Hark! The Herald
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
TONIGHT IS AN EVENING YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS: Arsenic and Old Lace Comes to Saint Michael School
We invite parents, family and friends, parishioners and members of the community to join us for an evening of wit, wildness and laughter.
Our high school students have been rehearsing for weeks in anticipation of this evening. All of the students and staff have been involved behind the scenes, getting the set built, practicing hair and makeup, bringing in props from home, and providing encouragement during the countless dress rehearsals.
This production truly is a labor of love and we hope you all will come to watch tonight at 6:30.
There is an encore presentation tomorrow evening if you miss the show tonight.
Alright Everyone, it is Parent Survey Time!
The parent survey can be found at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMS_Family_Survey_18_19
** YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY IN ONE SITTING, so please give yourself 15 minutes of uninterrupted time. ***
Each year, the school board collects anonymous survey responses from all of our parents about their experience here at Saint Michael School. Your feedback is invaluable as we make decisions for the year ahead. We have received wonderful praises from parents about things we are doing well, and really helpful, constructive feedback that has resulted in changes and improvements to our curriculum, building, and school experience.
ATTENTION PRESCHOOL PARENTS: If you only have a child in our preschool program, you are asked not to complete the survey. We will share a separate survey, unique to our preschool curriculum.
Parent Survey Challenge
We have two incentives for participation:
- A $50 Visa gift card compliments of Mrs Beam
- A $25 Amazon gift card compliments of Father Justin
If you choose to submit your email address, you will be entered into the above drawing. Your email is only recorded for the prize drawing , it will NOT be connected to your survey responses)
I made a bet with Mrs Beam that we could come together as a community and get at least 89% participation... It has never happened before and I like a good challenge. We have 63 families total and in order to reach my goal of 89% or greater, we need at least 56 families to complete this survey.
I believe in you all!
I will update our thermometer next Friday as encouragement.
Have you ordered your yearbook yet?
Register online here or pickup a form from the office
School Code: 082855
School Name: ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
DIRECT LINK:
https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/082855stmichaelcatholicschool/
Parent and business ads available too
Contact Jason Coplan for any questions at jasoncoplan@smsvt.info
Get started with your Grant and Aid application with FACTS
If you have not already begun the application process for Grant and Aid, please head on over to the site and get started ASAP. To apply for financial aid, visit https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3JB80.
Financial aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis so it is imperative that you submit your application in a timely manner.
If you have any questions about the enrollment process, I encourage you to stop by the office any time or call 802-254-6320 and ask to speak with Lindsay O'Neil.
2 Full Scholarships Available for Our Current Junior Class
If you know anyone that would like to finish their Junior year here at SMS and reenroll to graduate in the spring of 2020, please share this amazing opportunity.
Friend? Family member? Neighbor or coworker? Someone in your church or on a sports team?
Consider who you know and encourage them to call the office for an interview and shadow day.
Looking for some parent volunteers
- Someone to show our garden beds some love... spring is coming... right?!
- Race for Education in May
- A Spring development newsletter to be assembled and mailed out to school supporters
- Alumni outreach for the graduation and Alumni dinner in June
- Someone willing to come hang out in the office for a few hours is always appreciated for answering phones, greeting guests.
** Finally, check in with your teachers... they always have needs and would love a second set of hands or help preparing for a project such as Night at the Museum.
Breakfast Lunch and AMP Menus
Breakfast is $2.25 and Lunch is $3.50
Check out all of these delicious breakfast options for the month!
If you would like your child to have breakfast, please make sure they order it the day beforehand.
After School Meal Program
This is a free meal program, sponsored by the state, and available to all students who stay after school for any reason.
Saint Michael Parish Upcoming Lenten Events
Stations & Soup
Our Friday Night Lenten Stations and Soup will begin on March 8th. Stations will begin at 5:30PM followed by soup at St. Brigid’s Kitchen & Pantry at 6PM. Soup will be provided by the following groups:
March 8 – Rectory
March 15 – Religious Education
March 22 – Knights of Columbus
and Daughters of Isabella
March 29 – Parish & Finance Committees
April 5 – St. Michael School
April 12 – St. Brigid’s Kitchen & Pantry
Rice Bowl 2019 - Encounter Lent
Join our faith community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from the church, and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! May these 40 days better prepare us to encounter ourselves, our neighbors and our God.
Other Community Events
MATH TUTORING CENTER OPENS IN DOWNTOWN BRATTLEBORO!
MATH TUTORING
Brattleboro Math Center, 139 Main St. Brattleboro
Math tutoring for elementary and middle school
Multi-sensory approach to understanding the math
Call Marissa at (510) 919-0843
½ off first session for Saint Michael students
PIANO AND ORGAN LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE
Hi! I'm Breton Abbondanzio, the new Music teacher at St. Michael School and Music director for the parish. I'm pleased to offer private lessons in piano and organ to interested families. I teach all ages and levels, and some of my students have won prizes in the ATAM Music Competition in Newton, MA. Lessons are a half hour in duration and my fee is reasonable and competitive.
Please give me a call at (413) 824-9881 or email me at babbondanzio@gmail.com.
I look forward to teaching your child!
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Email: lindsayoneil@smsvt.info
Website: www.saintmichaelschoolvt.org
Location: 48 Walnut Street, Brattleboro, VT, USA
Phone: 802-254-6320
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMSVT