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St. Michael's Academy
 We had a lovely Christmas Pageant this week on both Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The students worked very hard and all of their practicing was quite evident. Bishop Rozanski attended the Wednesday evening performance and was very impressed with the students. During this crazy time of the year, thank you to all the parents who attended and helped to make the evenings special for their children.
We are down to what I like to call the "Christmas homestretch." The week before Christmas always seems to be a challenging one as the students become more and more excited. It truly is a magical time of the year but we still have a week of school to put in the books. Please help your child stay focused and complete their work.
And finally next Friday, we will have the much anticipated Christmas Sing-a-long in the gymnasium. We invite you to join us for the festivities. At the conclusion, you are welcome to take your child home with you. Otherwise, dismissal will begin with car lines at 11:30 a.m. and the buses will depart at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Peace and God's blessings,
Ms. Ann E. Dougal
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Important Dates
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Please Make A Note Of These Important Dates
Monday, December 16 to Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Little Shoppers
2nd Floor Conference Room
(Half day on Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
Grade 3 Drumming Recital
Grandparent Event
Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Choir Sings at Life Care Nursing Facility
Friday, December 20, 2019
Holiday Sing-a-long
All Invited
*HALF DAY OF SCHOOL*
December 23, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CHR IS TMAS VACATION
Wednesday, January 2, 2020
School Resumes
Please remember to attend Church as a family!
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Mission Moment
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"He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord."
Luke 1:14-17
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Advent
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The Story of the 4 Candles
The Four Candles burned slowly. Their ambiance was so soft you could hear them speak... The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit." Then Peace's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.
The second candle said, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable." Then Faith's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer. People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them." And waiting no longer, Love went out completely.
Suddenly ... A child entered the room and saw the three candles no longer burning. The child began to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end." Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."
With shining eyes, the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles. Never let the Flame of Hope go out. With Hope in your life, no matter how bad things may be, Peace, Faith and Love may shine brightly once again.
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From the Classroom of Mrs. McQuade - Gr. 5
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Are You A Master Of Multiplication?
Mrs. McQuade's 5th grade students know the importance of knowing their multiplication facts. They know that if they are fluent with their facts, everything else in math is easier!
Students have the opportunity, each week, to recite their facts to me. They earn Skittles for successfully knowing each set of facts. After they have mastered all of the sets through the 11s and 12s tables, they take a timed test to become a Multiplication Fact Master!
Congratulations to Thomas, Mia, Selena, Andrew, and Rishit our current Multiplication Fact Masters!
Great Job!
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School Mass
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"Let There Be Light"
"Let there be light" were God's very first words in the beginning of creation and light was the focus of Fr. Robert White's message
today as he celebrated Mass with the full school. We are reminded that Jesus is the light of the world and as we prepare for Christmas, we use lights to signify that His light will always be with us. God has taught us to never fear the dark because His light
will always guide us.
We thank our 3rd grade students for being our readers, altar servers and choir members. Well done!
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The Christmas Pageant
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"For Unto Us A Child Is Born"
They've been practicing their music for months and the big night(s) finally came! On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, our students brought the nativity story to life as they reenacted the
birth of Jesus during the St. Michael's Academy annual Christmas Pageant. And what a job they did on both nights! Each group of students performed with a reverence befitting a King as the narrated story was perfectly told.
Thank you all for coming and showing your support for the students and their hard work. These are the types of memories that will stay with them forever.
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Honor Roll
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Congratulations Honor Roll Students!
We send out a HUGE congratulations to all the students who were named to the 1st quarter honor roll. To view the listing,
please click here.
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IMPORTANT!
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Dress For Winter
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t has come to our attention that some of our students are arriving to school and are not dressed appropriately for winter. Please make sure your child is dressed for the cold, not only for going to and from school, but for going out on the playground during the day as well.
In need of some winter clothing? Contact the main office.
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Hockey Night
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Thunderbirds Hockey
The annual Catholic Schools Night at Thunderbirds Hockey will be held on Saturday, January 11th. Game begins at 7:05 p.m. There will be a special ticket offer for all students, faculty, friends and family.
A flyer was sent home with all students. Tickets start at $13.00 and can be obtained via email or mail. All orders must be received by Friday, January 3rd! Tickets can be picked up at the Will Call window.
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Lost and Found
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Please Check The Box
The Lost and Found Box located to the right when you are entering the cafeteria from the main lobby, is overflowing with items. Please check the box on a regular basis. There are many items in the box that parents have paid good money for!
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Food For Thought
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"If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion."
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
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Parish News
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Holy Cross Church
CALLING ALL SHEPHERDS AND ANGELS
Holy Cross is putting out a call for shepherds and angels for its
Christmas Eve Family Liturgy and Children's Christmas Pageant at the 4 p.m. Mass on December 24th.
If your child/children wish to be in the Christmas Pageant, please call the Youth Faith Formation Office at (413) 372-6239 or email them at [email protected].
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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.
Logan Hulseberg
And we pray for all of our recently departed:
Patricia Peles
Alonzo Huff
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
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