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Dear Pennsbury Community, The Pennsbury School District has partnered with Rite Aid Pharmacy to organize a voluntary vaccination event for our students ages 5 - 11. This is for the two-dose vaccine from Pfizer. We are happy to announce that we have finalized plans for the event. The event will take place on a Sunday, December 19, 2021, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the PHS East Campus Cafeteria. A parent or guardian must be present with the student during their vaccination. All students must be 5 - 11 years of age by December 18, 2021. A Rite Aid pharmacist will administer the two-dose Pfizer vaccine. The second dose will be administered three weeks after the first dose. We will hold a second event for the second dose on January 9, 2022. You will keep the same appointment time for the second event. The COVID-19 vaccine is available at no cost. If a family has private health insurance, the health insurance is charged, but the family is not. The parent/guardian will need to bring a photo ID, health insurance card for the student (if applicable), and the Rite Aid Vaccine Consent form. If you are interested in having your child participate in this voluntary event, please sign up for an appointment time using the link below. Please click here to sign up for an appointment time. Please click here to submit any questions you have about the COVID-19 vaccine event . Thank you for your support of this event. Thomas A. Smith, Ed.D. Laurie A. Ruffing Superintendent of Schools Interim Director of Student Services tsmith@pennsburysd.org lruffing@pennsburysd.org

We are proud to present our SMA STUDENTS OF THE MONTH November 2020 – Forgiveness PreK 1 ~ Taner Gokce PreK 2 ~ Noah Suchite Kindergarten ~ Logan Patterson Grade 1 ~ Mary Byrne Grade 2 ~ Brodie Hutcheon Grade 3 ~ Eli Citron Grade 4 ~ Mason Somaine Grade 5 ~ David Fitzgibbon Grade 6 ~ Jillian Rule Grade 7 ~ Atticus Slavin Grade 8 ~ Isabel Stratton Congratulations to these great students! God bless, Mr. "D'.

From the U.S.C.C.B. We need your help to ensure the Build Back Better Act does not effectively exclude Catholic schools from child care and pre-K programs, thereby severely limiting options for families. USCCB is encouraged by many provisions being considered for the Build Back Better Act to support the common good, including family supports, housing, migration, and the environment. We also recognize how important child care and pre-kindergarten are for working families, and the Church has always affirmed that parents should choose the best environment for care and education of their children. However, the current child care and universal pre-kindergarten provisions in the Build Back Better Act could effectively exclude Catholic providers and many other faith-based providers, and this needs to be fixed. The USCCB has raised these concerns with Congress. The letter USCCB sent Congress that can be accessed here. But it is vital that Congress hear from you directly. Thank you so much for taking the time to contact your representatives and senators in Congress. Congress must ensure the faith-based community can participate in the Build Back Better Act’s child care and universal pre-kindergarten programs. Click the link below to log in and send your message: https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/3CYEQThYgb7Z6e9O7fy7LA Find us on Follow us on Subscribe to To manage your alert preferences including the issues about which you'd like to receive alerts, click here Click here to unsubscribe from this mailing list. Powered by VoterVoice

St. Michael’s Home & School Presents……. Christmas Cash Raffle Tickets: 1 ticket for $1 6 tickets for $5 15 tickets for $10 Each “ticket” reserves your name on the game wheel. So, if you purchase 6 “tickets”, your name will be entered 6 times on the wheel. No stubs will be sent home. Winner: The wheel will be spun one time. The name the spinner lands on will receive 50% of the total amount raised! Feel free to invite friends and family to play! “Tickets” can be purchased until 12/14 and the live Facebook drawing will take place on 12/17 at 7:00pm. Facebook page: St. Michael’s Home & School Contact Shea Andress with questions #267.278.0205 Include the attached slip and CASH ONLY in an envelope marked “H & S cash raffle” Students Name & grade: _________________________________________________________ Phone number or email of who to contact should your “ticket” be the winner______________ How many tickets are you purchasing ___________________ amount enclosed ____________ Thank you & good luck!

