🎃 SMS Family Newsletter – October 31, 2024

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🎃 SMS Family Newsletter – October 31, 2024

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🎃 SMS Family Newsletter – October 31, 2024
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Don’t miss these important forms in this week’s Family Envelope:

 Pretzel Day Order Form: Today in the Family Envelope, you will find a hard copy of the Pretzel Order Form. Pretzels have to be preordered. All orders must be return to the school office by Wednesday, Nov 13th.
Scholastic Book Fair e-wallet:  Our Scholastic Book Fair begins next week on Wednesday, November 6th. We encourage all families to set up an e-wallet online for their child(ren) which makes shopping easier. E-wallets work like digital gift cards and are easier and less prone to being misplaced than cash or checks. Use the link below to create an account and set up your child’s e-wallet.
8th Grade Famous 4th Street Cookie Fundraiser: Order forms are due by Friday, November 15th. Get some delicious cookies and support our 8th grade class!

Set up your child’s Scholastic Book Fair e-wallet HERE

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Friday, November 1 – No School – All Saints Day

Sunday, November 3 – Confirmation at 2PM in the Church

Monday, November 4 – Winter Uniform Begins

Tuesday, November 5 – 6th-8th Grade Trip to Hedgerow Theatre – Gr 6-7-8

Wednesday, November 6 – Monday, November 10- Scholastic Book Fair 

Friday, November 8 – Grandparent’s Day 

Saturday, November 9 – DESIGNER  BAG BINGO in the Gym. Get your tickets today: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5Ekf3zi4ew-CBB6kwE10Hw

Monday, November 11 – HSA Meeting, 7PM, Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 12 – 8th Grade Retreat

Monday, November 18 – Picture Retake Day for those who were absent or would like a retake

Click Here to see the full SMS Calendar

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Grandparent’s Day is Friday, November 8th. Students are invited to bring grandparents or a special guest to share some time with them at St. Margaret School. Please see the schedule below and RSVP using the form sent home in last week’s Family Envelope or email hsa@smsnarberth.org.

8:45AM: School Mass in the Church. All grandparents are welcome to join us.

9:30AM: Welcome reception with refreshments in our Gym (Grandparents only)

10:00AM: Classroom visits and photos

11:00-11:30AM: Opportunity for Grandparents to visit the Book Fair. Students will remain in their classrooms.

*Students will report to school as normal by 8:10 and will have a full day of school. Students will not be dismissed with grandparents.*

We are looking for volunteers for Grandparent’s Day. Please email Beth Mirzai & Erica Santo at hsa@smsnarberth.org if you are able to help make this event a success!

The Scholastic Book Fair begins next week on Wednesday, November 6th. Please see below for the class schedule for shopping. Set up an e-wallet for your child to make shopping even easier! If you would like to volunteer to work at the Book Fair, please email hsa@smsnarberth.org

 

Grade

Day

Time

Preschool 

11/6

8:45-9:15

PK4

11/6

9:15-9:45

3rd

11/6

10:30-11:00

1A

11/6

11:25 – 11:55

1B

11/6

12:55-1:30

6th

11/6

1:30 – 2:00

5th 

11/7

8:45 – 9:30

2A

11/7

9:45-10:15

Miss Arata’s 4th  ELA

 11/7

10:10-11:00

Miss DiJoseph’s 4th ELA

  11/7

11:00-11:55

7th Grade

11/7

1:45 – 2:30 

Grandparents Shopping

11/8

11:00-11:30

Kindergarten & 8th Grade

11/8

12:50 – 1:30 

2B

11/8

1:30-2:15

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Congratulations to Joseph Habich, Grade 8, for winning the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest. His essay answered the questions “What are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess and why? and How can you determine if the leader has these virtues?” and was chosen by members of the Knights of Columbus.

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WINTER UNIFORMS:

On Monday, November 4th, students will begin wearing winter uniforms. Please read our winter uniform policy below to ensure all students are in proper uniform.
 

