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

APRIL 2019 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

CHRISTIAN SERVICE MASS: Our Christian Service Mass will

be held Thursday, April 11, in the gym at 8:50 AM. Following Mass,

students who have gone above and beyond their required service work

for this school year will be receiving Christian Service Awards. In addi-

tion, a male and a female senior will each receive the Mother Teresa of

Calcutta Service Award for consistently putting “charity into action”

during their time here at St. Michael. Parents are welcome and encour-

aged to join us for this special Mass-please sign in at the front desk.

Students must wear their dress uniform.

COLLEGE CAMPUS MINISTER LUNCH VISIT: The Cam-pus Ministry and School Counseling Departments have invited the Cath-olic Campus Ministers and/or Student Organizations from various Loui-siana colleges and universities to visit with our seniors and other students at all lunch periods on Tuesday, April 30. We hope that our students continue to use their faith as a driving force and resource in their life after they leave St. Michael. We believe that connecting them to these resources prior to stepping foot on campus will help foster their spiritual growth.

MP3 YOUTH RALLY: On Friday, April 12, St. Michael will host a

Junior High MP3. The event will be held in the gym from 6:30-9:00

PM. 6th-8th grade students are invited to attend. The cost is $10 (at the

door) and includes pizza and a t-shirt. Parents can register their child at

the SMHS website under Campus Ministry.

PRESENTATION OF THE PASSION: Parents are invited to

attend a presentation of the Passion that will be created and presented by

members of the Peer Ministry Club on Holy Thursday, April 18, in the

gym at 8:30 AM.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Students will have the

opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during religion

classes on April 8 and April 9. We appreciate all of our priests who make

it possible for our students to experience the grace of this Sacrament.

SENIOR/MOTHER MASS: As our seniors move towards graduation, they will celebrate the first of several milestone events with our annual Senior/Mother Mass on Friday, May 3, in the gym. All students must wear their dress uniform, and mothers will gather with their senior(s) in the cafeteria at 8:30 AM for procession. This all school Mass will be followed by a special brunch celebration for seniors and their mothers in the gym. After the brunch, seniors will be dismissed for the day.

SENIOR SOCIAL JUSTICE PRESENTATIONS: – Seniors will

begin presenting their Social Justice presentations on April 1 during religion

classes. Parents are invited to attend their child’s presentation. We are proud of

their hard work and dedication.

SERVICE HOURS: The service hours turn-in date is Friday, April 5. All students should have completed, documented, and turned in their required number of service hours by April 5. The Service Awards ceremony will be held after Mass on Thursday, April 11. You are welcome to join us. If you have any questions about service hours, please email your child’s religion teacher or Mrs. Haile.

INTELLECTUAL

SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE:

Monday, May 6 3rd Hour—7:10-8:50 AM

6th Hour—9:10-10:40 AM

Tuesday, May 7 7th Hour—7:10-8:50 AM

5th Hour—9:10-10:40 AM

Wednesday, May 8 1st Hour—7:10-8:50 AM

8th Hour—9:10-10:40 AM

Thursday, May 9 2nd Hour—7:10-8:50 AM

4th Hour—9:10-10:40 AM

*Seniors MUST return their laptop computers immediately following their

last exam.

AP EXAM SCHEDULE:

The AP exams will be administered at St. Michael as follows:

Wednesday, May 8 —English IV AP (English Literature), 8:00 AM

Wednesday, May 8 —European History AP, 12:00 PM

Thursday, May 9 —Chemistry AP, 8:00 AM

Friday, May 10 —U.S. History AP, 8:00 AM

Tuesday, May 14 —Calculus AP, 8:00 AM

Wednesday, May 15 —English III AP (English Language), 8:00 AM

*Please note that all students must be in their school uniform to take an AP exam. Students will go to all other classes before and after exams.

Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus from St. Louis, Mis-souri, made a visit to campus. The students enjoyed having them.

