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St. Michael's Academy
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Sunday we welcome Bishop Mitch for our 10th Anniversary Mass, which coincidentally also happens to be the Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel (and St. Gabriel and St. Rafael). It's looking like we're going to have a full church, with many, many families attending (thank you!!!!) as well as parishioners and invited guests. I would respectfully ask our families to park off campus on the surrounding streets (please don't block any driveways....) and leave the parking lot available for our older attendees. My second request is that you arrive by 10:45am (I know, that's a big one). Our students have something planned, and you won't want to miss it! Immediately following the Mass, we'll have a reception in the gymnasium with some light refreshments. If you are able to bake for this, we would be very grateful. The classrooms will also be open, in case your child (especially those little ones) would like to give you a quick look.
The Walk-a-thon today was beautiful! You couldn't ask for better weather, the students and teachers were in good form and the volunteers made it all happen! Thank you! Now we just have to wait to see how the fundraiser part turns out. As I've told the students, the walk is the fun part, raising money, not so much! But you need to meet both goals to really have a successful event. So, if you haven't sent in your money yet, needless to say, we'll still accept it on Monday!
Finally, the first quarter progress reports went home today. Please take time this weekend to review them with your children. Begin by recognizing the strong areas and then help them to strategize ways to improve in struggling areas. The children need to do the work, but they need your support and encouragement. As we all know, it's not easy leaving the lazy days of summer behind and getting back into the rigor of the academic year...
Oh, and the first quarter progress report for attendance...97.5%
And for tardies...2.9%
And for early dismissals...1.4%
Not a bad start, but let's see if we can do as well (or better) when we come to the end of the first quarter.
Hope to see you on Sunday!
Ms. Ann E. Dougal
Principal
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Important Dates
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Please Make A Note Of These Important Dates
Banking every Wednesday
Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
SMA 10th Anniversary Mass
Celebrated by Bishop Rozanski
with student participation
Holy Cross Church
**Students are asked to wear their uniforms!
All Welcome!
Please remember to attend Church as a family!
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Perfect Attendance
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Congrats to Perfect Attendance Winners!
We had some perfect attendance winners to catch up on since the beginning of the school year...4 weeks to be exact!
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 - check out this group!
First row L to R: Nathan - 3A, Jaden - 3A, Lauren - 1A, Norah - PreK-4B, Eric - KB, and Ivan - 2A. Back row L to R: Noah - 3A, Tiffany - 6A, Olivia - 7A, Isaac - 7A and Selena - 5B.
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Anniversary Mass
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The 10th Anniversary Mass Is THIS Weekend!
Students, families, friends, and community members are invited to join us at the
St. Michael's Academy 10th Anniversary Mass THIS WEEKEND at the 11 a.m. Mass
. This Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Rozanski and will be held at Holy Cross Church on Plumtree Road adjacent to the school. All SMA students in attendance will be participating.
Choir students arrive at 10:00am.
Student Ambassadors arrive at 10:30am.
Rest of the Student Body arrive at 10:45am.
We ask all students to wear their SMA uniforms!
We also ask that students and their parents park off campus so that there is close parking for some of our older friends who might have difficulty walking long distances.
Let's fill the Church with RED and show our SMA pride!
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10th Anniversary Gala
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The Anniversary Gala Is Approaching!
The final plans are underway for the St. Michael's Academy 10th Anniversary Gala on
Saturday, October 26th beginning at 6 p.m.
Meteorologist Nick Morganelli, a much respected figure in the field of broadcasting for over 30 years, will serve as the emcee for the evening. The event will honor three couples who have played an integral part in the formation and continued strengthening of St. Michael's Academy. Help us spread the word!
We hope you can join us for an evening of delicious food, socializing with friends, browsing auction items and most importantly, FUN! Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased through the Advancement Office at (413) 782-5146, ext. 1202 or by email at [email protected]. Why not put your own table together?!
Don't miss the fun - get your tickets today!
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From the Office of Mrs. Croteau - Academic Support
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Advancing Academic Excellence
Welcome back to school! My name is Mrs. Allison Croteau. I am happy to be working at Saint Micheal's Academy for my third year.
This year, I am working with teachers and students in grades 1-8 to provide extra support to students in any needed content areas. Alongside the classroom teachers, I will work to advance academic excellence by providing the necessary tools for student success. The school year is now in full swing and we have already accomplished so much! I am eager to continue working with students and I am looking forward to a great year!
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Walk-a-thon
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What A Great Day!
It was the perfect day and sneakers were tearing up the pavement as St. Michael's Academy held its annual Walk-a-thon! Many thanks to all the parents who volunteered to help!
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Middle Level Dance
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Dancing The Night Away
The middle level students held their first dance this week. You can tell by these photos that it was a great time! Hats off to Student Council members for their hard work in concessions.
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From The Nurse's Office
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A Changing Of The Guard
We are sad to announce that Mrs. Karen Pomeroy will be moving out of state and leaving St. Michael's Academy. She will be missed by many.
But....we are happy to announce that Mrs. Maureen Penna will be joining the SMA team as the new nurse! Nurse Karen has given her seal of approval and will begin training her on Monday. Rest assured Nurse Maureen will be updated on all of our students who have special needs and medications to be administered.
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Umbrellas
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Don't Get Caught In The Rain!
There are a few SMA golf umbrellas left from last year if anyone would like to purchase one. They have red and white panels with the SMA logo on one panel. The cost is $20. And these are golf umbrellas so they are a good size!
If you would like to purchase one, please let the main office know, email [email protected] or stop in to the Admissions Office on the 2nd floor. We would be glad to help you!
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Food For Thought
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"We should take as a maxim never to be surprised at current difficulties, no more than at a passing breeze, because with a little patience we shall see them disappear. Time changes everything."
- St. Vincent de Paul
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Parish News
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Holy Cross Church
HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR
Stop by the St. Michael's Academy Gymnasium for some great pre-holiday shopping at the
annual Holy Cross Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair,
Sunday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
On
October 5th join with friends for the annual
"Taste of Italy" from 5-8 p.m. The evening will feature 40+ Italian specialties, wine and beverages and a variety of desserts. There will be a cash raffle along with merchandise prizes. Food tickets are $1 at the door.
 On
December 8th from 2-4 p.m. you are invited to "
A Christmas Carol Festival" featuring reverent caroling and narration, stories of faith, living Nativity prayers along with homemade cookies and a gift to bring home.
This event is free!
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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 especially for:
Chris Thibault
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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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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