August SMA Parent Letter!!!
2022/2023
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel For You and Your Family!
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.   Saint Michael the Archangel pray for us.

August 2022
Dear Parents /Guardians,                                                                                                          
      Greetings and welcome to a new school year at Saint Michael the Archangel School!  I want to thank Rev. Michael C. Dilorio, for his great support of our school.  I also want to thank you for registering your child for another awesome year at SMA school!  Our enrollment is up again!!!  We are very busy preparing for a super opening of the new 2022/2023 school year. 

• Classrooms are now ready. (They look great!)
• Our entire SMA 2022/2023 School Calendar is now posted on the Calendar Page of our school website at www.sma-pa.org.  Hard copy calendars will be given out free to all families.
• 2022-2023 Opening SMA School Important Forms Are Posted at www.sma-pa.org! https://sma-pa.org/important-forms-1
• Check out Special Features of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School!! See below!
•  Super news!  The first floor SMA network has been upgraded! Very fast internet speed!

• More good news!  We just received $3,300.00 grant for additional Ipads!

• We just received six Smartboards and thirty projectors.
• SMA Classroom Supply List is attached.

• Big News!  SMA Classroom Air-Conditioning Update!!! Great news!!! The new combination air-conditioning / heating units are now installed in the classrooms Grades 1 through 8! Each teacher will receive a remote thermostat to maintain the temperature for their classroom. Electric power and final installation should be complete in time for the opening of the school. (We will be adding the two PreKs, Kindergarten and the Art, Music and Italian classrooms and possibly other areas of the building after our SMA Walkathon fundraiser this fall.)
• I am very happy to announce we will be adding a Spanish Club! 
• We are also enlarging our SMA Band program with our returning teacher, Mr. Jay Freidman.
• REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS AT SMA SCHOOL WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE NDS HOT LUNCH EVERY FULL SCHOOL DAY.   THIS BEGINS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!  WE ARE ALSO VERY EXCITED ABOUT OUR SMA SCHOOL WEBSITE! Check it out at this address and make it a favorite:  www.sma-pa.org.  We will also bring back many after school clubs this year for our students to supplement our excellent curriculum! 
• Please feel free to call 215-943-0222 or email me ([email protected]) if you have any questions. TY!

    Finally, I look forward to the new school year serving as your principal.   We are partners in the education of our most precious gift, our children.  I anticipate an AWESOME year!  Thank you for choosing SMA School!  See you soon!
                                                                  God’s Peace and Love!
                                                                   Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco
                                                                                             Principal
 
Loving God, Our creator, our savior, our companion, bless this journey of our new school and school year that we undertake today. Refresh our souls and renew our spirits as we embrace the beautiful ministry you have called us to. We welcome those who are new to this community and ask that you strengthen them to share the wonderful gifts you have given them. Lord, make our hearts pure as we prepare for the return of students to our school, and may you guide them to return with open hearts and minds eager to learn. We ask this in Your name,
Amen
 

   SMA 2022/2023 School Opening Information:

• Our entire SMA 2022/2023 School Calendar is now posted on the Calendar Page of our school website at www.sma-pa.org. 
• SMA School will reopen for the 2022/2023 School Year on the following schedule:

Wednesday September 7^th – Grades 1 – 8 (3:00 Dismissal) Open House PreK & K
Thursday September 8^th Grades PreK – 8 (3:00 Dismissal)
Friday September 9^th – Grades PreK – 8 (3:00 Dismissal)
Please watch for details in the SMA Parish Bulletin or go to our school website at www.sma-pa.org