SENIOR EVENTS:

Tuesday, April 30 Library books due; all overdue charges

must be paid

Thursday, May 2 Senior Crawfish Boil (during lunch)

Friday, May 3 Senior Mass with Mothers—arrive 8:30 AM

in cafeteria/followed by brunch for seniors

and mothers

Wednesday, May 15 Baccalaureate Mass/Honors Convocation

Practice— 9:00 AM—SMHS Gym

Wednesday, May 15 Baccalaureate Mass/Honors Convocation

6:30 PM—SMHS Gym

Thursday, May 16 Graduation Practice—1:00 PM

Raising Cane’s River Center Arena

Friday, May 17 Commencement Exercises—3:00 PM

Raising Cane’s River Center Arena

ACT & SAT DATES: The next ACT dates are Saturday, April 13, and Saturday, June 8. Please visit http://www.actstudent.org to register. The next SAT date is Saturday, May 4. To register visit www.collegeboard.org/sat. These are the final opportunities for current seniors to post either a qualifying ACT or SAT composite score for TOPS eligibility. Enter code 1595 on the ACT registration form or code 9019 on the SAT registration form to ensure LOSFA receives an official copy of the student’s test scores. Please refer to www.osfa.la.gov for full under-standing of TOPS eligibility requirements.

COMPLETING REGISTRATION/ACCEPTING SCHOLAR-SHIPS AT LSU: In order to complete registration at LSU, students must log in to their myLSU account and accept all desired financial aid awards or scholarships. According to LSU’s website, students must accept all scholarships on their myLSU account by May 1. Any scholarship offer not accepted on or before May 1 will be declined. Reinstatements are based on available funding and are not guaranteed. On myLSU, select Financial Services from the left menu, then Financial Aid, then Financial Aid & Scholarships. Even if a student has not received a scholarship letter in the mail, he/she can still accept the scholarship offer via his/her myLSU account. For more information regarding LSU Financial Aid and Scholar-ships, please go to www.lsu.edu/financialaid. Students will then need to pay their fee bill on their myLSU account to complete registration.

PRESENTATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 2020: The Presentation of the SMHS Class of 2020 will be held Friday, May 10, in the SMHS gym at 6:30 PM. All juniors must attend. In addition, all jun-iors must attend a mandatory practice on Thursday, May 9, from 2:35-3:45 PM in the SMHS gym. Students must be excused by Mr. Sanchez if they are unable to attend either event.

REMINDER TO FILE THE FAFSA: Seniors and Senior Parents,

please remember to complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid, in order to receive any financial assistance and/or to apply for

TOPS and other scholarships per the instructions of colleges and universi-

ties. Your FAFSA must be filed by June 30 in order to receive TOPS. Visit

www.fafsa.gov to get star ted or to finish your application. If you need

assistance completing the FAFSA, please call the LELA FAFSA Helpline

at 1-844-GO-FAFSA.

REQUESTS FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES (2019-2020 School Year): In February students participated in the course selection process and entered their course requests through PlusPortals. These requests, both in written and electronic formats, are considered a commitment on the part of the students to attend the classes they have asked St. Michael to provide. Students are ex-pected to remain in their chosen classes for the entire 2019-2020 school year or in the case of one semester classes, until the end of the semester. By sign-ing the St. Michael High School Course Selection Sheet, parents/guardians are confirming their approval of the student's course selection and understand that these course selections are final except under the most critical circumstances. If a schedule change must be considered and is deemed unavoidable (i.e. error in the schedule; failure to meet requirements for graduation, TOPS, the Board of Regents, college admissions, etc.; or the student no longer meets the re-quirements for the course in which he/she enrolled for the 2019-2020 school year), the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide school counselors with a written request for the schedule change. The letter must include the following infor-mation: the title of the course which is proposed to be dropped from the stu-dent's schedule, the title of the course to be added to the student's schedule, the rationale/reason for the request, the parent's/guardian's signature and date, as well as the student's signature and date. Schedule requests are to be submitted during the period of May 1 thru May 23. After May 23, a check for $25.00 made payable to St. Michael must be included with the written request for a schedule change. Only requests following this protocol will be considered. All written requests are to be submitted to the school counselor assigned to the student's grade level for the 2019-2020 school year. The names and assigned grade levels of school counselors are as follows:

