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St. Michael's Academy
:
We had a serious scare this week. A situation like that certainly makes you stop and take stock of what is really important in life!
The SMA community is grateful to God and all those who contributed to its
positive resolution. We will continue to teach our students good safety and security strategies through our Diocesan
curriculum.
 Currently, we are in the thick of things getting ready for Catholic Schools Week. Our students are selling calendars, we are collecting items for the Gray House, writing letters to pastors, and creating gift baskets to raffle off at the Pasta Supper. And if that's enough, some of our students will be speaking at Masses this coming weekend to promote our Open House. It's a busy month at St. Michael's Academy!
I extend my thanks to all and we appreciate your support in helping us celebrate Catholic education and our mission. I hope to see you at the Pasta Supper on Feb.1st and look forward to some socializing!
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
Violin every Thursday - Grade 2
Monday, January 20, 2020
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
*NO SCHOOL*
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 3:15 p.m.
Chess Club
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
SchoolsNEXT Project Judging
Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 4 p.m.
Chalice of Salvation Mass Taping
St. Michael's Cathedral - State Street, Springfield
Friday, January 24, 2020
Finished Raffle Baskets are Due!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020
CURRICULUM FAIR AND OPEN HOUSE - Noon to 2 p.m.
INFORMATION SESSION at Noon in
Gymnasium
Please spread the word to prospective families!
Please remember to attend Church as a family!
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Spread The Word!
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Curriculum Fair and Open House
Sunday, January 26, 2020 at NOON
Gymnasium
Help us spread the word! As part of the Curriculum Fair and Open House, there will be an
Information Session beginning at noon for prospective students and their families that will include a panel of 3 teachers, 3 students and 3 parents who will be available to answer questions. Know of a family that might be interested in attending? Encourage them to attend and find out why parents are choosing St. Michael's Academy for their child's education!
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National Day of Giving
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Day of Giving - Save the Date!
Tuesday, Jan. 28th 12 noon -
Wednesday, Jan. 29th 12 noon
On Tuesday, Jan. 28th from 12 noon until Wednesday, Jan. 29th 12 noon,
St. Michael's Academy will be participating in
Many Gifts, One Nation:
A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools.
This event, a national campaign sponsored by NCEA and FACTS Management is focused on giving back to your local Catholic schools.
During this 24 hour period, you will have the opportunity to support St. Michael's Academy by making a gift online by visiting the link below. Please note that this link will not be live until the actual day of giving.
In addition, we are VERY excited to announce we have a $3,000 MATCHING CHALLENGE DONOR. Once we reach $3,000 in gifts, that amount will be matched by our generous benefactor!!
Please mark this date on your calendar and spread the word to family and friends. We also encourage you to follow our progress on Facebook that day!
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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. Here are our recent winners:
Berry - Gr. KA Jack - Gr. 3B
Ava - Gr. 6A
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From the Classroom of Mrs. Dean - Gr. 2
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Happy New Year from 2B!
We all had a wonderful Christmas break and are now back to the proverbial grindstone. With the marking period ending today, January 17th, we've been working extra hard on our academics.
Next we will be getting things ready for the celebration of Catholic Schools Week, our Curriculum Fair, and our Grandparent and Volunteer event "Warm Winter Wishes". It's always an exciting time for the students and their families.
Throughout the school year, the second graders have been learning about the virtue of integrity, doing what is right even when no one is watching. What a wonderful example of integrity we have in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how he lived his life.
Many of our students have received the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation or will be receiving it soon. And the children are excited to be preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
So you can see we have been busy beavers in grade 2!
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Mission Moment
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Catholic Schools Week Chalice of Salvation Mass
*PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!*
We have been notified that The Chalice of Salvation Mass that will coincide with Catholic Schools Week will
now be taped on Thursday, January 23rd at 4 p.m. at St. Michael's Cathedral on State Street in Springfield. People are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m.
What a great advertisement for Catholic education if we were able to fill up the church! Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends are all welcome.
Thank you!
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Breakfast and Lunch Menus
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Springfield Public Schools Introduces
"Meal Viewer"
The Springfield Public Schools is introducing the "Meal Viewer" where you can now go to view the breakfast and lunch menus.
A copy of the menus will no longer be going home with students (really this time) and will only be available through this site.
To access the menus, please go to
schools.mealviewer.com or download the app on your mobile device. You will be asked to create a login and input any allergies your child might have. Search Springfield and find St. Michael's Academy and you will then be directed to the menus. You can bookmark the site to make it easier for future access.
The link will also be located on the St. Michael's Academy website under the student life section. Once you log in, subsequent visits should take you right to the St. Michael's Academy menus.
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Stop and Shop
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Stop and Shop A+ Rewards
Did you ever wonder how much of an impact the Stop and Shop A+ Rewards program has for St. Michael's Academy?
Well ask no more! This year, we currently have earned
$1,667.36 for St. Michael's!
Thank you to everyone who shops at Stop and Shop and has designed SMA as their school. It definitely pays to be a part of the program!
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Calendar Sales
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Calendar Raffle
Just a reminder that each family has been given five (5) calendars to sell for $10 each to friends, relatives, and neighbors. Those who purchase the calendar will have
29 chances to win prizes up to $500!
And for our hard-working students who are selling the calendars, we have a few rewards:
- Any family that sells all five calendars will receive a Uniform Free Day!
- Any family that sells 10 or more calendars will be entered into a raffle for a variety of prizes!
- The top seller will receive a special prize!
Let's sell some calendars!
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Pasta Supper
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Pasta Supper Coming Up!
Did you get your Pasta Supper tickets yet?
The annual Pasta Supper will be held on Saturday, February 1st from 5 - 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. The supper is a wonderful way to catch up and socialize with friends and fellow parents!
Avoid the last minute rush and get your tickets early! They are now on sale - $5 for adults, $3 for children aged 3-12 and FREE for children under 3.
Please note that tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Need another order form?
Click here!
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Gift Baskets
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A Basket For Every Grade!
Just a reminder that
FINISHED baskets are due back to the school on Friday, January 24th. The deadline for bringing in items was
TODAY. If you have an item that you forgot to send in, please do so on
Tuesday. The basket coordinators are assembling them now!
Let's put together baskets that everyone will want to win!
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Food For Thought
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"If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor. If you wish God to anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy without waiting for them to ask you."
- St. Thomas of Villanova
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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 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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153 Eddywood Street - Springfield, MA 01118
www.smaspringfield.org
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