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SMS Family Newsletter – April 3, 2025

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SMS Family Newsletter – April 3, 2025
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Thank you to everyone who attended Bluefest, donated auction items, sponsored the event, bid on auction items and volunteered to help in any capacity. Everyone enjoyed the SMS Disco. Our gym was completely transformed by the Bluefest decorating committee, spearheaded by Alleya Polk. We appreciate all the hard work of our decorating committee members: Veronica Angulo Diaz, Daniella Miele, Tava Odom and Angela Tighe. Our auction would not have been possible without the work of our Solicitation Committee members: Cara Horchos, Sara Olender, Keesha Pinnock Harvey, Marie Schult and Maura Strohsacker. We had many volunteers help with setup on Thursday and Friday and cleanup on Sunday. We truly could not have had this event without all your help and we thank you! 

Winner of the Eagles Raffle Tickets: The Gaughan Family
Winner of the 50/50 Raffle: The Marzolf Family

 

Kids Basket Tickets
We will be picking the winners of the kids basket raffles tomorrow. If you would still like to purchase tickets for your child, they must be in by TOMORROW.

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Summer Uniforms began on Monday, April 7. Please check our web for uniforms policies!  Please click the button below to read the uniform policy on the SMS website. You can come to the Office to ask to see the gently used uniforms in our uniform closet.  

We have a lot of clothes in the uniform closet including many winter coats. We invite all our parents to come check out what we have before we donate these items. Please stop in before Easter Break to take a look and see if your child can use any of these gently used items. We would like to thank Alana Teran (mom of Siena (K)) and Veronica Angulo Diaz (mom of Emma (K) and Vivian (Preschool)) for their hard work in organizing the uniform closet.

SMS Uniform Policy

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  • Friday, April 4th – 8:45 Mass

  • Friday, April 4th – Capt’n Chucky’s Crab Cake Pick-up from 3:15 PM until 6:00 PM.

  • Monday, April 7th – Summer uniforms begin today

  • Wednesday, April 16th – Living Stations in  Church – Noon dismissal

  • Thursday, April 17th to Monday, April 21st – Spring Break – Happy Easter!

  • Wednesday, April 23rd – (Grade 8 Churches and Cheesesteaks with Monsignor!

  • Thursday, April 24th – Chick-fil-A Day

  • Friday, April 25th – SMS Talent Show -7 pm

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Saint Margaret School’s Easter Break will begin on Wednesday, April 16th at 12PM (NO CARES). There is  No school on April 17, 18, and 21. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.

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SMS 6th graders Emily Caprari and Christopher Nolan are in CCC Shine’s production of Disney’s Newsies Junior. Performances are on Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11 at 7PM and Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 at 3PM at Cardinal O’Hara High School. Tickets are available at www.cccshines.com.

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The SMS Talent Show is back!! If your child in grades 1-8 would like to show their talent, please fill out the sign-up form in today’s Thursday Family Envelope. We welcome solo acts, duets, trios and groups and the talents can range from singing to dancing to gymnastics, comedy, sharing fun facts and magic! Our students are very talented and we can’t wait to see what they have to share on April 25th!

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Join us on April 29th from 4-6PM for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s STREAM EXPO

STREAM projects from SMS students will be on display. Come see what we’ve been up to all year in Science, Technology, Religion, ELA, Art and Mathematics.

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St. Margaret School has overstocked SCRIP gift cards. If you are interested in purchasing any of these, please contact  scrip@smsnarberth.org.

  • Dunkin Donuts $10 and $25 cards

  • DSW $25 cards

  • Kohl $10, $25 and $100 cards

  • Domino’s $10 cards

  • Panera $10 and $25 cards

  • Uno $25 cards

  • Sephora $25 cards

  • Ulta $25 cards

  • Wawa $25 and $100 cards

  • Brooks Bros $25

  • TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Homegoods/Sierra $25 and $100 cards

  • Children’s Place $25 cards

  • Olive Garden/Longhorn Steakhouse/Bahama Breeze/Yard House $25 cards

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Important Notice on HOT LUNCHES and student absence

If your child will be absent and has ordered hot lunch for that day, please fill out the Absentee Lunch Form located on our website: https://jdmcgillicuddys.com/school-closure-absentee-form/ or click the link below       
Click here to report a student absent and request lunch credit

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Scholarships & Grants for 2025-26 

Available scholarships and grants for families seeking support are encouraged each year.   All information remains confidential.  Funds vary year to year, based on support of our sponsors of Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program in Pennsylvania (EITC).  Everyone is encouraged to apply for BLOCS, as  individual circumstances are unique to each household.   Please note that ‘Household income’ for 2023 or 2024 are required for the applications with household income reporting of Federal Income Tax documents to the managing scholarship organization.  Applications are encouraged through 

BLOCS (Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools) 

 https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

Partial Scholarships to under-resourced families for Philadelphia Residents http://www.csfphiladelphia.org/

Early applications allow us to plan earlier with scholarship awards for families who have completed the process/application.  Questions:  Please contact Anne Becker, Advancement – info@smsnarberth.org
BLOCS Scholarship Information
Scholarship information for Philadelphia residents

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TAX CREDITS in Pennsylvania for individuals, businesses and S-Corporations can benefit you as a TAX CREDIT for your 3.07% tax liability (2024); and benefit our students with scholarships!

Credits of $1000 or more are open through the Foundation for Catholic Education and $5,000 or more through BLOCS.   Now is the time to talk with your tax accountant about the advantages of Tax Credits on your Pennsylvania Tax Return.  Email:  info@smsnarberth.org to receive more information or call 610-664-2640 ext 2.

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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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TO ALL SMS FAMILIES:

I am very excited to announce that registration for our Vacation Bible School (VBS) is officially open! We have an Alaskan theme this year, where Jesus serves as our True North and guide to Heaven! It will be filled with fun! We will have games, stories, crafts, music, and more for the children! VBS will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on June 23-27, in the St. Margaret’s School. Children from the ages of 4-10 are welcome into the program, and children a little older (11+) are welcome to serve as junior counselors. Being a junior counselor is especially welcome for children going into the 7th Grade in the Fall, as they must serve community service hours to receive Confirmation.

Please out the registration form and turn it in to me ASAP! Registration is capped at 75 children, and it is on a first come first serve basis. The fee is $65 per child for campers, and a discounted $25 per child for junior counselors. 

Additionally, we are still in need of adult volunteers to help out with the program! If you are a parent who would like to help out with the program, even if it is just for one day, please reach out to me here at prep@saintmarg.org. Registration closes May 1st or whenever the last slot is filled. Please send completed registration forms to me at the St. Margaret’s Rectory. 
 

God bless you all, and I look forward to going on this Alaskan adventure with you! Peace! 

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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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