Formed in Catholic tradition, the mission of St. Michael High School is to foster the spiritual,

intellectual, and personal development of young people as committed disciples of Christ.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

DECEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER

17521 Monitor Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Phone: (225) 753-9782

P.O. Box 86110 Baton Rouge, LA 70879-6110 Fax: (225) 753-0605

SPIRITUAL LIFE

MASS: St. Michael will celebrate an all-school Mass on Tuesday, De-

cember 4, at 8:50 AM in the gym. Our new Bishop, Michael Duca,

will be celebrating mass for us. Students should wear their dress uniform.

Parents and guests are invited to attend. Please sign in at the front office

before going to the gym.

HOLIDAY SERVICE PROJECTS: St. Michael High School clubs are involved in many service projects throughout the year. The Beta Club is doing an Adopt-A-Family service project to provide families with Christmas gifts. The Student Council will be working with the Live2Serve organization to do a school wide toy drive the week of De-cember 3—December 7. The toy dr ive will be a class cup competi-tion.

MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE: This January, over 100 St. Michael High School students and staff will join more than 450 partici-pants from across Louisiana who will descend upon our nation’s capital to take a stand for life! The cost for students to go on this trip is $450. If you would like to sponsor a student for those who cannot afford the full cost of the trip, please contact Emily Froeba in the campus ministry office or via email at efroeba@smhsbr.org. Please pray that our students will have a safe and life-changing pilgrimage.

SERVICE HOURS DEADLINE: Students must complete half of their required hours by Friday, December 7. To avoid having their second quarter Religion grade lowered, their hours must be turned in by Decem-ber 7. Students who do not complete half of their service hours by the end of the semester will not take their mid-term exams until they have been completed, turned in, and accepted by SMHS. There are many, many opportunities to earn service hours, especially during this holiday season. See the Student Handbook for details.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES: During this time of Advent, please take the opportunity to attend church each Sunday with your family. It is a blessing for you and your children to be able to grow in your faith. Please refer to your local church bulletin for classes and events happening in your parish, including the Sacrament of Recon-ciliation. We hope you will make this Advent a time for your family to make room for Christ.

WOMEN’S ADVENT BIBLE STUDY: All St. Michael female students and mothers (of sons or daughters) are invited to take part in the Rooted in Hope Bible study by the Take Up and Read Group. This is a very flexible and beautiful scripture enrichment opportunity for advent. Participants can purchase the Rooted in Hope book on Amazon. We will be offering weekly reflection meetings for female students on Thursdays at lunch. Mothers can take part with their daughters or on their own by doing the Bible study as well. We have an online Facebook Group (Rooted in Hope – BR Ladies) that mothers can join. We may also gather once a week in the evening, depending on interest. For more information contact Emily Froeba at efroeba@smhsbr.org.

MEN’S ROAD TO EMMAUS RETREAT: Open to all men from all areas. Put aside the “hustle and bustle” of daily life and attend the men’s Emmaus retreat the weekend of January 25-27, 2019. The retreat is held at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in beautiful, peaceful Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The retreat is based on the scripture passage “The appearance on the road to Emmaus” (Luke 24: 13-35) and is an uplifting experience that has a profound effect on men’s lives. The retreat begins at 5:00 PM Friday and ends after the 5:30 PM mass on Sunday. Please don’t ignore this opportunity but pray on it instead. Something special definitely awaits you at Rosaryville! For more information please contact one of the following: Norman Madere (504) 481-0411, David Drude (985) 974-0657, or Johnny Fisk (504) 427-6601.

INTELLECTUAL

SMHS HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS: The school office will be open

from 7:30 AM—12 noon on Friday, December 21; Thursday and Friday,

December 27 & 28; and Thursday and Fr iday, January 3 & 4.

The Help Desk is open Friday, December 21, from 7:30 AM to 12 noon.

STUDENTS RETURN: Students return to school on Monday, January 7, 2019. EBR buses and the SMHS shuttle bus will run their regular routes.

MID-TERM EXAMS: Students and parents are reminded that prepara-tion for exams begins with daily work for class. Students should be working everyday on their daily lessons and on exam preparation. Mid-term exams count for 20% of a student’s semester grade in a subject. During exam time, it is essential that students get enough sleep and have healthy eating habits so that they can do their very best on exams.

