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ST. MICHAEL Catholic School
D E D I C AT E D T O S P I R I T UA L G RO W T H , AC A D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E , A N D S O C I A L
D E V E L O P M E N T, T H E M I S S I O N O F S A I N T M I C H A E L C A T H O L I C S C H O O L I S T O
P R E PA R E O U R S T U D E N T S T O L I V E T H E G O S P E L M E S S AG E I N A N E V E R C H A N G I N G , D I V E R S E W O R L D.
From the Principal’s Office
5-1-15
“Sometimes
things have
to fall apart
so that new
things can
fall
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Absentee Line:
952-447-2230
Call anytime
your child is
going to be tardy
or absent.
First Communion weekend has finally arrived for our second graders. Jesus in the
Eucharist will be present in them for the very first time. The other Sacraments give us
grace; the Holy Eucharist gives us not only grace but also the Author of all grace, Jesus,
God and Man.
I remember back to my own First Holy Communion with such fond memories. I was so
excited to be in a beautiful white dress and shiny white shoes. This day, being so special to
me, as it was the day that Jesus would be giving himself to me in the Eucharist. He would
be forever in my heart and I was going to be his little princess from that day forward. Joy
entered my heart that day in a special way, as I knew that he actually visited me. Jesus
upheld His end of the bargain and has continued to enter my heart and soul in the
Eucharist throughout the years. I can’t say that I have remained faithfully His little
princess, good thing we have confession!
Please take time to congratulate the second graders as they enter into a deeper relationship
with Jesus.
May Crowning Mass is this Wednesday, May 6th. The eighth grade class will be dressed in
their finest clothes to honor Mary for saying yes to God. Lauryn Clay has the honor of
being chosen to crown Mary queen of heaven and earth while the eighth graders sing Hail
Mary Gentle Woman. The 2nd graders will be attending the school Mass in their First
Communion outfits so that we can all celebrate their “2nd communion” as a school with
them. Please come prepared with your cameras to take pictures of both our 8th and 2nd
graders after Mass.
Principal: Being selected, as the school principal, is a great honor to me. As your principal,
I commit to assisting parents in handing on the faith to your children. Our Catholic faith
and values will be embedded in all school programs and activities including integrating our
faith across the curriculum. It is humbling to be selected for this position and its
responsibilities. Thank you to all of you that are entrusting this responsibility to me. I will
work my hardest to continue the high academic standards St. Michael’s is known for and to
keep our school, our family through Christ Jesus.
Blessings,
Laurie Maxwell
Children’s Mass
Mr. Dekker’s 8th grade class is planning the
Children’s Mass and May Crowning on
Wednesday, May 6th at 8:00 a.m.
May food shelf collection:
Beans (cans or bags)
FAITH COMMUNITY
Please remember our St. Michael Community in your prayers the week of May 4th.
Pat Casey
Rhonda Zweber
Barb Stark
Sheridan Hafdal
Loretta Eller
Upcoming Events for May 4 - May 10, 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Chess
2:15
Robotics
7 pm
MPR
Children’s Mass
and May
Crowning
8:00 am
Flag & Safety
Patrol field
trip
Nickelodean
10:30 - 3:45
7th grade
Park Square
Theater
8:45 - 1:30
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Check out our Media Center website:
https://sites.google.com/a/saintmpl.org/mrsmeidllibrarymediaspecialist/
Interested in being a Book Fair Organizer or Volunteer for our BOGO or Fall Book Fair?
Contact: Mrs. Meidl at 952-447-9036 or [email protected]
2014-15 YEARBOOK
Yearbooks are only $20 and a great keepsake for all ages. Orders are limited so hurry and order before it’s too late!
School ID code is 12368115. https://ybpay.lifetouch.com
Narnia: The Ballet:
Friday, May 8, 7:00pm
Saturday, May 9, 2:00pm
Saturday, May 9, 7:00pm
Sunday, May 10, 2:00pm
See 4th
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AMES CENTER (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center).
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets: from $18-$34, in person at the Ames Center Box Office, or via Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or
at http://www.ticketmaster.com/Twin-Cities-Ballet-of…/…/1791376 Discounts for groups of 10 or more!
Athletic Breakfast - May 14:
Students and families that participated in volleyball (5th - 8th Grade), basketball (4th - 8th Grade), baseball, softball,
and spring golf are invited to attend the Athletic Breakfast. The event will be held in the school gym and will begin at
6:30am. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be provided. Golf
Tournament Save the Date:
The Annual St. Michael Blues Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, September 13th, 2015. The fundraiser will
be held at Legend's Golf Club with a 1:30 shotgun start time. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Wentzel or
Megan Ames at [email protected].
Math Academy for students entering high school or in high school
Sister Melissa will offer Math Academy this summer. The concept is to provide math materials in a study
group/discussion format. Classes are two weeks in duration, meeting either two or four days/week. Classes offered:
Intermediate Algebra/Geometry, Honors Geometry/Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2, Into to Logic and Proof, Crazy
for Conics.
Contact Sister Melissa or the school office for more information and a registration form. Class sizes are limited.
Academic All-Stars
We are in need of a parent/parents to coordinate the Academic All-Star event scheduled for Thursday, May 28th
from 3:00-4:30 at the Archangels Hall. The event honors those students in 7th & 8th grade who have made the high
honor roll. Light snacks are provided. Detailed information is available to assist with the planning. If able, please contact Jo Gabbard at [email protected] or 952-447-4062
Save the Date
Lakefront Days Parade - we need you to join us in the parade. Saturday, August 8th at 10:30 am. Contact school
office if you can join us. 447-2124
Putt for Pete
Putt for hydrocephalus research and awareness for our very own Pete Bigalk. See attached flyers.
