Bingo/Casino Trip Fundraiser

DERBY -  St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby is hosting a bingo/casino bus trip to Foxwoods Casino on Sat., Oct. 14.

 

The bus will depart the school, 14 Seymour Ave., Derby at 7:30 a.m. and return around 6:30 p.m. The trip will provide attendees plenty of time to play bingo or enjoy other games and attractions at the casino. There will also be bingo on the bus.

 

The cost is $30 per person and includes a free slots play coupon and a free food coupon that is good for the casino’s all-you-can-eat buffet. The coupons are only available to individuals 21 years and older.

 

Proceeds will support the St. Mary-St. Michael Home School Association, which supports the needs of the school.

 

For reservations or more information, contact Gene at 203-893-9663 or Christian at 203-520-1480. Or send your reservation to: St. Mary-St. Michael School, 14 Seymour Ave, Derby, CT 06418. Please make checks payable to “St. Mary-St. Michael HSA.”

 

Cyber-Bullying Program for Parents

DERBY - St. Mary - St. Michael School in Derby is sponsoring a Cyber-bullying program for parents on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the school, 14 Seymour Ave. 

 

Scott Driscoll, a renowned law enforcement official is the presenter. Driscoll has conducted forensic computer examinations for law enforcement agencies including on-line bullying, identity theft and child pornography cases. 

 

The program is free and open to the public.

(This is a press release from Principal Linda Coppola)
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Casino Bingo Trip Fundraiser

 

DERBY – St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby is hosting a bingo/casino bus trip to Foxwoods Casino on Sat., Oct. 22.

 

The bus will depart the school, 14 Seymour Ave., Derby at 7:30 a.m. and return around 6:30 p.m. The trip will provide attendees plenty of time to play bingo or enjoy other games and attractions at the casino. There will also be bingo on the bus.

 

The cost is $30 per person and includes a free $15 slots play coupon and a free $10 food coupon that is good for the casino’s all-you-can-eat buffet. The coupons are only available to individuals 21 years and older.

 

Proceeds will support the St. Mary-St. Michael Home School Association, which supports the needs of the school.

 

For reservations or more information, contact Gene at 203-893-9663 or Christian at 203-520-1480. Or send your reservation to: St. Mary-St. Michael School, 14 Seymour Ave, Derby, CT 06418. Please make checks payable to “St. Mary-St. Michael HSA.”

 

 

Vendors, Donations Sought for Festival of Trees

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby is seeking vendors and donations for its popular Festival of Trees fundraiser this November.

 

Set for Saturday, Nov. 19, the Annual Festival of Trees is attended by hundreds of parishioners from St. Mary and St. Michael Church as well as residents in the community looking for unique gifts, ornaments, wreaths and artificial trees for the holiday season. The event also features raffles, food and photos with Santa.

 

Raffle donations are also greatly appreciated. Proceeds benefit St. Mary-St. Michael School.

 

To rent a table or for more information, contact Denise Bottone at 203-231-3810 or dbottone@sbcglobal.net.

 

 

St. Mary – St. Michael School in Derby accepting K-8 enrollment applications

DERBY >> St. Mary – St. Michael School is accepting applications for enrollment in all grades kindergarten through grade 8.  Please call the school office to make an appointment with Linda Coppola, the principal, at 203-735-6471 or e-mail lcoppola@stmarystmichael.org.

St. Mary – St. Michael School offers: low student/teacher ratio, a safe learning environment, Catholic identity, a rigorous academic program, Spanish, soccer, basketball, softball and volleyball, drama club, art enrichment and a before-and-after school program.

St. Mary-St. Michael School Honor Roll for 3rd marking period

DERBY >> The St. Mary-St. Michael School Honor Roll for the third marking period is announced by Mrs. Linda Coppola, principal.

Grade 4 High Honors: Matthew Capiral, Selena Hescock
Grade 4 Honors: Sibe Doci, Emily Foley, Jenna LaBranche, Anton Rusu, Jacob Weiler

Grade 5 Honors: Teresa Joseph, Rosa Rizzitelli, Brooke Sobolisky, Joseph Wasifi, Emilia Wypasek

Grade 6 Honors: Maria Ahmed, Dillon Bellinger, Bridget Calderon, Nico D'Ambrosio, Isabella Hescock, Theresa Kardos, Cassidy McNeil, Aryanna Ryan, Daria Wakulczyk  

Grade 7 High Honors: Elizabeth DeCrisanti, Gabriela Soriano, Sophia Soriano, Joanna Wypasek

Grade 7 Honors: Kinga Cieslik, Samantha Muncy

Grade 8 High Honors: Emily Lucke, Alexis Pudimat, Michael Rizzitelli, Alexys Ryan, Emmily Tokash

