'Tis Near Halloween
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers: "'Tis near Halloween." Boo!
Be sure to check out our schedule for all of the fun Halloween activities we have planned!
Send your pumpkin carving creations AND your family pet costume pics by 9 a.m. on October 31 to aamore@stmschool.net for a chance to win fun prizes! Happy Halloween!
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Teacher Conference Day/ Student Holiday on Friday, November 3
Parent/Teacher/Advisor Conferences will be held on Friday, November 3. This day is also a student holiday. No Extended Day.
Teachers/Advisors digitally sent out conference sign-ups. Please contact your child's teacher/advisor if you did not receive the link.
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Q1 Report Cards
Lower School Families: Report cards will go home in backpacks on Thursday, November 2.
Middle School Families: Report cards will be visible in PowerSchool by the end of day on November 2. Paper copies will not be sent home. In June, students will receive a printed copy of the full-year report card.
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Middle School Day of the Dead Fiesta
On November 1, the Middle School will host our sixteenth annual, all-school, student-led Day of the Dead Fiesta!
Middle School students are preparing food, decorations, and “Ofrendas” (offering altars) to celebrate the lives of family members who have passed away. This celebration will take place from 1:10 to 2:45 p.m. (Note: Only parents who have volunteered to help out that day should attend.)
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SMPA Book Fair & Ice Cream Party THIS WEEK- Tuesday, October 31, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 1, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, November 2, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Location: Perkinson Arts Center
It's time for the annual St M K-8 Book Fair! Check out great new titles from local bookstore bbgb just in time for Christmas shopping, and enjoy some yummy treats from Mister Softee RVA at the Ice Cream party on Thursday, November 2, from 3-6 p.m.
All students will get a chance to visit the Book Fair during school hours, make a wish list, purchase books or Teacher Wish List donations, and check out the fabulous Book Fair Raffle Baskets. Each raffle basket is filled with awesome books from bbgb, Legos, a giant Hershey bar, plush toys, and more! STM students will receive one raffle ticket just for attending the Book Fair, and additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $1.00 (CASH ONLY) or obtained through the purchase of a book from the Teacher Wishlist.
Here's important and helpful Book Fair information:
If your child would like to purchase books during their class visit, please remember to send them with CASH (in a ziploc bag, to hold change), a blank check (with a note indicating the maximum they can spend), or a credit card (also with a note indicating a spending maximum).
If you are sending your child with a check, please make sure it is signed and made out to "bbgb". If you are sending your child with a credit/debit card, please make sure they are aware of any necessary PIN.
There will be a 'Teacher Wish List' board at the Book Fair with lists of books to purchase for our STM teachers.
If you do not want to send your child with cash, a check, or card, they can also fill out a "Wish List" during their class list and buy books at the Ice Cream party or bbgb online.
Parents are also welcome to come to the Book Fair with their children during their class visit, after afternoon carpool, or at extended day pick up. If you are coming after carpool, please pick up your child and then park to attend.
15% of all Book Fair sales come back to the SMPA to help support our Dragon community!
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SMPA Family Ice Cream Party
Join us on Thursday night, November 2, to shop the Book Fair and enjoy some ice cream from Mister Softee RVA on the Perkinson patio from 3-6 p.m! This is a family event and not a drop-off occasion; children should be accompanied by an adult. (Payment: Cash and credit cards accepted)
We are still looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you are able to help out, please sign up HERE.
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3rd-5th Grade Author Visit- Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson: Eagle Drums
- Wednesday, November 8th at 11 a.m.
Iñupiaq author-illustrator Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson will be speaking (virtually) to 3rd-5th graders about writing and illustrating stories, answering student questions, and sharing her debut middle grade novel, Eagle Drums.
Our local bookshop, bbgb books, is facilitating this visit, and is offering bookplate-signed copies of Eagle Drums for free school delivery. To purchase books for your student, visit St. Michael's author visit page below and follow the instructions at the top of the page.
Please preorder your book by Wednesday, October 25 to guarantee free school delivery on the day of the author visit.
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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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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
Book Fair This Week, Oct 31-Nov 2, Perkinson Arts Center!
Monday, Oct. 30
Tuesday, Oct. 31
- A Day
- Halloween! Kindergarten Costume Parade and Class Parties
- Book Fair, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- 8th Grade Digital Citizenship Presentation, 11:25 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
- B Day
- Book Fair, 8:a.m.- 4 p.m.
- MS Day of the Dead Celebration, 1-2:45 p.m. (A St M tradition!)
Thursday, Nov. 2
- *D* Day -schedule change
- Book Fair, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 3
- STUDENT HOLIDAY/ No Classes/ Conference Day
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sports games and practices this week!
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