Saint Michael School
209 Essex Street
Fall River, MA 02720
www.smsfr.org
May 31, 2017
It may be raining outside but we have had many sunny moments in this building. Last week, the 5th and 6th
grades had a fantastic ecological experience at Barney’s Joy. We received the results from the recent Iowa
testing and I am pleased to report there was significant growth throughout the school. Change can be hard and
sometimes we question the value of it. After reading the results and witnessing fantastic experiences in the
classrooms this year, I can say we are truly increasing academic standards here at SMS.
Thank you to all who visited the Cove last week. We raised $250 for the school. Do not forget the Foxwoods
trip planned for June 24. It is yet another way to support our school. I am looking forward to my first experience
there and I hope you will join me.
Please look into any outstanding financial obligations as the end of the school year approaches. It is necessary
for us to close the books on this year’s budget before the new fiscal year begins on July 1. All payments
(tuition, daycare, lunch, fundraising, service) can be submitted to Mrs. Ouellette in the office.
Tuition payments for next year must be made through FACTS. This is a tuition management system that SMS
has used in the past and one that is used and trusted throughout the Fall River Diocese. I have used it, myself, to
pay tuition for my four children and have had no issues. It is imperative that families register for this now as we
need to set up the system for the coming year. Registering is a separate process from the FACE Application and
requires you to enter your information for monthly payments. Follow the link on the front page of the website to
sign up for FACTS for next year. Registration for next year is now overdue. Please return the registration form
this week to secure your child’s spot. If there are any questions about the process or signing up for FACTS
tuition management, please call the office. Log into https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3GHR0 to register on
FACTS.
Important dates:
 6/1 Buttonwood Park (grades K-1)
 6/1 Middle School Dance
 6/2 BBQ
 6/5 Step Up Day 9-11
 6/5 PTO Meeting @ 6:30
 6/6 Southwick Zoo (Grades 2-3)
 6/7 Museum of Fine Arts (Grade 4)
 6/7 SMS Parent Meeting 6:00 @ SMS Hall
 6/9 Field Day at Connolly
 6/12 8th Grade Class night
 6/13 8th Grade Mass & Graduation
 6/14 Kindergarten/Pre-K Move Up Celebration
 6/15 Last day of school
 6/24 Foxwoods PTO trip
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Leary