| Honors Assembly for K-8: May 24 Info and Dress Code
Our annual year-end Honors Assembly for Grades K-8 is WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Church. Our guest speaker is Beth Ghaphery Johnson '77.
PLEASE NOTE that Middle School students need to be dropped off by 8:15 a.m. that morning at St. Michael's Church, not the Middle School.
For this occasion, students are expected to adhere to the Dress-Up Day dress code, found in the Directory:
- Students must wear either: (a) a dress shirt, tie*, and long pants; (b) a dress; or (c) a dress blouse with a dress skirt/pants.
- *Students K to 3rd grade may substitute a tucked in collared shirt for a dress shirt and tie.
Due to space limitations, we ask that only parents whose children are receiving the Math or Literary Awards attend. Thank you for understanding.
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| Transition to Middle School Program
Rising sixth grade parents, join us on Tuesday, May 23 or Monday, June 5 at 8:15 a.m. in the Singleton Campus library to learn more about Middle School and what to expect as your child transitions to a new campus. All rising sixth grade parents are invited and we encourage you to attend.
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Join us for the Spring SMPA Meeting
The Spring Meeting of the St. Michael's Parents' Association is Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Middle School Singleton Campus.
The evening features an ART SHOW from our Middle School students and brief PERFORMANCES from our Middle School BAND and fifth grade CHORUS. A short meeting will follow, at which the Parents' Association will present a gift to the School. The evening concludes with refreshments and an opportunity for parents to visit with each other and acknowledge our departing faculty-- Pat Brady and Michael Jones. Hope to see you there!
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Extended Programs Survey As we finish up an exciting first year of our St M Extended Day Program, we seek parent input via this QUICK SURVEY on your experiences, ideas and requests as we plan for the coming school year. As you answer our survey questions, please note that Extended Programs includes: Lower School core extended day, Middle School pay-as-you-go extended day, Lower School enrichment classes (e.g., art, fishing, etc.) but DOES NOT include athletics (e.g., SMBA, intramural and interscholastic sports teams). Thank you for your feedback!
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| Eighth Grade Exams
Eighth grade exams begin on Friday, May 26. Click HERE for the exam schedule. Please note that 8th graders dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on exam days. Wishing our students much success!
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| It's GRADUATION season! We want to celebrate ALL of our graduates, because whether Blue or White, once a Dragon, ALWAYS a Dragon!
During upcoming eighth grade, high school and college graduations, please share your graduation photos and next steps with us at #alwaysaSTMdragon. CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2017!
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St. Michael's Night at Gelati Celesti
Save the date to join us on Wednesday, May 31 from 6-9 p.m. for St. Michael's Night at Gelati Celesti at the Stony Point Shopping Center (3004 Stony Point Road). Gelati Celesti will debut a SPECIAL St M flavor and the School will receive 20% of the proceeds!
Stella and Whit Vetrovec's grandfather purchased the Celasti Gelati custom ice cream flavor and Spirit Night at the Auction, and we thank him for making this special night happen!
Show your DRAGON PRIDE and join us for sweet fun!
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| Please Return Library Books
With the end of school in sight, this is a friendly reminder that we need families to help their children look for library books that need to be returned. All books should be returned by Tuesday, May 23. Also, families are welcome to contact the Mrs. Wise or Mrs. Carpenter by email if they want to know whether or not their child has any books outstanding.
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| Library Helpers Needed
If you have 15 minutes or more next week to help shelve books, please contact Mrs. Wise. This is an easy job that requires no prior experience! Your help is most appreciated. Thank you!
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Register for Summer Camps TODAY! CLASSES ARE FILLING!
Welcome to summer camp, St. Michael’s-style! We are offering lots of exciting camps for children ages 3 through 13.
Please contact Allyson Steele, Director of Extended Programs with any questions.
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| No Hot Lunch in June
There will be no June hot lunch on June 1 and 2.
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St M Belts for SALE!
The SMPA is NOW taking orders for St M Belts in two styles: a D-ring canvas logo belt ($16 youth, $18 adult) and a Leather-tab logo belt for $25.
Please contact Kim Cronheim directly to place an order and for advice on sizing.
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| New Spring Spiritwear Be sure to check out our Spiritwear website for NEW spring items including tie-dye and short sleeve tees, sports headbands, tank tops, and canvas totes. DRAGON PRIDE!
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Submit Middle School Service Hours
Please submit any outstanding service hours from the 2016-17 school year no LATER than June 2 (the last day of class). Click HERE for the digital form.
It is extremely helpful for our records and for service project ideas to see where you all have been serving over this past year. Thank you! -Mr. Hansen
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Let's Be Friends!
Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes and information. We also have a NEW Media Gallery page on our website under News and Events so you can follow all of our St M social media in one place! 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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| In This Issue:- Honors Assembly
- Transition to Middle School Parent Meeting
- Spring SMPA Meeting/Concert
- 8th Grade Exams Support
- Extended Programs Survey
- Send Graduation News
- St M Gelati Celesti Night!
- Return Library Books/ Helpers Needed
- No Hot Lunch in June
- Register Now for Summer Camps!
- St M Belt Orders
- NEW Spring Spiritwear
- Middle School Service Hours
- Calendar
- Chaplain's Corner
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| Dates to Remember...(Please check our improved online School Calendar for updates. You now can subscribe to St M calendars so they automaticaly download to your personal calendar!) Click HERE for the '16-'17 Academic Calendar
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| CALENDAR
Lower School After-School Co-Curriculars: Click HERE for the schedule. ***************** Lower School ERB Testing Continues
Tuesday, 5/23:- 5th grade field trip: Pamplin Park
- 7th grade field trip: VA Historical Society
- Rising 6th Grade Parents Transition to Middle School (Optional Parent Meeting), 8:15 a.m., Middle School Campus Library
- 4th Grade Garden tasting, 11 a.m.
- SMPA Spring Meeting/Concert, 7 p.m., Middle School Great Hall
Wednesday, 5/24:- Honors Assembly for Grades K-8, 8:30 a.m. in the Church. Doors open at 8 a.m. for parents of award winners.
Thursday, 5/25:- 1st grade Character Day (Baldwin), 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 5/26:- 8th Grade Exams Begin
- 5th Grade Civil War Day
- 1st grade Character Day (Mitchell), 8:30 a.m.
- Middle School Clubs, 1:40 p.m.
- 7th grade Community Outreach Project Presentations, 2:10 p.m.
Monday, 5/29: - Memorial Day Holiday/No School
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