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SMS Family Newsletter – February 6, 2025

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SMS Family Newsletter – February 6, 2025
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2025 is a milestone year for our Church, which was founded on Christmas Day, 1900. It is our 125th Anniversary!

Many events are planned throughout the year to help us celebrate the many ways that God has made clear His love for us through Saint Margaret Church throughout the years. Through its worship, educational efforts, service, community life and evangelization, our Parish has allowed many people to come to know, experience and follow the light of the Lord. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate and deepen our faith through the various events of this significant year in our history.
 

~Sunday, March 2 – Mother-Daughter Communion Breakfast. This event will begin with the celebration of Mass at 10:00 am followed by a breakfast in the Annex with Samantha Kelly, an inspiring speaker for girls giving a talk. (Flyer in today’s family envelope)

~Sunday, March 9 – a parish-wide service event of preparing sandwiches for the poor.

~Sunday, September 14 (8:45 am Mass) – PREP students and families invited to Mass to celebrate the 125th anniversary.

~ October – An ARISE event of praise and worship for our youth.

~Sunday October 19, 2:00PM – Mass celebrated by Bishop Chylinski, followed by the Anniversary Dinner at the Hilton on City Avenue.

~Sunday, November 23 – Father-Son Communion breakfast. (10:00 am Mass, followed by breakfast in the Annex)

~Sunday, December 14, 10:00AM: Closing Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez.
 

If you have any questions on these events, please contact the parish office at 610-664-3770 Ext 110
 

May God continue to bless the people of Saint Margaret Parish,  

Monsignor Paul V. Dougherty, Pastor

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St Margaret School had a wonderful week celebrating Catholic Schools Week last week. Each day we honored the various people who make our school a wonderful place!

On Monday, the students had a Religion Bee where 5th grader Aika Nguyen came out victorious! We presented letters to Sister Mary Ann Clarahan, Deacon Chris DeMaio and Monsignor Dougherty in appreciation for everything they do for our school.

On Tuesday, our faculty, staff and students participated in a Breakfast Bag Relay, putting together hundreds of breakfast bags for those in need.

We honored our amazing teachers and staff on Wednesday with a Faculty Luncheon provided by the Home & School Association and a teacher swap in the afternoon.

Thursday was Student Appreciation Day! The students all enjoyed an assembly with former Harlem Globetrotter & motivational speaker Corey the Dribbler. He shared his inspirational story and his amazing basketball tricks which captured our SMS audience. Corey Rich is an 8-Time Guinness World Record Holder that’s been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, ESPN First Take, Comcast Sportsnet, Fox News and is widely considered the World’s Greatest Dribbler! Our students were in awe and also learned about respect, responsibility, and the importance of being ready to learn and that reading is power.

We ended Catholic Schools Week with a school mass on Friday and the annual 8th grade Boys versus Girls basketball game. Everyone cheered and enjoyed the game! We’re so proud of all our students and of our school. 

Thank you to our Home & School Association co-chairs Beth Mirzai and Erica Santo for organizing this assembly and our faculty luncheon and to all the lunch duty volunteers who made it possible for our faculty and staff to attend the luncheon together. 

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February Schedule Reminders:

  • Friday, February 14th – Early Dismissal, 12PM with CARES until 5PM
  • Monday, February 17th – No School in honor of President’s Day

 

Click the button below to view our full calendar on smsnarberth.org. 

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It is Super Bowl time and we are collecting  CANNED GOODS for our “SOUPER” Bowl!

All students in Preschool-3rd grade will put their canned goods in their favorite team’s box outside Mrs. D’s office.  Students in grades 4-8 can bring in canned goods to their classroom to place in their favorite team’s box. GO EAGLES!!!!!

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SAVE THE DATE:  

Father/Very Special Person & Daughter Dinner & Dance

Saturday, March  1, 2025
6:30PM-9:00PM
St. Margaret School Gymnasium

See invitation in today’s family envelope.

THEME : ENCHANTED FOREST

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Our biggest annual FUNdraiser is coming soon and it’s set to be a  wonderful night complete with an auction, food, drinks, dancing and more! Our theme this year is DISCO – start planning your outfit now as we will have a Best Dressed/Best Themed Costume Prize. If you are interested in helping us plan Bluefest, please contact Beth Mirzai & Erica Santo at hsa@smsnarberth.org. 

Save the Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
St. Margaret School Gym

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Order your YEARBOOK now!

Our annual yearbook is filled with class pictures, candids, photos of student activities, school events and more. You can order yours now through the order form that was sent home in last week’s Family Envelope or by clicking the link below and using Order Code 91225H.

Order your Yearbook Here!

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Thank you to all the families who purchased the Lottery Calendar. Congratulations to the Basile Family (Emily gr 5, Everly, gr 2B and Steven, Gr Kdg)- our first winners! 

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Read for the House

It’s not too late to sign your child up to raise money for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. This is an optional service learning event for our students, and as an added bonus, there are prizes they can earn. Students record the number of minutes they read each day during the month of February.  They ask family members and friends to sponsor them for the minutes they read. If your child is interested in joining our team, please click the button below. Don’t forget to check with your employers to see if they match gifts!. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lorine at mlorine@smsnarberth.org.
Click here to register your child for Read for the House

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The 8th grade Class of 2025 is having a Superbowl Block Pool Fundraiser. $20 per block with $125 payout for the 1st Quarter, $250 for Halftime, $125 for the 3rd Quarter and $500 for the Final Score. Scan the QR code below to sign up or see the form in this week’s Thursday Family Envelope.

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Important Health Reminder: Students who have a fever must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. There are a lot of viruses going around right now. Please help us keep our students and staff healthy by being vigilant and keeping your children home when they are sick.

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Order SCRIP for Valentine’s Day!

Get ready to celebrate “LOVE” by ordering SCRIP (gift cards through St Margaret School) Purchase gift cards to use for shopping or as gifts. Credits can be used towards your tuition, CARES, Extended Day payments and more. 

Download the app and order e-Gift Cards while you shop: Raiseright – Enrollment code:6EL64A3F6L5

Click here for the RaiseRight app

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Announcing Merion Mercy Academy’s spring production:
Mamma Mia!

Directed by Chris Monaco

Starring SMS Alumnae:                                                                         

Ava Nardi-Fitzgerald, Libby Shea, Kayla Stewart, Mia McLaughlin, Chloe Gannon, and Maggie Caprari

  • Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m.
  • Friday, February 28 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m.

Click the button below for more information and to buy tickets.

Click here for tickets to Mamma Mia!

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The IHM Office of Mission Advancement invites mothers, daughters, sisters and friends to join them for tea, “Sippin’ for the Sisters,” to benefit Camilla Hall, the retirement home of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

When: Sunday, March 9, 2025 —  2:30 – 4:30 PM

Where: Meehan Center, SS. Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester, PA    

For more information and registration, click the button below or visit www.ihmimmaculata.org.

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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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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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