• The Summer Reading/Math List is online at our school website www.sma-pa.org. Check your child’s teacher’s class website.  This effort will help maintain the literature and math skills of the children during the summer months. There will be an assessment of these readings and skills in September.
• Classroom Supply Lists are also available on the teacher classroom websites on the faculty pages. www.sma-pa.org
• TECH NEWS! All teachers at SMA School will have an IPAD, apple internet device, document reader, and projector for their classrooms.  We will continue this year with our MSP Online Grading, called “My Students Progress”.
•  “First in Math” Program for students K-8 will continue.  This is important for improving students’ math skills.  Recently we ranked 65 nationally out of 2700 schools!
• KidStuff Coupon Savings Book campaign will begin in September.
• SMA School Communication IN AN EFFORT TO GO GREEN AND REDUCE COSTS OF PAPER AND TONER, COMMUNICATION WILL BE SENT IN EMAILS AND TEXTS. (This information will also be posted on our website at www.sma-pa.org.
• Please make our school website a favorite and refer to it often. )  BE SURE SMA SCHOOL HAS YOUR CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS AND CELL PHONE NUMBER.   Please Note: SOME FORMS REQUIRING A SIGNATURE OR RESPONSE WILL CONTINUE TO BE PRINTED ON PAPER.
• Our new and expanded SMA web site www.sma-pa.org will continue to provide you with up to the minute info!
• We will continue the use of School Messenger phone calls, texts, and emails directly to school families.
• Our SMA Home and School Association is back for another fantastic year.
• Our SMA Handbook was updated and is posted online at www.sma-pa.org.  Please read it carefully so you will know the regulations of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School.  
• Our new 2022/2023 full year color school calendar is ready and will be given to each family in September.  Please refer to it for important dates and information.
• All staff at SMA School have an email address and individualized grade websites.  (Email addresses are first initial and last name followed by sma-pa.org. example [email protected])  Go to our school website at www.sma-pa.org.
• A “Student of the Month” Program will continue with new virtues for each month.
• We will be using our PreK Grant of $15,000.00 to improve the program to STARS standards!  Stay tuned!
• This year all students in Grades K through 8 will have the use of an Apple IPAD OR Chromebook to enhance their learning experience.  SMA School is committed to offering our students the best and latest technology.
• Our free NDS hot lunch and free breakfast will continue.
• Students’ birthdays will be announced and a birthday card given.
• Our SMA excellent Musical Theater will return this year.  SMA School Play performed at Conwell-Egan High School on March 25^th at 7:00!!!
• SMA Homework assignment books will be given free to the students of SMA School. (Thank you sponsors!)
• A parent “Feedback Form” will be sent out each trimester and is online at our website.
• PRAYER - We will continue to pray “The Prayer of Pope Francis” twice a day this year.  Great prayer to say with your family each day!

The Prayer of Pope Francis:
Lord, may you bless the world, give health to our bodies and comfort our hearts. You ask us not to be afraid. Yet our faith is weak and we are fearful. But you, Lord, will not leave us at the mercy of the storm. Tell us again: “Do not be afraid” (Mt 28:5). And we, together with Peter, “cast all our anxieties onto you, for you care about us” (1 Pet 5:7). Amen.

• There will be an annual SMA Fun Day with super activities in June!
• Daily morning readings by students in Grades 3 – 8 will commence in September.
• PRE K information at www.sma-pa.org.
• Full Day Faculty Meetings.  The Faculty Meeting dates are January 13 / March 17 / May 5.   No school for students.
• Your child will be receiving several important papers the first day of school.  Please be sure to read and complete all forms and papers. We ask that all forms be returned by Friday, September 9^th.
• Be sure to check out our web site www.sma-pa.org for the latest information and new updates in the “NEWS” section.    

   

• The SMA School 2022 / 2023 Calendar and Opening SMA School Forms are on our SMA website.  (Some form Paper copies will be sent home the first day of school. If you prefer you may print and fill out ahead of time.)
• Listed below are the names of our faculty and staff members. 

Saint Michael the Archangel

Faculty 2022 – 2023

Pastor ~ Father Michael DiIorio

Principal ~ Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Pre-Kindergarten ~ Karen Arocho – Room 13

Pre-Kindergarten 2 ~ Corinne Stepnowski– Room 15

Kindergarten ~ Heather Brandt - Room 14

First Grade ~ Megan Bristol – Room 1

Second Grade ~ Jamie Pinkham– Room 3

Third Grade ~ Devon Mela Room 2

Fourth Grade ~ Kathleen Bowski– Room 4

Fifth Grade ~– Cynthia Bobst - Room 33

Sixth Grade ~ Maryanne Ounjian – Room 34

Seventh Grade ~– Dianne Stout - Room 35

Eighth Grade ~ Florence Viola – Room 38

Italian Language / Art (Pre-K-8) ~ Carolyn Havrilla – Computer Room 25 Art Room 21

Physical Education ~ Sandy Hart - Gym

Music ~ Mary Drumheiser Room 31
Secretary ~ Elizabeth Wurtz - Office
CARES ~ Patty Walton
CRE ~ John Murray – Room 10
Nurse ~ Jill Demi
Maintenance ~ George Grostas
School Psychologist ~ Heather Goldman
Counselor ~ Donna Patti
Speech ~ Katie Hett
CATAPULT Reading/Math – Fern Mittin
NDS Breakfast / Lunch Director ~ Corie DeStefano 
 

• UNIFORMS: Students are expected to be in proper uniform beginning on the first day of school.  Please review the SMA School uniform policy, as it will be strictly enforced.   The SMA Uniform Code is posted on our school website at www.sma-pa.org.