ST. MARGARET SCHOOL WINTER UNIFORM

Girls: Grades: Kindergarten-3

● Jumper – Black Watch Plaid (purchased through Flynn O’Hara) with white Peter Pan collared blouse (long or short-sleeved) or white turtleneck

 ● Navy blue knee socks, navy tights or navy leggings 

● Shoes – Durable Black or Blue T-Strap or single strap shoe (strongly recommended) or Bucks (brown or blue). ● SMS School Sweater 1⁄4 zip pullover with SMS Logo – MUST BE PURCHASED AT FLYNN O’HARA Grades 4-5

 ● Jumper – -Black Watch Plaid (purchased through Flynn O’Hara) with white Peter Pan collared blouse or white turtleneck

 ● Navy blue knee socks, navy tights or navy leggings

 ● Shoes- Sperry or Bucks 

● SMS School Sweater 1⁄4 zip pullover with Logo- MUST BE PURCHASED AT FLYNN O’HARA Grades 6-7-8 

● Kilt : Black Watch Plaid (purchased through Flynn O’Hara) and no shorter than three inches above the knee ● Sweater: Navy Heather Charles River 1⁄4 zip Pullover with School Logo MUST BE PURCHASED AT B&E SPORTSWEAR 

● Golf Shirt: White or Navy golf shirt (long or short sleeve) with St. Margaret School embroidered. This can be purchased through Flynn O’Hara or B&E Sportswear.

 ● Navy or white socks (no other colors) – Navy or white crew socks, navy knee socks, navy tights 

● Girl’s Shoe Regulation: Bucks (tan, brown or blue) OR Sperry’s (brown, tan, blue)

BOYS: Grades Kindergarten- Grade 8

 ● Long Pants – Khaki or Navy 

● Sweater Navy with Charcoal Trim 1⁄4 zip pullover Sweater with School Logo. (No Vests) MUST BE PURCHASED AT FLYNN O’HARA.

 ● Golf Shirt: White or Navy golf shirt (long or short sleeve) with embroidered St. Margaret School (This may also be purchased at Flynn O’Hara or B&E Sportswear) 

● Crew socks: Black or white socks (no other colors)

 ● Boy’s Shoe Regulation: Merrill-like slip-on shoe, Bucks (tan, brown or blue) or Sperry’s (brown , tan or blue) Also (Hey Dude shoes are acceptable)

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You are cordially invited to SMS Celebrates: An All Class Reunion & Hall of Fame Induction celebrating St. Margaret School on November 16, 2024

All Alumni, Parents & Friends of SMS are welcome
(Adults 21 and over)
 

Schedule of Events:
4 PM Mass
Saint Margaret Church

5:30 PM Cocktails & Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Bala Golf Club

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Dolores Lopresti, Faculty, 49 Years: Educator, Faith & Spiritual Growth for teaching for 49 years.

Jack & Judy Shea, P’81, ’83, ’85, ’87, ’92, ’97 Parent / Grandparent Volunteer / Leaders

John ’85 & Bridget Shea, P’14, ’15, ’19, ’23 / Parent Volunteers

Mark ‘Rep’ Seifer ’69, Coach 40+ yrs Football, Baseball & Basketball – Coach and Mentor 

Buy your tickets online at the link below or at https://bit.ly/SMS-CELEBRATES-NOV16. Join us to celebrate SMS and our incredible Hall of Fame inductees, including our beloved 2nd grade teacher Dolores Lopresti!

Get your tickets now and join us on November 16th

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Thank you to all the families who donated money for our Dress Down day for Breast Cancer Awareness. The students were all dressed in pink and looked awesome. Our Student Council collected $450.00! All proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.

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The next HSA meeting will be on Monday, November 11th at 7:30PM in the Cafeteria. We will be discussing Santa Shop and solicitation for Bluefest. We hope to see you all there! Many hands make light work and there is room for everyone’s ideas and talents to make these upcoming events successful. 

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The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at St. Margaret Church on Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm by Bishop Christopher Cooke.

Congratulations to the following students receiving Confirmation this weekend.  May the gifts of the Holy Spirit empower them to be Christ’s witness to all the world.

