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March 25
- 8th Annual
DINNER & AUCTION. See below.
March 31 - 4th Annual
SAINTS vs. the LAW Basketball Challenge
. See below.
April 3
- New quarter begins.
April 4 & 6
- After-Crafters Spring session begins. See below.
April 3
- Spring sports begin. Please be sure to return all proper paperwork and activity fee by April 3rd. See below.
April 5
- SCIENCE FAIR for 6th and 7th grade at 6 pm. See below.
April 6
- School Mass at 9 am.
April 7
- Margaret Chase Smith Museum FIELD TRIP for 6th grade, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.
April 10 & 11
- Kindergarten screening.
April 11
- LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS presented by the 8th grade class at 1:15 pm for the school and again at 7pm at St. Mary Church. See below.
April 12
- CIVIC ORATION for grades 6, 7, and 8 at 1 pm. See below.
April 13
- "Weather At Your School" with Meteorologist, Mallory Brooke, for 3rd grade.
April 14
- Good Friday. Workshop Day.
NO SCHOOL
.
April 17
- Patriot's Day.
April 17-21
- Vacation week. NO SCHOOL.
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Please be mindful of not parking on the school side of Lincoln Street at dismissal including Early Release Days. This is where buses park to pick up the students.You will be asked to move your vehicle if you do. Thank you!
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Monday was the first day of spring, and with that we understand how we have a chance to begin again. This always takes place during Lent, so it is an equally good time to reengage in our relationship with Jesus Christ. In just a few weeks, all of this snow will be gone and we will be mowing our lawns and looking for a cool day in the shade. Even with the snow storms, our annual Open House for prospective students was a great success. It is evident from what we hear, that people are pleased with the direction of our school. We still have a lot to do, but please be assured that we will continue to move forward.
We have already received a large number of re-enrollment and new enrollment forms, but we need to have a definitive count for our budget. We are also on a time constraint for financial aid. This past year, between the Annual Fund, the Chrisanne Burns Scholarship, and Team ExCEL, we were able to give out more than $100,000.00 in financial aid, and we were able to meet 100% of the recommended needs for every family who applied for aid within the required time frame. As we continue to grow as a school, so will the financial need of our students. If you can offer any assistance to any of these funds, we ask that you please do so. The students of St. Michael School and those who attend Faith Formation classes are the future of the Catholic Church. With all of the distractions these children see, it is important that we continue to offer a rock-solid foundation in religious training, and the teachings of the Catholic Church. With that in mind, if you need financial assistance, please do not hesitate in applying for aid through FACTS. But please do so as soon as possible. I meet with Fr. Frank in mid-April to go over the applications, and make sure that we are meeting the needs for all of our students and their families. Our budget is based on enrollment, so it is imperative that you return your re-enrollment forms by the deadline of March 31st. It is required that we submit a balanced budget to the finance committee.
A final thought on our STREAM Projects. They were fantastic! In fact, I shared a couple of them with the other principals in New England just to show them what our students can do when we give them the opportunity to be creative. To aid in this course work, next year we will be adding research methods to our middle school curriculum. We are also in the process of adding a 3-D printer to our computer lab, which will further help the students in all grades with STREAM projects. This spring it is my hope that we will be purchasing additional tablets for our lower grades. It is important that our youngest learners become familiar with technology, and learn to respect it.
I conclude with this quote from Desiderata; "Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune". This applies to all of us. In my family; my father, my mother and my mother-in-law have all had recent health emergencies. It is stressful worrying about things we have no control of, so I surrender to God. He does not burden us with things we can't handle, even though sometimes we don't think we can. I continue to feel blessed that these children are here at St. Michael School, and that you entrust them to us. It cannot go without saying how lucky and thankful we are to have families and parishioners who are so supportive
I ask for God's blessings for all of us.
Kevin Cullen
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Thank you from the 8th Grade
On Sunday, March 19th, the 8th grade class hosted a pancake breakfast at the school! The students would like to thank all those who attended this breakfast! Thanks to your support the SMS Class of 2017 not only reached their goal but exceeded it! All proceeds from this breakfast will go to their class trip and graduation. Thanks again for your continued support!
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8th Annual Dinner & Auction - Be Our Anchor
Saturday is the big day! Have you sold or purchased those tickets yet to join us? Have you sold or purchased tickets for the TV & sound system package generously donated by Dr. & Mrs. Doug Jorgensen, yet? If not, what are you waiting for? If purchased by Friday afternoon, 100% of the cost will be applied to your parental obligation. Don't wait! You don't want to miss out on an incredibly fun evening or the opportunity to win the TV and sound system! There are also still volunteer opportunities available Friday and Saturday. Please contact Lori Dube at
[email protected]
for more details!