 

• LUNCH: ALL SMA NDS HOT LUNCHES ARE FREE AND WILL BEGIN THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 9/7/22 GRADES 1-8 AND 9/8/22 PREK/K.  Lunch regulations and rules will be sent home in an information pack and will be online.  We welcome Corie DeStefano back as our NDS Director! 

 

• Please note: no fast food lunches or soda products are permissible in the SMA Lunch Program.

 

• BREAKFAST: ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING SMA SCHOOL MAY RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST EACH MORNING.

 

• DISCIPLINE; Please note: SMA School has a very strict no-bully policy. VIOLENT / THREATENING/ HARASSING AND INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT will not be tolerated.

 

• STUDENT EARLY PICKUP: Parents/Guardians must send a note to the teacher if a child is being picked up early.  If your child is going home with someone other than parents/legal guardians or if a student is changing the way they are going home, SMA School must be notified in writing.  This is a very important security issue. Please note: all person(s) picking up a child early will need ID.

 

• ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL SMA SCHOOL:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

            Greetings!  Please take a few minutes to review the arrival policy with your child/children.  The safety of your children is a top priority for our school. 

****** THE SAFETY OF OUR PARKING LOT DURING CAR LINE DISMISSAL IS ALSO OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO US.  PLEASE REALIZE THAT NO ONE MAY PARK NEAR CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OR BEGIN MOVING WHILE ANY CHILD IS STILL WALKING BETWEEN CARS.  EVERYONE MUST EXIT USING THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. 

Arrival:

• BUSES K- 8 Students will enter through the “Parkway Doors”
• CAR LINES:  “A” Doors  /  “Main Doors”

We ask all car drivers to be very careful when entering the premises of SMA School. (See attached letter.)

Dear Mr. DiCicco,    
     Please inform the parents who drop their children off at St Michael's school to, please, be observant of the School speed limit.  It is clearly marked by signs with flashing lights.  Always better to be safe than sorry. Thanking you, in advance, for your attention to this matter. Mary Ann S Gahagan Tullytown Borough Council

            The car line moves out quickly enough so no one needs to be inconvenienced.  If everyone follows the correct procedures things will move smoothly and efficiently.

            Morning car line procedures:  All cars are to go around the convent and stop at the main doors.  The children will go directly to their classrooms.  Morning prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance will be announced over the PA system.  Children may get out of the car between “A’ and “B” doors and walk along the side of the building to enter using the correct door.  For the safety of the children, children should exit the car on the side closest to the school.  Please keep the car line moving, you should stop only one time, allowing the children to exit wherever the car stops.  Children will then enter through the front doors.  They will then go directly to their classroom for morning prayers.  Front doors will close at 8:30 and our morning prayers will begin. 
Any student who is not present by 8:30 will be considered late.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in making our entrance and dismissal run smoothly!
God bless, Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal

REMINDER DISMISSAL SMA SCHOOL

CAR LINE



Dear Parents and Guardians,

                Greetings!  Please take a few minutes to review the DISMISSAL policy with your child/children.  The safety of our children is a top priority for SMA  School. 
Dismissal:
PreK will use their normal exit.
1 / 3 / 7 / 8 Grades will exit the “A” doors.  
2 / 4 / 5 / 6 Grades will exit the “B” doors.  
Kindergarten dismiss “C” Doors. 

• All K-8 parents will park in the normal car dismissal line. 

****** THE SAFETY OF OUR PARKING LOT DURING CAR LINE DISMISSAL IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO US.  Students Grades 1-8 exit "A" Doors for car line pickup.  All cars picking up students are to line up in our school parking lot across from the A - B - C Doors.   PLEASE REALIZE THAT NO ONE MAY PARK NEAR CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OR GYM SIDE PARKING LOTS.  THERE IS NO MOVING WHILE ANY CHILD IS STILL WALKING BETWEEN CARS.  EVERYONE MUST EXIT USING THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. Car line students are not to walk to other lots. This creates a safety hazard for the children.  The car line moves out quickly enough so no one needs to be inconvenienced.  If everyone follows the correct procedures things will move smoothly and efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!  God’s joy, Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal
  
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SMA School Uniform Policy
Dear Parents/Guardians,   Greetings!  Our SMA uniform includes the following points.

• • Please review the SMA  School Uniform Policy. (See below.)
  • SMA Sweaters with the old logo will be grandfathered in. When worn out, please discard. (Do not place in SMA Swap Shop. TY!)
  • SMA Winter Uniform Sweater Policy Grades 1-8 Sweaters are mandatory for SMA Winter Uniform for Grades 1-8. There are optional types of the SMA sweater that may be worn. (Homeroom teachers can decide sweaters may be removed if classroom conditions warrant.)
  • The SMA Swap Shop is open with uniform donated items.
  • Sneaker Policy for both Gym and the SMA Spring Uniform: low-cut totally black or totally white sneakers with black or white matching sneaker laces and white/black matching socks.
  • Flynn & O’Hara is our uniform vender. (They have partnered with Catholic schools for many years and provide high quality durable garments.)

