Hark! The Herald.
Friday, April 6, 2018
From the Desk of the Principal:
Dear Families,
It is with great sadness that I inform you that Bethany Thies has resigned her position at SMS. Her energy, dedication, and love for the school will be greatly missed. She has been the driving force for so much change - not only in the office where she kept things moving forward and organized, but throughout the school, in classrooms and especially the new programs in the Middle and High School.
We all wish her only the best in future endeavors and look forward to seeing her around the school. Thank you Mrs. Thies for so generously sharing your gifts with us.
With Love,
Mrs. Beam, Father Justin, the whole staff, and all of your extra "children" here at SMS
Spring Cleaning: Spiritwear SALE!
We are cleaning out for Spring - Enjoy the SAVINGS!
*While supplies last!*
PE T-shirts: $5
Sweatshirts: $20
Hats: $10
Sweatpants: $5
Dress Down Day/Snack Bar: Calling ALL families!
Good afternoon!
On Thursday, we will have a Dress Down Day/Snack Bar benefitting the 10th Annual Saints of SMS Golf Open. This is one of our major fundraising events, and we thank you for helping to support it!
This snack bar, we ask that all families (PK-11) bring in something for snack bar!
Please drop off your delicious or nutritious snack or drink in the office during the week or in Rand Hall on Thursday morning.
Thank you!
2018 Parent Survey
A couple reminders:
1. Please only fill out one survey per family
2. Please share your thoughts. We love reading comments - praise, suggestions for improvement, or anything constructive
3. The survey should be filled out in reference to K-11 students only (Pre-K will have their own survey)
4. The survey has 28 multiple choice questions, plus open-ended questions for typed comments
5. It should take about 10-20 minutes to fill out.
Yearbook Ads!
The 2018 Journalism/Yearbook Club would like to request your presence in this year’s Saint Michael School yearbook.
Personal Pages: These pages are constructed by family members, parishes and/or students to celebrate the year, their accomplishments and friendships. These pages often include notes of congratulations and family/friend photos. Student pages have been added this year! Student pages are to be reserved and designed by SMS students. They can include photos with friends, quotes, summer wishes for one another, etc. We will only be selling 16 of these ½ pages so please do not delay. If your student wishes to create a student page, please reserve your student page as soon as possible. Pricing for personal pages are as follows:
Family/Parish Full page: $60.00
Family/Parish ½ page: $30.00
Student ½ page (16 maximum): $20.00
Design Fee: $10 per page **
** If you are not comfortable designing your own advertisement, you can submit your text and photos to the Journalism/Yearbook team for full design services! You can coordinate design services and proofs by e-mailing Ms. Dayna Nobile, daynanobile@smsvt.info OR, by submitting all of your information using the Google form linked below. All photos should be sent as a png or jpg file.
Checks are to be made payable to Saint Michael School with Yearbook 2018 in the memo line.
Reserve your ad online! Click here!
Business Advertisements: Community businesses, please consider placing an ad with either a business card file or by sending in your logo via email in png or jpg format.
Business Full page: $60.00
Business ½ page: $30.00
Business card (16 maximum): $15.00
Design Fee: $10 per advertisement **
** If you are not comfortable designing your own advertisement, you can submit your text, logos, and/or photos to the Journalism/Yearbook team for full design services! You can coordinate design services and proofs by e-mailing Ms. Dayna Nobile, daynanobile@smsvt.info OR, by submitting all of your information using the Google form linked below. All photos can be sent as a png or jpg file. Design services will also include drop-off a hard copy of your business card for scanning, editing and upload.
Checks are to be made payable to Saint Michael School with Yearbook 2018 in the memo line.
Reserve your ad online! Click here!
We are very excited to include you in the 2018 Yearbook. All reservations and files must be submitted no later than Monday, April 9, 2018.
Payments can be dropped off in the office. Please make sure your checks note yearbook in the memo line, so they can be applied properly. The SMS office can also accept debit/credit card payments.
Please contact the Journalism/Yearbook Club faculty advisor, Ms. Dayna Nobile with any questions!
Thank you in advance for your support of Saint Michael School!
Ms. Nobile
10th & 11th grade Spring Break Opportunity
For more details or express interest in this fabulous opportunity, please email Serenity Wolf (SMS Parent) at: swolf@stevens-assoc.com
Thank you!