"I Give Catholic" Link if you wish to donate and share. Thank you! God bless, Mr. "D" https://philadelphia.igivecatholic.org/organizations/saint-michael-the-archangel-school Hello everyone! We are asking "I Give Catholic" to join our "air-condition our classrooms" fundraiser. We hope you can help! This year we are making a big leap to achieve our awesome goal of air-conditioning our classrooms at SMA School. THE MORE WE RECEIVE THE MORE CLASSROOMS WE CAN AIR-CONDITION! Our goal is $30,000. We raised $23,760 so far!!! Our goal is attainable if everyone can do a part. Feel free to share the link. Thank you!!! God’s light Mr. "D".

Attention all 8th graders…DEADLINE APPROACHING The DLFF Scholarship Program Working to Unleash the Potential of Students in our Community To apply go to: dlff.org/dlff-cec-scholarship Hurry…the deadline to apply is DECEMBER 11th Important Note: Allow enough time for your LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION to be submitted Conwell-Egan Class of 2026 DLFF offers three types of $2,000 scholarships per year (for all 4 years): The DLFF Visual Arts, DLFF Performing Arts and the DLFF Community Scholarship

FYI> Winter is coming! TY! God bless, Mr. "D'. “SMA SCHOOL  1 or 2 Hour  Opening Late Policy” “SMA SCHOOL 1 or 2 Hour Opening Late Policy” • Due to certain weather conditions Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School may open one or two hours late. • Please check FOX 29 NEWS / CHANNEL ABC 6 NEWS / NBC10 NEWS AND WEATHER The above websites lists weather delays and school closings for the surrounding area. • You may also check the “News” page of our school web site (www.sma-pa.org) for details. A School Messenger phone call /text/email may be sent by SMA School. • PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL OR RECTORY. • School doors K- 8 will open at 9:15 (1 Hour) and 10:15 AM (2 Hour) delay. (PreK 9:45 / 10:45) Morning Announcements and teaching will begin at 9:30 (1 Hour) and 10:30 AM (2 Hour). PreK 9:45 (1 hour) 10:45 (2 Hour) “C” Doors • Please do not send your children to SMA School before 9:15 on a 1 hour delay or 10:15 on a two hour delay schedule. Adult supervision will begin at 9:15 (1 Hour) and 10:15 (2 Hour) delay AM. It cannot be guaranteed before that time; therefore, the school cannot be held accountable before the above posted times. • SMA Morning Cares is cancelled and NO MORNING BREAKFAST on a one or two hour opening late schedule. • Bus riders should wait at their pickup stops one or two hours from their regularly scheduled assigned time. • Please note: if bus transportation is cancelled, students are responsible for their own transportation to and from school. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact me. Every child should be aware of what he/she should do in the event of an emergency early school closing. SMA School should have your child's EMERGENCY EARLY SCHOOL CLOSING PLAN FORM that was due the first Friday, first week of school. Thank You And God Bless! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco Principal

Happy Thanksgiving To You and Your Family!! Remember Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School is closed Wednesday, November 24 – Thursday, November 25 -and Friday, November 26 as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays. A Thanksgiving Prayer Hands clasped around the table Heads bowed silently in prayer Grateful moments We've been allowed to share Joyful for the laughter Mindful of the tears Every precious second Treasured through the years. How fortunate our hearts have been How thankful now are we For every single blessing Bestowed to us from thee! The entire staff of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School wishes you and your family a joyous Thanksgiving holiday! Mr. “D”.

SMA Thanksgiving Bread Quotes 2021!!!   Give thanks to the Lord for His love is given to all and spread throughout the world.  Nick Silvestro Gr 8 Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to your nightly prayer and let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.  Venice Dennis Gr. 7 You shall love God with all your heart with all your soul and all your mind.  Moulaye Tall Gr. 4 " Love one another as I love you. "Dan Drake. Gr. 4 You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Juliana Siminski Gr. 4 "Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths."  Autumn  Biddle Gr. 4 Jesus, your sacraments make us faithful disciples.  Savannah  Andrews Gr.4 "From the rising of the sun to its setting let the name of the Lord be praised." Mason Hamner Gr.4 Come to us Lord and bring peace, We will rejoice in your presence and serve you with all our heart.  Wesley Rule Gr. 4 Thanksgiving isn't about the food, or traditions, orThanksgiving Bread Given Out Today!!!.jpg  even playing, but about giving thanks for the things you have and spending time with the people you love. Kiley Saba Gr. 7 Beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!  God bless, Mr. "D'. 

