Welcome Back, Dragons!
We hope everyone had a restful and fun-filled Thanksgiving holiday! (Can you believe there are only 15 school days until the Christmas Break?)
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St M Night at The Museum This Friday!
While studying the 1920s and 1930s in Middle School Social Studies, our students dove into Richmond’s past by researching historic sites, writing original historical markers, and bringing history to life through LEGO models. We’re delighted that select student models from this project are featured in the Virginia Museum of History and Culture’s exciting exhibit, "Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO Bricks." St M is the ONLY school featured as part of this display!
St M Night at the Museum:
Join us this Friday, December 6, from 5-8 p.m. for free admission and extended hours during First Fridays. Come see our students' incredible LEGO models and have fun at the Traveling Bricks LEGO exhibit! Wear your St M spiritwear and bring the whole family!
Museum Address: 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond
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SMPA Gourmet Holiday Baked Goods Fundraiser
Season's Greetings! I'm Mary Leipertz, a St M parent with two sons—Robert in 8th grade and Will in 4th. I'm an award-winning baker and the owner of Miss Mary's Sweet Treats. I'm excited to partner with the St. Michael's Parent's Association (SMPA) for their inaugural Holiday Dessert Fundraiser!
This holiday season, treat yourself or find the perfect gift—whether a pie or jar of jam, it's a thoughtful and tasty surprise! All pies are delivered frozen to ensure peak freshness. We’re allergy-friendly, though please note we do use allergens in our kitchen and take extra care to minimize cross-contamination. Thank you for supporting SMPA while enjoying delicious treats! Pickup will be at St M on December 19th during carpool dropoff near the outdoor basketball court.
Click HERE for more information and use the link below to place an order!
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Holiday Pop- Up Shop: This Friday and Saturday!
The St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) is excited to host a Holiday Pop-Up Shop THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, from 8- 11 a.m. in the Middle School Great Hall.
Our annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop is a perfect way to show your DRAGON PRIDE while picking up St M stocking stuffers, ornaments, and holiday gifts. (We even have new St M flannel PJ pants!) Quantities are limited.
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Middle School Holiday Dance: Get Your Tickets
Middle Schoolers, join us for the Holiday Dance on Friday, December 13, from 7-9 p.m. in the Great Hall.
- Tacky Sweater Contest: Be sure to wear your most festive, tacky holiday attire!
- Bring your water bottle
- Drop-off and pick-up for the dance will be in the center (Green) loop at the front door of Singleton Hall
- Tickets must be purchased IN ADVANCE (and by NOON on December 13) via the link below.
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Cookie Exchange Sign-Up
Date: Monday, DECEMBER 16
Let's spread some holiday cheer by treating our teachers to a delicious assortment of cookies! The St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) invites you to participate in its annual Cookie Exchange by either baking or buying two dozen cookies or volunteering to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up. Last year’s event was a huge success, and we can’t wait to make this one even sweeter!
Sign up today and help make this holiday season extra special for our wonderful teachers and staff!
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Holly Jolly! Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Save the Date: Our Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, THURSDAY, December 12 at 6 p.m. It's a much-loved and must-see event!
Important Note: Extended Day CLOSES that day at 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a festive evening that includes a float parade around The Green, choral performances/caroling, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa himself will even make a special appearance. It is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
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Love, Light, and More of It
When we talk about an Episcopal Identity, what we are talking about are the very things the season of Advent reminds us to tend to: Love. Hope. Welcome.
As we usher in the first Sunday of Advent, Chaplain Allison Seay shares her thoughts HERE, inspiring us to be both bearers and reflectors of light in a world that we all know can be at times quite dark.
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December 8 Holiday Deadline: Spiritwear Makes Great Gifts!
Visit our spiritwear website below to place online orders for St M apparel. Orders are delivered to the school and sent home in backpacks.
HOLIDAY NOTE/GIFT DEADLINES: Spiritwear makes great holiday gifts!
- Orders must be placed by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, to receive items before the Christmas Break on December 17.
- PLEASE PLACE ON THE ORDER FORM NOTES if it is a GIFT item and should NOT be sent home with your child. Gift orders may be picked up from the St M front offices.
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear above-waist St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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| Illness Reporting Protocol/Form
For the health and safety of all of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for informing St. Michael’s if your child is ill and/or has a suspected contagious illness.
Upon receipt of this information, Nurse Maben, St M's school nurse, will contact the family. Please keep your child(ren) AT HOME until contacted by Nurse Maben.
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Join the Birthday Book Club!
Welcome to the St M K-8 Birthday Book Club! This treasured St. Michael’s tradition enables students to learn the joy of giving as well as receiving and encourages a lifelong appreciation of books and reading. Click below to learn more!
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Let's Be Friends!
Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes, and information.
Current and past issues of "This Week at St. Michael's" are now archived on our website under "News and Events," as well as under "Community."
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| Dates to RememberFor planning purposes, click HERE for updated KEY DATES for the 2024-25 school year.
Never miss an update! Subscribe to our School calendars and receive automatic updates! Please subscribe to the ALL SCHOOL calendar, PLUS the Lower School or Middle School calendar as applicable for your student(s).
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This Week
Monday, Dec 2
Tuesday, Dec 3
- G Day
- MS Choir Field Trip to Lakewood, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec 4
Thursday, Dec 5
Friday, Dec 6
- C Day
- All-School Chapel, 8:20 a.m.
- MS Open Mike, 11:25 a.m.
- Spiritwear Holiday Pop-Up Shop, MS Great Hall, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- VA Museum History & Culture: Free Admission Night/Come See St M's LEGO Displays at the Traveling Bricks Exhibit, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 7
- Spiritwear Holiday Pop-Up Shop, MS Great Hall, 8-11 a.m. Come SHOP!
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sport's practices and games and this week!
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