MID-TERM EXAM SCHEDULE:

Monday, December 17 1st period exam 7:14-9:10 AM

8th period exam 9:25-11:25 AM

Tuesday, December 18 2nd period exam 7:14-9:10 AM

4th period exam 9:25-11:25 AM

Wednesday, December 19 3rd period exam 7:14-9:10 AM

6th period exam 9:25-11:25 AM

Thursday, December 20 7th period exam 7:14-9:10 AM

5th period exam 9:25-11:25 AM

Students are dismissed after their first exam if the second exam of the day is their lunch period. Seniors who have study hall do not report for an exam during their study hall period.

The dismissal bell will ring each testing day at 11:30 AM. Bus transportation will be provided with the exception of having no EBR buses on Wednes-day, December 19, or Thursday, December 20. Teachers will be avail-able in their classrooms from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM each day to help any stu-dent prepare for the next day’s exam. Students will be dismissed for the Christmas Holidays at 11:30 AM on Thursday, December 20, and will return on Monday, January 7, 2019.

Thank you to the

Home and School As-

sociation for bringing

“Pie Day” to the teach-

ers and staff of SMHS!

GRADES: FIRST SEMESTER GRADES WILL BE POSTED ON

PlusPortals BY DECEMBER 28.

**It is the policy of SMHS that all tuition and fees must be current prior to

mid-term exams. Parent(s) will be notified if a student is to remain home

on exam days if accounts are not current. Delinquent payments made prior

to exams must be paid by cash, cashier’s check or money order to be

deemed received by SMHS so the student will be allowed to take exams. If

you have any questions, contact Susan Thibodeaux, bookkeeper, at 753-

9782 Ext. 25 or sthibodeaux@smhsbr.org.

COURSE CHANGES: Course change requests at the semester will

only be considered for extenuating circumstances. Otherwise, students are expected to honor their commitments to their current classes. Students requesting a course change must first meet with their school counselor to discuss their options. If the counselor believes the request has merit and is possible, students will be instructed to have their parents submit a letter requesting the change with rationale to Mrs. Julie Lechich, Assistant Prin-cipal of Academics. All course change requests must be submitted by Monday, January 7, 2019.

FILING THE FAFSA: Senior parents, the Free Application for Feder-al Student Aid (FAFSA) filing season began October 1. Please file your FAFSA early; it’s possible some financial aid awards letters could arrive earlier in the year, giving your student enough time to make decisions on where to attend college. Waiting too late means risking the loss of financial aid based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Remember, the FAFSA is FREE so please be wary of websites asking you to pay a fee. Also, the FAFSA is the only application for TOPS. Visit www.fafsa.gov to get started.

JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT: Junior parent night will be delivered through an online presentation and followed up with an opportunity to meet with the counselor. The presentation will discuss topics that include graduation requirements, Board of Regents requirements, TOPS, ACT/SAT testing and college readiness. Information from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance, Southeastern Louisiana University and Louisiana State University will also be included. Please be on the lookout for an email from Katie Zylicz, the junior counselor, with the presentation link and dates for Coffee with the Counselor in mid-January. If you have any questions please contact Katie Zylicz at kzylicz@smhsbr.org.

LIBRARY NEWS: All students who earn a 2.5+ GPA for the first se-mester grade will receive a free membership to the New Orleans Aquarium of the Americas, Butterfly Garden, Insectarium, and the Museum of Art, courtesy of the Taylor Foundation. Students who earn a 3.0+ GPA will receive the same award PLUS a membership to the Audubon Zoo. These free cards allow unlimited access for the student and for one parent until August of 2020. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. See Mrs. Don-aldson in the library for more information or at adonaldson@smhsbr.org.

PLACEMENT EXAM: The school will administer the Placement Exam for admission to St. Michael High School for current eighth grade applicants from 8:00—11:30 AM on Saturday, December 1. The Warri-or Club will be selling promotional items in the Commons at this time as well. All are welcome.