All of the uniform options are available for purchase at Flynn and O’Hara. Any student not in compliance with the dress code will receive a demerit form. Personal appearance that constitutes a distraction is  not permitted. Final approval/disapproval is at the discretion of the Principal.
A. Hair styles/Grooming:  Student’s hair is to be neat and clean, and groomed conservatively. No extreme styles. Hair should not cover the eyes. Boy’s hair may not touch their shirt collar and ears must be cut out. The Principal has the final decision on correct hairstyles.
B. Jewelry: Although jewelry is not part of the school uniform, post earrings of a small and conservative style are permitted to be worn by the girls (one earring only in each ear). No other visible piercing is permitted. Bracelets, both ankle and wrist, pins and buttons are not part of the school uniform. This includes all rope, yarn and beaded neck, wrist and ankle bands. A religious medal or cross is permitted.
C. Out of Uniform: If at any time during the year an exception in uniform is necessary, a note of explanation must be sent to the child’s teacher who will forward it to the principal. This note should indicate the expected date when the uniform will be complete.
D. Make-up: No make-up or nail polish is acceptable. Sculptured nails may not be worn in school.
E. Shoes: (Boys) Brown “Black Dirty Buck” or “Oxfords” ~ (Girls) Black “Dirty Buck” or “Maryjane’s No sneakers, sneaker-type shoes, moccasins, dress boots, hiking boots, heels, platforms or canvas shoes are to be worn.
F. Gym Uniform
· SMA Green tee shirt · Light Gray sweatpants, · SMA Silver Gray Micro-mesh gym shorts in spring and fall · Light Gray sweatshirt with the school logo · Sneakers: Low-cut totally black or totally white sneakers with black or white matching sneaker laces and white/black matching socks.
G. Girls Uniform Grades 1 - 4
· Plaid Jumper - White peter pan blouse either short sleeve or long sleeve · Black or Hunter Green Knee socks or tights · Sweater Options Pick One: Green Crew Neck Cardigan with SMA logo or Green V-Neck Pullover Sweater with SMA logo or Green V-Neck Sweater Vest with SMA logo .Please note: 4th graders who grow and need to purchase a new uniform may purchase 5^th grade uniform.
H. Girls Uniform 5-8
· Plaid Kilt · White short-sleeve or long-sleeve oxford cloth blouse · Sweater Options Pick One:Green Crew Neck Cardigan with SMA logo or Green V-Neck Pullover Sweater with SMA logo or Green V-Neck Sweater Vest with SMA logo· Optional plaid tie  - Black or Hunter Green Knee socks or tights
I. Boys Uniform Grades 1 - 4
Khaki pants - White or green polo long or short sleeve with SMA logo - Sweater Options Pick One: Green V-Neck Pullover Sweater with SMA logo or Green V-Neck Sweater Vest with SMA logo · Brown / Black crew sock - Black or Brown reversible belt
J. Boys Uniform Grades 5- 8
· Khaki pants -White Oxford Cloth shirt either short sleeve or long sleeve - Green striped tie -Sweater Options Pick One: Green V-Neck Pullover Sweater with SMA logo or Green V-Neck Sweater Vest with SMA logo *Brown / Black crew sock -Black or Brown reversible belt
K. Pre-K Uniform: · SMA Green T-shirt · SMA Ash gray sweatshirt (Optional) · SMA Ash gray sweatpants · SMA Silver Gray Micro-mesh gym shorts in spring and fall · Sneakers: Low-cut totally black or totally white sneakers with black or white matching sneaker laces and white/black matching socks.
L. Kindergarten Uniform: Embroidered Green or White SMA polo shirt · SMA Green t-shirt * Light Gray SMA sweatshirt (Optional)· SMA Silver Gray Micro-mesh gym shorts in spring and fall *Light
Gray sweat-pants

• • Sneakers: Low-cut totally black or totally white sneakers with black or white matching sneaker laces and white/black matching socks

M. Spring Uniform Grades 1-8 (This uniform is optional.) The regular SMA uniform may be worn during this time. Check SMA School Calendar for dates SMA Spring Uniform may be worn.
Boys: ·Khaki walking shorts· White or Green SMA short sleeve polo shirt tucked in. - Black or Brown belt Shoes: Low-cut totally black or totally white sneakers with black or white matching sneaker laces and white/black matching socks. The regular school shoe may also be worn.
Girls: ·Khaki skort or Khaki shorts· White or Green SMA short sleeve polo shirt (All shirts should be tucked in..) Black or Brown belt with shorts / Shoes: Low-cut totally black or totally white sneakers with black or white matching sneaker laces and white/black matching socks. The regular school shoe may also be worn.
Spring uniforms must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara. Children who are not in proper uniform will be issued a demerit. If a child receives three demerits for the same violation, he/she is liable for a school detention. Continued failure to comply with the dress code will make a child liable for suspension. Children who are not in proper uniform will have points deducted from the Personal Development grade on their report card.
  

