SMM PARENT NEWSLETTER
March 20, 2020
TOGETHER WE MAKE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN
Simone Boell, Brad Binder, Sister Donna Baker, Marion Ciulla, Karen Soulet, Cherie Stockton, Kathleen Craig, Kaleb Manuel, Gerald Doucet, Mike Reams, Dale Davis, Lorraine Olmo, ZacharyCresson, Keith Baumgarter, Leslie Bouvier, Kasey Hart, Patsy Meyers, Joshua Smith, Dave Bonnar, John Campbell, and Dale McCloskey.
For the soul of Burt Bamping (Mrs. Flinders' dad); for his family and friends; and for all those who mourn his loss.
Important Announcement from Father Ed
March 20, 2020
Dear Parents and Parishioners of St. Margaret Mary Parish,
I am confident to announce that Mr. Chris Collins will continue as principal of St. Margaret Mary School.
While we are in the midst of our country’s health crisis our school preparations for school year 2020-2021 will move forward. I pray that you continue diligently working with your children that they may advance in wisdom, knowledge, and prayer.
Please pray that all of our families and individual members of St. Margaret Mary Parish will endure this time of vigilance and concern.
May God bless you and your family members wherever they may be!
Sincerely,
Father Ed Grice
Pastor
Important Message from Mr. Collins
YOUR MORNING NEWS PROGRAM
The WSMM Morning Show will be aired Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays while we are not in school. We are recording them on YouTube and then posting on our website: https://www.saintmm.org/
There is also a new section entitled "Home Learning" on the website. Please check it out.
Message from Mrs. Paula Powell (SMM St. Jospeh's Day Altar Coordinator)
This is an excerpt from Mrs. Powell's Facebook Post
Champions of Catholic Education Tuition Assistance
First Bank and Trust is partnering with the Office of Catholic Schools to process online financial aid applications for parents applying for tuition assistance through the Champions of Catholic Education. The program is open to families with school-aged children attending Catholic schools, in grades Kindergarten through 12th, within the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
How do I apply for tuition assistance through the Champions of Catholic Education?
- The student must be enrolled at one of the Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of New Orleans in grades Kindergarten through 12th before submitting an application for the Champions of Catholic Education.
- To begin the online process, go to https://tuitionportal.fbtonline.com to set up your User Id and Password on the First Bank and Trust portal. Be sure to know the submission deadlines.
- From the Dashboard, click on the “Financial Aid Tab” and then click on the “Champions of Catholic Education Application” link to start your application.
- From the “Start” page, begin completing all fields and sections of the application that apply to your family.
The application window will close on Friday, April 3, 2020.
You will need the following information to complete your application:
- Your school’s 2020-2021 tuition and fee schedule
- Your bank’s routing number and account number to complete the $40 processing fee
- Copy of your signed most recent federal form 1040 income tax return with all W-2’s
- Copies of two (2) most recent employment paystubs for all applicants
- Copies of all non-taxable income documentation (Social Security and Disability Income)
- Documentation of Monthly Rental Expense or Mortgage Statement
- Court Orders showing alimony, child support, and any financial agreements
- From the “Documentation” page, you will be required to upload the required documents through a secure online process. Documents may also be faxed to First Bank and Trust to the attention of “Financial Aid Processing” at (504) 620-1450 or mailed to 909 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112.
- From the “Payment” page, you will be required to enter your bank’s routing number and your bank account number to process the non-refundable $40.00 application fee.
Once you submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation email from FBT. If additional information or documentation is required, you will be contacted by a bank representative at the email address or phone number provided.
Once the review of your application has been completed by First Bank and Trust, your information will be forwarded to the Office of Catholic Schools for a final determination on tuition assistance and you will be notified via email by August. You will not receive tuition assistance results from First Bank and Trust.
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2019-2020 SMM SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
Our students and families are in our prayers. We miss you & love you.
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