"Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened!" - Dr. Seuss
What a SHOW! We are so very proud of our 56 Seussical JR. thespians and stage crew for presenting such a magical and joyful musical production-- with four SOLD OUT performances. How "fantastical!"
SPECIAL THANKS to Director Dawn Childs, Associate Directors Julia Bryan-Diehl and Wells Bridgforth, and to ALL the faculty, parent, and alumni volunteers who shared their gifts of time, talent, and creativity to bring the set, costumes, sound, and playbill to life. Applause, applause!
Be sure to check out St M's Media Galley for photo highlights!
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Strategic Plan Parent Survey
St. Michael's has embarked on our strategic planning process. Faculty, parents, students, and more will all be engaged.
Through our consultant Katherine Whitney of Warren Whitney, a confidential parent survey will be sent out via email on Monday, May 9. We appreciate your thoughtful input and responses by May 16.
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Countdown to Magic Dragon Day
The BIG day is almost here! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, May 7, for Magic Dragon Day!
Here are a few "need to know" items to make the most of the day:
- Event hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (note new end time)
- Pre-purchased tickets & wristbands will be sent home on Wednesday, May 4. The ticket booth opens on the day of the event at 10 a.m.
- PLEASE BRING CASH for extra tickets, wristbands, and concessions.
Schedule:
- The traditional Maypole dance is at 9:30 a.m.
- Field Games will begin on the athletic field immediately after the Maypole dance. Grades K-5 go first with the Middle Schoolers cheering, followed by the Middle School field game competitions.
- Booths, games, and concessions open at 11 a.m.
- Concession Stand – Hot Dogs, Chips, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, and Drinks (Please bring cash. Tickets may also be used.)
- Booths, games, and concessions close at 2 p.m. and clean-up begins.
Stay tuned for an important email that will be sent this week with additional details, as well as maps and parking information. We are excited for our first Magic Dragon Day since 2019 and hope you are, too!
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Faculty UpdateWe are writing with some important faculty news. Margaret Ann Hazelton has recently informed us that she has accepted a new position for next year and will be leaving St. Michael's at the end of this school year. Ms. Hazelton deeply values how much she has learned and grown from working with our talented Middle School faculty, as well as the relationships she has built with her colleagues and her students over the last several years.
Highlights of Ms. Hazelton’s time at St. Michael’s include her close collaboration with her English and Social Studies colleagues, creation of an inviting Harry Potter-themed classroom, and meaningful and constructive one-on-one discussions with her students in her Writer’s Workshop. In helping her students grow as readers and writers, she also skillfully provided opportunities for all types of learners to participate in high-order thinking and questioning.
Ms. Hazelton is so grateful for the time she has spent at St. Michael's and she will dearly miss her students and our St M families. Please join us in both expressing our appreciation and fond wishes to Ms. Hazelton. As always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
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2022-23 Extended Day Registration
Extended Day registration for the upcoming 22-23 school year will open later this week. Stay tuned for separate email communications and registration information!
"Extended Day is THE BEST because it has the longest recess of your life!" - A satisfied first grader
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Got Lunch?
Ordering for Hot Lunch closes the Saturday before the following week. You may place orders ahead for upcoming weeks. Click HERE for info and to register.
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NEW SPRING St M Spiritwear!
We have updated our Spirtwear Shop with LOTS of fun new warm-weather items! Head over to the online shop and check it out! (The majority of the items are unisex.)
FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If someone in your family has symptoms, has been exposed, or is being tested for COVID-19, please inform the School IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING via the COVID-19 Reporting Form linked below. Upon receipt of this information, Nurse Maben will contact the family. Please keep your child(ren) AT HOME until contacted by Nurse Maben.
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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 RememberClick HERE for KEY DATES for the 2021-22 school year.
For planning purposes, click HERE for KEY DATES DATES for the UPCOMING 2022-23 school year.
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This Week
It's SPIRIT WEEK! (See schedule in newsletter)
Monday, May 2
Tuesday, May 3
Wednesday, May 4
- C Day
- LS and MS Chapels Led by 4th Grade
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
- E Day
- Middle School Spring Dance Party, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
- Hurray for MAGIC DRAGON DAY! See you there!
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