REQUEST FOR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE LETTERS: In order to assist in college preparation and planning, it is critical that seniors and their parents provide Ms. Montgomery with copies of all letters of acceptance and any scholarship and financial aid awards from colleges and universities, whether or not the senior will eventually attend that particular school. Please send copies of these documents via email to cmontgom-ery@smhsbr.org, or by fax, or in person. The names of the colleges and universities to which the senior has been accepted will be published in the Graduation Program, while a list of the scholarships which were offered to the student will appear in the Baccalaureate Mass & Senior Honors Con-vocation Program. The only way we may publish this information is if parents or students share this information with us. Please provide Ms. Montgomery with copies of acceptance and scholarship letters as soon as they are received.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WITH KRINGLE: The SMHS Alumni

Association is hosting a “Christmas Crafts with Kringle” party at the school

for alumni, faculty, and staff and their children, grandchildren and/or their

nieces and nephews. This event is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, from

12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. in the Cooking Lab. Activities will include arts and

crafts for the kids, cookie decorating, pictures with Santa, and lots of Christ-

mas joy! Refreshments will be served. Attendees are also invited to attend the

annual SMHS Band Christmas Concert immediately following the event.

RSVP to Lindsey M. Junca at alumni@smhsbr.org or 753-9782 Ext 26.

CHRISTMAS BAND CONCERT: On Sunday, December 6, at 2:00

p.m. in the gymnasium, our Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Percussion

Ensemble will be playing seasonal music for the whole family. Come out and

join us for a wonderful evening of festive music. There is no charge for this

concert.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE: The SMHS Jazz Ensemble performed at a reception

for adoptive parents at the Governor’s Mansion on November 6. Each year

the State Department of Social Services’ Office of Community Services hosts

a reception on the beautiful grounds at the Mansion to recognize those who

have adopted children in the State’s foster care system. This marks the third

consecutive year that the St. Michael Jazz Ensemble has provided entertain-

ment for this annual event.

Did you know that Moonlight and Jazz tickets make great Christmas gifts?

Moonlight and Jazz is the band’s unique fundraiser currently scheduled for

April 11. It includes a two hour concert by our very own Jazz Ensemble and a

catered meal by world-class chef, John Folse. Contact Angie Simoneaux at

scosimo@bellsouth.net for tickets and more formation.

FALL SPORTS CONVOCATION: The Fall Sports Convocation will

be held on Wednesday, December 9. The ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m. in

the gymnasium. Sports being honored are football, cross country, swimming,

and volleyball. Student athletes are to wear full dress uniform.

RAFFLE TICKETS: Ho, Ho, Ho,...The St. Michael High School Silver

Anniversary Soiree—The Red, Black, and Silver Night is only a few months

away; but you can get your raffle tickets today. In fact, these $25 tickets make

great stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts for friends and family. And, if you

purchase four $25 tickets for just $100, you will also receive two Silver Soi-

ree entrance tickets FREE. The event will be held on March 20, 2010. You

need not be present to win the first place raffle prize of $5,000 or the $1,000

for the runner-up.

RED, BLACK AND SILVER SOIREE: The Red, Black and Silver

Soiree-our annual auction and raffle social. The event will take place during

the evening of Saturday, March 20, 2010. We are currently looking for com-

mittee heads and volunteers to help make this celebration a success. And, if

you own a business and would like to donate items to the silent and/or live

auction, please give us a call. Contact Lee Reeves, Office of Development, at

755-3618 or by email at lreeves@smhsbr.org.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

SELF-CARE WITH THE COUNSELORS: On Tuesday, December 11, all students are invited to join the Counselors in the cafeteria at all lunches to help get them prepared for upcoming midterms. Students can participate in stress relief activities while enjoying a cup of warm tea or cocoa. The Span-ish Club will also be providing treats at all lunch periods.

COOKIES WITH SANTA: The Alumni Office invites you and your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews to join us for Christmas fun on Sunday, December 2, from 1:00 –2:00 PM in the cafeteria. Cookies and juice will be served and Santa will be there for pictures. Please RSVP to kpage@smhsbr.org.

CHRISTMAS BAND CONCERT: Come out and share an afternoon of Christmas music performed by the St. Michael Warrior Band by attending its annual Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 PM in the gym.

CHRISTMAS DRESS DAY: St. Michael High School will celebrate the Christmas season on Monday, December 3, with students wearing tacky Christmas sweaters along with Christmas accessories to school. Underclass-men may wear tennis shoes with the rest of the school uniform, and seniors may wear appropriate jeans and tennis shoes.

HOLLY VOLLEYBALL: The fun begins on Friday, December 7. Friends and families are invited to take part in all the festivities which begin right after school. The entrance fee for all visitors is $2.

USED UNIFORM SALE: On Saturday, December 1, the Home & School Association will have a Used Uniform Sale from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in the Commons. Unlike the summer sale, this event will feature only the current stock of used uniforms on hand. Please come by and outfit your growing student.