Freshman Class Counselor: Ms. Lindsay Carlino Sophomore Class Counselor: Mrs. Caitlin Narretta Junior Class Counselor: Mrs. Katie Zylicz Senior Class Counselor and College Advisor: Ms. Cassie Montgomery

REQUIRED DATA FORM FOR GRADUATING SENIORS: All Required Data Forms for Graduating Seniors: Class of 2019, which were included in the graduation packets, were to be completed and returned to Ms. Berthelot in March. If your student has not turned in his/her completed Required Data Form with copies of the college acceptance and scholarship letters attached, please do so immediately. Be cer tain that both you (the parent/guardian) and your senior sign page 2 of this form. If your student receives letters of acceptance or scholarship offers after submission of the Required Data Form, please forward copies of this information as soon as possible. The only way we may publish this information is if parents or stu-dents share this information with us.

RE-REGISTRATION: The deadline for re-registration has passed. If you have not re-registered your student for the 2019-2020 school year, please contact the office immediately. In order to secure a place for your student at St. Michael High School, this process must be completed.

SENIOR ACCOUNTS: All senior accounts must be paid in full by Mon-day, April 15. All fees and tuition payments must be current in order for sen-iors to remain on the rolls and to take final exams. Contact Susan Thibodeaux, Ext 25 or sthibodeaux@smhsbr.org if you have any questions.

TUITION ASSISTANCE 2019-2020: Applications for tuition assistance

must be applied for online through TADS at www.mytads.com. Your student

must be registered for the school year to apply. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST

BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 15. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT

BE ACCEPTED. All applications are screened and forwarded to our Finance

Committee. Determinations will be made by July 1. You will receive a letter

letting you know the decision of the committee.

TUITION PAYMENT AND FINANCING: Tuition is due in full by

May 15. Tuition can be paid by check or money order to the school office,

or payment can be made online. Tuition can also be financed through First

Bank and Trust at an interest rate of 8.5%. To make an online payment or

apply for a loan visit the school website at http://www.smhsbr.org/admissions.

All loans must be applied for by May 15. Any returning student that tuition is

not paid or a loan is not in place by May 15 will be dropped from the rolls and

will be required to go through the registration process again at the same cost of

$450.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

BAND HONORS: The St. Michael Jazz Ensemble performed at the Lee Fortier/Johnny Gerbrech Jazz Invitational, which was held at the Manship Theater. The Big Band was one of the highlights of the evening! The St. Michael Jazz Ensemble earned a Superior rating for its performances at the Loyola University Jazz Festival. The Warrior Concert Band earned a Supe-rior rating for its performances at the District IV Large Ensemble Assess-ment Festival. The Concert and Jazz Bands will be performing at their an-nual Spring Concert May 1 at 7:00 PM in the gym.

BLOOD DRIVE: On Tuesday, April 16, St. Michael will host a blood drive by Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. All students seventeen years of age and older may participate.

CROSS COUNTRY: The SMHS Cross Country team will have its an-nual Cross Country Parent Organizational meeting on Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 - 11:45 AM in the Commons. All Cross Country families are asked to send at least one parent.

DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS: Tryouts will be held Tuesday, April 2, thru Friday, April 5, from 3:30-5:00 PM each day in the SMHS Field House. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be clinic days when those trying out learn the dances and skills needed for tryouts. It is im-portant to note that all clinic days are mandatory for those interested in attending tryouts. On Fr iday all participants will try out before a panel of judges. Results will be posted on the SMHS website.

