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NEW PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCEMENT FEATURED IN VALLEY INDEPENDENT SENTINEL

Click the link to read the article written by the Valley Independent Sentinel.

http://valley.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/derby_principal_to_take_helm_at_st._mary-st._michael/

ST. MARY – ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPAL

Derby, June 7, 2010 - The parish communities of St. Mary – The Immaculate Conception and St. Michael are pleased to announce Linda T. Coppola has accepted an offer to become the new principal of St. Mary-St. Michael Catholic School on

Seymour Avenue

in Derby, Connecticut.

The announcement was made by Reverend Roman Gorowski, C.M., Pastor of St. Michael Church during a breakfast meeting with parents of the school on Saturday, June 5th. Also present were Dale R. Hoyt, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, and Maria Maynard, Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Ms. Coppola had been principal of Bradley School in Derby these past six years, and has dedicated another thirty years working in the Derby public school system.

Besides her work experience, Coppola holds a 6^th Year Professional Diploma in Education Leadership, a Masters Degree, and is an alumna of both Derby High School and St. Mary School in Derby.

A Principal Search Committee was formed when the current principal, Donna Doherty announced that she would be retiring at the end of the school year.

The Principal Search Committee was chaired by Patrick J. Clifford, Principal of Notre Dame High School in West Haven.

The new principal of St. Mary-St. Michael School will build on the more than 125 years of tradition for setting high academic standards, providing strong faith formation, and ensuring a safe, caring Catholic environment for children in pre-kindergarten (ages 3 and 4) through grade eight.

Parent Task Force on Crossroads Magazine Televison Show

St. Mary - St. Michael School Announces Principal Search Committee

We are now on Facebook!!!

OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH

6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

ASK ABOUT OUR HISTORY...

JOIN US FOR OUR FUTURE!!!

14 Seymour Ave

Derby, CT 06418

St. Mary - St. Michael School is now enrolling for the 2010 - 2011school year. The school is fully accredited by the Archdiocese of Hartford & the New England Association of Schools & Colleges.

Full Day PreK-3 and PreK-4 classes

Brand New Summer Institute with 2 sessions

K-8 Spanish

Expanded Before & After School Programs.

Early Bird Registration Discounts and Referral Programs are available!!!

Plenty of off-street parking for this event can be found behind the school building.

For more information please call the school office at (203) 735-6471

or visit us on the web at: www.stmarysderbyct.org

January 30, 2010

Parents/Guardians,

On Thursday, February 4th, we will hold a special Change of Pace. All proceeds will be given to a Hatian Relief Fund. The cost for this change of pace is $1.00 (or more if you so desire).

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Mrs. Doherty

Parent Newsletter Update

December 7-21

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Music (4-8)

Art (K-3)

Music (K-3)

Shopping Spree 9:30

Holy Day-Immaculate Conception Mass at 12 noon

Gym (K-3)

LUNCH MONEY DUE IN OFFICE

FMI band and lessons

Art (4-8)

Gym (4-8)

Comp. (4-8)

Art (2-3)

Ice cream

Change of Pace

HAPPY HANUKKAH

Music (4-8)

Art (K-1)

Music (K-3)

Gym/Comp (4-8)

Gym (K-3)

LUNCH MONEY DUE IN OFFICE

FMI

Art (4-8)

Ice cream sale

Art (2-3)

Ice Cream sale

Change of Pace

***LUNCH MONEY DUE MONDAY 12/21**

Christmas Pageant

11 a.m.

St. Mary Church

Grades 6,7, 8, and 1

All are invited to attend.

No music or art

Christmas parties in classrooms--see note below

Music, Gym, or Computers

FREE

CHANGE OF PACE

1 P.M. DISMISSAL

***NO LITTLE SAINTS AFTER SCHOOL***

CHRISTMAS

EVE

CHRISTMAS

DAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY JESUS!

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Classes resume Jan. 4th

Reminders:

*** Family Dinner Roast Beef this Saturday, December 5th.

***Christmas concert (band & chorus) Sunday, December 6^th 1:30 St. Mary Church.

****TOYS FOR TOTS: We are a drop-off site for toys for tots. Our school goal is for each child to bring in one new, unwrapped toy and then spread the words to family and friends so we can reach 300 toys!!!!!! The due date for toys to be dropped off is December 14^th. Please help. A number of stores are having sales and the cost of toys is minimal.

****Thank you to all who sang for St. Mary-St. Michael School on Friday on the Green. It was GREAT!!

****Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make the Christmas Fair a wonderful success. I realize it is a great sacrifice of time and effort, but everything was so Christmasy and full of the holiday spirit.

****Thank you to our 8^th graders, Mrs. Jurkowski, Mrs. Torres, Mrs. Cobaugh, and Mr. Gerckens for our newsletter that has been distributed to the churches and libraries. Look for the second issue soon!

****You are invited to attend 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church on December 6^th, at which time our 4^th graders will receive Bibles from the Ladies’Guild of the church.

****Check out Clickyes.com follow link to Archdiocese of Hartford then St. Mary-St. Michael School for ways to update alumni information and other great ideas!

****Room mothers, please check with teachers BEFORE planning Christmas parties.

****NB: There will be NO Little Saints progam after school on December 23.

HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!

May Christ’s Light Shine in Your Hearts.

Mrs. Doherty

Our School a Drop Off Site for

Valley Toys For Tots

November 19, 2009

This year, our school community will be participating in the Valley Toys For Tots as a drop off site for this project. You can have your friends, family, and neighbors drop off unwrapped toys from now until December 14th.
The types of gifts that are being requested are:

Board games - hand held electronic games - purses-watches - model cars - stuffed animals - baseball bats/balls/gloves - basketballs-craft kits - or even gift cards of a minimum of $5 from:

Seymour Cinemas

Walmart
Bob's Stores
Target
Marshall's

Please make sure toys are unwrapped and marked with the age category for toys for young children.

Thank your for help other children in our area enjoy Christmas this year!

November 5, 2009

Our 8th grade class will be creating a monthly school newsletter to keep everyone up to speed with what's happening at our school. The November Newsletter is now available online.

Click HERE for the latest issue.

Escrip Online Mall

October 29, 2009 - Derby

Shop and help support the school.

Click HERE.

Trunk or Treat

October 24, 2009 - Derby

The St. Mary - St. Michael Home School Association held a Trunk or Treat in the school. Rain prevented the event from being held outdoors, but chairperson Sheryl Patton and her crew held a grand event for the students.

Golf Outing a Success!

October 5, 2009 - Harwinton

The St. Mary - St. Michael & Assumption School golf outing was a resounding success. We had a beautiful autumn day and the course was in great condition. We had 93 golfers and many vounteers from both schools.

Web Site is Back!!!

September 29, 2009 --Derby

The St. Mary - St. Michael elementary school web site is back. We are in the process of redesigning the web site. Check back often to check our progress.

For web content suggestions and feedback, please contact Mrs. Doherty or email gerckensa@stmarysderbyct.org.

The Church of Saint Mary

The Immaculate Conception