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St. Michael's Academy
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This is a such a fun time of the year for the students, culminating in a variety of events and field trips. We are looking forward to our violin and chorus recitals as well as field days in the coming weeks.
As much as we look forward to the fun, it is also challenging to keep the students on track for the remainder of the learning that needs to occur. When you combine that with the heat (which is sure to come sooner or later) it becomes even harder for them to concentrate. Please continue to remind them to hang in there and complete their work. Summer vacation will be here before we know it!
I hope everyone enjoys the long Memorial Day weekend. Let us remember all those who have given their lives in service to our country.
Hopefully the rain will hold off long enough for us to enjoy some time outdoors with family and friends. Have fun!
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, May 29, 2017
*NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY*
Tuesday, May 30th - Thursday, June 1st
PreK In-House Magic Wings Field Trip
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Gr. 1 Field Trip to Big Y
Thursday, May 1, 2017 - 9-11 A.M.
**UNIFORM FITTINGS WITH DONNELLY'S
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Friday, June 2, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Mass of Thanksgiving and
Grade 8 Pinning Ceremony
Please remember to attend Church as a family.
June 9, 2017 from 4-7 p.m.
SMA Carnival!
June 12, 2017 at 9 a.m.
Grade 8 Awards Ceremony
June 13, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Grade 8 GRADUATION
St. Michael's Cathedral
June 16, 2017 at 9 a.m.
Kindergarten Closing Ceremony
Holy Cross Church
June 21, 2017
Last Day of School Mass and Awards Ceremony
Noon Dismissal
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Memorial Day
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Tuition Assistance
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Attention All Families
In order for families to receive tuition assistance, they must complete a tuition assistance application
EVERY year. Even if you received assistance last year, you still need to complete the application this year.
If you are denied assistance but believe you have certain circumstances that necessitate help, please complete an appeals form and submit it to the school. All requests are considered, so please do not hesitate to apply.
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Attendance Winners
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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!
Andrew - Grade 2A Kendall - Grade 4A
Anthony - Grade 8A
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From The Classroom of Ms. Velez - Spanish
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Saludos!
Now that we are approaching the end of this 2016-1017 school year, there is a lot we can talk about. Let's start by recognizing each of our SMA students for their efforts. I want them to know that everyone, especially the Spanish teacher, is very proud of each and every one of them. After experiencing all kinds of learning challenges, we have been able to succeed together! This is the time of year when we look back and celebrate our accomplishments and thank God for being with us as we learn together.
I hope the students will continue to enjoy Spanish class in the 2017-18 school year as they build and advance their conversational and reading skills.
May the Lord bless you all! Dios les bendiga a todos y que tengan un feliz verano!
Sra. Velez
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School Mass
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School Mass
We send out a big thank you to
Fr. Thomas Shea for celebrating Mass with us this week. Fr. Shea talked about how Jesus is always looking out for us and always watching over us even when we are unaware of His Presence. Our grade 4 students did a fantastic job as readers for the Mass.
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Red Nose Day
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Red Noses Spotted in PreK-3
On Thursday
, the students in Mrs. Brodeur's PreK-3 class were treated to "red noses" by Camden's mom. May 25th was Red Nose Day and money raised through Walgreens help children living in poverty in the United States as well as internationally. Thank you Camden's mom!
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Field Trips
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It Was The Week for Field Trips!
Gr. 5 was ready for the rain at Sturbridge Village and didn't let it slow them down!
Gr. 4 went to Storrowton Village
And the Kindergarten students had a blast at the Lupa Zoo!
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Grade 8 Class Trip
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High Meadows Class Trip
Drats...the rain prevented our 8th grade students from going on their class trip. It has been rescheduled to June 6th. Let's hope for a beautiful, sunny day!
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PreK - 4
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PreK-4 Learns Numbers, Colors and Shapes
The students in Ms. Synan's Pre-K 4B class have been learning about their Numbers, Colors, Shapes, and created a take home book. Looking good!
 
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Grandparent Event
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Grade 6 Delights Grandparents
They have been practicing for weeks and what a great job they did! The 6th grade students entertained grandparents with drama vignettes and enjoyed some refreshments together afterwards.
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Carnival
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The SMA Carnival Is Coming
Please help us by volunteering!
The annual
SMA Carnival will be coming on
June 9th and we need your help! This volunteer form was sent home with all students but you can also
CLICK HERE to print another one if yours was misplaced. We are slow getting out of the gate for volunteers. We need a minimum of 75 volunteers and we have only received a handful at this point. Please check your schedule and let us know your availability. For further information, please contact Nancy Coley in Admissions at ext. 1208.
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Food For Thought
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"Dear friends, if you learn to discover Jesus in the Eucharist, you will also know how to discover Him in your brothers and sisters, particularly the very poor."
Pope John Paul II
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Parish News
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel youth are fundraising to send teens & chaperones to the November Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis.
Memorial Day weekend at church is the final sale of raffle tickets for our luxurious BEACH BAG. It's huge, handmade, multi-pocketed, and filled with things you will want to have at the beach or pool: plush towels, snacks, sunglasses, games, etc.
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St. Catherine of Siena
St Catherine's is now accepting early registration for CCD
and is offering a
$5 discount
to those who register before
June 30th!
Grades 1-10 = $35
Little Church (ages 4&5) = $15
Confirmation class = $45.
Registration forms are available in the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The time to register is now!
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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:
Loris Lajara
Elaine Wall
Christine Kaimi
Kathleen Casey
Faith Elizabeth Sicotte
Pat Newton
And we pray in a special way for all of our recently departed.
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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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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