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St. Michael's Academy
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 We had a week filled with both bittersweet joy and energetic fun. The bittersweet joy was saying goodbye to our 8th grade students who graduated this past Tuesday evening. It was a beautiful ceremony at St. Michael's Cathedral. Thank you to Msgr. Connelly, Msgr. Liston and Fr. Mengel for celebrating Mass with us.
The fun side of things happened during two field days this week. On Wednesday, our PreK, Kindergarten and 1st grade students had a beautiful day outside enjoying the various games that could be found all around the outside of the school. The 5th, 6th and 7th grade students enjoyed their field day today and I heard there was quite a tug of war between the 5th grade boys and girls. I won't tell you who won but I could hear high pitched squeals of joy from Nathan Bill Park all the way from my office! Our final field day will be held on Monday (weather permitting) for grades 2, 3 and 4.
Unfortunately, we are having difficulties with the photo galleries on our website. Please check back next week and we will have all the photos available from the individual events for your viewing.
Happy Father's Day to all of our SMA men who truly make a difference in the lives of those they love. Enjoy a great day and 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:
Monday, June 19, 2017
Field Day
Grades 2, 3, 4
Nathan Bill Park
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
PRESCHOOL LAST DAY
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
LAST DAY FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Rain Date for Field Day
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
School Mass followed by Awards Ceremony
NOON DISMISSAL
Please remember to attend Church as a family.
Dress for Monday and Tuesday will be gym uniform and regular dress uniform for Wednesday.
Please watch your email on Sunday for an update as to whether or not field day for grades 2, 3, 4 will be held on Monday or Tuesday. The weather is still looking iffy for Monday.
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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!
Bella - Grade PreK4-B Zachary - Grade 4A
Toma- Grade 6B
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Flag Day
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Flag Day
Flag Day was this past Wednesday. Thank you Jada and Jalen for doing such a beautiful job taking down and folding our flag!
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Before and After School
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Before and After School Program
The final Before and After School statements went home today with your child. Please make sure all balances are paid in full
by the last day of school next Wednesday. SMA policy is to withhold reports cards until payment is received in full.
Thank you!
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From The Classroom of Mrs. Duplessis - Music
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Things Are Busy in the Music World
 We've had an eventful last couple months in music! The students worked very hard to prepare for our Second Annual Arts Night, which featured the Middle School Choir, Honors Recorder students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade, and several soloists. The Choir, as well as students in 4th and 5th grade, led the congregation in song at the last three masses,Choir performed at graduation, and 3rd grade students are currently preparing to sing at mass on the last day of school. Additionally, students in 2nd grade led the school at the May Crowning, Kindergarten students are preparing for their Closing Ceremony
on Friday, and 4th and 5th grade students are working to finish their Recorder Karate books and earn their belts before the end of the year. Preschoolers and students in 1st grade have had fun learning songs and games and playing instruments, including the xylophone, tom tom, and maracas.
 Auditions for middle school choir will be held the first week of school, and all interested students are encouraged to attend. Choir currently meets on Wednesdays at recess and Thursdays from
12:50-1:35, and students need to maintain at least a "C" average and be prepared to make up any work they miss. Choir is a great opportunity for students who enjoy singing, and we have fun as we prepare for the Christmas Pageant, Arts Night, Graduation, and several masses throughout the year, as well as other events, on occasion.
I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our 8th grade choir members who just graduated: Ava, Emma, Kayla, and Ngoc Thuy, who sang with us for three years, and Jonise, who sang with us for the last two years. These young ladies really added to the group - they always tried their best and helped in more ways than I can count. We will miss you all! I'd also like to thank Mrs. Sarah Campbell for substituting for me while I was out on maternity leave with my son Aaron, who was born
March 28. She is a fantastic teacher, and I know the students really enjoyed working with her. I hope you all have a wonderful summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the end of August!
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Grant Update
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Thank You Westfield Bank !
We extend a huge thank you to Westfield Bank for awarding St. Michael's Academy a grant in the amount of $5,000 to support our document camera program. We are deeply grateful for their continued support of our mission.
The Westfield Bank Future Fund which was established in 2002, focuses mainly on the needs of children in the community. We applaud Westfield Bank for supporting our efforts to maintain the highest level of academic excellence for our students and helping to shape tomorrow's leaders.
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Last Day of School
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Last Day of School Details
 As you know, Wednesday is our last day of school. We invite family and friends to share our last day of school Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. Immediately following Mass, the awards ceremony will be held.
At the conclusion of the awards, all students will be coming back to the school to pick up their report cards and remaining things. You are welcome to take your child home at that time.
If you are picking up in the carlines, we will begin dismissing at 11:30 a.m.
Have a GREAT summer!
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Graduation
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Grade 8 Graduates
In typical style, our 8th grade students made us proud during graduation this week. With style and grace, 34 St. Michael's Academy students received their diplomas, performed a beautiful version of "Lord, I Need You" and received a standing ovation at the conclusion of the Mass.
Of particular note were the two students who were chosen to speak on behalf of their class. Jasmine, who has been at SMA for only 2 years and Regina, who has been at SMA since preschool, spoke very eloquently about the difference St. Michael's Academy has made in their lives and the lives of their classmates.
Congratulations Class of 2017!
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Grade 8 Awards
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Grade 8 Awards
And speaking of the graduating 8th grade students, the 8th grade awards ceremony was held the day before graduation day. The ceremony began with the students dedicating the yearbook to retired teacher, Miss Carol Brown and presented her with a lovely bouquet of flowers.
Congratulations to all the students receiving awards. There was a consistent message with every award category and that was that ALL the students deserved awards for their hard work and determination.
The recipients of the St. John Bosco Award this year was Tyrone Wolf and the St. Frances Cabrini Award went to Michelle Vu. These two awards are voted upon by their fellow students and always hold a special place in the recipient's heart.
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Kindergarten
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Kindergarten Closing Ceremony
Well...they made it! We are talking about our kindergarten students who had their closing ceremony today and have finished up their school year. Suits and ties and pretty dresses and bows could be seen as the students dressed in their "Sunday best" for the occasion. They delighted the audience with music and song and then enjoyed refreshments afterwards with their families.
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Field Days
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Students Have Field Days
The students in Grades, PreK, Kindergarten, 1, 5, 6, and 7 had their field days this week. Here are a few photos from the fun!
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Summer Camp
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Camp Chillin' Out
Bay Path University will hold
Camp Chillin' Out this summer from June 26-30 for boys and girls entering grades 6-8 and 9-11. Drop off is between 8:30-9 a.m. and pick-up is from 4-4:30 p.m.
Being a teenager is tough! Middle and high school students are invited for a week of fun while improving their ability to handle life's pressures away from the stress of the school year. Classes include non-competitive activities designed to nurture body, mind and soul. Cost of the program is $200.
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Parish News
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St. Catherine of Siena
Join us for a fun night of painting and FUNdraising
Friday, June 30th 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Venue: St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center
Location: 1023 Parker St, Springfield, MA 01129, USA
Instructor: MaryBeth Reed
Cost: $35.00 includes all materials to paint a 16x20" canvas to take home!
***Sorry but no Groupons or promo codes will be accepted for this special event.
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Food For Thought
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"Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry."
St. Francis de Sales
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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. Francis DeRose
Christopher Cignoli
Mr. and Mrs. Erik Correa
Susan Voudrin
Joan Sullivan
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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