Summer Splash
with the School Sisters of Notre Dame: a weekend for girls who are completing sixth, seventh or eighth grade and
their moms (or significant female adults). Mom and daughter alumnae from any previous Summer Splash are also
welcome. Held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Campus (170 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001), beginning
at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 26 until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Cost - $75 per mother/daughter pair. Includes a blend
of activities designed to strengthen the mother-daughter connection while providing an inside look at the Sisters’ lives.
See www.ssndcentralpacific.org/summer-splash-2015 for more information and to register. Questions? Contact Sister
Dorothy Zeller, SSND (507-514-2296 or [email protected]).
Kindergarten Prep and Kindergarten
visit Casey’s Farm. What a beautiful day!
Thank you to the Casey’s for your
wonderful hospitality.
On behalf of the Sacristan committee, we would like to Thank all those who have joined in & have considered helping out at the school masses! We are still prayerful that there are a couple more persons willing to be part of this wonderful ministry! The commitment is low & the reward is Huge! Rotating Wednesdays every 3-‐5+ weeks! Important Media Center News!
-Children's Book Week May 4-10, 2015
-Screen Free Week May 4-10, 2015
-Final Book Club-Tuesday, May 5 - 2:15-3:00 PM
-All books (exception-MHL nominees, series or books needed for projects) need to be returned by May 18, 2015
-Please use the SOTN & MHL nominees as summer reading lists for your students. (We have many of the new nominees &
I have ordered some of that we did not have.)
-Scholastic BOGO Book Fair dates May 27-29 (Book Fair arrives 5/26 D rotation. We will try & have it set up for classes to
do their preview that day. Preschool-5th grade will preview during their scheduled rotation time. 6th-8th grade will have to
schedule a time.)
-Summer Reading Program information listed on Weekly Media Center Update which is on my web page.
-I will have a summer reading log sheet (possible folder) for Preschool-6th grade students by 6/8/15. Month of May - Media Center Review & TRAILS testing (3rd-5th Grade)
Student news
Students speak out for Justice
On Tuesday, April 28th three College students representing an organization called
LINK, “Liberty for North Korea” visited St. Michaels 8th Grade Social Studies Class. They are on a ten-week speaking tour
traveling across the United States and Canada. Their leader was Elaine Chiu and her assistants were Jake and Alyssa. Their
zeal for freedom and justice were evident in the message they delivered. North Korea is run by a cruel dictator named Kim
Jong Un. He rules with an iron fist over the country. Any Koreans that try to escape Communist North Korea risk torture,
imprisonment and execution”. LINK is involved in educating the public about how Americans can help the suffering people
of North Korea. They also help escapee’s from Communist North Korea find safety and stable relocation. Korea is a
peninsula on the east coast of Asia where Americans fought from 1950 – 1953 and over 50’000 died for freedom and
democracy. The nation is split along the 38th Parallel today and a war could resume at any time. The 38th Parallel or DMZ is
nearly impossible to cross by anyone because of armed guards and landmines. Those who escape often travel from North
Korea through China and on to freedom through South East Asia. Link has contacts in Southeast Asia. Escapees have
created a covert network in China of safe houses, passages and routes similar to the underground RR of the Old Southern
United States. Students were very curious and asked questions and took notes. It was a very special day, very informative and
very inspiring.
For more information you can contact LINK on line at www.libertyinnorthkorea.org
Future Leaders of Scott County Day
Members from Scott County local government visited St. Michael School in
April this year. They gave a presentation on local government in Minnesota to
the 8th Graders in Mr. Olson’s Social Studies Class and talked specifically about
Scott County government. Scott County Representative and former St. Michal
Parent Barb Marshall was one of the Presenters. She spoke about townships and
cities in Scott County and answered questions on Federal and State government.
She also offered students an opportunity to apply to be chosen for a special day
of learning called “Future Leaders of Scott County Day”. Katelyn Maqsudi was
chosen from St. Michael school and wrote about her terrific experience.
“I was selected to go to Future Leaders Day in Scott County. There I had an
amazing time where I got to spend time with my friends and meet new people.
Once I was there everyone was given mentors who showed us around Scott
County. We learned so much about the jobs in Scott County and how beneficial
they all are in making the county successful. After that we got to do a Mock
Trial. I was allowed to be the defense attorney where I was responsible for
delivering my client's case. Although I sadly lost it was interesting watching my
friend who was the deputy arrest someone with handcuffs for the first time.
Through this experience I learned so much and would definitely do it again.”
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The dates for the NWEA spring testing are May 4-8 and May 11-15.
Please make sure your child gets proper rest and has a healthy breakfast
and lunch these weeks.
SUMMER TUTORS
Mr. Whalton
Mrs. Vochoska
Math only
952-884-0467
Grades 1-8
[email protected]
Any subject
[email protected]
Any grade
Sister Melissa
Math only
[email protected]
Grades: entering 9-12
Mrs. DeGross
Any subject
[email protected]
Grades 2-4
Ms. Johannes
Any subject
[email protected]
Elementary
Mrs. Groehler
Any subject
Any grade(limited number of students)
[email protected]
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