Grade 8 Honors: Genesis Brito, Cristina Carloni, Shannon Cobaugh, Maja Cuprys, Jan Mazan, Makayla Narranjo, Igor Poliwoda, Shirley Torres, Isabella Tufaro

Reserve your spot for St. Mary-St. Michael Schoolyard Flea Market

DERBY >> Reserve your spot for the St. Mary-St. Michael Schoolyard Flea Market on Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), 14 Seymour Ave., Derby. Spots for the day are $25, you keep the money for everything you sell. Table rental available for $10. Please note items not sold must go home with you. Contact Carla Lombardo to reserve you spot at 203-231-4648 or email: beadog15@yahoo.com.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to honor 6 for contributions

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY >> Six alumni and friends who’ve made various contributions to the success of St. Mary-St. Michael School will be honored this month.
A recognition ceremony will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at Villa Bianca in Seymour to honor Pat Knott, Helen Ploski, John Anglace, Jeff Heitman and Donna and Chris Carloni. Cost per person is $40; $350 for table of 10. Reservations can be made by March 21 by contacting Principal Linda Coppola at lcoppola@stmarystmichael.org or (203) 735-6471.
Knott, a graduate of Derby High School and Teikyo Post College, is owner of Conn-Professional Water Services. He is a member of the St. Mary Knights of Columbus Council 14611 and volunteers for the St. Mary Church Task Force and as co-chair of the St. Mary Parish Summer Festival.

Read more here. 

PHOTO: St. Mary-St. Michael School inducts new members into the National Junior Honor Society

St. Mary-St. Michael School inducted new members into the National Junior Honor Society March 6 in St. Mary Church. The Honor Society members are pictured here with Mrs. Linda Coppola, principal, Reverend Janusz Kukulka, pastor, and Mr. Matthew Loman, faculty advisor. Newly inducted members are:  Aryanna Ryan, Michael Rizzitelli, Shannon Cobaugh, Emily Tokash and Isabella Tufaro.

Macaroni and Meatball Family Supper to benefit St. Mary-St. Michael School

DERBY >> Join Marc Garofalo and St. Michael’s Kitchen Krew at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at St. Michael Church Hall, 75 Derby Ave., for a macaroni and meatball family supper to benefit the school.

Tickets are $10 per person. Menu features family style macaroni, meatballs, salad, soda, coffee and dessert. For reservations or information, call 203-734-0005. Seating is limited for the comfort of our supporters.

Anyone interested in donating a prize for the raffle or baking for the dessert trays can either drop off at the rectory or bring it by 2 p.m. on the day of the dinner.

PHOTO: WTNH meteorologists give St. Mary-St. Michael School students a weather lesson during Career Day

DERBY >> As part of Catholic Schools Week, St. Mary-St. Michael School held a Career Day.  Pictured with grades 4-8 are Kevin Arnone and Sam Kantro (rear center), meteorologists with WTNH in New Haven. The students learned about weather instruments and their use on the Mobile Weather Lab.

Enrollment for 2014-2015 school year at St. Mary-St. Michael School begins Jan. 21

DERBY >> St. Mary-St. Michael School, 14 Seymour Ave., Derby,  will begin to enroll students for the 2014-2015 school year beginning Jan. 21.

In order to be eligible for the full day kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2014. The school offers a Pre-k Program for 3 and 4 year old children which may be full time or part time. All are invited to an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

St. Mary- St. Michael School offers the following:
• Full Day Kindergarten                              
• Before and After School Program
• Prek for 3 and 4 year old children
• Interactive Whiteboard Technology
• Technology Instruction
• iPad Learning
• Drama Club
• Basketball, Soccer
• Spanish (K - 8)
• Band
• After School Art Enrichment
• Accredited by NEASC
• Catholic Identity
• Monthly Community Service Projects

PHOTO: St. Mary-St. Michael School students collect 139 toys for charity

DERBY >> Students from St. Mary-St. Michael School collected 139 Toys for Team's Annual Toys for Kids Campaign. The seventh-grade students pictured here helped organize the toys. Pictured are: Samantha Muncy, Gabriella Soriano, Joanna Wypasek, Kinga Cieslik and Sofia Soriano.

School in Derby accepting registrations

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School is accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 school year.  

There are openings in all grades, from pre-kindergarten through Grade 8.

To be eligible for full-day kindergarten, children must be five years of age by Jan.1, 2015.  

The school offers part-time and full time pre-kindergarten for children who are three and four years of age.  
The school also offers Before and After School Care (7 a.m.-6 p.m.).

To make an appointment to arrange a tour with Principal Linda Coppola, call 203-735-6471.


This is a press release from the school.

