Happy New Year!
Three cheers for a new school year! For over 65 years, St. Michael's has welcomed Dragons to our vibrant learning community. Congratulations and thanks to all for making the first week such a success. The sense of joy and excitement in our halls and classrooms this week was captivating!
We also extend a very warm St M welcome to all of our new families. It's an exciting time to be at St. Michael's!
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| Stay In The KnowFor those who are new to St M, "This Week at St. Michael's" is our weekly newsletter which comes out via email every Sunday morning to help you prepare for the week ahead. You may also find copies of this newsletter on the St M website. (These first few newsletters of the year are long as there is a lot of important information to share. Thank you for your understanding.)
A REMINDER THAT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, is a SCHOOL HOLIDAY. Extended Day is also closed.
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Back to School Nights for K-8
Save the date(s) below for Back to School Nights by grade --for parents only.
Lower School: Tuesday, Sept. 20, Perkinson Arts Center, 6 p.m.
Middle School: Wednesday, Sept. 21
- 8th grade parents meet in Allen Library, 6:30 p.m. (Intro to the high school process and other 8th grade milestones.)
- 6-8th grade parents meet in the Great Hall, 7 p.m.
St. Michael's will ALSO hold separate Calendar Meetings by grade this year (to review key school and classroom events, volunteer opportunities, and more). Please attend.
- 6th Grade: Tuesday, Sept. 6, Great Hall, 7 p.m.
- 7th and 8th Grade: Parents will use Sign-Up Genius
- K and 1st Grade: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m., classrooms
- 2nd and 3rd Grades: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m., classrooms
- 4th and 5th Grades: Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., classrooms
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6th & 7th Grade Team Building at Challenge Discovery
6th and 7th Grade students will attend a Challenge Discovery team building program on the campus of the University of Richmond.
The 6th grade will participate on Thursday, Sept. 15 and the 7th grade will go on Friday, Sept. 16. Here are the details:
- Parents will be carpooling students to U of R. Drivers will sign-up through the grade level calendar sign-up sheets.
- School Departure: 8:10 a.m.
- Return to School: 1:50 p.m.
- Students should plan to stay at school until the school day ends at 2:55 p.m.
- Parents MUST COMPLETE an activity waiver prior to Monday, Sept. 12. The waiver can be found HERE.
A few guidelines to make the experience an enjoyable one:
- All students MUST have a completed digital Participation Waiver, signed by a guardian, on file by Monday, Sept. 12 to participate.
- Students should dress in layers and prepare for any type of weather.
- All shoes must be closed-toe.
- Students should pack a labeled bagged lunch and bring a labeled full water bottle.
- Sunscreen and bug spray are suggested.
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Eighth Grade Camping Trip
Our 8th graders will partake in an overnight camping trip, September 15-16.
An information letter will go out to 8th grade families next week with all the details and a list of what the 8th graders should bring.
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Picture Day- Middle School Picture Day: Tuesday, Sept. 20
- Lower School Picture Day: Wednesday, Sept. 21
School pictures will be ordered online AFTER picture day and the link with ordering instructions and pricing will be provided to parents. All students will have a picture taken for the yearbook even if you’re not planning to order photos. Click HERE for pricing.
8th Grade Class Pictures
- ATTACHED are special instructions for 8th grade school pictures.
If you are interested in volunteering for either picture day (Sept 20 or 21 from 8-10 a.m.) or have questions, please contact Megan Shrestha at mkenzik@gmail.com.
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Carpool Placards
A friendly reminder to place the nameplate for your student(s) on the front passenger visor facing out (not on the dashboard as we can't see it).
This visual cue helps faculty call for the student(s) and thus keeps the carline moving swiftly. We are happy to provide you with any needed extra placards.
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Got Lunch?
For those that wish to partake, Hot Lunch with our Yay Lunch vendor begins on Monday, September 12.
Online ordering will open on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Ordering closes at noon each Sunday before the upcoming week. You may place orders ahead for upcoming weeks. Families will receive a 20% discount on their first order placed before October 2 by using the promo code sayyay20.
Click HERE for info and to register.
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New St M Faculty and Staff
We extend a VERY warm St M welcome to our newest Faculty and Staff members:
- Mrs. Betsy Tyson, 5th grade teacher
- Mrs. Bridget Young, Middle School English teacher
- Mrs. Jennifer Radgowski, 1st grade classroom assistant.
- Mrs. Stacy Winkler, Middle School division assistant
- Mr. Viktor Gee, Extended Day 4th-5th grade lead teacher
- Ms. Natasha Reed has been promoted to Director of Extended Programs
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Friendly Reminders
- All students should come to school with a water bottle and a snack EVERY day.
- Also, all Middle School students should bring home their tablets/Chromebooks each night, charge them, and return to school with them each day.
- Please PLEASE label all water bottles, lunch boxes, jackets, and school items with your child's name so that if lost, we can return them to your child.
- Dress your child(ren) for the weather and with sturdy shoes as they will be going outside for learning, recess, and other school activities.
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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. The link is also on the School website.
Upon receipt of this information, Nurse Maben, St M's school nurse, will contact the family. The confidentiality of the diagnosed student or teacher will be maintained. 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 deliver to the school and are sent home in backpacks.
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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Music Lessons at St M: Register TODAY!
The Greater Richmond School of Music (GRSM) will provide music instruction at St. Michael’s Episcopal School for the 2022-2023 school year in the form of extra-curricular private and semi-private lessons in various instruments including piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, cello, bass guitar and double bass.
Registration is open and there are a few lesson spots remaining. Register below.
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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 2022-23 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 as needed.
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This Week
Monday, Sept. 5
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Wednesday, Sept. 7
- F Day
- Middle School Lego Robotics Parent Meeting, 3 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Friday, Sept. 9
- A Day
- MS SCA Student Info Session, 11:30 a.m.
- Dragon Dress Day: wear spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
Saturday, Sept. 10
- St. Michael's 65th Birthday! Hurray!
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