SMA School Classroom Supply List 2022/2023

PREK SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Room 13 Mrs. Arocho
$20 supply fee (cash only please)
2 Rolls of Paper Towels
2 Containers of Clorox Wipes
1 Box of Tissues
1 Box of Baby Wipes
Fitted crib sheet with name in it. It will be used at rest time to cover rest mats
Plastic bag with change of clothes to be kept in school bag
PRE K Room 15  Mrs Stepnowski

1. 1 Folder with name on it
2. Backpack large enough to hold folder
3. 2 rolls of paper towels
4. 2 big boxes of tissues
5. 2 large glue sticks
6. $25 project fee (Cash only, please!)
7. 2 containers of Clorox wipes
8. Girls - Box of sandwich size Ziploc bags
9. Boys - Box of gallon size Ziploc bags
10. Plastic bag with complete change of clothing to be kept in the school bag. Clothing should be seasonal. Label with first and last name. 
11. 1 ream of good copy paper
12. 1 crib sheet; a blanket may also be sent in
13. 2 packages of baby wipes
14. 4 dry erase markers
15. 1 white sock or eraser
16. 1 4 pack of playdough
17. 1 pack of Command Hooks – Designer style 5lbs pack of at least 3

**********************************************************Kindergarten Supply List 2022-2023

2 sturdy standard sized folders
4 black expo thin markers and white sock or eraser
1 backpack large enough to hold the folder and a large library book
10 or more large Glue Sticks – this is for the entire year send in 2 at a time
2 boxes of Crayola Markers - September and January
2 packs of colored pencils - September and January 
1 pair of scissors
1 pack of mini eraser tops for top of pencils
4 pack of crayons (no larger than 24) label with name one for each quarter
2 dozen sharpen #2 pencils with erasers
2 plastic pencil boxes for supplies label with name (No zipper pouches please)
1 ream of copy paper
1 4 pack of playdough
1 pack of Command Hooks – Designer style 5lbs pack of at least 3
Headphones, no earbuds, We recommend good quality. We will be using  them with our ipads. 


An extra change of clothes does not need to be a school uniform – label first and last name in a ziploc bag 

$20.00 project fee (Cash only)                                  

2 rolls of paper towels

1big boxes of tissues

1 container of baby wipes

1 Box of Gallon size Ziploc bags
1 box of sandwich size bags

2 container of Clorox Wipes

                                 
Please make sure all your child supplies are labeled with their name including their gym sweat shirt and jackets.
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SUPPLY LIST FOR FIRST GRADE

• 10 Sharpened Pencils (More pencils the better!)
• 2 Folders
• 1 Box of 24 Crayons
• 1 Set of 8 Markers
• 1 Pair of Scissors
• 2 Large Gluesticks
• 1 Dry-erase Marker
• 1 Large Pencil Case
• 1 Set of headphones that will work with an Ipad.
• 1 Ream of Copy Paper

   A donation of the following items are appreciated:

• Box of Tissues
• Paper Towels
• Hand Sanitizer
• Disinfecting Wipes or Bottle of Cleaner (I understand these products are hard to find, any donation is greatly appreciated!) 

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2nd Grade
Updated Class Supply List (also on website)

6 sharpened pencils
1 eraser
1 box of crayons (24 count)
2 dry erase markers (black)
1 set of colored pencils
1 box of markers
1 highlighter (any color)
1 scissors
1 white glue
3 large glue sticks
5 folders with pockets
4 marble copybooks (wide ruled)
2 reams of white copy paper
1 small box to hold supplies
1 pair of headphones with a 3.5mm plug (for iPads)
$25 Classroom fee (covers expenses for classroom projects and learning activities during the year as well as a subscription to Scholastic magazine.)
For our classroom, any donation of tissues, paper towels, disinfecting wipes/spray, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, gallon and sandwich size ziploc bags are greatly appreciated.