DRAMA CLUB: In the fairy tale criminal justice system, the characters

from fairy tales and nursery rhymes are represented by two separate yet

equally ridiculous groups: the fairy tale police who investigate fairy tale

crime, and the fairy tale district attorneys who prosecute the fairy tale of-

fenders. These are their stories...Come enjoy Fairy Tale Unit, our school

play, presented Friday, April 12, at 7:00 PM and Saturday, April 13, at 2:00

PM in the school cafeteria. Admission is $5 at the door.

FASHION, CANVAS, AND MELODY: The Spring Fine Arts Even-

ing will be held Wednesday, May 1. This year it will include art, fashion, and music. Student Art Work will be on display and ready for viewing in the Commons at 5:00 PM. The Fashion Show will be in the cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Clothing students constructed garments for the preschool girls at Most Blessed Sacrament for a special segment of the fashion show. The Band Concert will be in the gym at 7:00 PM. All of the bands will perform. Come join us for an evening with the arts!

INCOMING ATHLETES: There will be a meeting for all incoming athletes Sunday, April 28, at 6:00 PM in the gym. This meeting is for any parents/students who want more information on athletics for the 2019-2020 school year. All sports will be represented at the meeting to give out any necessary information and answer any questions.

KISS A SENIOR GOODBYE GRAMS: Each year the Student Coun-cil sells Senior Grams to students and parents for 25 cents. A gram is a small note card to write a congratulations message to a senior. Along with the gram, they will receive a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss, hence the name, “Kiss a Senior Goodbye.” If you would like to send a message, pick up a gram in the office from April 8 thru April 12. All grams will be issued to the seniors during their last week of school.

SAVE THE DATE for upcoming Home and School activities: June 5 Parent Boot Camp

June 6 Used Uniform Sale

SENIOR ATHLETE BBQ: The Senior Athlete BBQ will be held Sun-day, April 28, at 3:00 PM in the cafeteria. Any senior athlete and his/her family must RSVP to Mr. Rob Smith rsmith@smhsbr.org by no later than Tuesday, April 23, with a headcount of how many will be attending.

SENIOR SUPPLIES: On Wednesday, April 3, Balfour will deliver sen-ior supplies during all lunches. If a senior owes a balance, please pay on or before that date.

SPRING BREAK: Easter break begins on Good Friday, April 19, thru Sunday, April 28. Classes resume on Monday, April 29. The school office will be open Tuesday through Friday the week after Easter from 7:30 AM—noon. The Help Desk will be open Tuesday, April 23, from 7:30 AM—noon.

STUDENT COUNCIL: The student body will vote Tuesday, April

2, for those running for executive Student Council positions.

STUDENT SUPPLY ORDERS: Student supply orders are to be

placed from April 1 thru April 30 for the 2019-2020 school year. Items

available for purchase are the SMHS Yearbook ($65 during the month of

April, $75 thereafter), Uniform Sweatshirts (the only outer garment allowed

to be worn in school buildings), Class Spirit Shirts, and P.E. Locks (all stu-

dents taking P.E. must use a SMHS P.E. lock). These items may be pur-

chased individually throughout the year, but supplies may be limited. Please

go to our website at www.smhsbr.org, choose the RESOURCE tab and then

select STUDENT RESOURCES. Scroll to find STUDENT ORDER

FORMS, select, complete order form and submit order. Payment on-line

will be required with one of the following: Visa, MasterCard, or Discover

Card. If preferred, a manual order may be placed through the front office

and may be paid with a check or cash (no credit cards accepted for manual

orders). These orders will be distributed the first and second days of

school. Please verify your student’s order. Errors or discrepancies in orders

MUST be reported to the front office by August 30 in order for the school to

correct the order. Afterwards, the school is no longer responsible for your

student’s order. Please be reminded that P.E. uniforms may be purchased at

one of the following uniform stores, just like the student’s daily school uni-

form: Inka’s, School Time, and Young Fashions. Please contact Mrs.

Amick, Finance Office, at 225-753-9782 ext. 15, with questions.

