Hark! The Herald.
Friday, March 29, 2018
An Easter Blessing
Dear SMS Families and Friends,
I would like to wish you a very happy and blessed Easter. My prayer is that we all may receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit during this beautiful season.
Peace and blessings,
Mrs. Beam
- Wisdom: The gift of wisdom, we see God at work in our lives and in the world. For the wise person, the wonders of nature, historical events, and the ups and downs of our lives take on deeper meaning. The matters of judgment about the truth, and being able to see the whole image of God. We see God as our Father and other people with dignity. Lastly being able to see God in everyone and everything everywhere.
- Understanding: In understanding, we comprehend how we need to live as a follower of Christ. A person with understanding is not confused by all the conflicting messages in our culture about the right way to live. The gift of understanding perfects a person's speculative reason in the apprehension of truth. It is the gift whereby self-evident principles are known.
- Counsel (Right Judgment): With the gift of counsel/right judgment, we know the difference between right and wrong, and we choose to do what is right. A person with right judgment avoids sin and lives out the values taught by Jesus. The gift of truth that allows the person to respond prudently, and happily to believe our Christ the Lord.
- Fortitude (Courage): With the gift of fortitude/courage, we overcome our fear and are willing to take risks as a follower of Jesus Christ. A person with courage is willing to stand up for what is right in the sight of God, even if it means accepting rejection, verbal abuse, or even physical harm and death. The gift of courage allows people the firmness of mind that is required both in doing good and in enduring evil, especially with regard to goods or evils that are difficult.
- Knowledge: With the gift of knowledge, we understand the meaning of God. The gift of knowledge is more than an accumulation of facts.
- Piety (Reverence): With the gift of reverence, sometimes called piety, we have a deep sense of respect for God and the church. A person with reverence recognizes our total reliance on God and comes before God with humility, trust, and love. Piety is the gift whereby, at the Holy Spirit's instigation, we pay worship and duty to God as our Father.
- Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe): With the gift of fear of the Lord we are aware of the glory and majesty of God. A person with wonder and awe knows that God is the perfection of all we desire: perfect knowledge, perfect goodness, perfect power, and perfect love. This gift is described by Aquinas as a fear of separating oneself from God. He describes the gift as a "filial fear," like a child's fear of offending his father, rather than a "servile fear," that is, a fear of punishment. Also known as knowing God is all powerful. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Prov 1:7) because it puts our mindset in its correct location with respect to God: we are the finite, dependent creatures, and He is the infinite, all-powerful Creator.
Spring Cleaning: Spiritwear SALE!
We are cleaning out for Spring - Enjoy the SAVINGS!
*While supplies last!*
PE T-shirts: $5
Sweatshirts: $20
Hats: $10
Sweatpants: $5
2018 Parent Survey
A couple reminders:
1. Please only fill out one survey per family
2. Please share your thoughts. We love reading comments - praise, suggestions for improvement, or anything constructive
3. The survey should be filled out in reference to K-11 students only (Pre-K will have their own survey)
4. The survey has 28 multiple choice questions, plus open-ended questions for typed comments
5. It should take about 10-20 minutes to fill out.
HS History Newsletter
Enjoy the recap of the end of second trimester!
Yearbook Ads!
The 2018 Journalism/Yearbook Club would like to request your presence in this year’s Saint Michael School yearbook.
Personal Pages: These pages are constructed by family members, parishes and/or students to celebrate the year, their accomplishments and friendships. These pages often include notes of congratulations and family/friend photos. Student pages have been added this year! Student pages are to be reserved and designed by SMS students. They can include photos with friends, quotes, summer wishes for one another, etc. We will only be selling 16 of these ½ pages so please do not delay. If your student wishes to create a student page, please reserve your student page as soon as possible. Pricing for personal pages are as follows:
Family/Parish Full page: $60.00
Family/Parish ½ page: $30.00
Student ½ page (16 maximum): $20.00
Design Fee: $10 per page **
** If you are not comfortable designing your own advertisement, you can submit your text and photos to the Journalism/Yearbook team for full design services! You can coordinate design services and proofs by e-mailing Ms. Dayna Nobile, daynanobile@smsvt.info OR, by submitting all of your information using the Google form linked below. All photos should be sent as a png or jpg file.