Third Grade Please make sure to label supplies such as scissors, glue, pencil cases, copybooks, etc. Thank you! I recommend that each child brings a filled reusable water bottle each day. Each child will need two masks to keep with them either in a large plastic bag or a pencil case box. Your child may also bring a small hand sanitizer for their desk.
	6		sharpened # 2 Pencils
	1		eraser
	1		red pen
	1		box of crayons
	2		yellow highlighters
	1		ruler (12 inches / 30 Centimeters)
	1		pair of scissors
	1		glue bottle
	1-2		large glue sticks
	1		large soft zipper pencil case
	5		marble composition books (copy books) - any color
	3		folders (with pockets)
	2		dry erase markers
	1		dry erase eraser or old sock
	1		set of USB headphones with microphone (Microsoft, Logitech, etc.)
	1		pack of markers

Optional: paper towels, tissues, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer. I understand these items are very hard to find, so if you cannot provide these, it isn't a problem.

It will be a great school year!!
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Supplies Needed-Grade 4



6 Marble WIDE RULE copybooks (any color)

4 Sturdy Pocket Folders   
1 Large SOFT ZIPPER Pencil Case (NO BOXES)
1 White bottle glue and 1 glue stick

4 SHARPENED Pencils

1 eraser

2 BLUE erasable pens, 2 RED Pens (NO BLACK PENS)

1 yellow highlighter

 1 set (8) Markers

1 box (16 or 24)crayons- *larger boxes not permitted because they will not fit in desk 

1 12"&30cm ruler

1 pair scissors (pointed top-not rounded)

1 Standard size Deck of Regular Playing Cards

Earbuds or Headset for Ipad usage 

$25.00 (Cash only)  will be collected from each child.
-(This fee covers the entire school year's Homeroom activity projects/Science Lab Experiment Materials, Scholastic News paper, Construction Paper, Loose Leaf, Graph Paper, Tape).
 Receipt will be provided at your request. 

3 large boxes of tissues

1roll of paper towels

REMINDER: ALL SOFT BACK WORKBOOKS NEED TO BE COVERED IN CONTACT PAPER (ANY COLOR)-IT WOULD BE A GREAT IDEA TO PICK SOME UP AS YOU GET YOUR SUPPLIES.

 HARD BACK TEXT BOOKS --YOU MAY USE PAPER BOOK COVERS OR BOOK SOCKS.
*PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL SUPPLIES BROUGHT TO SCHOOL

*Please do not bring anything that is not on the supply list. Our desk can only hold a certain amount of supplies. Keep your crayons and markers in the boxes that they come in

**Prepare your pencil case with 4 sharpened pencils,  1 blue erasable pen,  1 red pen, 1 highlighter, 1 glue stick and 1 scissor. Keep extra pencils, pens at home until you need to replace them or use them for homework assignments.


Thank you for your cooperation in preparing your child for a great fourth grade year!
Mrs Bowski

Grade 5 Please remember to have of these supplies with you by the first week of school.
	6		#2 pencils
	1		eraser
	2		blue erasable pens
	2		red ink pens
	2		black pens
	1		box of crayons (16) Crayola
	1		set of markers-thick
	1		highlighter
	1		12 inch ruler
	1		pair of scissors
	1		pack of construction paper
	1		glue stick
	1		bottle of glue
	1		large soft pencil case NO BOXES
	6		black marble copybooks
	1		package of loose leaf
	6		pocket folders
	1		box of tissues
	1		roll of paper towels
	1		pkg of wipes
	1		ream of good copy paper
	1		pair of headphones Ear phone compatible to lap tops One package of cleaning wipes.

 

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6th 2022-2023 Supply List 

*Students need a plastic crate!

• 8 composition books
  □ 7 folders (1 for each major subject plus one special)
  □ 2 packs of Post-It notes (regular 3-inch square)
  □ pencils (#2, pre-sharpened, with erasers; mechanical pencils are fine)
  □ 1 12-count pack of colored pencils
  □ 1 12-inch ruler (has inches and centimeters)
  □ 1 8-count pack of markers
  □ 1 24-count pack of crayons
  □ 1 black permanent marker
  □ 1 scissors
  □ White Out correction tape (no liquid; will need to be replaced throughout the year)
  □ 2 highlighters (any color)
  □ 3 glue sticks (will definitely need to be replaced throughout the year)
  □ pens (blue or black)
  □ 1 pair of earbuds/headphones for Chromebook
  □ $2.00 cash science lab fee in an envelope with student’s name (incoming 6th grade only)
  □ 2 reams of white copy paper
  □ 1 roll of paper towels
  □ 2 large boxes of tissues
  □ 1 container of disinfecting wipes
• Dictionary and thesaurus
  
  $15.00 cash due to cover Scholastic Magazine subscription.
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• 1 pocket dictionary and thesaurus (for 6, 7, 8 grades; Amazon has them for under $6). Seventh and eighth-grade students can use the one they had from last year.
• Overall  Approximate Size: 15 5/8" x 13 3/4" x 10 5/8"
• Target has them for $4.00, Walmart approx. $4.00,  Home Depot approx. $8.00
• I have one or two in the classroom if you're in a pinch... just let me know! 