A big thank you must be extended to those who have volunteered thus far! The success of this event would not be possible without the little village who has surrounded Lori & Tammy while preparing for this event! We'll see you aboard the cruise ship Saturday evening!
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 Spring Baseball and Softball Season 
Sign ups for SMS Baseball and Softball teams are taking place now. Paperwork will go home next week or you can download the
Athletic Policy,
Athletic Transportation Permission,
Athletic Permission Form, and
Athletes Character Code here. All completed forms and a $35 activity fee must be returned to the school office by April 3rd. Practices will start in the gym on Monday, April 3rd. A practice schedule will come out next week. Jason Douin will be coaching the baseball team and Rick Levesque will be coaching the softball team. Any parents interested in helping to coach softball, please email
Rollin Pelkey, our Athletic Director. More information to come.
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6th &7th Grade Students Prepare for Science Fair
Students in grades 6 and 7 have been preparing for Science Fair for a number of weeks. They had to choose a topic and build their thesis from it
! With thorough research and a creative backboard to prove or disprove their thesis, they are now preparing to present their projects to a panel of judges. After winners have been determined, the projects will be on display in the school gymnasium on Wednesday, April 5th, at 6:00 pm for parent viewing and to announce winners. Good luck to all of our young scientists!
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8th Grade Students to Present Living Stations of the Cross 
The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. At each station, individuals meditate on the specific event. Our Living Stations of the Cross is a passion play presented by the by the 24 students in 8th grade. It is a narration, along with music and acting. Above all, it is a prayer. Our students will present the Living Stations of the Cross for the school on Tuesday, April 11, at 1:15 pm at St. Mary Church then again at 7 pm. Please join us at either one for this truly moving experience
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Junior High Students to Participate in Civic Oration
 For more than 60 years the Modern Woodmen of American School Speech Contest has provided students with a valuable personal and academic experience. Today the contest is an important event in schools across the nation. Nearly 100,000 students competed last year. The 2017 topic is "What does it mean to be a hero?" Students speeches must be at least 3 minutes long but no more than 5 minutes and must be in their own words. Our students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be participating in this valuable public speaking experience offered through Modern Woodmen. Students will compete at the local level in front of our students and a panel of judges on Wednesday, April 12, at 1:00 pm. Families of students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to attend this contest. Good luck Junior High students!
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2nd Annual St. Michael School & Travis Mills Walk-A-Thon 
Please save the date for the 2nd Annual St. Michael School & Travis Mills Walk-A-Thon, Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. This is an amazing event at the school! Our students get to participate and learn the true meaning of giving back to the community. The funds raised by our students will help our school AND help sponsor wounded veterans and their families to rehab at the Travis Mills Foundation in Rome, Maine. There will be lots of exciting prizes for the kids, a visit from Travis, pictures with the classes, a BBQ lunch, and more. If any families are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Cassandra Perkins at
[email protected]
. There will be lots of volunteers needed the day of the walk. More information will be coming as the date gets closer. Thanks in advance for helping to make this event a success!
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2017 School Calendars 
Due to popular demand, the school calendars that contains staff photos, students' photos, students' birthday, school events, and more and will be available soon. These calendars are unique and handy keepsakes. If you would like to order one (or more), please fill out the order form and return it to the office along with proper payment as soon as possible.
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Summer Enrichment Program Registration Begins
This years Summer Enrichment Program will be an eight-week program beginning on July 5th and ending on August 25th. This summer program has a great concept with a consistent goal that will offer a memorable, fun, active and enriching program to those who attend. This summer program will provide your child an opportunity to improve academic, social, and physical skills. Along with five counselors, there is an administrator on site every day. It is currently offered only to enrolled students of St. Michael School who are entering grades Kinder through 8 in the 2017-2018 school year. The hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and there is no extended hours either before or after. Lunch is not included except on Fridays when students will be assisting in making their own lunch in a cooking class. The cost is $140.00 per week (which includes all bussing), with the exception of the first week which is only three days, July 5-7, at $85 for that week. There is no limitation on the number of weeks a child can attend. They can attend one week, or all summer. This program is limited to 40 students per week. Summer Enrichment Program brochures and registration forms went home in backpacks already. Please complete the registration form to reserve your child's place today. For more information, please call Mr. Cullen at the school at 623-3491, or email at [email protected].
 
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