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St. Michael's Academy
Greetings!
At our Thanksgiving prayer service today the students brought up the food we collected for donation to the Gray House, and we also brought forth our handmade crosses listing what we individually are thankful for. I'm not surprised to see that most, if not all, of our students listed family and friends on their crosses. I'm also not surprised to see such a large collection of food items. Our common values and sense of charity was certainly evident. When we return to school on Monday, it will be December, and Advent will have begun. The retailers have already made us well aware that the Christmas season is upon us, but we, as Catholics, have more important ways of preparing for Christmas than waking early to get the best deals of the season. Advent is a time for us all to reflect on the coming birth of Christ, and it is a time for us to give further thanks for what is near and dear to each of us, an opportunity to continue to extend the loving and giving hand of Christ in our community. On behalf of the faculty and staff of St. Michael's Academy, we thank you for your support of our mission and we wish you all safe travels and good times with family and friends. May your turkey be moist! Happy Thanksgiving! Peace Ann E. Dougal, Principal |
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Reminders
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Thanksgiving Break - November 27 - 29, 2013
National Junior Honor Society Candy Cane Sale
Friday, December 7th is the last day to place an order.
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News
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Advancement Update
  | As of Tuesday, November 26,2014, we have secured 308 donors and total amount pledged is $56,919.
Thank you! |
Ms. Dougal is proud to announce the First Quarter Honor Roll:
-- HIGH HONORS -- Students must have achieved a grade of "A+/A/A-" in all content areas. Work habits must exhibit a "1" or "2" code and conduct must be "satisfactory" in all subject areas. Grade 8: Aleksandra Dougal, Nora Markey, Chiarina Sarno Grade 7: Jacqueline Barrett, Paul Campbell, Katherine Ferri, Nicholas Jasiel, Kellyn Kuczarski, Savannah Larrier, Gerald Martin, Lily Mulcahy, Anh Nguyen, Mimi Nguyen, Benjamin Russell, Corrina Williams Grade 6: Rachel Boudreau, Cameron Dougal, Maya Latour, Quan Pham, Julia Puppolo, Conor Sears Grade 5: Emma Feeley, Isabella Herrera, Logan LaFleche, Emilio Pereira-Tosado, Isabella Pereira-Tosado -- HONORS - Students must have achieved a grade of "A+/A/A-," "B+/B/B-," or a combination of "A" and "B" letter grades in all content areas. Work habits: "1," "2" or "3" code; Conduct: "satisfactory" in all subject areas. Grade 8: Jordan Arnold, Brittany Ayinde, Thalia Brenes, Moriah Brown, Nicholas Dubois, Rainbow Elliston, Joancy Espinal, Margaret Martin, Shana-Lee Nguyen, Kyleen Nixon, Andres Ortiz, James Rocca, Liam Sears, Victoria Springer Grade 7: Eben Agyemang, Devon Boreland, Alejandra Brenes, Vincent Buono, Kaitlin Carmichael, Tomas Carney, Vivian Cicerchia, Hannah Frigo, Justin Gonzalez, Griffin Harrington, Claire Hickling, Hanson Hoang, Jacquez Johnson, David Lam, Sarah Langone, Gabrielle Letendre, Halie Matthew, Hannah Noone Gauthier, Kennedy O'Connor, Sebastian O'Neill, Jenna Ross, Joshua Sears, Kali Stasio, Tamil Tate, Helen Tu, Brandy Vu Grade 6: Alannah Brunt, Joseph Crean, Heather Diaz, Amanda Jefferson, Sydney Kelly, Mylai LaPalm, Liam Lobik, Daniel Markey, Jasmine Nieves, Bryce Ordonez, Aidan Palmer, Bre'Ella Parker, Simba Pelletier, Elizabeth Ramirez, Madison Raschi, Nathan Rivera, Anthony Rodriguez, Abaigeal Russell, Michelle Senecal, Tia St. Julien, Marc Warbington, Lauren Welch Grade 5: Ava Barrett, James Bell, Anthony Chafer, Ethan Chaffee, Brendan Connors, Tanya Dang, Daniel Doby, Jeremy Dubois, Jayna Ducharme, Elizabeth Jones, Sandra Joseph, Ella LeTendre, Maxwel Maddox, Giana Maggi, Regina Mastrangelo, Jonise McCalla, Morgan Moriarty, Ethan Nguyen, Akshar Patel -- HONORABLE MENTION -- Students must have achieved a combination of "A" and "B" letter grades in all content areas. One grade of "C+/C" will be allowed in this category. Work habits: "1," "2" or "3" code; Conduct: "satisfactory" in all subject areas. Grade 8: Alana Bessette, Michaela Cutler, Evan Gardner, Ariana Miranda Grade 7: Skyrlee Amaro, Avianca Ayala, Jordan Dickerson, Alisiana Marshall, Rosalee Sambou, Rayonna St. Julien Grade 6: Brieajah Ayers, Grace Kelly, Yvette Lin, Kevin Ngo, Isabella Siniscalchi Grade 5: Nayia Bell, Tyrone Wolf
Walk-a-thon Fundraiser Report
- Total Amount Raised: $20,302.29
- 86% participation by students
- 82 medals awarded to students who raised $75.00 or more.