Calling All Alumni!
If you were an Alum of Saint Michael School - Elementary, Middle, or High School, we want to know! Please take the time to give us your information!
Coming up at SMS: Koinoneia Choir Concert April 23, 2018
Please join us in Rand Hall on April 23, 2018 from 1:30-2:30 in the afternoon for a performance by the Koinonia Academy Choir!
Located in New Jersey, this Catholic School choir tours annually, and has been on TV masses and led numerous retreats.
Join us as we hear their uplifting music!
Next Week at SMS:
Monday:
- 3:15-4:30 Volleyball (Grades 8-11)
- 3:15-4:30 Journalism/Yearbook Club
Wednesday:
- 8:45 Student Mass - families are always welcome to join this for this special mass!
- 3:15-4:30 Journalism/Yearbook Club
Thursday:
- Dress Down Day/Snack Bar benefitting the 10th Annual SMS Golf Open
Around Town....
Summer Camp Info: Tonight!
Youth Services’ Summer Camp Fair during April Gallery Walk
Brattleboro, VT- Youth Services will host their Annual Summer Camp Fair on Friday, April 6, on Gallery Walk Night from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the River Garden in downtown Brattleboro.
Many summer camp providers will supply activities and entertainment for the children. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to arrange a fun-filled summer while being entertained. To entice the public to stop in, Youth Services is holding a free drawing for $100 credit toward a camp of the winner’s choice and giving out free balloons.
“Our Summer Camp Fair gives parents and grandparents the chance to ask questions and register their children for many of the camps listed in our Summer Resources Calendar in one convenient location,” notes Russell Bradbury-Carlin, Youth Services’ Executive Director.
Parents will be able to pick up information about and register their children for nearly two dozen summer camp programs at the Camp Fair. Organizations that have hosted booths in past years include: Big Brothers Big Sisters; Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center; Brattleboro Outing Club/Tennis; Brattleboro Community Television; Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept; Creating with Clay; Farm Camp!; The Grammar School Summer Camp; Green Mountain Camp for Girls; Kroka Expeditions; Magical Earths Retreat; Meeting Waters YMCA; Neighborhood Schoolhouse; New England Youth Theatre; Summer Food Program; Vermont Wilderness School; Windham County Career Center STEM Summer Camp, and more!
Copies of Youth Services’ Summer Resources Calendar with information on these programs and many others will be available in the March 31 Reformer and at the fair. You can also pick up a calendar at area locations, including Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Brooks Memorial Library, and Youth Services after March 31.
The fair is sponsored by Youth Services Pacesetters: The Richards Group, Brattleboro Subaru, and GS Precision. For more information, call Youth Services at (802) 257-0361 or visit www.YouthServicesInc.org, where you can download the listing.
Tasha Tudor Seed Sale!
Seeds, lovingly harvested from Tasha Tudor's Garden
As winter thaws and minds turn to thoughts of summer gardens brimming with flowers know there's still time to order our seeds, lovingly harvested from Tasha's garden.
Kind regards,
Tasha Tudor and Family
High School Students:
2018 College and Career Pathways Events for Students and Parents
High school students and parents are invited to register for VSAC’s College and Career Pathways 2018, offering a half-day of free, in-depth workshops to help them plan for a future after high school. Topics include how to search for and apply to a college or career program, paying for college, applying for financial aid, navigating college loans and more. Choose from three locations and dates: March 17, 2018 at Saint Michael's College, Colchester; March 24, 2018 at Northern Vermont University at Johnson; or April 7, 2017 at Castleton University, Castleton. New this year: In addition to addressing all things college, our workshops led by experts in the field will also cover apprenticeships, certificates, and skilled trades for pathways to great careers that do not require a college degree.
Contact: Anna Telensky at (888) 943-7301 or events@vsac.org
Green Mountain Conservation Camp!
Wildlife education and outdoor skills are the focus of GMCC and the program’s goal is to cultivate a caring attitude among our youth for Vermont’s fish and wildlife resources
For students ages 12-16.
More great information here!
We're here for you!
Email: kimmorrell@smsvt.info
Website: www.smsvt.info
Location: 48 Walnut Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States
Phone: 802-254-6320
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Michael-Roman-Catholic-School-163298257197450/
Twitter: @StMikesVT