The Lion King ROARED!Can you feel the love tonight
The peace the evening brings
The world for once in perfect harmony
With all its living things
What a SHOW! We are so proud of all of our Lion King Jr. thespians and stage crew for presenting such a magical musical production!
Special thanks to Director Dawn Childs and to ALL the parent and alumni volunteers who shared their gifts of time, talent, and creativity to bring the set, costumes, and playbill to life. Bravo!
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Noon Dismissal On Friday/ Spring Break Begins
A reminder that Friday, March 8, is a NOON dismissal day. St. Michael's will be closed March 11-15 for Spring Break.
Wishing all of our Dragons a fun and relaxing holiday!
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LAST CALL for Spring Sports and Co-Curricular SignupsRegistration for spring sports and after-school co-curriculars is CLOSING SOON! (NOTE: Middle School lacrosse and track teams start practice THIS WEEK!) The following sports and co-curriculars will be offered this spring:
Lower School: - Co-Curriculars: Double Dutch Jump Rope, Tree Climbing, Outdoor Adventures, Martial Arts, Mixed-Media Art, Championship Chess, Fishing, Yoga, and Crafty Computing
Middle School: - Co-Curriculars: Mountain Biking (Co-Ed), Yoga, Martial Arts
- Sports: Boys' Lacrosse, Girls' Lacrosse, Track (Co-Ed), Golf (Co-Ed)
- Sports practice info and game schedules are on the St M website under News/Events. Click HERE to view.
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Magic Dragon Day T-Shirt Art Contest WinnersThanks to everyone who submitted artwork for the Magic Dragon Day T-shirt contest. Many talented and creative drawings were submitted by the students. The winners were chosen by a committee of Magic Dragon Day volunteers and School administration.
Congratulations to the Class Winners
Kindergarten: Emerson Mascia
1st grade: Hal Gaffney
2nd grade: Maggie Gallahan
3rd grade: Brooke Shelton
4th grade: Polly Kayer
5th grade: Lily Amos
6th grade: Molly Gorman
7th grade: Cooper Knight
8th grade: Page Wells
Winning dragon drawings will be on display around the School.
OVERALL WINNER: Special congratulations to Ashley McFadden (7th Grade) as her drawing will appear on the Magic Dragon Day 2019 T-Shirt!
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Magic Dragon Day Marketplace Vendor Opportunity
Want to be a vendor at Magic Dragon Day? Announcing the Magic Dragon Day Marketplace!
Help support St. Michael's while promoting your business by securing a table for your business, craft, or other items.
Limited spots available - reservations open to St M parents, faculty and staff up to March 31. After March 20, any available spots will open to the public.
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Author Visit/Book OpportunityAuthor Greg Pizzoli is coming to St. Michael's School on Friday, March 29, to speak to our kindergarten and first grades about his new picture book, The Book Hog. bbgg, our local children's bookshop, is offering the opportunity to purchase signed books. Autographed purchases may be made on bbgb's website. At checkout, choose school delivery, then select St. Michael's and indicate your child's name, teacher and to whom the book (s) should be signed. Use coupon code stm15 to receive a 15% discount on the books. If interested, please place your order by Monday, March 18. Contact Carol Wise with questions.
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Please Return Sports Uniforms
A reminder that all St M Middle School winter athletes should return their sports uniforms ASAP. (Thanks for washing them before returning them.)
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K-8 SHOOD Service Outreach: Final Collection Week As part of a school-wide service outreach initiative, St. Michael’s is partnering with Shood to collect gently-used athletic shoes and personal care items through March 6. Our students will then assemble foot care bags for Shood. Each grade will collect a different item. (See attached for more information.) Thank you for your support!
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Carpool Safety Reminder
For student safety, a reminder that passing in the carpool lanes or loops is not allowed. Thank you for your attention to this important safety procedure.
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Have You Registered Yet for Our Summer Camps?Registration for our popular summer camp program IS UNDERWAY! Don't hesitate as our camps fill up fast! St M will offer six camp sessions from June 17-August 2 for children ages 4 through rising ninth grade. Half-day and full-day options available. Click HERE for the Summer Camp Flyer/Information. Please contact Allyson Steele, Director of Extended Programs, with questions.
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Spring Break Mini-Camp (for Grades K-5)- When: Monday, March 11-Wednesday, March 13
- Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (You may drop off at St M as early as 8:30 a.m. if necessary.)
- Fee: $70 per full day or $195 for all 3 days
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 6
Are you Slime crazy? Do you love making squishy, squeezy stuff? Then Challenge Island's Slime-wrecked Spring break Mini-Camp is the place for you! You and a tribe of friends will dive into a new slime-filled world every day, from alien ooze to ghostly goo to monster muck to lava, too. Lots of exciting STEM/STEAM challenges, games and more!
Register at: www.challenge-island.com/midlothian (Click on the “register now” tab located on the blue bar at the top of the page)
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Show Your Dragon Pride!Be sure to visit our spiritwear website HERE to place orders for St M apparel.
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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 Remember Please check our online School Calendar for updates. Click HERE for the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar. 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 (or both) as needed.
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One Campus.One Phone Number.
For your records, our ONE campus phone number is: 804-272-3514.
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This Week:Monday, Mar 4: - Dragon Dress Day grades 6-8
- MS Girls' Lacrosse FIRST Practice, 3-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar 5: - K and 8th Grade Lunch Buddies Meet
- MS Boys' Lacrosse FIRST Practice, 3-4:30 p.m.
- MS Girls' Lacrosse Practice, 3-4:30 p.m.
- MS Track FIRST Practice, 4:30-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Mar 6:
- ALL SCHOOL Ash Wednesday Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GYM
- MS Boys' Lacrosse Practice, 3-4:30 p.m.
- MS Track Practice, 4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, Mar 7: - Girls' Lacrosse Practice, 3-4:30 p.m.
Friday Mar 8: Note: Due to the volume of sports practices and games, please consult the online School calendar for practice/game dates and times.
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All-School Ash Wednesday Chapel
Wednesday, March 6
8:15 a.m., Singleton Gym
We will administer ashes at this service to all students who wish to receive. Your child is by no means required to receive ashes, but is invited to engage in this annual practice that marks the beginning of the Lenten season in the Episcopal Church.
Where can parents receive ashes?
Parents are invited to attend this all-school service or the services at St. Michael's Episcopal Church at 7 a.m., 12 p.m., or 7 p.m.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tuesday, Mar. 5
5:30-7 p.m. in Dundas-Hatcher Hall, St. Michael's Church
All Ages - donations accepted (suggested: $5 per person / $20 max per family)
If you are looking for some good food and service hours, please sign up HERE (two shifts available) OR simply come for the tasty food and festive atmosphere! IMPACT Richmond Mission Trip Register Now! (Link)
July 14-20
Open to Rising 7th-12th Graders
$325/person, $275/ additional children
Click HERE to register.
Please contact Mr. Hansen at chansen@stmschool.net if you are interested or need to talk about scholarships.
This has been a great opportunity for Trinity, St. Michael's School, and St. Michael's Church students to engage in service right here in RVA. Your friends are invited to attend as well!
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