Re-Enrollment Contracts DUE BY THIS Tuesday, February 19; Deposits due by February 22Online re-enrollment contracts for the 2019-2020 school year were sent out digitally to current families on Friday, February 8. Important deadlines are below to secure your child's spot.
Next Steps: - Open the email from PowerSchool/St. Michael's as Contracts ARE DUE By February 19. Click on the enrollment link and follow the instructions to create a PowerSchool account and complete the enrollment form.
- By February 22, submit a $500 deposit check to the School. Doing so will not only secure your child’s enrollment but also entitle your family to a $100 discount for each child re-enrolled by this date.
- Extended Day Registration: If you're interested in Extended Day, click HERE for a letter outlining the 2019-20 program structure and pricing. Enrollment for Extended Day takes place on a different timeline wrapping up in March. Please stay tuned for registration information.
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No Classes on Monday, Feb.18
A reminder that St. Michael's will be closed on Monday, February 18, for the Presidents' Day holiday.
Our Extended Day program is also closed. Enjoy the day!
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Lion King Jr. Tickets ON SALE!
Get your tickets TODAY for the Middle School's presentation of The Lion King Jr! (Last year's shows sold out so don't hesitate.)
Performance Dates: - Thursday, February 28, 4 p.m.
- Friday, March 1, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 2, 7 p.m.
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Register NOW for Spring Sports and Co-Curricular SignupsRegistration for spring sports and after-school co-curriculars is NOW OPEN. 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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Lower School Author Visit
Authors Kathy and Richard Verlander (parents of 2017 World Series Champion Justin Verlander) will be coming to speak with our students in grades 2-5 on February 22. Their first book, Rocks Across the Pond, chronicles their life journey raising a championship athlete. Their newest release, The Shelter Gang and Their Secret Adventure, is a children's book about dogs, cats, and baseball. Families have the option to purchase either of these books. Click HERE for the order form. (Forms were also sent home in student folders.) Please complete the form and send in a check or exact payment cash by February 21. Contact Carol Wise with questions.
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Model UN Social Media TakeoverStay tuned to St M's social media at the end of the week as our Middle School Model United Nations team takes over the School's Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts to post about the group's debates and adventures at the Model UN Conference held at the College of William and Mary!
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'Tis the Season for GERMSTo keep our school community healthy and safe, a reminder that if your child has a fever, vomiting, or gastroenteritis, he/she must remain at home until symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
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K-8 SHOOD Service Outreach Continues This Week Robin Telfian, a St. Michael’s parent, oversees a non-profit called Shood (formerly Soles2Share) that is “dedicated to providing new and gently used athletic shoes to homeless individuals and those who are living in poverty in Richmond.” As part of a school-wide service outreach initiative, St. Michael’s is partnering with Shood to collect gently-used 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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Got Lunch?
Now is the time to order Hot Lunch for the SPRING SEASON (March-May). Note: there is no Hot Lunch in June. - Orders must be placed by Sunday, February 24
- The first Spring Season Hot Lunch date is March 1
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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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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 any questions.
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Show Your Dragon Pride!Be sure to visit our spiritwear website HERE to place orders for St M apparel. SEND US YOUR IDEAS! We will have spiritwear for sale at Magic Dragon Day. Let us know what types of items and apparel you are interested in! Send your ideas to Emily Helmboldt.
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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, Feb 18: - STUDENT HOLIDAY/NO CLASSES
Tuesday, Feb 19: - 2nd & 8th Grade Science Lab on Matter
Wednesday, Feb 20: - Middle School Chapel, 8:15 a.m.
- Lower School Chapel, 8:45 a.m
Thursday, Feb 21: - MS Model UN Team departs for William and Mary Conference, 1:30 p.m. Go DRAGONS!
Friday, Feb 22: - MS Model UN Team at William and Mary Conference
- 5th Grade Science Fair, 8:30 a.m.
- LS Author Visits at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (Kathy and Richard Verlander)
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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MS Exploring Faith - Upcoming Dates
Next Date: February 25
2nd Level of the Gym
7:20-7:45 a.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!
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