MOONLIGHT AND JAZZ:

What: SMHS Band’s ONLY Fundraiser

When: Sunday, April 7, 2019~ Seating begins at 5:00 PM, Concer t

from 5:30 -7:30 PM

Where: White Oak Plantation~Enjoy Fine Dining With Wine Served

While Jazz Band Performs

Questions: Kris Hardee smhswarriorband@gmail.com

Tickets: https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/smhsbr/

moonlightandjazz2019?token=1355320342

CONGRATULATIONS:

State Literary Rally Congratulations to the following stu-

dents who qualified for State Literary Rally, which will be

held Saturday, April 6, at LSU: Carson Lewis, Trina Dang,

Mark Thomas, Brian Dang, Julia Miller, Olivia Monette,

Camille Hardee, Sarah Martin, Gina Ward, Kaitlyn Landry,

Abigail McCurry, Ruth Vanhaverbeke, Presley Beaugh,

Nicholas Thai, Beau Saucier, and Elizabeth Angel.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

SMHS is looking for parents, alumni, and individuals from the community interested in serving on the school Advisory Board or on a standing committee of the Board. The mission of the Advisory Board is to advise and support the administration of St. Michael High School as it seeks to carry out its mission of forming young people as committed disciples of Christ. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving on our board or on a committee, please fill out the attached form at the end of this newsletter and return it to Mrs. Melissa Guarisco. You may also request an elec-tronic copy from Melissa by phone 225-753-9782 ext. 17 or by email mguarisco@smhsbr.org.

Just last month, the SMHS Student Council honored our faculty and staff with Teacher Appreciation Week. I join with the students in recognizing

the outstanding job of our teachers and our staff, often putting in long hours to help form our students into the young men and young women God calls them to be. Not only are they busy planning and grading outside of class time, but many dedicate long hours after school to clubs and sports. Our coaches especially work with our student-athletes to insure success on the field and in the classroom. St. Michael High School is blessed to have such devoted role models.

As we progress through this last nine weeks of the school year, it is important that we help our students focus and finish well. Please encourage your child to keep working towards their best right through final exams. We rely upon you, as parents, to be vigilant with us concerning your stu-dent’s successes and struggles in the classroom. Please check PlusPortals often and communicate with your child’s teacher should you have any questions or concerns.

The season of Easter is just a few weeks away. I encourage you to take some time with your family and prepare for this joyous cele-bration. Whether through participation in Mass, family prayer time, Reconciliation, Bible readings or family discussions about faith, be present to your family and strengthen those bonds that will sustain you and your children throughout your lives.

Yours in Christ,

Ellen B. Lee, Principal

TENTATIVE CALENDAR

2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

July 18 or 23 or 24 New Student Technology Training

August 5 Diocesan Inservice—No School for Students

August 6 Orientation Day/Computer Training

August 7 Orientation Day/Computer Training

August 8 Full Day for All

September 2 Labor Day Holiday

October 4 End of the 1st Nine Weeks

October 11 Faculty Professional Development -No School

for Students

October 14 Fall Holiday for Students

November 25-27 Contingency Days

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holidays

December 17-20 Midterm Exams

Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 Christmas Holidays

January 6 Students Return – 2nd Semester Classes Begin

January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

February 24-28 Mardi Gras Holiday

February 26-28 Contingency Days

March 11 End of the 3rd Nine Weeks

April 10-17 Easter Holidays

April 15-17 Contingency Days

May 15 Graduation

May 18-21 Final Exams for Underclassmen

May 22 Teacher Work Day – No School for Students

SPIRIT WEEK: APRIL 1—April 5

Spirit Week will be April 1 thru April 5. Along with the spirit of the week, we will be incorporating an act of service. We will be having a school wide food drive. Our local food bank is in need of regular-sized canned items (not large #10 cans). Peanut butter is always high on their list.

Dress days for the week are as follows:

MONDAY: Monday Night Football: Students may wear their favorite jersey or team t-shirt/sweatshirt with tennis shoes and their school pants and/or skirt. Seniors may wear appropriate jeans.

