Week of May 23, 2021

Hands-On Learning Abounds!

Our Dragons are finishing strong as we near the end of this school year! Below are just a few of the learning explorations you can find detailed in our media gallery this week.

Middle School eighth grade "Shark Tank-inspired" design projects on how to reinvent Monument Avenue, presented via Zoom to a Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Seventh grade "ofrendas" and presentations in Spanish to honor the memory of loved ones
First grade Story Book Character Day, a research project and literature response
Transported back in time to experience what life was like in the early days of our country, third graders immersed in Colonial Day activities
Garden harvesting and tastings in fourth grade, complete with magical garden gnomes cheering for them.

Summary of the May 10 Parent Call re: the '21-'22 School Year

Thank you to all who joined us on May 10 for our virtual parent meeting regarding our plans for the 2021-22 school year.

As shared, our intention is to start the school year in accordance with the 2021-22 Academic Calendar, with a goal of resuming normal operations for in-person teaching and learning with amended COVID protocols. This is contingent upon COVID numbers continuing to decline and any new mandates by the Governor.

As promised, below please find links to the meeting recording, as well as a bulleted summary.

Nearing the Finish Line

St M recently sent out two important letters outlining plans for grades K-7 closing exercises the week of June 7, as well as eighth grade exams and activities culminating in graduation on June 10. Links to these letters are below. Thanks for reviewing them carefully.

'21-'22 Extended Day Registration CLOSES May 31

St. Michael’s strives to meet the needs of children and families beyond the traditional school day.

Extended Day Registration for the upcoming '21-'22 school year closes on May 31. Check HERE for important details on the program offerings and registration information.

Q's? Contact Ashley Buffey, Director of Extended Programs, at abuffey@stmschool.net.

Summer Camp Spotlight!

Looking for summer fun? We've had a very robust response to our summer camp offerings. There are still a few openings in select camps for grades rising K-6. New families, summer camp at St M is the perfect way to introduce your child to our campus. Join us!

(Click HERE for camp flyer to view offerings.)

Super Sleuths
We'll put our critical thinking skills and STEM knowledge to the test and get to the bottom of mysteries by learning the tricks real investigators use to solve cases. Instructor: Little Scholars, Rising 3-6th, Week of July 5

Cruise at Sea
All Aboard the SS Edible Education as we set sail on our culinary tour of the world! We will drop anchor in the ports of Jamaica, China, France, South Africa, and Mexico. Campers will prepare foods from these amazing cruise destinations and learn about the different cultures. Instructors: Edible Education, Rising K-5th, Week of July 19

Eazy Peazy No-Bake Chefs
If you have a little or beginner chef, this class is for them! Let your young chef learn how to make anything from simple snacks to yummy lunches without turning on a single Kitchen appliance. The class is full of easy, delicious recipes that will make your little ones want to "chef it up" all the time. Instructor: Erica Brown, Rising K-2nd, Week of July 26

Out of This World
Blast off to a galaxy far, far away to learn about Earth and the amazing solar system. Discover all things galactic such as comets, planets, shooting stars, rockets, participate in a rocket launch, and more! Instructor: Little Scholars, Rising K-2, Week of August 2

We also have also opened up a few additional spots in our amazing ArtHaus art Camps, sports and STEM camps, and more!

REGISTER TODAY! Questions? Please contact Ashley Buffey, Director of Extended Programs/Summer Camps.

Parent Portal for Back to School Forms: Due July 15

For the upcoming school year, St. Michael's will be shifting all student medical information to a secure online database called Magnus Health.

As of May 1, you have access to your Magnus Health SMR account through the PowerSchool Parent Account that you have created. Click here for a short video on how to access your Magnus Account through PowerSchool. We ask that you enter the health information required within your Magnus Health SMR account for each child attending St M no later than July 15. There may be some additional forms due in late August.

Please contact Dave Grossman, Director of Technology with any questions.

New Warm Weather Spiritwear

Happily, spring has sprung and warm weather is upon us. We have updated our Spiritwear Shop with new short-sleeved items, tie-dyed tees, wicking shirts, shorts, and even beach towels -- everything you need to show your Dragon pride!

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 link below. For all health-related questions this year, please contact Nurse Shawnetta Maben at smaben@stmschool.net.

COVID Reporting Form HERE

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Dates to Remember

Please check our online School Calendar for updates.

Click HERE for Major Dates for the current 2020-21 School Year.

For planning purposes, click HERE for Major Dates for the Upcoming 2021-22 School Year.

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This Week

Tuesday, May 25

3rd Grade Writing with Parents: 9:15 a.m. (Eaton), 10:30 a.m.(Eggleston), 12: 30 p.m. (Hettrick)

Wednesday, May 26

LS and MS Chapel, 8 a.m.
4th Grade Writers in the Woods (Bockisch), 10:30 a.m.
4th Grade Writers in the Woods (Ludlow), 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 27

5th Grade Poetry Event, 1 p.m.

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 from March on.

Join us for Virtual Chapel, Wednesdays at 8:05 a.m!
Click HERE for the link.

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