WARRIOR MERCHANDISE SALE: The Warrior Club will be sell-ing promotional items in the Commons on Saturday, December 1, from 8:00-11:30 AM. Get your Christmas shopping started early.

THE MOTHER SETON AWARD: This award is presented annually to honor one individual with the Home and School community who emulates the qualities and service of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton for whom the award is named.

The guidelines for this nomination are as follows: Be a current member of Home and School Association (SMHS parents/ guardians are members)

Be a parent, grandparent or guardian

Be recognized as a volunteer, not an employee of the school

Qualifications of the individual must include: At least 3 years of involvement within the Home and School organization

Dependable, hard working, self-sacrificing

Attuned to the needs of the children and the school

Enthusiastic, generous, supportive of the educators and the administration

Concerned and ready to go the extra mile for Catholic education

A model of living Gospel values

Please submit your nomination and his/her qualifications to SMHS Home and School. You may send to school via fax 753-0605, or email to jberthel-ot@smhsbr.org.

The French

Club hosted a

French break-

fast at its before

-school meeting.

WARRIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FALL 2018

Lady Warrior Volleyball: The Warr ior Volleyball Team finished the season in the State Semi-Finals with a record of 32-4, and also earned a district championship. Amber Igiede was selected as the District MVP, and Paige Cassano and Alexis Gonzales were placed on the All District Team. Karleigh Bourgoyne and Gina Ward earned All District Honorable Mention, and Coach Rob Smith was chosen as the District Coach of the Year. Sarah Martin was selected as a member of the Composite All Academic State Volleyball Team for main-taining an unweighted 4.0 GPA since her freshmen year, and Amber Igiede was selected as a member of the LHSCA All-Star team.

Warrior Cross Country: The St. Michael Cross Country Team had another successful season. The Girls’ Team was Runner Up in

State. The Boys’ Team placed 4th out of 25 teams. All State Honors went to Hailey Humphries, Caitie Brumfield, Rebecca Quebedeaux

and Adam Callegan. Hailey Humphries was selected to the 1st Team EBR All Metro Cross Country Team. Honorable Mention Honors

went to Caitie Brumfield, Rebecca Quebedeaux, Madison Comeaux, Kennedy Seelbach, Adam Callegan & Jeffery Brignac.

Warrior Swim Team: The Warr ior Swim Team competed at State. Joseph Miller , Jace Clark, Logan Torr and Dylan Ngo com-peted in the 4 Man Relay in Freestyle and in Medley.

Warrior Bowl: This year’s Warrior Bowl was held at SJV Crusader Field on Sunday, November 11, 2018 and was a huge success. The event featured 5 Catholic middle school football teams. The 5th & 6th grade division featured St. Aloysius defeating Our Lady of Mercy for 3rd place in the CSAA and the undefeated St. George Dragons defeating Catholic Pointe Coupee in the CSAA Championship. The 7th & 8th grade featured the returning Warrior Bowl Champions, The War Pelicans (a merger of St. Theresa and Most Blessed Sacra-ment), defeating the Our Lady of Mercy Blue Jays. The SMHS Football Team would like to thank all those who helped with the Warrior Bowl with their donations, time and efforts.

Warrior Football: The 2018 Warr ior football team made it to the Regional Round of the State playoffs. Congratulations on an-other successful and hard fought season.

Warrior Signing to Play in College: SeniorAmber Igiede signed her National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for the University of

Hawaii. She signed her letter at a special ceremony held in the library with teammates, coaches, family and friends in attendance.

Principal’s Message:

The faculty and staff of St. Michael High School wish all the blessings of this holy season for every family in our school community. We pray that the Light of Christ fills the hearts of all throughout Advent, Christmas, and the days beyond into the new year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Ellen B. Lee, Principal

A Special Thank You: Thanks to all the St. Michael carpool parents, grandparents, and students who were patient with our re-routed carpool line while the building crane was in the way. As you can see, the walls are going up quickly and the build-ing is taking shape. We appreciate all your support during this time of disruption to our normal routine.

St. Michael High School’s Annual Giving Campaign, the Warrior Fund for Excellence, was recently launched. The generous support and

dedicated commitment of parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends allows St. Michael to continue to strengthen its financial future.

