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St. Michael's Academy
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We've got a jammed pack week next week! You can refer to the September calendar for a complete listing of events on the schedule, but I thought I would highlight what I think are the most important events for parents/guardians to focus on.
 Back to School Night...Tuesday, September 25th from
6- 7 p.m. Y
our opportunity to hear what's new at St. Michael's Academy and to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.
Mass...Thursday, September 27th at
9:30 a.m.
Msgr. Liston will be here to help us celebrate the Feast of St. Michael (celebrated a couple of days earlier than the actual Feast). If you haven't come to one of our Masses, I promise you, you will find it very uplifting. Worth the effort!
 Walk-a-thon...Friday, September 28th from 9-11 a.m.
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lways a fun day. And we can always use more volunteers (But I'll say it again, you MUST have the Safe Environment Training completed.)
 Progress Reports...Friday, September 28...coming home in the red folders.
The first of our five week reckoning check-ins! Must be taken with a grain of salt, as we did get off to a rough start with that weather challenge!
So, if you haven't already realized it, we're back in the swing of things! Hang in there. Every effort you make is for the good of your child.
God's blessings,
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Important Dates
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Please Make A Note Of These Important Dates
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 6-7 p.m.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT for current parents
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Middle Level Dance
Friday, September 28, 2018
SMA Walk-a-thon!
Friday, September 28, 2018
1st Quarter Progress Reports
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WOW!
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Let's Here It For SMA!
We love to share GOOD NEWS!!! And that's just what we have! For the
second year in a row, St. Michael's Academy has begun the new school year with
MORE students than they ended the previous year with. Now that's something to brag about!
And while we are at it, pat yourselves on the back as well. Did you know that "word of mouth" is the number one avenue of marketing? That means that you have done a fantastic job telling your families, friends and coworkers about SMA. Keep up the great work - let everyone know about the St. Michael's Academy difference!
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From The Classroom Of: Mrs. Rowland - Gr. 1
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Reading Buddies
This week Mrs. Rowland's class will be meeting with their Reading Buddies for the first time. This is an exciting day not only for the first graders, but the fourth graders as well. This will allow the fourth graders to teach the first graders what positive behaviors look like. It also gives the "Little Buddies" a recognizable face to look up to in the school.
First grade reading is one of the most exciting learning periods in your child's life. He/She is going to match letters to sounds, see patterns in the spelling words, and learn to correctly pronounce words. By the end of first grade reading, he/she will recognize many words and be able to read easy books by him or herself. An entire universe of new words, sentences, and stories is waiting for your child. The Reading Buddies program at St. Michael's helps your child navigate the journey of reading with our fourth graders.
Both the first graders and fourth graders benefit in many ways from this program. The "Little Buddies" benefit from hearing the stories read aloud. This shows modeling of reading fluency, phrasing, and expression. Having a conversation with an older student about topics of interest increase vocabulary and oral language. Having regular opportunities to practice oral reading helps them gain fluency.
Lastly, but most importantly, this program shows the "Little Buddies" that reading is fun!
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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 and one from a previous week!
Selah - Gr. 1 Jestiny - Gr. 3
Malani - Gr. 6
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World Peace Day
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Kindergarten Celebrates World Peace Day
Did you know that on September 21, 1981, the United Nations declared the day "International Day of Peace?" All around the world people observe a day of peace. They might conduct ceremonies, participate in community projects or simply take a moment to silently wish peace for everyone.
Our Kindergarten students read the book, "Can You Say Peace," created their own peace chain and colored pictures in observance of the day.
Peace be with you!
How many different ways can you say peace?
Chinese
和平
Filipino Kapayapaan
French Paix
German Frieden
Greek Irini
Hebrew Shalom
Italian Pace
Korean 평화
Latin Pax
Polish Pokój
Portugese Paz
Russian мир
Spanish la tranquilidad
Thai ความสงบ
Vietnamese Hòa bình
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Tutoring
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NJHS Tutors
Hats off to the National Junior High Society students who have been tutoring grade 6 students in math before the start of the school day.
 
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Start Saving Your Cans and Bottles!
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Can and Bottle Drive
Start saving all of your cans and bottles for the first SMA Can and Bottle Drive! The event will be held on
Saturday, November 17
from 9 a.m. to noon.
Make a little extra room in your garage or basement and start saving now!
The benefits are two fold - we are helping to recycle and making a few dollars for our school!
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Diocesan News
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Catholic Schools Facebook Page Launched
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dan Baillargeon has launched a new Facebook Page that will include information and photos from around the Catholic schools in the diocese. Check it out!
Show your support for Catholic schools! Visit and "Like" the page by
clicking here.
And While We Are Talking About Social Media...
Don't forget to like and share the SMA Facebook posts! Every time you like and share, you help St. Michael's posts to be distributed to a wider audience.
And....have you gone to the SMA website (smaspringfield.org) and liked our school website as well? While you are there, it only takes a moment to put a review in. All of these types of things help people to learn about the mission of our school and to increase enrollment.
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Lost and Found
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Lost and Found
We all know what happens....you send your child off to school with sweaters, sweatshirts, SMA vests, hats, lunch boxes, etc. and somehow when they get home, those items are not with them.
This is just a reminder to check the Lost and Found Box located near the elevator outside the cafeteria. With only 4 weeks of school under our belts, the box already has many items in it!
Please write your child's name in all their belongings so that if something is misplaced, it is easily returned!
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Business Department
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Before and After School Billing
The Business Department would like to remind families that any payment received after noon on Wednesdays will be applied to the next week's statement sent home with your child.
It's easy to forget to send payments in on Monday but weekly payments are expected.
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East Forest Park Civic Association
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Support Our School - Big Y
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Sign up today to begin earning points for
St. Michael's Academy!
Participating in the program is simple:
3. Select your school.
4. Look for the Education Express logo on items in our weekly circular, online and on signs in our stores. You can also preview on the website and click into your shopping list!
5. Purchase these specially marked products and your school earns points. They redeem the points for the supplies they need.
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Support Our School - Stop and Shop
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A+ School Rewards Program will run September 7, 2018 - March 16, 2019
- How it Works:
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- Customers register their Stop & Shop Card beginning August 3, 2018 and can support up to two (2) schools.
- Get Started:
- Sign in to your account (or register for an account) to link your Stop & Shop Card to your school.
- You may select up to two (2) schools.
- Selected school(s) earn money from your qualified purchases during the program period.
- If you need assistance, Call Customer Care at 877-366-2668 OPTION #1
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Food For Thought
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"Three things are necessary to everyone: truth of faith which brings understanding, love of Christ which brings compassion, and endurance of hope which brings perseverance."
- St. Bonaventure
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Parish News
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Holy Cross Parish
Holilday Craft and Vendor Sale
Holy Cross Parish will hold its annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair on Sunday, October 21st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Michael's Academy gymnasium. They are currently looking for crafters and vendors of all kinds. Space is limited and will be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call Jean at 788-7929 for more information or to register.
Volunteers Needed
Help needed! Holy Cross is looking for volunteers for the Holiday Craft and Vendor Sale above. Please call Jean at 788-7929 if you would like to donate some of your time in support of this great event!
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Prayer Corner
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St. Michael the Arch
angel, pray for us!
We pray for all St. Michael's Academy students, families, faculty, and staff, and their special intentions.
And we pray in a special way for our recently departed:
Marlene Legrand
Raymond Mort
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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