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St. Michael's Academy
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Today, the teachers participated in the diocesan professional development day held at Pope Francis Preparatory School. The keynote speaker focused on maximizing instructional time and the breakout sessions centered on interactive and engaging teaching strategies. Certainly a beneficial day for everyone!
Today is also the day that we are transforming and decorating our gym in order to hold our last 10th anniversary celebration: our Gala. We are looking forward to celebrating the mission of Catholic education with the Bishop and a room full of dedicated supporters. Our school has many things to be proud of and it should be a fantastic evening!
Enjoy your weekend.
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
Banking every Wednesday
Drumming every Wednesday
Violin every Thursday
Saturday, October 26, 2019
10th ANNIVERSARY GA
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Gr. 8 Field Trips to Pope Francis
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Middle Level Halloween Dance
Friday, November 1, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
All Saints Day Mass
Friday, November 1, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.
Walk-a-thon Awards Assembly
Please remember to attend Church as a family!
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Diocesan Financial Aid
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Diocesan Financial Aid Is Closing
The Diocesan Financial Aid will be closing for the 2019-2020 school year on
October 31, 2019. Families who have already applied in FACTS prior to 10/31/19, will continue to be processed as long as there is funding available. There will be no extensions past 10/31/19 this year, as funds are almost depleted.
If you have not filed and intend to do so, please submit your applications ASAP!
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Book Fair
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The Book Fair Is Coming!
Mark your calendars for November 4-7 for the St. Michael's Academy Scholastic Book Fair! The fair will be held in the gym and students will have the opportunity to visit the fair during school and also on their day off for parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday that week.
We will be sending home paper volunteer forms on Monday but you can also sign up to volunteer
by clicking here. Many hands lighten the load!
There's nothing better than a good book!
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Mission Moment
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You Are Invited To A Special Series
Save the dates! Dr. Daniel and Megan Baillargeon will be holding a 3 part special series designed to help people dive deeper into their faith. Look for additional information on each of the specific segments and what will be covered.
Pencil in the dates now for this enlightening and thought provoking series!
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SMA Visitors
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A Visit From Our Firefighter Friends!
Our friends from the Springfield Fire Department came for a visit this week much to the delight of our preschool friends! The students watched in amazement as the ladder truck went high in the sky and the sirens filled the air. The firefighters taught the children about fire safety and gave them tours of their trucks!
Thank you for a great visit!
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Trunk or Treat
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What A Blast!
Hundreds of students and their families had a blast at the Trunk or Treat event last night! The ghosts and goblins were out in full force as they stopped at some pretty cool and scary trunks to grab a treat.
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make this a great night!
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Like to Paint?
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Help Paint A Mural In SMA's Neighborhood This Saturday!
Project Kin, a local community organization founded by SMA alumni at Pope Francis Preparatory School, is painting a mural on Sumner Avenue this Saturday (tomorrow). St. Michael's Acaademy students and their families are encouraged to come help out and be a part of this new art installation in Springfield! Our goal is to teach as many kids as possible the value (and fun!) of improving their community. Painting supplies will be provided!
When: Saturday, October 26, from 7 AM to early afternoon (stop by whenever!)
Where: Awards Company, 1221 Sumner Ave, Springfield
See you there!
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Food For Thought
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"Put up willingly with the faults of others if you wish others to put up with yours."
- St. John Bosco
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Parish News
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Holy Cross Church
OUR CITY, OUR VOICES
COMMUNITY ACTION MEETING
Please join us on
Tuesday, October 29th, from 6 - 8 p.m.
, at
Sacred Heart Church
, 387 Chestnut Street, in Springfield, as we come together to ask our public officials to address the important issues that members of the Pioneer Valley Project have identified in this organizing cycle - safe and affordable housing, gun violence, quality public schools, and strategies to address the opioid crisis.
Please contact Deacon Bill at 413-372-6237 if you can join us.
Quarter Auction
Please join us for a night of fun. Our Quarter Auction is here again and will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 5 - 8 op.m.. Bring one or two rolls of quarters and win new items for 25 cents to 75 cents. Doors open at 5 p.m. Auction starts at 6:00 p.m.
Food and refreshments will be for sale. Shopping will also be available from the vendors.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
K of C Pasta Supper
Don't miss the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel K of C pasta dinner on Saturday, November 9th in the parish center. Supper will be served from 5-6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance (call Frank at 219-9279) or $12 at the door for adults. Children 5-12 are $5.
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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Holy Name Church
The Holy Name Annual Christmas Bazaar continues!
This year's date is Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Holy Name Social Center. Enjoy browsing and shopping at the booths of our many talented crafters; home baked goods, donuts and lunch items for sale, and much more. Join our raffle to win a flat screen Smart TV, a tablet, a $100 cash prize, or one of our many beautiful themed baskets.
Easy access to the Social Center and plenty of free parking in the lot behind the church at 323 Dickinson Street.
All are welcome!
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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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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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