November Prayer Lists: Please send us names of any family members or friends who have died. We will pray for them during the month of November. Thank you. God's peace, Mr. "D".

Subject: SMA Eagles Spirit Day" at SMA School!! 10/22 Lets try it again!! SMA Eagles Spirit Day" at SMA School!! 10/22/20 Thursday, October 22, 2020 is "SMA Eagles Spirit Day" at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School! We play the NY Giants tomorrow evening "Thursday Night Football". In addition to their school uniforms, students have the option of wearing an article of clothing representing the Eagles. (Green Shirt, Sweatshirt, Hat, Socks, Etc.) Thank you and let’s hear a E – A – G – L – E – S: Eagles!!! God bless, Mr. "D".

SMA School Uniform PICTURE DAY MONDAY, 11/23/20 Two Cameras this year All Covid safety guidelines will be utilized. Virtual Students 8:30

Fall is fully in the swing of things, and we know you’re looking for some socially distanced fun after the school week! While the weather is still comfortable to spend time outside, take advantage of all the Fall and Halloween themed activities in the Philadelphia region.

SMA Halloween Walk-a thon!!! Dear Friends and Family, I am lacing up my sneakers October 30th and walking my best at the SMA Halloween Walk a thon. This event raises money for our school in order to help with Covid supplies as well as Technology. One major Technology goal is to increase our broadband SMA network speed which due to our increased enrollment, many new electronic devices, and our new SMA Virtual Learning Program has enhanced the demand on our internet network. We just received a bid, 10/9/2020 for brand new optic fiber wiring and new access points that comes to close to $21,000 for our wonderful school. I would appreciate it if you could help us in any way! Thanks in advance for your awesome support!! Go to http://independent.pledgebrite.org/fund/smahallowe God's light, Mr. "D".

Reconciliation Sacrament: Thursday, October 29th at 7 PM First Communion Sacrament: Saturday, November 14th at 10 AM TY!

Below are the dates for the 2020 makeup sacraments for the 3rd and 4th grades. Reconciliation Practice: Sunday, October 25th at 2 PM (plus parent meeting after) Reconciliation Sacrament: Thursday, October 29th at 7 PM First Communion Practice: Sunday, November 1st at 2 PM (plus parent meeting after) First Communion Sacrament: Saturday, November 14th at 10 AM TY!

St. Michael’s Home & School Presents Friday October 30th Children should come in a costume to enjoy a night filled with candy, friends, and fun! Bring a flashlight & a mask is required for all guests. 5:45-6:30- Trunk setup (Only for those signed up to hand out treats) 6:45 Children & parents can start to line up with social distancing. 7:00- Trunk or Treating begins (Located in the parking lot next to the gym) $3.00 per child Cash only please We are looking for parents interested in decorating your trunk in a family friendly fall themed manner and handing out treats. If you are willing to do so, please indicate below. More information will be sent home once signed up Please return the attached slip and payment in an envelope marked H & S Fall Festival to your child’s teacher no later than 10/23. Contact Shea Andress with questions- #267-278-0205 (For planning purposes we cannot accept late sign ups) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------- Child’s name ____________________________________room # _________ Yes, I would like to decorate my trunk and purchase treats to hand out _________ Phone number# ____________________________ (only needed if decorating your car) Amount children attending_________ X $3.00 Total____________

NEW!!! SMA PUMPKIN PATCH COMING How would you like to design a pumpkin to be in our SMA pumpkin patch? (SMA School Lobby!) Use your creativity and imagination to paint, carve, or decorate your pumpkin. Some examples might be your favorite book or movie character, a sports theme, or even a scary Halloween pumpkin. Pumpkins will be on display beginning the week of October 26th. Every child who participates and brings a pumpkin to the patch will receive a NUT Pass (no uniform today). You may start bringing pumpkins into school on Monday, October 26th. We ask that if you are carving a pumpkin to please wait and bring it to school on Wednesday, 28th. Please make sure to attach your name to your pumpkin. All pumpkins will need to be picked up or sent home on Friday, October 29th. Have fun and let your creativity take over! (SMA Pumpkin Patch Committee)

We are proud to present our SMA STUDENT OF THE MONTH September 2020 – Courage PreK 1 ~ Alana Madden Kindergarten ~ Whitney Adams Grade 1 ~ Hunter Harrington Grade 2 ~ Sofia Borrego Grade 3 ~ Ariana Avila Grade 4 ~ Jordon Pillay Grade 5 ~ Brayden Urban Grade 6 ~ Rileigh Somaine Grade 7 ~ Matthew De Stephano Grade 8 ~ Isabelle Mahoney - Perez Congratulations to these wonderful students!

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL 2020-2021 PRESIDENT: Isabelle Mahoney-Perez VICE PRESIDENT: Calleigh Joyce SECRETARY: Samantha Drake TREASURER: Erin Byrne 8th GRADE HOMEROOM REPS Olivia Smejkal Jake Scott 7th GRADE HOMEROOM REPS Jameson Long Alex Finby 6th GRADE HOMEROOM REPS Penelope Psoras Kylie Saba Hailey Sarzynski 5th GRADE HOMEROOM REPS Ella Mullins Brayden Urban Juliet Toothman Special thanks to Mrs. "O" , Mrs Arocho and our teachers for holding a virtual election by zooming the speeches into the classrooms!!!