Congratulations to Pre-K grads at Derby school

St.Mary-St. Michael School in Derby recently held a graduation ceremony for its pre-Kindergarten students who are now headed to Kindergarten. / Contributed photo

School in Derby posts honor roll

DERBY - Linda Coppola, Principal, has announced the Honor Roll for the fourth marking period at St. Mary-St. Michael School.

Grade 8 High Honors: Jessica Gallagher, Gabriela Koziol

Grade 8 Honors: Dominic Campbell, Alexandra Justo, Steven Sciaraffa

Grade 7 High Honors: Genesis Brito,  Emily Lucke,  Alexis Pudimat, Michael Rizzitelli, Alexys Ryan, Emily Tokash, Isabella Tufaro

Grade 7 Honors: Cristina Carloni, Maja Cuprys, Jan Mazan, Makayla Naranjo, Igor Poliwoda,  Shirley Torres

Grade 6 High Honors: Elizabeth DeCrisanti, Gabriela  Soriano, Sofia  Soriano, Joanna Wypasek

Grade 6 Honors:  Lexi Brinkmann, Joshua Celentano,  Samantha Muncy, Anthony “AJ Sibilia

Grade 5 Honors: Maria Ahmed, Brandon Aponte, Bridget Calderon, Owen Clark, Nico D’Ambrosio, Isabella Hescock, Amber Lagoja, Cassidy McNeil, Madisyn Parratt, Aryanna Ryan, Katharine Bellone,  Pearse Wojczak

Grade 4 High Honors: Teresa Joseph, Brooke Sobolisky, Emilia Wypasek

Grade 4 Honors: Max Shuart, Joseph Wasfi

Congratulations to those who achieved honors for the fourth marking period!

St. Mary-St. Michael School plans Derby Dash 5K, duck race

DERBY - Check out this video featuring a group of enthusiastic St. Mary-St. Michael School students talking about their plans for Derby Day Saturday.
It was produced by Marc Weissman, creator of Looking Up: A View from the Valley, a community access TV show.

The city's annual festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Derby Green and Elizabeth Street.

See you there!


This post is taken from a press release from St. Mary-St. Michael School.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby holding registration

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School, 14 Seymour Ave. is registering students for the 2014-15 school year in all grades, Pre-K through grade 8.  

 

St. Mary - St. Michael School offers part time and full time Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4. 

The school also offers full-day kindergarten and a Before and After School program.  

The school is open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 

Call 203-735-6471 for more information or to schedule a tour with Principal Linda Coppola.

This is a press release from the school.

School in Derby honors alumni, residents

Honorees include Rose Brancucio Keller, oldest living graduate of St. Mary Class of 1934 (seated), and from left, Richard Slowik, St. Michael Class of 1952, Mike Kasinskas and Helen Ploski, representing the Catholic War Veterans St. Michael Post 1562, Deacon Robert Johnson and Jack Jurkowski, representing the Knights of Columbus Council 14611. Not pictured is James E. Cohen, who received the Guardian Angel Award./ Contributed photo

SEYMOUR - St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby recently recognized alumni and members of the community for their service to the community, positive impact in their profession, and commitment to the school.
The recognition dinner was held at The Inn at Villa Bianca.


This is a press release from the school.

School in Derby posts honor roll

DERBY - Principal Linda Coppola has announced the honor roll for the third marking period at St. Mary-St. Michael School.

Grade 8 High Honors: Jessica Gallagher & Gabriela Koziol

Grade 8 Honors: Moazzum Ahmed, Joshua Calderon, Dominic Campbell, Alexandra Justo, & Steven Sciaraffa

Grade 7 High Honors: Genesis Brito,  Emily Lucke,  Alexis Pudimat,  Alexys Ryan, Emily Tokash

Grade 7 Honors: Cristina Carloni, Maja Cuprys, Makayla Naranjo, Igor Poliwoda, Michael Rizzitelli, Shirley Torres, Isabella Tufaro

Grade 6 High Honors: Gabriela  Soriano, Sofia  Soriano, Joanna Wypasek

Grade 6 Honors:  Lexi Brinkmann, Joshua Celentano, Elixabeht DeCrisanti, Samantha Muncy, Anthony “AJ Sibilia

Grade 5 High Honors:  Maria Ahmed

Grade 5 Honors:  Brandon Aponte, Owen Clark, Nico D’Ambrosio, Isabella Hescock, Amber Lagoja, Cassidy McNeil, Madisyn Parratt, Aryanna Ryan

Grade 4 High Honors:  Teresa Joseph, Emilia Wypasek

Grade 4 Honors: Jacob Calderon, Tennyson DeLos,  Max Shuart, Brooke Sobolisky, Joseph Wasfi

This is a press release from the school.