Campus challenge: Mrs. Deane's 6A class raised the most money with $1,515.00 and will receive extra recess time at Nathan Bill Park.
Super Challenge: Mrs. Logan's 1A class and Mrs. Mathew's 1B class had 100% participation and will receive a Reward Afternoon.
Top 5 fundraisers for the Elementary Level
$50.00 Gift Card To Toys R Us
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Nadia Hayles(PK3)
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$309.00
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Emma Westbrooks(KA)
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$400.00
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$25.00 Gift Card to Toys R Us
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Daniel Sears(4B)
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$200.00
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Isabella Meadows(2A)
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$270.00
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Halee Portier(KB)
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$270.00
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Top 3 Fundraisers for the Middle Level
Limo Ride to School
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Jarrod Awand (6B)
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$265.00
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Anthony Rodriguez (6A)
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$315.00
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Joshua Sears (7C)
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$315.00
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 Top Fundraiser School Wide|
Emma Westbrooks(KA)
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$400.00
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Christmas Program: On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10th and 11th, St. Michael's Academy students will present the 2013 Christmas Program at St. Catherine of Siena Church. This promises to be a wonderfully uplifting and joy-filled experience for our honored guests - you!
For your convenience, listed below are reminders regarding this year's Christmas program:
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013
Who: Students whose last names begin with A-L
OR
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013
Who: Students whose last names begin with M-Z
Snow date: December 12, 2013
Place: St. Catherine of Siena Church
1023 Parker Street, Springfield, MA 01129
Program Time: 6:30 PM
Seating: Open seating
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Admission: Free
Attire: Party-type (dress-up) clothes in the Christmas colors for boys and girls.
Shoes: For safety reasons, rubber-soled footwear would be best to wear on the marble floor of the sanctuary (altar area).
Students must arrive at St. Catherine of Siena Church by 6:00 PM on the evening of their performance. They are to be dropped off to their homeroom teachers who will be in the sanctuary of the church. The teachers will "stage" the children on the sanctuary for their performance before the musical program begins.
Please note:
- For both evenings, the program will last approximately 1 hour.
- The area around the altar (sanctuary) at St. Catherine of Siena Church has three sides. The body of the church is shaped like a cross so that the congregation sits around the sanctuary. Facing the front of the altar, the children will be positioned in the sanctuary in the following manner:
Grades 4, 7 & 8: to the left of the altar
Grades 3, 5 & 6: to the right of the altar
Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2: in front of the altar
- All students will remain on the altar area (sanctuary) and will be dismissed to their parents according to grade levels of the youngest child's grade.
- Absolutely no food or drink will be allowed in the church. Please adhere to this policy that is not only ours, but also that of St. Catherine of Siena Church.
- After School Child Care will be offered on both nights of the program.
Our Christmas program will illustrate in song and pageantry that, indeed, "Jesus is the reason for the Season." We look forward to seeing you and all of the children on their assigned night of either Tuesday, Dec. 10th or Wednesday, Dec. 11th at St. Catherine of Siena Church!
Measurement Monday - Temperature
 | | The teachers recorded the temperature in their classrooms |
 | | 8th Graders built their own thermometers as Nora Markey demonstrates how it worked |
During the Month of November we honor our Saints.
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Upcoming Events
|  Monday, December 2
NJHS Information Night - 5:30 - 6:00PM for
Grade 7 students and parents - cafeteria
Wednesday, December 4
Banking
Friday, December 6
Progress Reports sent home |
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Prayer Corner
|  St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us!
We pray for all St. Michael's Academy students, families, faculty, and staff, and their special intentions.
This week we pray in a special way for these friends of SMA: Francis & Judith Maiolo, Jean McFarlin.
We also remember in our prayers our deceased family and friends:
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. |
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St. Michael's Academy - 153 Eddywood Street - Springfield, MA 01118
413.782.5246 office - 413.782.8137 fax
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