Celebrating 60 Years!
This week, we raised the flag on a new School year-- our 60th year of welcoming Dragons to our vibrant learning community! Since 1957, St. Michael's has been growing bright minds and servant hearts and we are honored and humbled to have touched the lives of so many children and families. To kick off a year of celebration, this Friday, September 8, St. Michael's will hold a 60th Anniversary Chapel Service for Grades K-8 in the Church Sanctuary from 8:30-9 a.m., followed by the staging of a full school photo outdoors on the Lower School field. We expect the festivities to be completed by approximately 9:30 a.m. Here are some important details: - Attire: Normal dress code. We do ask that all students and faculty please wear BLUE and WHITE.
- Middle School Morning Drop-Off: Middle School students should be dropped off at the Lower School Church Sanctuary on Friday morning, NOT at the Middle School. MS Parents should park in the lot on McCrae Road and walk students across the road.
- Middle School Carpool Drivers: should arrive by 9:20 a.m.
- A separate email will be sent out to Middle School families next week to confirm details.
Due to capacity issues in the Church, this event is for students and faculty only. Please plan to celebrate with us at the October 5th Anniversary celebration. Details forthcoming.
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News You Can UseFor those who are new to St M,"This Week at St. Michael's" is our weekly newsletter which comes out via email every Sunday morning to help you prepare for the week ahead. In it, you will find important announcements, calendar items, etc. You can also find weekly copies of this newsletter on the St M website and social media.
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Welcome!We extend a warm St M welcome to our newest Faculty and Staff (clockwise from upper left):
- Wells Bridgforth (Design for Grades 3-8)
- Scot Burns (Middle School Science)
- Rebekah O'Dell (Middle School English)
- Angie Rowe (who moves from First Grade Aide to Fourth and Fifth Grade Teaching Assistant, as well as Extended Programs Assistant)
- Alison Reining (First and Second Grade Teaching Aide)
Welcome aboard! We are glad you are here!
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Back to School Nights Below is the schedule by grade for Back to School Nights. Lower School: Start time is 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday Sept. 5: 3rd Grade
- Thursday Sept. 7: Kindergarten
- Wednesday, Sept.13: 4th Grade
- Thursday, Sept. 14: 5th Grade
- Monday, Sept. 18: 1st Grade
- Tuesday, Sept. 19: 2nd Grade
Middle School: Grades 6-8
- Tuesday, Sept. 12:
- 6 p.m. - 8th Grade Camping Trip Meeting
- 7 p.m. - Meeting in the Great Hall (All grades 6-8)
- 7:25 p.m. - Class Meeting (Breakout by grade)
- 8:05 p.m. - Class Rotation
- Wednesday, Sept 20: 6th Grade Calendar Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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Back to School Forms
Please return ALL Back to School forms THIS WEEK!
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Updated Allergy ProtocolIf a student has severe life-threatening allergies and uses an epi-pen or rescue inhaler for severe asthma or breathing issues, we are asking that families complete the FARE Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan with their healthcare provider and return a signed copy to School. The FARE form is located in the School offices. (This form and a parent instruction letter has been sent home with children with known allergies.) Again, the plan must be completed by a health care professional with any accommodations that are to be implemented in the classroom. With no nurse on staff, the School needs to have clear instructions on medical intervention. The School also conducts periodic staff training in identifying signs of anaphylaxis and administration of epi-pens.
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Carpool PlacardsA friendly reminder to place the nameplate for your student(s) on the front passenger visor facing out. This visual cue helps faculty call for the student(s) and thus keeps carline moving swiftly. We also invite families to make their own placards for extra drivers.
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Lower School Morning Drop-OffAny Lower School students being dropped off BEFORE 7:55 a.m. should be delivered to the Gym for supervised care.
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Middle School Mountain BikingFor those that have signed up, Middle School Mountain Biking begins on Thursday, September 7 from 3-4:30 p.m. Remember to bring a bike and helmet. St M will provide bike storage. It's not too late to sign up if your child would like to participate! Click HERE to register.
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Last Call to Signup For Fall Sports/Co-CurricularsDon't miss out! Be sure to sign up for after school sports and co-curriculars today! Click HERE for online registration. New Middle School Offering: Middle School Group Ukulele Lessons have just been added to Fall activities. Register HERE today!
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Last Call to Update Your School Directory Listing
Has your email or phone number changed? Do you want School communications to go to a particular email address?
Please send in any changes by this Tuesday, September 5, as we are finalizing the School directory.
Returning families need only to review their current listing and forward all new/corrected information (e.g., address, emails, phone numbers, etc.) to Erbie Godwin at egodwin@stmschool.net. New families have been emailed separately to confirm contact info.
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Got Lunch?Tuesday, September 5 is the LAST Day to place an online order for Hot Lunch. Click HERE to order. Hot lunch begins on MONDAY, September 11.
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Say Cheese! Picture Day PlanMiddle School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Lower School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Please complete the photo order form that came home with your child and return it to your child's teacher in the Lower School or to Erbie Godwin in the Middle School office by Wednesday, September 6. IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO ORDER PICTURES, PLEASE CHECK NO ORDER, AND RETURN THE FORM TO SCHOOL - EVERY CHILD NEEDS TO TURN IN AN ORDER FORM. Eighth Grade Class Pictures-Special Instructions HERE is the link for special instructions for 8th grade parents/students regarding school pictures. Parents and students should pay special attention to the information, and sign and return the signature portion of the form to Erbie Godwin no later than Wednesday, September 6.
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SpiritwearShow your DRAGON PRIDE with St M Spiritwear!
Visit our spiritwear website HERE to place online orders for St M apparel. From shirts and string bags to belts and hats, we have lots of exciting items!
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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 Remember Please check our online School Calendar for updates. Click HERE for the UPDATED 2017-2018 Academic Calendar. Never miss an update! Subscribe to our School calendars and receive automatic updates!
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This Week:
Monday, Sept. 4: No School/Holiday Tuesday, Sept. 5:- LS Chapel Walk-Through, 8:30 a.m.
- Third Grade Back to School Night: 6:30-8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept 7:- Kindergarten Back to School Night: 6:30-8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 8:- 60th Anniversary Chapel (All-School) in Church Sanctuary followed by photo, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Students should wear Blue and White.
Note: Due to the volume of sports practices, please consult the online School calendar for practice dates and times.
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Chapel Committee
If your child is interested in helping organize and lead our Middle School chapels throughout this year, please contact Chaplain Hansen at chansen@stmschool.net and also indicate if your child has any particular preferred focus (reading/prayers/ music).
Hurricane Harvey Support
Looking to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey?
We are all praying for the victims of Hurricane Harvey as it continues to inundate TX and LA with destructive weather and rain. If you'd like to donate, one good option is through the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund at http://www.episcopalrelief.org/hurricane-harvey-response.
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