Ghouls just want to have fun!Every year, our School looks forward to the kindergarten Halloween parade. This year, our youngest Dragons will parade through classrooms in both the Lower School and the Middle School.
In celebration, we invite ALL students to come in costume on Halloween. However, in order to make the parade fun and not intimidating for our kindergarteners, we ask for no masks or scary costumes. Also no blood, weapon props, or face paint, please. Grade 1-8 students should wear costumes that they can wear for the whole day as students may not be able to change clothes during the day.
Students may also wear Halloween colors or themed tee-shirts, or Dragon Dress Day items, or regular school clothes.
Click HERE for guidelines. Boo!
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No Classes/Faculty Clerical Day on Friday, November 1A friendly reminder that Friday, November 1, is a student holiday.
Need Childcare?
Our Extended Day Program will be open on November 1 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. We will accept drop-ins based on availability. Please contact Ashley Buffey, Director of Extended Programs, for more information and pricing.
Another Care Option:
Join the staff of Virginia Outside for a day of fishing! The day will start and end at St M. Open to boys and girls in grades 1-8. All equipment provided. No experience necessary!
The day runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and the cost is $90. Click HERE to register.
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Teacher Conferences Teacher conferences begin this week.
For student safety as there is no adult supervision on the playground, we ask that children who are accompanying their parents at conference time sit quietly in the hallway outside the classroom.
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Registration for WINTER Sports, Co-Curriculars, and Middle School Extended Day CLOSING SOON!
Registration for Lower School and Middle School winter season sports, the Aladdin Jr. musical, Middle School Extended Day, and after-school co-curricular activities will close shortly! Don't miss out!
NOTE: Middle School Boys' and Girls' Basketball TRYOUTS
- Boys' Basketball tryouts Grades 7 & 8: November 4, 3-5 p.m. (Gym)
- Boys' Basketball tryouts for Grade 6: November 6, 3-5 p.m. (Gym)
- Girls' Basketball tryouts for JV and Varsity teams: November 5, 3-5 p.m. (Gym)
- Please register for the team for which your child desires to try out.
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Tuition Credit Raffle The tuition raffle is back! For only $50, you can purchase a ticket for a chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit for the 2020-2021 school year. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Auction on November 16, 2019. This year, we're pleased to offer online raffle ticket sales.
- Click HERE for detailed information and to purchase raffle tickets online.
Also, we hope to see you at the St. Michael's Auction on November 16!
- Purchase your Auction tickets HERE.
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Fruit and Vegetable ChallengeThe Lower School will once again be participating in the fruit and vegetable challenge from November 4 - November 15.
For the first 2 weeks in November, students will tally if they ate a lunch or snack serving of fruits or vegetables. The grade who wins will earn an extra P.E. class and fruit party. Students will additionally be discussing in P.E. class the importance of eating a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables.
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Box Tops: Support St M When You ShopThe Lower School is excited to bring back the Box Tops for Education program. Each box top will raise 10 cents for our school.
The program begins November 1 and runs through December 17. The winning grade will be able to celebrate with both a dress down day and ice cream party before the holiday break. A list of participating products may be found HERE. The list is extensive, you’ll be surprised how many items in your pantry will qualify so please go ahead and start collecting!
Collection envelops will be given to each classroom/homeroom before the November 1st start date. This is a fantastic and easy way to support our school!
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Got Lunch?Don't forget to place your lunch order! Remember, you can schedule lunches up to 4 weeks in advance!
Click HERE for instructions regarding how to register.
- The cut-off for placing orders is always 6 p.m. SATURDAY for the upcoming week.
- If you miss the window, contact Yay Lunch directly at info@yaylunch.com.
- Be sure to check your class calendar to ensure your child is not away on field trips on chosen hot lunch days.
IMPORTANT: Parents’ billing questions, cancellations, technical support, and all other lunch-related questions should go directly to info@yaylunch.com, as Yay Lunch is managing the entire lunch program for the School.
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Cozy Fleece Jackets for Fall Weather Ahead!
Fall means pumpkins, colorful leaves, and chilly weather. St. Michael's offers cozy fleece jackets and vests, hoodies, long sleeve polo shirts and more! (Note: December 6 is the last day to order online to receive items before Christmas break.)
"Dragon Dress Days" are on "D" days, whereby St M students may wear any above the waist St M apparel items/tees, etc.
Stay tuned for more info regarding our Holiday Pop-Up Shop in early December! We have lots of exciting NEW St. Michael's- themed items planned --think St M ties, scarves and bow ties, polka dot Christmas ornaments, Yeti tumblers, journals, scrunchies, fresh hat and apparel designs, and 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 Remember Please check our online School Calendar for updates. Click HERE for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar.
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 (or both) as needed.
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This Week:
Monday, Oct. 28:
- A Day
- 4th Grade Cardboard Arcade, 8:30 a.m.
- MS Soccer Home Game vs St. Edwards (Blue), 4:30 p.m.
- MS Field Hockey (Blue) Away Game at Panthers, 4:30 p.m.
- MS Field Hockey (White) Away Game at Panthers, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Oct 29:
Wednesday, Oct. 30:
- C Day
- MS Chapel, 8:10 a.m.
- LS Chapel. 8:50 a.m.
- MS LEGO Robotics, 3-4:30 p.m.
- 8th Grade Model UN, 3-4:30 p.m.
- MS Field Hockey Away Game (Blue) at Steward, 4:30 p.m.
- MS Soccer Home Game vs. Steward, (White), 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31:
- D Day (& K-8 Dragon Dress OR Halloween Dress Day)
- Kindergarten Halloween Parade, 8:15 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 1:
- No School/ Conference Day
Note: Due to the volume of sports practices, please consult the online School calendar for practice dates and times.
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MS Service Hours & DRAGONS Values Nominations DUE
Monday, October 28
Students should submit both through their ATL&L Google Classroom.
CKG Foundation Parent Chat Nights
7:00pm. FREE
Steward School
Register HERE! (Click on link for specific dates)
You are invited to join parents from the Richmond area for discussions on topics such as teen emotional health, social media, navigating the educational journey, and healthy boundaries.
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