Happy Birthday, St. Michael's!66 years ago on September 10, 1957, St. Michael's opened its doors to 63 first, second, and third grade students, with subsequent grades added each year.
While St M has grown to meet the changing needs of our students, what has stayed constant -- our strong values, the love of learning that is instilled, and the sense of joy and belonging that our students, families, and faculty feel here.
Happy Birthday, St. Michael's!
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Updated Major Dates Calendar
Below please find a REVISED Major Dates calendar (as of September 6, 2023) for the 2023-24 school year.
Revisions are noted in YELLOW so that you can update your family calendars accordingly.
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Late Arrivals & Early Dismissals
Families, for student safety, if your child is a late arrival or needs an early dismissal, PARENTS MUST come into the front office and sign their child in or out. Students may NOT be dropped at the curb. Thank you for your help!
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Application Time is NOW for Kindergarten!
NOW is the time to apply for Kindergarten for fall 2024! Applications are submitted ONLINE per the link below. (New families need to create an account; current families should use their St M PowerSchool account login.)
Please tell your friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Thank you!
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Back to School Nights for K-8
Save the date(s) below for Back to School Nights by grade --for parents only.
Lower School (Grades K-5)
Tuesday, Sept 19, 6:30 p.m. -- The UPDATED SCHEDULE is as follows:
6:30-7:15 p.m.
- Grades K-2 meet in Perkinson Arts Center
- Grades 3-5 meet in Classrooms
7:20-8 p.m.
- Grades 3-5 meet in Perkinson Arts Center
- Grades K-2 meet in Classrooms
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Wednesday, Sept 20
- Click HERE for schedule
- 8th grade parents will come early to meet with Middle School Director Jessica Stargell in the MS Allen Library at 6:30 p.m.
- 6th & 7th grade parents, joined by 8th grade parents, will meet in the MS Great Hall at 7 p.m. Classroom rotations begin after the meeting.
St. Michael's will ALSO hold separate Calendar Meetings by grade this year (to review key school and classroom events, volunteer opportunities, and more). Locations will be announced by room parents. Please attend.
- 7th & 8th Grade: Calendars will be completed using SignUp Genius
- K & 1 Grades: Tuesday, Sept 12, 6:30 p.m.
- 2 & 3 Grades: Wednesday, Sept 13, 6:30 p.m
- 4 & 5: Grades: Thursday, Sept 14, 6:30 p.m.
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Middle School Choir (Sixth-Eighth Grades)
St. Michael's will be offering a new Middle School Choir this year! Under the direction of Dawn Childs, the ensemble's objective is to build vocal skills, expand musical knowledge through various musical styles, and create community partnerships within St. Michael's and beyond. Students do not need to audition, and everyone is welcome!
The ensemble will meet during Study Hall on D and G Days from 11:30-12:00 p.m., so there is little to no after-school commitment. Performances outside of school will be communicated in advance.
The registration DEADLINE has been extended to Monday, September 11! Don't miss out!
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Challenge Discovery: Sixth & Seventh Grades This Week
Sixth Grade:
- Sixth Grade students will participate in on-campus Challenge Discovery team-building activities on Thursday, Sept 14, 8:15-10:15 a.m.
- Students should wear PE-appropriate athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.
Seventh Grade: Parent Response Needed ASAP
- Seventh Grade students will be engaging in community-building activities and the ropes course at Challenge Discovery on Friday, September 15.
- In order to participate, all seventh grade students must have a completed WAIVER FORM.
- Students need to bring a snack, a bagged lunch (please do not place a lunch order for that day), a water bottle, and wear close-toed shoes that lace up or velcro.
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Eighth Grade Camping Trip
Our 8th graders leave on a much-anticipated overnight camping trip this week, September 14-15.
Click HERE for an information letter that went out to eighth grade families with all the details, along with a list of what the 8th graders should bring.
Students should be dropped off at the Stony Point Trader Joe's parking lot between 7:15-7:30 a.m. on September 14. Pickup on September 15 is in the same shopping center lot across from McDonald's at approximately 2:30 p.m. St M will text an arrival time to families when we receive updates from the bus transportation that the students are on the road.
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Welcome!
St M extends a warm welcome to Taliyah Shackleford as she joins our Extended Programs team.
Miss S will be a part of the 2nd and 3rd grade cohort. Some of our students are familiar with her as she served as a substitute teacher in Extended Programs last year. Miss S is currently getting her Elementary Education Degree at Virginia State and brings much enthusiasm to our program.
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Picture Days - Lower School Picture Day: Tuesday, Sept. 19
- Middle School Picture Day: Wednesday, Sept. 20
We are happy to announce that Picture Day is coming soon!
HJ Virginia Photo is excited to capture the beautiful smiles and memories of our amazing students. Families will have the opportunity to purchase pictures after viewing a proof. Proofs will be brought home by students around 2 weeks after picture day. A portion of the sales goes back to the St. Michael's Parents' Association!
NOTE: All students will be photographed regardless of whether they choose to purchase photos, as these photos are used for the annual yearbook.
For any questions, please contact HJ Virginia Photo at 804-256-3246 or photo@hjvirginia.com.
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Got Lunch?
For those that choose to purchase lunch, lunch ordering with Yay Lunch closes at noon each Sunday before the upcoming week.
Click HERE for info and to register/place an order.
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If your child has tested positive 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. 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 below to place online orders for St M apparel. Orders are delivered to the school and sent home in backpacks.
**We have just added ALL NEW items like quarter zip jackets, varsity hoodies, Nike dry-fit pullovers, bucket hats, and more!
Every 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 2023-24 school year (updated as of Sept 6).
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 applicable for your student(s).
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This Week
Monday, Sept. 11
Tuesday, Sept. 12
- C Day
- St M Birthday Chapel: Rick Hamlin Guest Speaker, 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 13
Thursday, Sept. 14
- E Day
- 6th Grade On-Campus Team-Building with Challenge Discovery, 8:15-10:15 a.m.
- 8th Grade Camping Trip
Friday, Sept. 15
- F Day
- Dragon Dress Day: Wear Spiritwear or Blue/White with Pride!
- 7th Grade Field Trip to Challenge Discovery
- 8th Grade Camping Trip, 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
Looking Ahead:
- Middle School Bowling at Bowlero on Friday, Sept. 29, 3-5 p.m. Cost: $10. More details to follow.
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