeds will benefit the St. Catherine of Siena Parish General Fund.
BOGO....For a limited time only!
Buy one children's ticket and receive another child's ticket
FREE! Offer valid only on children's tickets and
not available at the door.
Tickets are available at the Office or by calling 783- 4438.
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Holy Cross Church
 Breakfast with Santa!
The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus extend an invitation to all to join them for Breakfast with Santa on
Sunday, December 11th, from 9-11 a.m.
in the St. Michael's Academy gym.
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children, or $10 for the family. In addition to the pancake breakfast there will also be a prize raffle, activities for the children including a "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster contest
and an opportunity for photos with Santa.
Come and join the fun - all ages are welcome!
For questions or more info please contact Bob Bys at 413-796-5522.
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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.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Footit
Kelly Nguyen
Carol Brown
And we pray in a special way for our recently departed:
Maria Mort
Edward DeMars, Jr.
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.
Please remember to keep Miss Brown in your prayers during this difficult time for her. She will be taking an indefinite medical leave of absence.
Our prayers continue to be with Mr. Rancitelli, who is undergoing treatment for a cancer recurrence. We also ask that you keep
Mrs. Rancitelli in your prayers as well. She recently broke both ankles and her wrist in a bad fall. Each week, a different homeroom sends him cards. If your family would like to send a card, please send it to school with your child, clearly marked for Mr. Rancitelli. His family has set up a blog to write about this experience.
Click here
to read the blog.
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St. Michael's Academy
153 Eddywood Street - Springfield, MA 01118
www.smaspringfield.org
413.782.5246 office
413.782.8137 fax
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