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NEW!!! Saint Michael the Archangel Third Trimester Honor Roll! Congrats to these excellent students! God's light, Mr. "D'.  Pastor Awards 5th Grade Francesca Simeone 6th Grade Braedin Valentine 7th Grade Matthew DeStefano 8th Grade Erin Byrne Principal’s Honors 5th Grade Miranda Kuhl – Matthew Saxton 6th Grade Hailey Sarzynski – Kiley Saba – Penelope Psoras – Brayden McGuckin 7th Grade Matthew DeStefano – Christopher Urban 8th Erin Byrne – Samantha Drake – Isabelle Mahoney-Perez – Jake Scott – Erica Logue First Honors 4th  Grade Brookyn Demi- Jarrod Exume – Jordan Pillay – Edmund Taylor 5th Grade  Michelah Hoffman – Francesca Simeone – Brayden Urban 6th Grade Alexandrea Chapman – Anna Werneck – Olivia Torres – Rileigh Somaine – Atticus Slavin – Elyssa Moulic 7th Grade  Jaydia Giffins Second Honors 4th Mackenzie Byrne – John Chapman – David Fitzgibbon – Violet Goldey – Luciana Monteone – Eliana Moulic – Raelyn Saba – Rachel Scarborough – Timothy Sullivan 5th Sawyer Brock – Charles Martell – Ella Mullins – Tiffany Pinkham 6th Alba Gonzalez – Robert Goldey – Timothy Ginchereau – Venice Dennis 7th Grade  Sam Desjardins 8th Isabelle Ginchereau – Sebastian Molina – Mentoral Zoryea Effort Awards 4th Grade Ashley Kerr 5th  Grade  Maya Bilek – Rylee Broll – Sadie Fischer – Cole McGuckin – Cali Searfoss – Juliet Toothman 6th Grade Anna Zoryea – Deven Schrecl   8th Grade John Finby – Tessa Jerome – Olivia Smejkal

Super news! Mrs. Carolyn Havrilla will be teaching a foreign language (Italian) PreK - 8 Super news! I am very happy to announce our new Art teacher Mrs. Carolyn Havrilla will also be teaching a foreign language (Italian) to grades PreK - 8 this year. We are thrilled to have a live in person teacher of a foreign language for all our students (PreK - 8)!!! Thank you! God bless. Mr. "D'. Ciaco!

Have a relaxing and awesome summer!!! TY! God's light, Mr. "D'. The entire staff of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School wishes you a safe, holy, and relaxing summer! God bless! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal SMA School

SMA 2021/2022 Calendar is now posted!!! Click on "Calendar" at top of our SMA website home page. TY! God's light, Mr. "D'.

SMA Soccer ⚽️ is back! Sign up dates below! Sign up dates 7/15 7/19 7/22 At St Mike's 6-7pm $125 $240 ( family ) TY!

New Second Grade Teacher! Dear Parents/Guardians, Greetings! I am very happy to announce Mrs. Jennifer Garcia is our new SMA Second Grade Teacher. Mrs. Garcia is a veteran educator who has taught for many years in Catholic schools. She is fully state certified and comes to us very highly recommended. She is a curriculum specialist and possesses strong tech skills. Mrs. Garcia oversaw the “Professional Learning Community” at her former school and was involved in many extracurricular activities. She has strong Catholic faith beliefs and possesses a passion and vision for Catholic Education. Mrs. Garcia will be a great addition to our school. I am sure we will all quickly welcome her to our SMA School family. God’s light! Mr. “D”. Principal New PreK Grade Teacher Dear Parents/Guardians, Greetings! I am happy to announce that Corinne A. Stepnowski is our new PreK teacher of our just added additional PreK class! (We will again have two PreK classrooms this year!!!!) Mrs. Stepnowski is very familiar with our school. She has extensive experience planning and instructing early childhood students. Mrs. Stepnowski comes to St Mike’s with both a Bachelor of Arts in Early Elementary Education and a Master of Education Degree from La Salle University. She is fully certified Pennsylvania Instructional II in Elementary Education and Special Education. She also has worked in Catapult as an instructor and the School District of Philadelphia as a Title 1 Extended day teacher. Mrs. Stepnowski will be a fine addition to our St. Mike’s school family. God’s light, Mr. “D”.