UPDATED 6/7/8 GRADES SUPPLY LIST

• 8 composition books
• 7 folders (1 for each major subject plus one special)
• 2 packs of Post-It notes (regular 3-inch square)
• pencils (#2, pre-sharpened, with erasers; mechanical pencils are fine)
• 1 12-count pack of colored pencils
• 1 12-inch ruler (has inches and centimeters)
• 1 8-count pack of markers
• 1 24-count pack of crayons
• 1 black permanent marker
• 1 scissors
• White Out correction tape (no liquid; will need to be replaced throughout the year)
• 2 highlighters (any color)
• 3 glue sticks (will definitely need to be replaced throughout the year)
• pens (blue or black)
• 1 pair of earbuds/headphones for Chromebook             
• $2.00 cash science lab fee in an envelope with student’s name (incoming 6^th grade only)
• 2 reams of white copy paper
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 2 large boxes of tissues
• 1 container of disinfecting wipes
• 1 crate (for incoming 6^th grade; 1558 in. x 1334 in. x 1058 in.)
• 1 pocket dictionary/thesaurus (for 6, 7, 8 grades; Amazon has them for under $6)

Please replenish supplies when they are used up or lost.

SMA Grandparents’ Day on October 16!!!
August 2022 Dear Boys and Girls, Greetings! I am happy to announce that we will be hosting a SMA Grandparents’ Day on October 16th. I want to invite you and your grandparents to attend the 10:00 Mass on Sunday, October 16th. Following the Mass there will be a social reception in the Church Hall for grandparents and children featuring cakes, cookies, tea, coffee and juice. Boys and girls please give your grandparents a call and invite them to join you. If they would like to attend, please complete the attached form and return it to your teacher by Friday, September 9th . Each child whose grandparents will be attending will help to make a little keepsake for her/his guest/s to take home. Thank you. I hope that many of you will be with us on October 16th at 10:00 AM. God Bless! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco Principal ******************************************************Names of my Grandparents: ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ My name is ___________________ Grade _______________________ There will be a photographer available. If interested, please check box □ Please fill out the above form and return it to your teacher by Friday, September 7th . Thank you!!!

Special Features of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School!!
SMA School Mission To provide a Catholic faith-filled education based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in a nurturing family that strives for excellence.
Faith * Family * Excellence
In addition to the Core Curriculum, Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School offers many special services:

• Excellent Virtual Distance Learning Program (If needed only) 
• SMA School is a AOP STEM School. 

∙     Winner Number #1 Best Private School Bucks County! 
∙     Runner up to #1 Best Private School “Best of Bucks” 2019., 2020, 2021.
∙      Pre-K Program (3/ 4 years old) ~ This program offers full / half day Pre-K classes.
∙         New and Improved Extensive Website ~  www.sma-pa.org   Our new redesigned school website hosted by eCatholic posts our School Calendar, Handbook, Faculty E-Mail, Special Announcements, Parent/Student Pages, Alumni Page, Picture Page, Teacher Homeroom Sites, learning links, FACTS application, and many more special features. 
∙         New air-conditioned classrooms!!! 1-8 then PreK and K and specialty classrooms in the fall! 
Bishops’ Tuition Transfer Grant Program. ~ Any student from a public / charter school or non-Catholic school who transfers to Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School (Grades 2-7) will receive a tuition grant discount of $1000.00 the first year, $500.00 the second year and $250.00 the third year. (St. Michael was chosen by AOP along with twenty others from over 200 schools to be in this program.)
∙         Certificate of Achievement Award ~ Issued by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for SMA School’s outstanding academic growth from Terra Nova Standardized Test scores. 
∙         CARES ~ After school child care program. (PreK to 8^th Grade) 3:00 PM – 6:00
∙         Morning CARES Program ~ Available to children PreK to 8^th Grade.  6:30 AM – 8:30.
∙         Computer Lab ~ Students attend technology class every week. 
∙         Google School. SMA School is now a full member Google School. All students 4^th Grade through 8^th receive a Google email address and full Google School services. Teachers were extensively trained in many of the applications of Google School. (More training coming)
∙         MSP – My Student Progress all students’ grades are available online 24/7.
∙         School Messenger – Phone messages, texts, and emails sent to all parent and guardians.  A voice update message sent weekly by principal.
∙         Active Alumni ~ SMA Alumni & Friends, this organization holds several events during the school year and gives several tuition scholarships.
∙         Music Program ~ Includes classroom instruction, reading music, playing instruments, singing and movement, liturgical song, and special student performances. All grades attend music class every week.
∙         Art Program ~ Includes Art instruction and a SMA Art Room. All grades attend art class every week.
∙         Physical Education Teacher ~ Our extensive Gym Program offers exercises and many interesting group activities. All grades attend gym classes every week.
∙         Library ~ Two classrooms: upper / lower grades. This program provides the opportunity for students to choose books weekly and to learn additional library skills.
∙         Active SMA Home and School Association ~ Provides many educational and fun social activities for our students, families, and staff.
∙         CATAPULT ~ Students receive speech therapy, educational remediation, counseling for children and families, and group sessions for special needs children.
∙          Science Lab ~ Operating science classroom with experimental activities.
∙         Foreign Language Study ~ Grades PreK - 8 Italian!!!
∙         SMA Band Program ~ Supplement program where students learn to play instruments and perform in concerts.
∙         Active Music Concert & Theater Series Program

