St. Michael's IN THE NEWSAs they head to the FLL Robotics World Championship, our St M "Blue Dragons" not only embody superior academics and the IB learner profile, they epitomize the St M value system-- grounded in kindness, respect, compassion, empathy, perseverance, and resilience. We will be cheering loudly as they compete internationally in April! DRAGON PRIDE!
Click on the photo above to view the story on our Middle School robotics team that aired this weekend on NBC 12!
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School Holiday on Monday
A reminder that Monday, January 15 is a student holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Upcoming Admissions Events: Please Tell a Friend!!
St. M is hosting January "Coffee and Campus Tours" Admissions Events for prospective K-8 parents.
Encourage your friends and neighbors to come learn more about the benefits of St M by sharing this message on your Facebook and Instagram pages.
Interested families may RSVP here.
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MS Movie NightThe Middle School SCA is hosting a movie night for Middle School students in the Singleton gym on Friday, January 26 from 6:30-9 p.m. We will be showing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in honor of the play. Admission is free. Snacks will be $1 each.
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Auction News
Taking it back to when it all began.... St. Michael’s Auction continues the celebration of the School’s 60th anniversary. Mark your calendar: February 10, 2018! One more time at The Historic John Marshall Ballrooms, 6 – 11 p.m. Dress in 50s style. Prize for the Best Costume!
The Solicitations Committee is happy to receive an auction donation--just in case you are out and about and happen to solicit that favorite hot spot of yours!
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From the Development Office
Happy New Year! Thank you to the many who have so generously supported the Annual Campaign and the ONE.TOGETHER. Campaign. As the new Lower School construction moves steadily along, the Capital Campaign Committee continues to meet on an individual basis with parents, grandparents, alumni, past parents and friends of the School to share funding goals and gift options. Please contact Mary King Coleman or campaign co-chair, Ned Witthoefft, nedwitthoefft@gmail.com, with questions or to schedule a visit.
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Middle School Play Practice Rehearsals for the Willy Wonka musical will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January 17-19, 3-4:30 p.m.
Looking ahead: A longer rehearsal will also take place on the January 24 half-day from noon-4 p.m. Please pack a lunch.
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Got Lunch?
Don't miss out! Hot Lunch ordering for FEBRUARY closes on January 20. Click HERE for information and to place an order.
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Mark Your Calendars for the SMPA Book Fair! The Book Fair will take place Tuesday-Thursday, January 30-February 1 at the Bon Air Campus.
A Family Open House will take place on Thursday, February 1, 3-6 p.m.
- Annual "Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundaes" in the Art Room.
- Select books for all grades K-8 will be offered. Books will be provided by bbgb bookshop.
- 15% of sales come back to the SMPA!
Also, after the Open House on the February 1, join us at Jason's Deli (7115 Forest Hill Ave) for a family dinner and 15% of the sales from Jason’s Deli will be donated back to the School that night! PLEASE RSVP HERE as we need 50 responses for the fundraiser to proceed. On the night of the event at Jason's Deli, please let the cashier know you are with St. Michael's.
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Register Now for Lower School Mountain Biking
Now is the time to register for the WINTER after-school session of mountain biking with Virginia Outside. The mini session runs on Fridays, February 2-23, 3-5 p.m.
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Spectacular Summer @ St MExplore your creative side. Take to the stage. Embrace the outdoors. Learn to code. Get active with sports.
Welcome to summer camp, St. Michael’s-style! St M will offer six camp sessions from June 18-July 27 for children ages 4 through rising ninth grade.
Online registration opens the end of January. STAY TUNED!
Please contact Allyson Steele, Director of Extended Programs with any questions.
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Around the Halls....Check out our Media Gallery for photos of plays, events and learning that took place this past week at St M!
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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 2017-2018 Academic Calendar.Never miss an update! Subscribe to our School calendars and receive automatic updates! (Families should download the Academic Calendar as well as a Lower School or Middle School calendar.)
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This Week:Monday, Jan 15: - Holiday/No Classes
- LS Extended Day Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- MS Girls Varsity BBall Game vs. St. Catherine's Blue (@St. Christopher's Court 4)
- MS Girls Varsity BBall Game vs. St. Bridget's (@St. Christopher's)
Tuesday, Jan 16: - LS Chapel, 8:30 a.m.
- MS Model UN: 3-4:30 p.m.
- MS Boys Varsity BBall Varsity A Game @Collegiate, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan 17: - MS Advisory Games, 8 a.m.
Thursday, Jan 18: - End of 2nd Quarter
- Lower School Admissions Coffee and Tour for K-5 Families, 8:30 a.m.
- MS Girls JV BBall Game vs. Banner Christian, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan 19: - MS Girls Varsity BBall Game vs. St. Edward's, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 20: - SMBA Game: 2 vs 4, 8:15 a.m.
- SMBA Game: 1 vs 3, 9 a.m.
- MS Boys Bball Varsity A Game vs. St. Edward's, 1 p.m.
- MS Boys Bball Varsity B Game vs. St. Benedict's, 2 p.m.
- MS Boys JV (white) Bball Game vs. St. Mary's, 3 p.m.
- MS Boys JV (blue) Bball Game vs. St. Edward's, 4 p.m.
NOTE: Due to the volume of sports practices and clubs, please consult the online School calendar for practice/meeting dates and times.
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DRAGONS Values Nominations & Service Hour Submissions
Due Wednesday, February 14
Students, please submit your DRAGONS Values Nominations ( Form) and Service Hours (Form) by the above date. The Recognition Chapel is on Wednesday, February 28.
If you have not submitted service hours prior to the last Recognition Chapel, please submit those through the above form.
MLK Day Service Opportunities
As mentioned at the MS Chapel on Wednesday, MLK Weekend and Day are often big service times for lots of organizations in the community. Please check out the opportunities available HERE on the HandsOn RVA website if you are looking for ways to get involved this holiday weekend!
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