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St. Michael's Academy
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I'm sure the students are happy that we have completed our IOWA testing for another year. It can be a stressful time for students. Our test results continue to show that, on average, our students continue to test higher than their counterparts across the country in the same grade level. Thank you parents for your support and cooperation these past two weeks.
 Next week we welcome the month of April and a number of very special events. Our 8th grade students have been very busy practicing for
The Poetry Cafe which will be held next Wednesday at 6 p.m. and the following week will feature their reenactment of the stations of the cross
. We hope you will be able to join us for these events.
Lastly, we will be holding a special open house next Thursday evening at 5 p.m. for prospective students who will be entering 5th, 6th or 7th grade. Please help us spread the word to any families you know that might be interested.
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:
Banking every Wednesday
Monday, April 3, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
School Mass
Grade 5 Readers
PreK-4 Visit from Mystic Acquarium
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 5-6 p.m.
Middle Level Open House
For students entering 5th, 6th and 7th grade
Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:15 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
Grade 3 Leaders
Friday, April 7, 2017
3rd Quarter Ends
Please remember to attend Church as a family.
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Admissions
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
OPEN HOUSE FOR STUDENTS
ENTERING 5TH, 6TH, AND 7TH GRADE
THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH AT 5 P.M.
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From The Classroom of Ms. Standish - Gym
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What's Happening in P.E. and Health?
During the month of March the students have been learning about volleyball in PE class and participating in the Diocesan Curriculum of SEEDS in Health.
Volleyball was invented right here in Holyoke, MA in 1895 by William G. Morgan , a graduate of what is now Springfield College, only four short years after the invention of basketball. The game was originally designed to be a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame is located on 444 Dwight Street in Holyoke, MA and annually inducts volleyball players from around the world.
The 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes will be playing volleyball against each other. The lower grades are playing Volleyball lead-up games such as Messy Backyard, Newcomb and Radiball. Grade 8 is preparing to play against the staff later in the Spring.
Pre-Schoolers and kindergarteners are working on a basic tumbling unit, working on various forward and backward rolls and a beginner floor level balance beam.
The SEEDS (Safe Environment Every Day) Curriculum is for grades
1-6,
while Middle Schoolers participate in the Call To Protect Program. These include units such as personal safety, good and bad secrets, qualities of a friend and safe and unsafe strangers.
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Gr. 5 Animals
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Grade 5 Students Take Action
"Saving one animal won't change the world but it will change the world for that one animal."
This was the idea behind my 5th grade reading project. They recently finished a story called Everglades Forever. It was a story about the National Park in Florida and how the students in the story discover the area's habitats, wildlife and plant life. They also learn that pollution and disrupted water flow have put the Everglades in danger but that people can help to control the damage. One important conservation effort is the Everglades Restoration Plan, which will help restore the natural flow of water and allow the plants and animals of the Everglades to survive.
After they finished the story, the fifth graders wanted to take action and do something. I decided that each 5th grade class would symbolically adopt an animal from the World Wildlife Federation also known as WWF. Each student was responsible for bringing in $2. This would allow each class to adopt a class animal. But something amazing happened. Something that I didn't expect. I didn't end up adopting 3 animals. I ended up adopting 16 animals.
Several fifth graders raised their own money by asking friends, relatives, their neighbors and even a couple of them created "Go Fund Me" pages to support their animal adoption. It was my "Wow" moment. I never expected this was going to be such an amazing experience. It showed me that they want to make a difference one step at a time.
The adoption kits came in the mail and inside was a stuffed animal representing each animal that was adopted. In addition, an adoption certificate, a picture of the animal and a fact card with habitats, food, location and how there adoption will help the animal was included. The WWF also sent a thank you letter for our wonderful contribution!
Here is a list of the animals that the 5th graders were able to adopt:
5A (Mrs. McQuade's Room) - A black jaguar
5B (Mrs. Seneca's Room) - A honey badger
5C (Mr. M's Room) - A sea turtle
Duane - a tiger
Ana - a fennec fox
Avery - A leopard
Sophia and Cami - a red panda
Diane - an arctic fox
Sophia B and Jennie B- a polar bear
Thomas - a dolphin
McKenzie - a narwhal
Keira -a snow leopard
Faith D- a sea lion
Kaitlyn - a snowy owl
Remember, "Saving one animal won't change the world but it will change the world for that one animal." It also allows future generations to enjoy these beautiful creatures.
Mr. Malmborg
Grade 5 Science
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National Junior Honor Society
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NJHS Induction Held
Congratulations to the 14 newest members of the National Junior Honor Society who were inducted at a ceremony this week. For a full listing of NJHS members, please click here.
 
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Living Stations
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Don't Miss This Special Performance!
On Wednesday, April 12th at 1 p.m. and again at 2 p.m., the 8th grade students of St. Michael's Academy will perform The Living Stations of the Cross. This powerful reenactment should not be missed!
Our 8th grade students will recount Jesus's last day on earth as they act out the fourteen stations of the cross.
