2018/2019 School Year Registration

SMA School Re-Registration 2019/2020 School Year!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Greetings!  We are very happy to announce we are beginning re-registration for students enrolled at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School for the 2019/20120 school year.
We had so much good news this year!
• Our school enrollment increased this year by 24 students!
We are proud of the many new additions to our SMA school programs. (Bishops Transfer Grant / Foreign Language K- 8 / New Clubs: Chess – Robotics – Art – Musical Theater / Fusion Science Grades 3-8 / Google School / IPADS Grades 4-8/ Raz Kids Reading Program/ Academic Excellence Award are just some!)
• We will continue our free breakfast and free NDS Hot Lunch program.
• SMA School Mission: To provide a Catholic faith-filled education based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in a nurturing family environment that strives for academic excellence. FAITH / FAMILY/ EXCELLENCE
• We have many new ideas to add to our school for the coming year. Stay tuned!
• To re-register simply complete the re-registration form and return it with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per family. Payment of this fee will secure a place for your child for the 2019/2020 school year.
If you register January 31 6:15 - 7:15 you will a $25.00 discount and be eligible for several cool prizes!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Student Transfer Grant Available for 2019/2020 School Year at SMA School!
Transfer Grant Program Details!
SMA School applied for and was just informed we were selected to participate in the new 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 for more information or email sdicicco@sma-pa.org. on how to apply.

Finally, thank you for putting out the “good news” about Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School and your constant great support. You are keeping “SMA School Moving Forward!”
God’s Peace and Love!
Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal SMA School

Re-Registration 2019/2019 School Year! 

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 environment that strives for academic excellence. In addition to the Core Curriculum, Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School offers many special services: • 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. • 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. • Certificate of Achievement Award ~ Issued by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for SMA School’s outstanding academic growth. • CARES ~ After school child care program. (PreK to 8th Grade) 3:00 PM – 6:00 Morning CARES Program ~ Available to children PreK to 8th Grade. 6:30 AM – 8:30. • Computer Lab ~ Students attend technology class every week. The lab is currently being updated with refurbished Windows 10 Dell computers. • Google School. Sma School is now a full member Google School. All students 4th Grade through 8th receive a Google email address. • MSP – My Student Progress grades available online 24/7. • School Messenger – Phone messages 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. Special events including “Night at the Museum”. 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 K- 4 feature Spanish, Grades 5-8 students choose their language from over thirty. Students are provided site licenses to continue their studies after school and throughout the summer. • SMA Band Program ~ Supplement program where students learn to play instruments and perform in concerts. • 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: Rosary Club / Book Club / Reading Olympics / Chess Club / Musical Theatre Club/ Two Art Clubs (Lower and Upper Grades) / Robotic Club 5-8 /Tutoring Club / 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 4-8 are provided with an IPad 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 just established.) • New Fusion Online Science Program ~ Offered to Grades 3-8. Students may participate in digital labs and connect to online video instruction. • “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. • Board Works Member ~ All students use new innovative smartboard learning program. • 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 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. • What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest ~ Saint Michael the Archangel School has been invited to participate in the annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing video contest created by the Manufacturers Resource Center in Allentown, PA. This contest invites students to explore cool manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies throughout Pennsylvania. The company we have been assigned is IMET located to Southampton, PA and we have visited the facility on a few occasions. Judges in each regional contest bestow a variety of awards, and each contest features an online vote at WhatsSoCool.org for its Viewers Choice Award The teams of students and teacher coaches receive camera equipment, software, and professional guidance as they learn to script, record, and edit their video stories. The contest’s objective is to change students’ perceptions about manufacturing careers. • Philadelphia Jr. Flower ~ SMA School is a proud participant in the annual Philadelphia Jr. Flower Show. Last four years our SMA students’ winners art work was on display in the Philadelphia Flower Show. • SMA Curriculum Festival ~ Grades Pre K - 8 use presentation skits and songs that highlight the curriculum and present a highlight video of the school’s many activities. • SMA Tradition Events ~ Pennywalk – Home & School Activities – Spirit Day – Winterfest – Catholic Schools Week – Green & Gold Day – Fun Day – Carol Night – Dr. Seuss Day – Pi Day – Principal for the Day • Religious Events ~ First Friday Masses -Prayer Services -Stations of the Cross – Prayers Buddies – Reconciliation – Weekly Adoration – First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation Programs. God’s light! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ PrincipalSMA School Re-Registration 

SMA School  admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admission policy, or in any school-administered program.

SMA  School endeavors to accommodate students with special needs, as the school's resources and capabilities reasonably permit. SMA School reserves the right to decline admission or impose reasonable conditions of attendance where indicated under the circumstances.

To be admitted to first grade a student must be six by September 1st of the current year. For admission to Kindergarten, a child must be five by September 1st. The necessary forms and certificates for admission that must be present at the time of registration are:

• Birth Certificate.
• Baptismal certificate (regardless of home parish).
• A certificate of immunization that must be updated and available for confirmation.
• $100.00 Non-Refundable registration fee.  

ADMISSION OF NON-CATHOLICS

Our school serves a variety of purposes, including the academic, social and physical development of students. However, the primary purpose of our school is religious. We exist for the purpose of evangelization and catechesis, that is, the proclamation of the Gospel and the formation of the entire school community of Faith. Our school offers a complete Catholic religious education program and makes every effort to develop the Faith in all the students so that they may live a full Christian life.

Non-Catholic students may be admitted to our school under the following conditions:

• The permission of the Pastor is obtained.
• Adequate facilities and space are available, without denying the admission of eligible Catholic students.
• The parents/guardians agree in writing to permit their child(ren) to attend Religion classes and Religious functions that are offered as part of the school program.
• The parents/guardians commit themselves in writing to accept and promote the philosophy, goals, objectives, and regulations of our school.
• The parents/guardians agree in writing to assume responsibility for all the financial obligations.