The Warrior Fund for Excellence is vital to the development and growth of each of these programs at the school. This year you have the opportunity to give to

one of three pre-designated areas including academics, scholarships, and athletics. You can also select to give to the greatest area of need at St. Michael High

School.

In a little over 6 weeks, thanks to the generosity of over 120 donors, we have successfully raised just under $34,000 and are more than half way to reaching our

annual fund goal of $60,000 from all donors.

Make your gift today at www.smhsbr.org/giving and help us reach our goal!

Annual Fund Chair Families

Class of 2022 – Ronald & Lisa Pike

Class of 2021 – William & Faye Duncan

Class 2020 – Jason ’94 and Katey ’92 McCann

Class of 2019 – Dr. Beau ’92 and Vanessa ’89 Clark

Alumni Chair Family – Shane ’01 and Tiffany ’01 Mouton

Thank You to our Warrior Fund for Excellence Donors:

Anonymous (3) Rosemary Arcedino Kevin “Doc” & Lisa Andry

Deacon Frank & Mary Bains Dr. Cynthia Baker Amy Barylak

Craig & Wendy Berteau Mark & Cindy Beuerle Gilbert & Carolyn Brassard

Randy & Coleen Brooks Charles Brumfield Dr. & Mrs. William Buller

Johnny & Hope Buquoi Eldine Burleigh Carl & Eileen Burregi

Matt & Rebecca Campbell Jason & Clark Cashio Danny & Terrie Cavalier

David & Heather Chemin Chad & Michelle Chenevert Dr. Beau & Vanessa Clark

John & Regina Cook Gilbert & Dianne Crochet Marcia Daigle

Jimmie & Lanier Davis Chad & Tammy Decoteau Gerard & Catherine DeRobertis

Elizabeth Desalms Keith & Stacie Didier Jake & Judy Dinecola

Leandro & Kesha Dixon Chris & Kelly Dodson Michael & Amy Donahue

Phillip & Mary Doiron Kevin Dolan Rita Durham

Dr. Crayton Fargason Drs. David & Donna Fargason Ralph & Amy Foret

The Rispone Family Michael & Brandy Freeman Donald Fuselier

Angie Gaston Walter & Jane Golden Mark & Megan Grippi

Paul & Melissa Guarisco Sidney & Carol Guerra Dr. Scott Hannaman, DDS

Donald & Deborah Harris Mark & Dionne Harter Al & Ann Hassenboehler

Fred & Jane Hattabaugh Phillip & Sally Hebert Daniel Hotard

Denis & Linda Husers Sue Irons Morris & Monique Johnson

Don & Gail Josephson Dan & Charmaine Juneau Allyson LaBorde

Bridget & Martin LeBlanc David & Wendy Lee Linda Locke

Adrian & Denise Louviere Patrick Luckett Michael & Fran Manzullo

Fr. Jerry Martin Kevin & Valerie Matherne Jason & Katey McCann

Thomas & Patricia Miremont Cain & Julie Merrick Bret & Courtney Moore

Michael Morris Carol Mulhearn Tung & Ly Nguyen

Terry & Gretchen Nizzo Thomas & Gayle Nizzo Jay & Jill Noel

Cynthia Nolan John Nunzir Richard & Janice O’Brien

Anita Parker Keotj & Deanee Patin Cedric & Kim Patton

Everett Perrien, Jr. Don & Kelly Phillips Ronald & Lisa Pike

Phil & Debbie Pike Barbara Raymond Kenneth Reed

Joanne Reed Barbara Rivette Arthur & Mary Robbins

Kenneth & Rosanne Roberts Criag & Jill Rodrigue Wendy Ross

Shaan & Jeanne Rube Gerard & Suzanne Ruch Charles & Brenda Schoenbrodt

Robert & Ruth Sehring David & Patricia Senn Joe & Marie Smith

Ben & Ashley Snyder Lawrence & Carolyn Talamo Dr. Jill Jenkins Tiersch

Raymond & Margaret Templet Christopher & Lisa Tullier Michael & Natka Varisco

Edgar & Brenda Vavasseur Julie Bonnecase White Richard & Patricia Whitlow

Linda Williams-Winter

Giving Tuesday Update

Thanks to the generosity of over 50 donors, the school was able to raise just over $10,000

on Giving Tuesday. The funds raised will be used for campus beautification projects in-

cluding the purchase of a St. Michael statue for the front of the school, landscaping various

areas around campus, purchasing new benches and seating areas for students to utilize dur-

ing lunch, painting areas around the campus, and much more.