We hope you will be able to join us.
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Stop and Shop
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Earn Rewards Every Time You Shop
 Every time you go to Stop & Shop you could be earning dollars for St. Michael's Academy! Register your Stop & Shop Card and earn A+ School Rewards points for SMA.
Need to register your card? Click
here
and follow the instructions. The program will resume in August for the next school year.
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Parish News
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St. Catherine of Siena
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
Presented at St Catherine of Siena Parish Center
 Do you understand the meaning behind the parts of the Mass? A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. In this study you will come to know and understand the Mass as never before.
Join us at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center, 1023 Parker St. Evening classes begin April 26th from 6-8 p.m. and morning classes begin April 28th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.. There is a $20 fee for study materials. Please reserve your spot by April 19th. For more information and/or to register please contact Judy Lloyd at
413-657-4756, or email
parishoffice@stcatherine.us or call
413-783-8619.
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Holy Cross Church
On Easter Sunday, i
mmediately following the 11 a.m. Mass, there will be an Easter egg hunt on the church grounds. All children in grades preschool through grade six are welcome to join the fun!
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Mt. Carmel Church
Sunday
April 2nd
, Gr. 5 and 6 CCD classes will enact the Stations of the Cross at 10:30 a.m. Mass.
- Monday April 3rd, an Evening of Prayer and Healing in the church with guest Fr. William Hamilton at 6:30 p.m. with confessions, Mass, individual pray-overs, and refreshments downstairs. Freewill offering - all welcome.
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Holy Name Church
Holy Name Parish, 323 Dickinson Street in Springfield, invites you to a LENTEN MISSION on Saturday, April 1st.
Msgr. David Joyce will offer a reflection on the Year of Mercy and God's loving mercy toward us. The mission begins with a presentation in church after the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Supper will be held in the Social Center and all will return to church for the final presentation and ending prayer.
The cost is $10.00, which includes the soup and sandwich supper and a beverage. Tickets on sale at Masses this weekend, March 25th & 26th, or contact the rectory at 733-5823.
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St. Michael's In East Longmeadow
Coming Soon ~ Life in the Spirit Seminar
What is Life in the Spirit Seminar?
 Seminars are composed of a series of talks designed to lead people through the basic message of salvation and help them yield to the action of the Holy Spirit in their lives and help them to establish, reestablish or deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
The seminar is a series of seven talks and will start on April 24th to June 19th from 7-9 pm.
No seminars will be held on May 8th and May 29th. The meetings are simple, informal, and balanced with teaching, personal testimony, Scripture, prayer and small group discussion. To sign up please call Lorraine at
413-547-0118
SVDP
Spring Clothing Drive
 The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold its annual spring clothing drive on
Saturday, April 22
from
3:30 - 5:30 PM
, and on
Sunday, April 23
from
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
at the garage behind the church. Clean, used clothing in good condition for men, women, children, and infants is needed. Household items like pots, pans, dishes and small appliances (i.e. microwaves, toaster ovens, blenders, griddles) in working condition are also welcome. The only toys we can accept are children's books, puzzles, board games and stuffed animals - please note that
no other toys and no baby toys can be accepted
. Puzzles and books for adults, with the exception of encyclopedias would be appreciated. Linens such as sheets, towels, blankets, bedspreads and curtains are also needed. Due to recalls and safety concerns, we
CANNOT
take booster or car seats, cribs, high chairs, playpens, strollers, swings or walkers; we also cannot take TVs, VCRs or computers. The drive will benefit the Community Survival Center in Ludlow, and tax receipts will be available for donated items.
THANK YOU!
St. Michael's K of C #9960
&
St. Michael's Family
Life Committee
Breakfast with
SUNDAY
, APRIL 9
th
~ 8:30 am-11:30 am
 Breakfast Includes:
Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Cup,
Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Juice. Pictures with the Easter Bunny and Arts and Crafts will be available! Tick
ets: Adults $6.00, Children
(5-12) $4.00, Children
(4 & under) FREE!
Tickets will be available at the door
Accepting non-perishable food donations for the Open Pantry
St. Michael's Community Center
53 Somers Road, East Longmeadow, MA
~ ALL ARE WELCOME ~
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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. Matthew Bostian
Mr. and Mars. Maurice Cole
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Carriere
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Christensen
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Campbell
Mrs. Pat Newton
Mrs. Kathleen Casey
And we pray in a special way for our recently departed:
Tracy Benton Whitley - Mrs. Whitley was a long-time friend of St. Michael's having served on the original marketing committee and strategic planning committees. Her two children graduated St. Michael's Academy/. She will be missed by many.
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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Inclement Weather
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In the event of inclement weather, St. Michael's Academy follows the Springfield Public Schools cancellation notices (due to bus transportation). If Springfield Public Schools cancel school - we cancel school, if they delay school - we delay school. Please check your local television stations for announcements.
We will do our best to send out a Blackboard Connect announcement to our families as well.
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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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