Blue & White Pep Rally: Wear Spiritwear OR School Colors on Thursday, Oct. 27!
Do you hear it? Do you hear it? Do you hear the Dragons' spirit? When we say "Go", you say "DRAGONS." Go...DRAGONS! Go...DRAGONS!
Our Middle School student SCA (Student Community Association) is hosting an all-school Pep Rally on Thursday, October 27, at 11:30 a.m. in the Gym to celebrate the end of the quarter and enthusiastic school pride! There will be games and cheers and lots of fun!
All students and faculty are INVITED and ENCOURAGED to wear school spiritwear, St M fall sports uniforms, or blue/white on THURSDAY! GO TEAM DRAGONS!
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Noon Dismissal on Tuesday!
A friendly reminder that this TUESDAY, October 25, is a NOON dismissal day for faculty professional development.
Need Childcare? Please submit an Extended Day drop-in request 24 hours in advance HERE.
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Q1Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/LS Teacher/MS Advisor Conferences will be held on Monday, November 7.
- Teachers/Advisors will digitally send out conference sign-ups between 2-4 p.m. on October 24.
- Please contact your child's teacher/advisor if you do not receive the link.
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Halloween Fun
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, "'Tis near Halloween!"
BOO!
Halloween is almost here and we are celebrating with our festive Jack-O'-Lantern Jubilee! Get your costumes ready!
Click HERE for dates, activities, all-school costume/parade plan, and fun Halloween information.
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Middle School Halloween Dance on Friday
Boo! Middle Schoolers, join us for spooky fun at the Halloween Dance!
- Friday, October 28, 7-9 p.m.
- Cost: $10 cash at the door; exact change, please!
- Costumes or Halloween colors are encouraged. See you there!
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St M Directory Distributed
2022-23 St M Handbooks/Directories were sent home with the youngest child per family last week. Please check backpacks. If you did not receive yours, please contact Nena Meurlin.
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Tell a Friend About Our Middle School Admissions Open House
Our St M families are our BEST ambassadors! Please help us spread the word about our Middle School Admissions In-Person Open House scheduled for TUESDAY, November 8, at 9 a.m.
Interested families may register HERE.
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Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
The Lower School Fruit and Vegetable Challenge will take place November 1-November 18.
During these days in November, students will tally if they ate a lunch or snack serving of fruits or vegetables. The grade who wins will earn an extra P.E. class and fruit party. In P.E. class, students will also be discussing the importance of eating a well-balanced diet.
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Last Call: Register for Winter Activities!
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 this week on Wednesday, October 26. Don't miss out!
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Dress for the Weather Daily
There's no such thing as bad weather, only wrong clothing! We're seeing many Dragons perfectly dressed for the weather, but we are also seeing a number of children in their summer gear on these latest cold days.
As we head into colder weather, we ask that parents check weather forecasts to ensure children are dressed appropriately (pants, jackets/coats, hats and gloves, sturdy footwear, and rainwear as needed) for outdoor learning, recess, and activities every day. Every student should also have a dresscode-compliant change of clothes in their lockers or cubbies. Thank you!
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Celebrate Readers with Birthday Books!
The Birthday Book program is a treasured St. Michael's tradition -- a great opportunity to honor your child, support their love of reading, and help grow our St. Michael’s library collection. For details, visit the St. Michael’s Birthday Book webpage via the button below.
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Got Lunch?
Ordering closes at noon each Sunday before the upcoming week. You may place orders ahead for upcoming weeks.
Click HERE for info and to order.
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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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Let's Be Friends!
Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes, and information. Plus, see photos from student adventures in and out of the classroom!
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.
- You may also subscribe to Middle School sports calendars.
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This Week
Monday, Oct 24
- C Day
- All-School Chapel, 8:15 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct 25
- D Day
- NOON DISMISSAL DAY!
- 7F Service Outreach to Meals on Wheels
Wednesday, Oct 26
- E Day
- K/LS Admissions Open House, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct 27
- F Day
- 4th Grade Parents Minds in Motion Open House, 9:15 a.m., Gym
- All-School Pep Rally, 11:30 a.m., Gym (Wear Blue/White/Spiritwear/St M Sports Uniforms)
Friday, Oct 28
- G Day
- End of Q1
- Dragon Dress Day: Wear Spiritwear or Blue/White with Pride!
- 2nd Grade Halloween Party, 11 a.m.
- 1st and 3rd Grade Halloween Parties, 1p.m.
- Middle School Halloween Dance 7-9 p.m., $10 (see newsletter for details)
Save the Date:
- POC St M Family Gathering, Thursday, Nov. 3, 3-9 p.m. Open House, 3700 Garden Road, Richmond. Contact Yvette Coronado-Mercer for details.
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Chapel This Week
This week's Chapel Service (with follow-up in the Middle School Chapel Extension) will welcome a Hindu priest to share about the holiday of Diwali, The Festival of Lights, which celebrates the good over evil and light over darkness. Please contact Chaplain Hansen with any questions.
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