Thank You to Our Generous Donors Who Contributed on #Giving Tuesday:

Anonymous (10) Dr. Kevin & Lisa Andry Dr. Carter & Dena Balart Hector & Joanna Barraza Cathy Brouillette Keith & Melissa Broussard Cindy Collier Luke & Elizabeth Corsten Marcia Daigle Angela DeJean Amy Donahue Elizabeth Duncan Erin Easton Bruce Eckertt Matt & Lori Fernandez Allison Cox Friel John Ghetti Thomas & Karolyn Gibbs Paul & Melissa Guarisco Brian & Kristine Hardee Laural Howard Kevin & Kim Jones Henry & Adele Lacinak John Ladouceur Jeffery & Kristy Larson Stephen & Ellen Lee Donna Lensing Dr. Michael & Beth Loewe Adrian & Denise Louviere Valerie Matherne Jason & Katey McCann Ben & Abby McCurry Tommy & Patty Miremont Dixie Mulhearn Philip & Debbie Pike Margaret Reed Scott & Jane Rodrigue Sarah & Ryan Vandersypen David & Anna Vanhaverbeke Leland & Cynthia Vidrine Steve & Kerri Woodward

Make a Year End Tax Deductible Gift Today!

Make your tax-deductible end of the year gift to St. Michael High School by December 31 to claim your tax credit

for the 2018 tax year. St. Michael High School is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and all donations are 100% tax

deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please visit www.smhsbr.org/giving or contact Advancement Director,

Josh Galasso at (225) 755-3618 to make your gift or obtain additional information on other available tax incentives.

Capital Campaign Update: The walls for the multipurpose building are finally coming up and construction continues

on the Continuing the Warrior Legacy Capital Campaign multipurpose project. This week the contractors began pouring

concrete on the footers and began to set the forms for the slab of the new building. Help support this growth by mak-

ing a gift today at https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1587/Home/NewQuickGive.

Advancement News & Important Events

Monday, December 3

Format: 3 Man Scramble

Team: $525 - Alumni Team: $375

8:30 am Registration 9:30 am Shotgun start Dinner & Awards following tournament

SMHS AUCTION

Auction Committee Leaders:

Procurement Chair: Lisa Pike & Tammie Angel

Decoration Chair: Simone Hamilton & Tara Button

Ticket Sales Chair: Jason & Katey McCann

Sponsorship Chair: Amy Allemond

We are in need of additional event volunteers and procurement team members. The next auction meeting will be held on

Wednesday, December 12 at 1:00 PM in Room 1. If you would like additional information on how you can be involved in

the auction, please contact Advancement Director Josh Galasso at JGalasso@smhsbr.org.

Thanks to all who participated in No Shave November and Sweatpants Week. The students of St. Michael raised over $3,100 for our building campaign.

Dear Warrior Parents,

Thank you for making the decision to send your student to St. Michael. This statement of support means you

recognize the value of providing your child with a quality, Catholic education.

As a parent, your financial support is vital to the continued growth and development of St. Michael High

School. We encourage you to explore the opportunities and events that we offer to help keep our school com-

munity thriving. Please look forward to receiving a personal invitation to participate in the following:

Warrior Fund for Excellence – This is our annual giving campaign that was launched in September. The funds from this drive are used to sustain and maintain excellence in our academic and instructional programs, extracurricular and athletic programs, and day to day building & operations.

Continuing the Warrior Legacy Capital Campaign – This campaign is the building campaign for the school, and will provide the school with an additional gym, new auditorium and stage, blackbox thea-tre, and parking improvements.

Warrior Lei’dback Luau – March 23, 2019 at St. Michael High School. The proceeds from this event provide funding for academic programs and enhancements on our campus.

Corporate Partnership Program – This program offers businesses the opportunity to advertise and part-ner with our school through a variety of outlets.

We challenge you to help make St. Michael a better school every day through making a financial commitment

in support of our school.

If you would like to make a gift, please visit www.smhsbr.org/giving or contact the Advancement Of-fice. For additional information on giving opportunities at St. Michael High School, contact Advance-ment Director, Josh Galasso, via email at jgalasso@smhsbr.org or phone at 225-755-3618.

Yours in Christ,

Ellen B. Lee Josh Galasso

Principal Advancement Director