Saluting Our Fall Middle School Athletes
Our Middle School Dragons ROARED this fall on the fields and on the trails. Over 105 of our 152 students in grades 6-8 participated in our soccer, field hockey, cross country, and mountain biking athletics programs -- fostering team-building skills, confidence, and camaraderie while achieving personal growth and goals. We salute ALL of our athletes and our wonderful St M faculty coaches for the contributions they made to their respective teams!
We are pleased to share the following season highlights via the button below.
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It’s the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year!
Mark your calendars for St. Michael’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Wed., December 1.
The festive evening, hosted by the St M Board of Directors and the SMPA (St. Michael's Parents' Association), includes a parade and caroling, culminating in the lighting of the tree. Time to be announced.
We are excited to introduce a parade that includes floats sponsored by Lower and Middle School faculty and families, the Administrative team, Extended Day, SMPA, AND a surprise guest!
If you are interested in participating in the parade or have questions, please contact either Mary King Coleman or Anne McCoy in the Development office. We look forward to heralding the holiday season with you.
Mary King Coleman and Anne McCoy, Grand Marshalls
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Parent/Teacher Conferences and Student Holiday on Monday
Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 8. This day is also a STUDENT HOLIDAY and NO CLASSES will be held.
Conference Day Playbook
Extended Day is open to families from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on November 8. Registration for that day is now closed and we are unable to accept any additional drop-in requests.
For families planning to bring their children to their conference(s), students must sit quietly outside the classroom door while they wait. It is recommended that they bring a book or other quiet activity to pass the time. Extended Day will be unable to accommodate short 15-minute drop-ins, and for their safety, students do not have permission to be anywhere (such as the playground) without parental supervision. Thanks for your support!
Note: Lower School Lost and Found items are laid out on the Waterfall stairs in Hubbard Hall. Please stop by to see if any items belong to your child(ren) as we have A LOT of unmarked items, especially jackets and coats. Unclaimed items will be donated later this month.
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St. Michael’s Virtual Book Fair This Week!
Dates: Monday, November 8 - Sunday, November 14
Shop at bbgbbooks.com anytime during the week. Begin at the STM book fair page, browse the featured books and video reviews, then explore all the categories and topics of interest. (Books make great HOLIDAY GIFTS!)
At check out, under ‘Order options’ select pickup. Be sure
to choose STM and include your student’s name and their
teacher’s name. Your books will be delivered to St. Michael's, so
if you do not want your child to open them, please indicate in the ‘notes’ field during check out!
15% of sales comes back to St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA)! All book fair purchases are final sale. Gift cards are also available. Click HERE for info.
Questions or want book suggestions? Email info@bbgbbooks.com or call the shop 804.353.5675.
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Annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive
St. Michael's all-school canned food drive continues until November 15 to benefit the St. Michael's Church food pantry. During this pandemic, the food pantry is serving more families than ever. Food items will be collected in homerooms and advisories.
See this flyer for a more comprehensive list of suggested donations. Please ensure the canned goods you donate from your pantry have not expired.
The cans collected will be "blessed" at our November 15 Chapel service. As Harvest Helpers, our fifth graders will sort all of the food donations to be delivered to the Food Pantry. Thank you in advance for your support!
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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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LS Fruit and Vegetable Challenge Continues
The Lower School fruit and vegetable challenge continues through November 12. 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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| 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 HERE to place online orders for St M apparel. Orders deliver to the school and are sent home in backpacks. Cold weather gear will launch on the site shortly!
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 2021-22 school year.
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This Week
St. Michael's Food Drive Continues This Week
Monday, Nov. 8
- Conference Day/No Classes (STUDENT HOLIDAY)
Tuesday, Nov. 9
- F Day
- 7/8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts, 3-4:30 p.m., Gym
Wednesday, Nov. 10
- G Day
- Lower School Admissions Tours/ Open House, 9:30 a.m.
- 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts, 3-4:30 p.m., Gym
Thursday, Nov. 11
- A Day
- Thank You, Veterans!
Friday, Nov. 12
- B Day
- Dragon Dress Day
- Caine's Arcade STEM Presentation (5th Gr)
- 3rd Grade Jamestown Field Trip
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for all sports games and practices this week!
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COVID-19/St M Operations Info
Click HERE to access our Covid-19/School Operations website page, along with a listing of all parent communications.
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