Dragon Dialogue on St M's Safety & Security Protocols and Initiatives This Wednesday
“Meet the needs of the child” is a guiding concept for our faculty and staff. A student has no greater need than to be safe and healthy. St. Michael's School Crisis and Safety Committee meets regularly to review protocols, best practices, and mitigation strategies, with robust measures and procedures in place.
Join us this Wednesday for a Dragon Dialogue on Safety and Security at St. Michael's.
- Date: WEDNESDAY, October 18, 8:20- 9:30 a.m.
- Location: The Perkinson Arts Center
- PLEASE RSVP and submit questions in advance! See you there!
Important Note: This presentation will NOT be recorded. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to contact Cyndi Chambers, Director of Security, with any security questions you may have.
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Register Today for Winter Activities, Sports, and MS Extended Day!
St. Michael's believes that important learning happens outside the classroom with purposeful exposure to a broad variety of activities and experiences. After-School Enrichment (ASE) activities, performing arts, and sports provide opportunities for students to explore many different interests and develop new passions.
NOW is the time to register for WINTER sports, after-school enrichment, the Mary Poppins Jr. musical, and Middle School Extended Day. We have lots of exciting opportunities available for our K-8 Dragons.
REGISTRATION CLOSES Friday, October 27. Don't miss out!
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Need Childcare for the October 24 Student Holiday? Go Fish!
Tuesday, October 24 is a STUDENT HOLIDAY and a Faculty Professional Development Day.
Need childcare? Students in grades 3-8 can spend the day with Virginia Outside fishing in a private farm pond!
Students will have the opportunity to catch a wide range of fish from largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and crappie.
Participants will be picked up at 8 a.m. at St. Michael’s Lower School playground area, facing the playground, and dropped back off at 3 p.m. All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Register below. Cost $170.
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Campus Grounds Improvement Day, Saturday, Oct. 28
St. Michael's is known for the spirit of volunteerism that exists at our School. The St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) is organizing a campus improvement day on Saturday, OCTOBER 28, from 8 a.m-NOON (or sooner). VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Yard tools needed include pruning tools, trimmers, wheelbarrows, tarps, and leaf blowers. Students are welcome -- a great way to earn community service hours!
Can you/your family help? Please complete the form below and additional details will be emailed. Contact David Turner with questions. THANK YOU!
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Purchase Tickets to Middle School Halloween Dance on Friday, October 27
Boo! Middle Schoolers, join us for spooky fun at the Halloween Dance!
- Friday, October 27, 7-9 p.m.
- Pick up and drop off in the Green loop in front of Singleton Hall
- Costumes or Halloween colors are encouraged. (Facepaint is welcome, but no masks please)
- Bring a water bottle and eat before you come as no food will be served
- Purchase/Cost: Tickets must be purchased in advance via the online link below!! Cost: $10.
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Save the Date for the SMPA Fall Book Fair & Ice Cream Night!
When: Tuesday, October 31- Thursday, November 2
Where: Perkinson Arts Center & Patio
Check out great new titles from bbgb books (just in time for Christmas shopping!), enjoy some yummy treats from Mister Softee RVA at the Ice Cream party on the evening of November 2, and help raise funds for the SMPA and our Dragon community. Raffle prizes, teacher gifts, and lots of boooooks!
More information coming soon.
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LS Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
The Lower School Fruit and Vegetable Challenge will take place November 1-November 10.
During these days in November, students will tally if they ate a serving of fruits or vegetables at lunch or snack. 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.
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Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Join us for a St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) Holiday Wreath Making Fundraiser, led by Sue Mondeau of Su Su's Petals!
When: Sunday, November 26, 2-4 PM
Where: Singleton Hall - Great Hall
Price: $125 pp
Details:
- Su Su's Petals provides fresh greenery, special accent greenery and berries, wreath forms, paddle wire, and a special box of sweet treats for each guest!
- Please bring your own clippers if you have them, though extras will be provided.
- You are also welcome to bring your own ribbon.
- Capacity is capped at 30 people.
- Registration deadline is Friday, November 3
Hope you can join us!
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Lost and Found Overflowing
Our Lost and Found is overflowing and will be donated in the next few weeks. Please come or have your child come and check our boxes for any missing items.
Thank you in advance for labeling all jackets, coats, water bottles, and lunchboxes, as most items in our Lost and Found are unmarked. If marked, we work hard to return them to students. Thank you!
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Got Lunch?
For those that choose to purchase lunch, lunch ordering with Yay Lunch closes at noon each Sunday before the upcoming week.
Click below for info and to register/place an order.
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, please inform the School IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING via the COVID-19 Reporting Form linked below. The link is also on the School website.
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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Show your DRAGON PRIDE with St M Spiritwear!
Visit our spiritwear website below to place online orders for St M apparel. Orders are delivered to the school and sent home in backpacks.
**We have added ALL NEW items like quarter zip jackets, varsity hoodies, Nike dry-fit pullovers, bucket hats, and more!
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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Let's Be Friends!
Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes, and information. Plus, see photos from the first week of school!
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 KEY DATES for the 2023-24 school year (updated as of Sept 6).
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St M Handbook
Click HERE for the 2023-24 School-Family Handbook.
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This Week
Monday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Oct. 17
Wednesday, Oct. 18
- G Day
- Dragon Dialogues: Safety and Security, 8:20 – 9:30 a.m., Perkinson Arts Center
Thursday, Oct. 19
Friday, Oct. 20
- B Day
- Dragon Dress Day: Wear Spiritwear or Blue/White with Pride!
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