SMA Thanksgiving Brown and Gold Casual Dress Color Day” (Tuesday) 11/23/21 Permission Form Dear Parents/Guardians,      Greetings!   We would like to continue Casual Dress days at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School.  Students will be permitted to wear modest casual clothing matching the color of the special day.  Please read and sign the permission slip below and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support.                                                                                             God Bless!                                                                                                                                                                      Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco                                                                                     Pilgrim Coordinator      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Casual Dress Day Permission Form My child has permission to “dress down” in appropriate colors for the “SMA Thanksgiving Brown and Gold Casual Dress Color Day” on Tuesday, 11/23/21.  I will ensure that she/he is dressed in a modest Christian manner.  The minimum donation is $1.00.   All monies collected for this Color Day will be used for SMA School.  TY! STUDENT NAME_______________________________ GRADE________________________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE___________________________________ Please return to your child’s teacher by Tuesday, November 23rd.  TY!

Our SMA Barnes & Noble night was awesome! Thank you one and all for a fabulous evening. Usually we raise $2,200.00 from the event but this year: DRUMROLL….. $4,500.00 total sales. St Mike’s will get a 10% percentage of that. TY so much!!!! The Barnes & Noble representative again informed me that evening what a wonderful group of school children. I agree! God’s peace, Mr. “D’.

Remember Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School is closed Wednesday, November 24 – Thursday, November 25 -and Friday, November 26 as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays. A Thanksgiving Prayer Hands clasped around the table Heads bowed silently in prayer Grateful moments We've been allowed to share Joyful for the laughter Mindful of the tears Every precious second Treasured through the years. How fortunate our hearts have been How thankful now are we For every single blessing Bestowed to us from thee! The entire staff of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School wishes you and your family a joyous Thanksgiving holiday! Mr. “D”.

SMA School Update  11/19/2021 Please keep several special intentions in your prayers!!! Our SMA Barnes & Noble night was awesome!  Thank you one and all for a fabulous evening.  Usually we raise $2,200.00 from the event but this year: DRUMROLL….. $4,500.00 total sales. St Mike’s will get a 10% percentage of that. TY so much!!!! The Barnes & Noble representative again informed me that evening what a wonderful group of school children.  I agree!  God’s peace, Mr. “D’. MEMORIAL TO VENERABLE CORNELIA CONNELLY AND THE SHRINE OF THE HOLY CHILD CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Come, Visit and Pray!. Go to www.sma-pa.org.  Christmas Anticipation Prayer For You and Your Family!!! God bless, Mr. "D' TY to all those who ordered pies!! We had our best year ever!!! SMA Pie pickup: 2:30 – 6:00 Monday, 11/22.  SMA Family Bingo on the 20 ON HOLD!!!! Happy Teeth of Levittown Assembly 9:30 12/1 All grades invited and will receive a gift bag from Happy Teeth. Pacing note: first trimester marks close 12/3/2021! SMA Brown and Gold Casual Dress down day Tuesday, 11/23 $1.00 Nov 30: Free PECO Assembly for us!  The Thanksgiving Day bread is ordered! SMA Chess Club on the 22! 3:00 – 4:00! SMA Security Update Dear Parents/Guardians, Greetings! At 9:30 AM today, we discovered two tractor trailers illegally parked on our premises. The police were called and both truck companies contacted. One truck has already left and the other will soon. The safety of our children is of utmost importance to SMA school! Thank you. God's light! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco Principal Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.  Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever.  I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.  Amen.  TY! God's peace, Mr. “D’. Remember Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School is closed Wednesday, November 24 – Thursday, November 25  -and Friday, November 26  as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays. A Thanksgiving Prayer Hands clasped around the table Heads bowed silently in prayer Grateful moments We've been allowed to share Joyful for the laughter Mindful of the tears Every precious second Treasured through the years. How fortunate our hearts have been How thankful now are we For every single blessing Bestowed to us from thee! The entire staff of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School wishes you and your family a joyous Thanksgiving holiday! Mr. “D”.

MEMORIAL TO VENERABLE CORNELIA CONNELLY AND THE SHRINE OF THE HOLY CHILD CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Come, Visit and Pray!