TUESDAY: Twin & Triplet Day: Find a friend or two and dress alike. Have fun with this, but remember all dress code rules apply. Please see handbook when considering your outfit or costume for the day. Shorts may be worn today, but must be knee length, like basketball shorts. If wearing a skirt or dress, the length is no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Jeans are allowed, but you may not wear jeans with holes.

WEDNESDAY: Warrior Wednesday: Students may wear their Warrior items. Any St. Michael shirt/sweatshirt/sweatpants with appropri-ate jeans and tennis shoes. No shorts today.

THURSDAY: Throwback Thursday: Dress in your favorite dec-ade. Again, all dress code rules apply.

FRIDAY: Friday is a Spirit Day for the winning class ONLY : The winning class may wear their spirit shirt with appropriate jeans and tennis shoes. Everyone else must wear their school uniform.

If at any time your student has a question about what to wear, please direct them to Ms. Berthelot.

ADVANCEMENT NEWS:

Lei’dback Luau Benefits St. Michael Academic Programs

St. Michael High School’s Lei’dback Luau Auction was held Saturday, March 23. The school gym was transformed into

a Hawaiian get-away for St. Michael faculty, parents, family and friends who attended the event. Guests enjoyed a buffet

of Hawaiian themed food from La Caretta and live music from the band Parish County Line while bidding on over 150

items in the silent and live auctions.

With your help we raised almost $40,000 for St. Michael academic programs including supplies for the arts, sciences,

and mathematics departments. “This fundraiser would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our auction

committee members and the support from our sponsors in the community,” mentions SMHS Advancement Director,

Josh Galasso.

2019 Auction Sponsors Included:

Platinum: Fir st Bank and Trust Gold: Coca-Cola, Williamson Allemond, ISC Constructors, Benny's Car Wash, Guy Hopkins Construction, Grace Hebert Architects, Coleman Roofing and Construction, The University of Louisiana System, Glazer's Distributors, and Crescent Crown Distributing Silver: Manda Fine Meats, Inka's, Gage, and Star Service Inc. Bronze: School Time

Special thanks to our SMHS Auction Committee members for their hard work:

Simone Hamilton, Brandy Rispone, Tara Button, Dena Balart ’93, Amy Allemond, Tammie Angel, Ryan Guerin ’98, Jason McCann ’94, Katey McCann ’92, Lisa Pike, and Beth Ford

ALUMNI EVENT: The 2nd annual St. Michael High School Alumni Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held Saturday, April 27, at Mango’s. Games will begin at 1:00 PM but come early to sign in (or register), warm up, and enjoy a cold beverage. https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/smhsbr/alumnivolleyball?token=575803712

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

On Monday, March 25, during lunch periods, St. Michael students became a part of our history

by signing the walls of the new multipurpose building.

Join the proud Warrior legacy today by making a gift to the Capital Campaign online at

www.smhsbr.org/giving . Your financial help is needed to get us to the finish line in July.

Signing the walls in the lobby of the new multipurpose building.

MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE:

The school received a pledge of $500,000 from an anonymous donor as part of a matching gift challenge. This gift will be used as a

dollar for dollar matching gift of each donor’s contribution up to $500,000. Make your gift today by giving online at

https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1587 and help us wrap up this impor tant campaign. This is a great way to double your gift to

the Capital Campaign!!!!

THANK YOU TO OUR MOST RECENT CAMPAIGN DONORS:

Anonymous (3) Renee Blaize Vincent & Patty Fell

Dr. James & Tonia Henderson Bill & Natalie Simpson Brian Strupp

We are extremely thankful for the over 600 donors who have either given outright gifts or made pledges to the campaign. We are now

just under $400,000 from reaching our target goal to complete our campaign fundraising efforts! We need your help and support. If you

have not made your commitment to the Capital Campaign, please make it a priority to support this important endeavor by making a con-

tribution today! Naming Opportunities Available!! For information on how you can make a gift in honor of a family member or a loved

one, please contact Advancement Director, Josh Galasso (225) 755-3618. The only gift that is too small is the one that is not made at all.