Evan

Bezdikian

Cristiano

DeAscanis

Luke

Fisher

Adeline

Gannon

Noah

Marzolf

Jack

McLaughlin

Matteo

Morabito

Solomon

Polk

Marques

Storr

Taylor

Strohm

Bailey

Thain

Kevin

Zanoni

Naila

Storr

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Join us on Saturday, November 9th for Designer Bag Bingo. This fundraiser benefits our 8th grade class. Gather your friends and get a table together for fun and the chance to win prizes, bags, raffles and more! This event is  BYO food and drink and is for adults only.

Online registration is available! Click the button below to register. Secure your spot today for this fun event!

Click HERE to buy tickets to Designer Bag Bingo

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WALKATHON 2024 UPDATE:

Thank you to all the students who participated and family and friends who donated to our 2024 Walkathon. It was a beautiful day! Thank you to the volunteers who gave up their time walking with the students, working in the cafeteria and standing on the corners. We are proud to say that we raised over $18,000.00. All proceeds will go towards St. Margaret School.

Congratulations to the students who brought in the most pledges:
Kara Quillinan (Grade 8)
Chris Nolan (Grade 6)
Darcy Nolan (Grade 4)
Matthew Nolan (Grade 1)
Hannah Tighe (Kindergarten)
Reagan Weiss (Pre-K 4)

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Tuition Cares is a program from the Foundation for Catholic Education which generates a matching gift based on Pennsylvania Tax Credits of $1000 or more per participating parish or school family. Participants in Tuition Care will receive a 90% credit on their $1000 donation which means you will receive $900 back after completing your taxes and completing the necessary forms. There is a simple 5 step process to see if you are eligible to participate. Please contact SMS parent Mike Nolan at mnolan@janney.com or Anne Becker at info@smsnarberth.org with questions. The more families we have that participate in this program, the more money comes back to our school. This savings is passed on to all our SMS families in the form of a tuition credit in March 2025. Last year, each family received a credit of $250.

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Open House Lawn Signs:  We have SMS Open House lawn signs available for pick up at school. Display this sign on your lawn to let your neighbors and friends know about our school and our Open House for Catholic Schools Week on January 26th.  Please email Anne Becker at info@smsnarberth.org if you would like a lawn sign and we will be sure to have ready for pick up or to send home with your child.

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Join us on Saturday, November 2nd from 9AM-11AM at the Malvern Retreat House.

9-9:20AM – Rosary
9:20-10:20AM- Adoration & Confession
10:30-11:00AM – Mass

Join for all or part of the morning! Families are welcome. For more information, please contact info@missionloveandlife.org.

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SMS is always in need of volunteers for Lunch Recess Duty, to volunteer as Homeroom parents and for HSA events, and as chaperones on Field Trips. We would like every member of our community to have the opportunity to volunteer and get more involved at SMS.

In order to do so, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires that all volunteers obtain the following clearances and training certificates:

1. Safe Environment Training (in person or on Zoom)
2. Mandated Reporter Training (video training)
3. PA Criminal Background Check
4. PA Child Abuse Clearance Check
5. EITHER a Signed Volunteer Disclosure Statement (if you have lived in PA for 10 or more CONTINUOUS years) OR FBI Fingerprinting (if you have NOT lived in PA for 10 or more CONTINUOUS years).

Please check out the links below to begin the process of obtaining these clearances and trainings. All paperwork should be handed in to Mrs. D at the Office. If you have any question or require assistance, please email sseal@smsnarberth.org and hsa@smsnarberth.org.

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Document detailing all Clearance & Training Requirements for Volunteers

PA Criminal Clearance Background Check

PA Child Abuse Clearance Check

Register for Fingerprinting (necessary for volunteering if you have lived in PA for fewer than 10 CONSECUTIVE years)

Print & Sign Volunteer Disclosure Statement (in place of fingerprinting IF you have lived in PA for 10 or more CONSECUTIVE years)

Register NOW for Safe Environment Training Part 1

Register & Complete Mandated Reporter Training ONLINE

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