Join Us for Coffee and Conversation This Week
Lower School Parents,
Parenting isn't easy, especially during a pandemic, and it's normal to worry. Lynn Lyons, therapist, author, and speaker is an expert on helping parents, kids, and teens manage anxiety. Her acclaimed weekly podcast, Flusterclux, is full of concrete guidance, laughs, and practical tips without the psychobabble.
We invite our Lower School families to listen at home to her podcast entitled "The Good News about Your Kid's Psychological Immune System" (see link below) and then join Dr. Kim Hilton, St. Michael's Clinical Psychologist, for coffee and informal conversation on the podcast topic in our Lower School library this Thursday, November 18, 8:15-9 a.m.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 17. We hope you will join us!
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Middle School Musical: Save the Dates!We are pleased to announce that the Middle School musical this year will be.... (drumroll)... Seussical JR! The musical will be directed by St M music teacher, Dawn Childs.
Given our past overwhelming community support and sold-out shows, the musical will run APRIL 28-30 with four afternoon and evening performances.
Audition and registration information for Grades 5-8 will be sent via email in the coming week! (Grades 6-8 roles available for cast and ensemble and Grade 5 roles for the chorus.) Rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3-4:30 p.m. beginning in January.
Seussical JR weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool.
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Holiday Shopping Ahead!
The holiday season is upon us and the St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) is excited to announce that new spiritwear and other Dragon merchandise will be available soon to serve all your gift-giving needs. New cold weather apparel is in the process of being added to the spiritwear website and we are planning a Virtual Pop-Up Shop of exciting non-apparel items the first week in December. Stay tuned for details!
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St. Michael’s Virtual Book Fair Ends Today!
15% of sales comes back to St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA)! All book fair purchases are final sale. Gift cards are also available.
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Model United Nations (MUN) Eighth Grade Informational Virtual Meeting
On Thursday, November 18, at 7 p.m., Mrs. Futrell will be hosting a virtual meeting for eighth grade parents AND students to provide details regarding this year's Model UN program. The meeting will also be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.
Click HERE for the Zoom link. (Meeting ID: 872 6645 0369; Passcode: MUN)
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Middle School Dress Code
Middle School students, friendly reminders that:
- Sweatpants may only be worn on PE days (as part of our COVID-19 protocols)
- Only St. Michael's sweatshirts and hoodies may be worn on non-PE days
- Skirts and dresses must be fingertip length
- Leggings may not be worn as pants but may be worn under skirts and tunic tops.
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Masks and Water Bottles
A friendly reminder that ALL K-8 students should bring a water bottle AND extra masks to school EACH day. We are finding that many students are not doing so. Thanks for your help.
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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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| 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.
New cold-weather gear is currently being added to our site! We also have a polka dot design coming soon. If your order is a GIFT, please note that under "Special Instructions" and we will hold the item(s) for pickup.
We are also placing a St M belt order soon. Please contact Susan Curwood if interested.
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.
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.
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.
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This Week
Monday, Nov. 15
- C Day
- Thanksgiving Chapel Services, 8:05 a.m. (MS) and 8:45 a.m. (LS)
- 5th Grade Harvest Helpers Sort Food Drive Donations, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Thursday, Nov. 18
- F Day
- Lower School Parent Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Hilton, 8:15 a.m., Lower School Library (details in newsletter)
- 8th Grade Model UN Virtual Parent Meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 19
- G Day
- Dragon Dress Day
- 1st Grade Play (Mitchell), 8:30 a.m., Singleton Hall, Great Hall (2 guests per child)
Looking Ahead:
- St M's Thanksgiving Holiday Break: Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 24-26 (no school)
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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