Give today at: www.smhsbr.org/giving

WARRIOR FUND FOR EXCELLENCE:

To date we have received just over 180 contributions totaling just over $39,500. This

annual campaign is separate from the capital campaign and seeks to raise $50,000 to

grow and develop the St. Michael foundation, and address other needs. Our goal is

100% participation among all giving groups: parents, grandparents, alumni, and

friends. All gifts are appreciated.

Why Should I Give?

Tuition payments and related fees provide approximately 81% of the schools operating

budget. The Warrior Fund for Excellence provides a significant source of revenue that

helps bridge the gap between tuition income and the full cost of a St. Michael educa-

tion, including funding needed for need based and merit scholarships. The experience

of learning at St. Michael High School is an intense and rewarding one. While St. Mi-

chael carefully stewards its resources, the cost of this experience cannot be sustained by tuition alone. In the absence of a substantial en-

dowment, your support for the Warrior Fund for Excellence – Annual Fund plays a critical role in meeting the annual financial needs of the

school and its programs.

Make Your Gift Today!!

Visit http://www.smhsbr.org/giving/ to make your donation to the Warrior Fund for Excellence. Our goal is 100% participation among all

giving groups. All gifts are important no matter the size.

Thank You to Our Most Recent Warrior Fund for Excellence - Annual Fund Donors:

Anonymous (4) Ronald & Peggy Aime Mark & Cindy Beurle Mike & Cindy Collier Tim & Charlotte Dietrich

Patrick Luckett Everett Perrien, Jr. Bill & Natalie Simpson Dr. Jill Jenkins-Tiersch

Dear Parents,

The St. Michael High School Advisory Board Nominations Committee is now accepting information concerning prospective can-didates who qualify to fill vacancies that may occur on the Board at the end of this school year. The Board’s role is that of adviso-ry to the school principal and the Diocesan superintendent in specific school matters. Meetings are usually held on the third Mon-day of the month beginning in August and ending in May, with the full Board and Board Committees alternating meetings bi-monthly. Special gatherings are called when necessary.

To be eligible to serve on the Advisory Board, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

Genuine commitment to Catholic school education;

Expertise in an area that contributes to the boards’ work;

Ability to make substantial time commitments to the work of the board;

Understanding of the purpose and structure of the school;

Attendance at the Annual Advisory Board Member Orientation provided by the Catholic Schools Office and the

Diocesan School Board;

Values and lifestyle consistent with Catholic doctrine and moral standards;

Employees and close relatives of employees of the school are not eligible to serve;

No more than one immediate family may serve on the advisory board;

Represent the entire constituency objectively.

The Nominations Committee and the school principal will review all applications and will present a slate of potential candidates to the Bishop.

Please consider being a candidate for a Board position or a Board committee or nominating another for Advisory Board service by completing the enclosed form and returning it to the school.

Thanks and God bless,

Jesse Zeringue

Nominations Committee Chairperson

St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional Catholic High School

www.smhsbr.org

ST. MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD – NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Prospective Candidate Information

Advisory Board or Committee Member

Name: _______________________________________ Phone No. ___________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Occupation: _______________________________________________________________

Spouse’s name:______________________________ Church Parish:_________________

Children’s names and grades:

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Experience of Service (School, Parish, Community):

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Reasons for wanting to serve:

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS MAY BE ATTACHED.

I give permission for reprint of the above personal information by St. Michael High School.

________________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Signature of Prospective Candidate

This candidate is nominated by ________________________________________________

You may nominate yourself.

I may be reached for further information at: ______________________________________

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Signature of person nominating this candidate

Return via USPS to Melissa Guarisco, SMHS, 17521 Monitor Ave, Baton Rouge LA 70817

Or via email to MGuarisco@SMHSBR.org