The Nick Haeuser Memorial Fund SMA Scholarship Dear Parents and Guardians Greetings! The Nick Haeuser Memorial Fund is very excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for all students at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School who are registered for the 2021/2022 school year. The scholarship award will be offered to selected students, (one per family) $500.00 each for the 2021/2022 school year’s tuition. This letter is to inform you of the criteria necessary for application for this new Scholarship Award. We Ask That You Submit the Following: ∙ Complete the Nick Haeuser Memorial Fund Scholarship Application below. ∙ Student needs to be registered for the 2021/2022 school year ∙ Complete a FACTS application (This is done online at www.sma-pa.org) ∙ Send the bottom form and your essay to the SMA School office in an envelope marked SMA Nick Haeuser Memorial Scholarship Application by July 31st or email to sdicicco@sma-pa.org. The Nick Haeuser Memorial Fund Committee will consider the following criteria in its selection process: ∙ Level of involvement and support demonstrated by the student/family in school and parish activities. ∙ Completion of the application process. ∙ Must be in good financial standing with the school. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mr. Stephen D, DiCicco Principal ************************************************************************* Include at the top of the submission Student (s) Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardians Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Mailing address: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Day time phone number: ___________________________________________________________________ Grade student is entering for the 2021/2022 school year: __________________________________________ Number of children presently attending Catholic Schools___________________________________________________. Coach Nick Haeuser dedicated his time to coaching soccer at St. Mike’s for more than 10 years. Through his tenure as a coach, he helped others in any way he could and did random acts of kindness to support any player or family who needed assistance. In his honor we want to award scholarships to those who also perform acts of kindness within the community. Please write and include a typed, 250-500-word essay written by the parents or guardians however, based on the acts by the students. Essay topic: “Describe an act of kindness the student has performed within the community and why this was important to them” When you complete this form & essay, please send it to the SMA School office in an envelope marked “Coach Nick Haeuser Memorial Scholarship Application” no later than July 31st or email it to sdicicco@sma-pa.org TY!

Saint Michael the Archangel School Office NEW Summer Hours!!! Saint Michael the Archangel School Office NEW Summer Hours!!! 215-943-0222 OPEN!!!! June 21 through September 3. 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Monday through Friday. (July 5 through July 12 SMA School is CLOSED.) Swap Shop is OPEN for the summer! Reminder you can email me at sdicicco@sma-pa.org 24/7!!!! Thank you!!! God bless, Mr.“D”.

The entire staff of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School wishes you a safe, holy, and relaxing summer! God bless! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal SMA School

• SMA School approved Middle States CERTIFIED this year! Good until 2028!!!!

Student Transfer Grant Available for 2021/2022 School Year! Student Transfer Grant Available for 2021/2022 School Year! Transfer Grant Program! SMA School applied for and was informed we were selected to participate in the Bishops’ Tuition Transfer Grant Program. (Only 20 Catholic schools from the entire Archdiocese were picked to be a part of this new transfer grant program!) How does the transfer program work? 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. Call 215-943-0222 or email sdicicco@sma-pa.org for more info! SPREAD THE WORD! TY! God’s light,

REMINDER SPREAD THE WORD! Any family who recommends a student who registers at SMA School will receive a $25.00 Gift Card!

Check it out! August new school year information letter will be emailed this August. Please make sure we have your correct email address TY! God bless, Mr. "D'.

The SMA Swap Shop will open over the summer with uniform donated items. PreK – 8 Grades 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 garment

SMA September Opening Info!!! SMA School will reopen for the 2021/2022 School Year on the following schedule: Wednesday, September 8th – Grades 1 – 8 (3:00 Dismissal) - PreK & K (Open House) Morning / Afternoon CARES begins -Free SMA Breakfast & Hot Lunch Begins Thursday, September 9th – Grades PreK – 8 (3:00 Dismissal) Friday, September 10th – Grades PreK – 8 (3:00 Dismissal) 9:30 School Mass Please watch for details in the SMA Parish Church Bulletin.

New 2021 2022 SMA Art / Tech Full Time Teacher! Dear Parents/Guardians, Greetings! I am very happy to announce Mrs. Carolyn Havrilla is our new SMA Art / Tech Full Time Teacher. Mrs. Havrilla is a veteran educator who has taught for several years in Catholic schools. She has vast experience teaching Art, has great technology expertise and is very familiar with 3D Printer use. She lived in Italy for five years and is fluent in both Italian and Spanish. Mrs. Havrilla comes to Saint Mike’s with a BA in Studio Art and formerly worked at the Penelope Fox Art Studio. She now lives nearby and is quite familiar with our area. She has strong Catholic faith beliefs and possesses a passion and vision for Catholic Education. Mrs. “H” will be a fine addition to our school. I am sure we will all quickly welcome her to our SMA School family. God’s light! Mr. “D”. Principal

SMA Barnes & Noble Book Fair Family Night! Is Back!!!!! Thursday, November 18, 2021 6:00  PM Thank you! God bless, Mr. "D' 

Parent/Guardian Feedback Form 2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR The school year is almost complete! We value your input! Feel free to list or describe any questions or concerns you may have on our school. What is working well this year? Suggestions/New Ideas for SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL. 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! Mr. “D’