Checks are to be made payable to Saint Michael School with Yearbook 2018 in the memo line.
Reserve your ad online! Click here!
Business Advertisements: Community businesses, please consider placing an ad with either a business card file or by sending in your logo via email in png or jpg format.
Business Full page: $60.00
Business ½ page: $30.00
Business card (16 maximum): $15.00
Design Fee: $10 per advertisement **
** If you are not comfortable designing your own advertisement, you can submit your text, logos, and/or photos to the Journalism/Yearbook team for full design services! You can coordinate design services and proofs by e-mailing Ms. Dayna Nobile, daynanobile@smsvt.info OR, by submitting all of your information using the Google form linked below. All photos can be sent as a png or jpg file. Design services will also include drop-off a hard copy of your business card for scanning, editing and upload.
Checks are to be made payable to Saint Michael School with Yearbook 2018 in the memo line.
Reserve your ad online! Click here!
We are very excited to include you in the 2018 Yearbook. All reservations and files must be submitted no later than Monday, April 9, 2018.
Payments can be dropped off in the office. Please make sure your checks note yearbook in the memo line, so they can be applied properly. The SMS office can also accept debit/credit card payments.
Please contact the Journalism/Yearbook Club faculty advisors, Ms. Dayna Nobile and/or Mrs. Bethany Thies with any questions!
Thank you in advance for your support of Saint Michael School!
Ms. Nobile & Mrs. Thies
10th & 11th grade Spring Break Opportunity
For more details or express interest in this fabulous opportunity, please email Serenity Wolf (SMS Parent) at: swolf@stevens-assoc.com
Thank you!
Calling All Alumni!
If you were an Alum of Saint Michael School - Elementary, Middle, or High School, we want to know! Please take the time to give us your information!
Next Week at SMS:
Monday:
- 3:15-4:30 Volleyball (Grades 8-11)
- 3:15-4:30 Journalism/Yearbook Club
Tuesday:
- 3:15-4:30 Journalism/Yearbook Club
Wednesday:
- 8:45 Student Mass - families are always welcome to join this for this special mass!
Around Town....
Tasha Tudor Seed Sale!
Seeds, lovingly harvested from Tasha Tudor's Garden
As winter thaws and minds turn to thoughts of summer gardens brimming with flowers know there's still time to order our seeds, lovingly harvested from Tasha's garden.
Kind regards,
Tasha Tudor and Family
High School Students:
2018 College and Career Pathways Events for Students and Parents
High school students and parents are invited to register for VSAC’s College and Career Pathways 2018, offering a half-day of free, in-depth workshops to help them plan for a future after high school. Topics include how to search for and apply to a college or career program, paying for college, applying for financial aid, navigating college loans and more. Choose from three locations and dates: March 17, 2018 at Saint Michael's College, Colchester; March 24, 2018 at Northern Vermont University at Johnson; or April 7, 2017 at Castleton University, Castleton. New this year: In addition to addressing all things college, our workshops led by experts in the field will also cover apprenticeships, certificates, and skilled trades for pathways to great careers that do not require a college degree.
Contact: Anna Telensky at (888) 943-7301 or events@vsac.org
Green Mountain Conservation Camp!
Wildlife education and outdoor skills are the focus of GMCC and the program’s goal is to cultivate a caring attitude among our youth for Vermont’s fish and wildlife resources
For students ages 12-16.
More great information here!
We're here for you!
Email: kimmorrell@smsvt.info
Website: www.smsvt.info
Location: 48 Walnut Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States
Phone: 802-254-6320
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Michael-Roman-Catholic-School-163298257197450/
Twitter: @StMikesVT