How Are You? How Are We? A Video Message from Bob Gregg (please click photo)
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Remote Learning Parent Survey
As we are two weeks into St. Michael's Remote Learning program, we want to make sure we are maintaining enough flexibility to adapt as input/ideas, family/faculty needs, and research arise. We are asking for your feedback via the survey below so that we can be aware of what to take into consideration when it comes to the academics and more importantly, the social-emotional well-being and mental health of our students, faculty, and their families during this unprecedented time.
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As we all adapt to online class meetings and learning, a few friendly "netiquette" reminders to ensure success:
- As St M relaxed the dress code to make students more comfortable, thank you for ensuring that students do not wear pajamas, tank tops, hats (or hoods when wearing sweatshirts) to online classes.
- Please be mindful of what is in the background of video conference screens.
- Students should abide by our St. Michael’s DRAGONS’ values (and for our Middle School students, the Honor Code) in all that they do, even via remote learning.
- When using technology, each student should abide by our Technology Acceptable Use policy regarding online conduct and digital citizenship. A reminder that when students are logged into our School network, they are not to use the Google Meet video conferencing or chat functions for personal use with friends.
- Set up a regular school workspace at home, preferably at a desk or table. Minimize distractions during the times students are “in class.”
- Out of respect for our teachers and to model appropriate classroom behavior, students should not be lying down in bed while participating in online classes.
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Maundy Thursday All-School Chapel Opportunity (Optional)
In observance of Holy Week and the celebration of Easter, we invite our students and families to tune in to our Maundy Thursday virtual chapel service at NOON on April 9.
This short service, led by Chaplain Hansen and Rev. Jeunée Godsey of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, will be posted on the School's Facebook and Instagram pages. A recorded link will also be posted that day on Google classroom pages for those that may wish to watch at a different time. Join us!
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Easter HolidaysA friendly reminder that this Friday, April 10, and Monday, April 13, are school holidays and NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD. Have a blessed Easter!
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FAQ
In the coming weeks, we will do our best to answer frequent questions we are receiving.
When will parents receive 3rd quarter report cards?
- Lower School report cards will be mailed the start of this week (week of April 6) so parents have them in hand for remote teacher conferences.
- Middle School 3Q final grades will be posted on PowerSchool on Monday, April 6, for parent/student viewing.
- Click HERE for a video tutorial from Technology Director Dave Grossman on how to view Middle School grades in PowerSchool.
- Click HERE for Grades 3-8 Report Card Comment and Conduct Definitions.
- NOTE: All families should have received Sign-Up Genius invites to register for Q3 remote teacher conferences. If you did not receive one, please contact your child's teacher/advisor.
What is the plan for 8th grade end of year exams?
- Given the circumstances, there will be NO end of year exams for our 8th graders this year. (Did we just hear
some cheering?)
Will students advance to the next grade level when the 2020-21 school year begins?
- Yes. Teachers are working diligently to ensure that our students learn essential content and skills necessary for the next school year and they will also review material as needed in the fall to ensure student understanding and competency.
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School Website Updates
This week, we launched new dedicated website pages to share updates regarding Remote Learning, COVID-19/School Operations, and Virtual Admissions.
These new pages can all be easily accessed off of the special graphic on the stmschool.net homepage. Please bookmark and refer to them often.
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Middle School Remote Learning Schedule
As shared last week, below please find the Middle School updated online learning schedule going forward. We have also broken out the schedules BY GRADE for easy printing. NOTE: Friday, April 10, and Monday, April 13, are school holidays and NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD.
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8th Grade High School Information Needed ASAP
We are cheering for all of our 8th graders as they make their final decisions on where to continue their academic pursuits in high school.
Parents of the Class of 2020, in order to send final transcripts to chosen high schools, as well as for historic tracking purposes, we ask that you email Erbie Godwin ASAP with a list of the high schools to which your child applied. Please put Accepted, Waitlisted, or Denied next to each entry. Thank you!
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Have You Registered for Summer Camp?
IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of now, St. Michael's is still planning to hold all scheduled summer camps as planned. Registration REMAINS OPEN! Summer camps are all REFUNDABLE in case COVID-19 continues and they need to be canceled.
Response to our camps has been enthusiastic so don't hesitate! Click HERE to register for summer camp.
To learn about the camps that will be offered, click HERE for a preview of our camp flyer. Camps are listed by GRADE. Please contact Ashley Buffey, Director of Extended Programs, with any questions.
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Show Your Dragon Pride!
For the rest of this school year, Dragon Dress days are now EVERY Friday! Whether blue or white, show your school spirit and wear your St M spiritwear with pride. Send us/tag your pics with #STMDragonsUnited. Go Dragons!
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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. For planning purposes, click HERE for key dates for the NEXT 2020-21 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 (or both) as needed.
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This Week:
* Maundy Thursday Virtual Chapel Service (Optional), noon on April 9. Details in newsletter.
* Easter Holidays: A friendly reminder that Friday, April 10, and Monday, April 13, are school holidays and NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD.
Also, KEEP READING! Mrs. Wise shared that the Junior Library Guild is offering FREE access to an extensive collection of e-books at elementary, middle, and high school levels. Click HERE for access and more information.
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Resources for Your Family & Prayer Requests: Mr. Hansen has begun compiling a site with resources for your family, prayer and meditation, ways to help others in RVA, religion class resources (optional) and a page to reach out about prayer requests or concerns for your family during this time apart.
Remote Times of Worship: You are welcome to join us for Facebook Live Sunday worship through the St. Michael's Church page (@StMichaelsBonAir) and adult formation time on Zoom. Links posted on the Church Facebook page.
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In Case of Illness
If your child is ill and unable to participate in Remote Learning activities, please send an email to your child’s teacher (Lower School) or advisor (Middle School.)
If your child and/or an immediate family member is ill with COVID-19, we ask that you confidentially inform Merrill Geier (Lower School) or Jessica Stargell (Middle School).
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