• Free NDS Hot Lunch and Breakfast Program ~ This is a free program available to students in all grades.  
• Several Clubs are an important part of  SMA School: NEW Spainish Club / Rosary Club /  Chess Club / Musical Theatre Club (performs a play at Conwell – Egan) / Robotic Club  5-8 / Service Club 

• Student Council ~ The purpose of this organization is to promote good citizenship, encourage a high standard of scholarship, arouse a spirit of pride within the school, demonstrate the practical application of democracy, and contribute to the general welfare of the school.  Representation on the Student Council is made up of students in Grades 5-8 who are elected by their peers.
• IPads ~ Students Grades K-8 are provided with an IPad / Chrombook for use at school and home.   All teachers have one; every classroom has an apple TV, document reader, projector, and smartboard  (new three year full activity Smartboard licenses established.) 
• Laptop Staff Computers: In addition to every staff member receiving an IPad, Smartboard, Doc reader, apple TV new this year through a grant all teachers will receive a laptop computer.  
• Fusion Online Science Program ~ Offered to Grades 3-8. Students may participate in digital labs and connect to online video instruction. We just purchased a five year subscription to this program.
• “First in Math” Program ~ Students K-8.  Encourages students to practice and improve math skills through various games and activities.  Site license enables students to participate in school and at home. SMA School won an award for placing 62 out of 2700 schools
• SMA COVID Committee – meets to continue best practices for coronavirus safety measures. 
• SMA Security Committee ~ Every classroom contains a red security folder (in special door bins) containing Crisis Management directives.
• Kagan Cooperative Learning Method is utilized.
• ESIG established.
• New SMA School Uniform with new logos established.
• SMA School participates in major media events: Fox 29 (3)  / Channel 6 (2) Levittown Radio students broadcast live with Merrill Reese  (2)
• Raz-Kids Plus: Raz-Kids Plus includes a personal library of leveled books and additional reading resources that can be printed out or accessed online using a computer or mobile device. Raz-Kids is a dynamic website where kids can listen to, read, and even record themselves reading literary and informational eBooks anytime, anywhere! With Raz-Kids, students have access to hundreds of interactive, leveled books spanning 27 levels of difficulty, covering a wide range of subjects. In addition to engaging kids at their reading level and in their area of interest, this is built for students website gives kids 24/7 access to the practice they need to become better, more confident readers. At the same time, teachers can customize assignments, view reports, and track student progress every step of the way.
• DLFF Pathways and SMA Alumni & Friends Tuition Scholarships offered.

∙      SMA Tradition Events ~ Coinwalk – Home & School Activities – Spirit Day – CSW-Winterfest – Catholic Schools Week – Green & Gold Day – Fun Day – Carol Night – Dr. Seuss Day – Pi Day – Principal for the Day

• Remind App in use lower grades.
• Religious Events ~ First Friday Masses -Prayer Services -Stations of the Cross – Prayers Buddies – Reconciliation – Weekly Adoration – First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation Programs
• New Financial Resources:  We also work closely with the Danaher Lynch Family Foundation which established a new Pathway Scholarship Program for 6/7/8 graders.  SMA is also working hard to establish EITC and OSTC monies and meets with (BLOCS to increase the monies dedicated to SMA School.).
• SMA School Philosophy:  To provide a Catholic faith-filled education based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in a nurturing family environment that strives for academic excellence.

   
Thank you.  God’s light!  Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal