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SMA School Proudly presents the:"The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever!!! 7:00 PM Friday, April 26, 2019  Conwell - Egan Catholic High School Click on blue for Flyer. TY!  Pre-Order Tickets (1).pdf  Pre-Order Tickets for Saint Michael the Archangel’s Production of Families who pre-order tickets will receive tickets ahead of time to avoid lines the night of the performance. General Admission Tickets (5$) ______ x $5 = _________ # of Tickets Student Tickets (3$) ______ x $3 = __________ # of Tickets Total Amount $_______________ Family Name _______________________________ *Children under 3 are free admission **Student tickets apply to any high school or younger student

Easter Break Is Coming! Reminder: Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School will be closed April 18/19/22/23 as we celebrate the Easter Holidays. SMA School will reopen Wednesday, April 24th. All the staff of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School wishes you and your family a joyous Easter Season! The Lord is Risen! God’s love, Mr.“D”.

Congrats Letter From Bishop Fitgerald!  Dear Father DiIorio and Mr. DiCicco,       I am writing with good news and congratulations, as your school has been selected to participate in the Bishop’s Tuition Transfer Grant Program. The Connelly Foundation and the Foundation for Catholic Education, in collaboration with the Office of Catholic Education, selected twenty schools from 45 worthy applicants. This is quite an honor and an accomplishment that speaks to your commitment to providing a values-centered Catholic education for your school community. On behalf of the Office of Catholic Education, and its partners, thank you for all that you do in support of furthering the mission of our schools To Equip Saints for Life in this World and the Next. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

NEW 2019/2020!!! PreK & Kindergarten will start two days earlier for the new school year. Wednesday, September 4 will be PreK & K OPEN HOUSE DAY and school begins for PreK & K on September 5.   Grades 1-8 begin Wednesday, September 4th.  TY!  God’s light, Mr. D” Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School offers two Pre-Kindergarten programs, one for children two years away from Kindergarten (Pre-K3), one for children who will be entering Kindergarten the following school year (Pre-K4) and Kindergarten. Our Pre-K 3/4/ K Programs offer children a nurturing learning environment that is caring, challenging, hands on, and academically developmental. Since we believe our children should enjoy their time here, there are also many fun activities.Appropriate child-centered experiences are provided to stimulate inquisitiveness and to develop the child’s self-assurance and independence. Our programs provide many hands-on-learning experiences in an academic readiness environment. Language is developed through a multitude of methods. Songs, plays, poems, and stories are just some of them. Centers are provided where children can experience a variety of sensory experiences in an individual or group setting. Gross and fine motor skills are developed through physical activities, play, and the creative arts. Through songs, storytelling of scripture, prayers, games, and art activities, the children learn about God's great love for each of us. Pre K 3 / Pre K 4 and Kindergarten are also part of the NDS Hot Lunch Program. (Please note: soda and fast foods are prohibited in our program.) Our children will also be given technology instruction in our computer lab. To provide the most up-to-date communication, the Pre-K 3 / 4 / Programs have their own websites linked to the school’s main website at www. sma-pa.org at the Faculty Page.  The Kindergarten program is also  linked. If you are interested in registering your child in one of our fine programs, please call our school at 215-943-0222, or email me at sdicicco@sma-pa.org for more information.  Thank you! God bless! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal 130 Levittown Parkway Levittown, PA 19054

““SMA Celebrates Voted #1 Best Private School!!! 4/12/19 Dear Parents/Guardians, Greetings! To celebrate our recent great news, students will be permitted to dress casually for the special day. As an option, students may dress in a: “We Are #1” theme. (Hats, socks, etc.) Children will be treated to a free SMA Special Pizza Lunch (See below) and a free ice cream sandwich in the afternoon. We will also have a short ceremony in church after Stations of the Cross (Begins 1:15). All students and staff will receive an angel pin with “#1 Private School in Bucks County” to keep. Everyone is invited to attend the event! Thank you for your super support of St. Mike’s!!!! God’s light, Mr. “D”. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My child has permission to “dress down” SMA #1 Private School in Bucks County Casual Dress Day” on Friday, 4/12. I will ensure that she/he is dressed in a modest Christian manner. ****************************************************** Free SMA Special Pizza Lunch Form 4/12/19!!!!!!!! Please return this bottom form in an envelope by Monday, 4/8/19 Write SMA SPECIAL PIZZA LUNCH with your child’s name /grade CHILD’S NAME__________________________________________________ GRADE__________________________________________________ □ I do not wish to receive the NDS hot lunch Please check if you do NOT wish to also receive the NDS hot lunch. If you leave blank, your child will receive the NDS hot lunch for that day along with the free SMA special pizza. Please return to your child’s teacher by Monday 4/8/19. TY!

We are proud to present our SMA STUDENTS OF THE MONTH March 2019 – Joyful PreK 1 ~ Wade Wallin PreK 2 ~ Stephen Fortunak Kindergarten ~ Kage Kilgore Grade 1 ~ Alicija Orlowski Grade 2 ~ Raelyn Saba Grade 3 ~ Jillian Rule Grade 4 ~ Ali Chapman Grade 5 ~ Layla Croux Grade 6 ~ Isabell Ginchereau Grade 7 ~ Emily Capella Grade 8 ~ Jackie Swen Congratulations to these cheerful students! Will announce and present award at our 9:30 First Friday Mass on 4/5/19!

Congrats to the following students!!! God bless, Mr. "D".  Saint Michael the Archangel Second Trimester Honor Roll! Pastor Awards 5th Grade Gabriella Snowden 6th Grade Erin Byrne 7th Grade Noel Crespo 8th Grade Miracle Zaza Principal’s Honors 6th Grade Erin Byrne – Calleigh Joyce 8th Grade Rylee Joyce First Honors 4th Grade Chloe Secoda – Braedin Valentin 5th Grade Ruth Byrant – Gabriella Snowden 6th Grade Samantha Drake – Jake Scott 7th Grade Noel Crespo 8th Grade Savannah Hayden – Pete Hoffman – Miracle Zaza Second Honors 4th Grade Kiley Saba – Hailey Sarzynski – Rileigh Somaine 5th Grade Christopher Brusgard – Sam Desjardins 6th Grade Isabelle Ginchereau – Tessa Jerome 7th Grade Gabriel Scarborough – Tyler Pinkham 8th Grade Andrea Duran – Max Force – Paul Sales – T. J. Silvestro Effort Awards 5th Grade Sofia Adamo – Sarah Becker – Matthew De Stefano – Sofia Rosales 7th Grade Tyler Sholly

Saint Michael the Archangel School Dunkin Donuts Day 2019 Beverage Contest Winners! 1. “The Taste of Grace!” Grace Bryant~ Grade 2 2. “Thanks A Latte!!! SMA Samantha Drake ~ Grade 6 3. “The Golden Caramel Knight” Ella Mullins ~ Grade 3 SMA Dunkin Donuts Day Family Meal Winner is the Procaccino Family! (Victoria & Joseph!) Congratulations to all the contestants. The entries were awesome!

Dear Parent/Guardians, Greetings! It was very gratifying to be nominated as a top school in Bucks County. It is awesome to be named the WINNER and BEST SCHOOL IN BUCKS COUNTY!!! (See results below) This award is a testament to our Pastor Father DiIorio, Business Manager Jane Brown, all our wonderful teachers and staff, volunteers, our great parents/guardians, our supportive parishioners and of course our awesome students! Together we are achieving what the mission of St Mike’s school and parish set out to do many a year ago: Faith – Family - Excellence. Let’s enjoy and celebrate this achievement together! God’s joy! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco Principal of the Number #1 School in Bucks County!!!! We Are Number 1!!! 2019 BEST: Private School in Bucks County!!! • 2019 BEST: Private School WINNER Saint Michael the Archangel School (Levittown) FINALIST Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School (Warminster) Villa Joseph Marie High School (Holland) St. Joseph/St. Robert School (Warrington) Our Lady of Grace School (Penndel) NOMINEE Grey Nun Academy (Yardley) St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School (Holland) Holy Trinity School (Morrisville) Archbishop Wood High School (Warminster) Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School (Southampton) The Children’s House of Bucks County (Fairless Hills) Wilkinson Christian Day School (Croydon) Holy Ghost Preparatory School (Bensalem) The Pen Ryn School (Fairless hills) Plumstead Christian School (Plumsteadville) Newtown Friends School (Newtown) New Hope Academy (Yardley) George School (Newtown) St. Ignatius of Antioch School (Yardley) Buckingham Friends (Lahaska) Solebury School (New Hope)

Big News!: The Danaher Lynch Family Foundation is excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for students in 2019/2020 6- 7- 8 grades. We are inviting students entering 6 – 7 - 8 grades to apply for a DLFF Pathway Scholarship. This $1000 scholarship award will be offered to 3 students. This award is renewable through 8th grade if the student maintains good academic and financial standing. Students selected as DLFF Pathway Scholars will be given significant consideration for a DLFF High School Scholarship upon application to Conwell-Egan Catholic High School. To be considered for a DLFFPathway Scholarship, students should follow the instructions listed below: Complete a DLFF Pathway Scholarship Application Request a faculty member of your choice to complete the Faculty Input Form Complete the re-enrollment process at your current school. Complete a FACTS application Completed Applications may be delivered to your School Principal. Faculty Input Forms will be returned directly to your school Principal. All recipients will be selected by an appointed Scholarship Review team. DUE TO A TEACHER APRIL 1 TY!

Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Second Trimester ~2019" Two trimesters are complete!_____________ We value your input! Feel free to list or describe any questions or concerns you may have on our school so far. What is working well this year? Suggestions/New Ideas for SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL. Name___________Student Name ____________Grade__ If you would like a response, please write your phone number here. Home #_____________________ Work #____________________ Please place in a sealed envelope. Write “SMA School Feedback ~ For School Office” and return to your child’s teacher. (Option: You may email me at sdicicco@sma-pa.org.) Thank you and God bless!

An Irish Prayer May God give you…… For every storm, a rainbow For every tear, a smile For every care, a promise And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song. And an answer for each prayer. God of our ancestors. Give us the strength and courage of St Patrick, so we may bring the love and joy of your kingdom to all the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. All the staff of St Mike’s wishes you and your family a very happy St Patrick’s Day!

SMA School will be a STREAM: Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, & Math School 2019/2020 STREAM is an extension of STEM. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math. (As a faith based Catholic School Religion is taught throughout the curriculum and across all subjects!) Our teachers begin in servicing this April! • What is STEM Education? What is STEM Education? STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications. • Awesome News! New STEM Pilot Program coming to St Mike's!! Awesome News! I just received a phone call from Sister Edwards (Head of Curriculum for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia). She informed me we are picked to be part of a new AOP STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) Pilot Program. Teacher training, flexible scheduling, etc.. Only two Catholic schools in Bucks County will have it. and St Mike's will be one of them! God's light, Mr. "D".

2019 Winners SMA Jr. Flower Show!!!! Russell and Wesley Rule Their project won BEST in SHOW and is currently on display in the Philadelphia Flower Show!!! Hats off to all the entries this year! They were outstanding. God bless, Mr. “D”

St. Joseph Novena! For You & Your Family! God bless, Mr. "D".