Dragon Dialogue on Belonging, April 30
Join us on THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 8:15 a.m., in the Perkinson Arts Center for our spring Dragon Dialogue.
Topic: Building on St. Michael’s Commitment to Belonging
Presented by: The St. Michael's Board of Trustee's Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Commitee
The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities will return to St. Michael’s to continue our School’s ongoing conversations about Belonging. Attendees will consider the importance of belonging, reflect on their experiences as students and parents, and discuss practices to ensure that all children feel seen, included, and supported. They will also consider evidence-based approaches to help foster positive and inclusive peer relationships.
Please RSVP to attend.
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Dragons and Squirrels Together!
Exciting News! On Wednesday, May 6, our Middle School Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the 7 p.m. kickoff of the Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Game in the new Carmax Stadium! First pitch is right after.
Let's show our DRAGON PRIDE by wearing school spiritwear/colors, attending the game, and cheering for our amazing St M Choir!
The Squirrels are offering St M faculty/families special $14.84 tickets at the link below. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. See you there!
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Magic Dragon Day Needs
Stuffed Animals Wanted:
The much-loved Pet Palace, where students can use their Magic Dragon Day tickets to select a stuffed animal friend, returns to Magic Dragon Day this year!
- Please bring in your washed, gently used stuffed animals. Collection bins will be placed in the Lower School and Middle School front offices.
- Collection will also take place THIS Monday, April 20, Thursday, April 23, and Tuesday, April 28, during morning carpool.
CHECK YOUR EMAIL: Sign-up forms to volunteer for Grade Level carnival game booths will be sent out this week. THANK YOU for your help!
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Middle School Wellness Day
On the afternoon of this Wednesday, April 22, Middle School students will participate in Wellness Day activities focused on mental, social-emotional, and physical health & wellness.
- On April 22, Middle School students should dress down in St M SPIRITWEAR.
The keynote presentation topic is: LOVE is STRENGTH. Sunny Goode, founder of LovEvolve, will be speaking about the power of self-love, kindness, and resilience. Students will then rotate through breakout sessions on the following topics:
Physical Activity: Martial Arts
- Our Lower School Spanish teacher, Angelica Martinez, will be leading students through dynamic martial arts inspired exercise. They will also be introduced to Taekwondo principles such as courtesy and self-control.
Changing our Thoughts: ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
- Clinical psychologist, Dr. Kim Hilton, will help us learn how to spot ANTS, understand why our brains create them, and practice simple strategies to challenge and replace them with more balanced, helpful thoughts.
Uplifting our Mood: Canine Companions
- Volunteers from Canine Companions will be joining us in the PAC to discuss the positive impacts that pets can have on all kinds of health.
Ways to Protect our Health & Wellness: Speak Up Club
- Four members of Trinity’s Speak Up Club will be presenting on the effects of sleep, nutrition and stress levels on overall wellness.
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Lost & Found Donated on FRIDAY, April 24
Our Lost and Found Boxes are OVERFLOWING and will be donated on Friday, April 24. Please have your child(ren) check to see if they have any items in the bins before then.
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Join Us for a SPECTACULAR SUMMER at St. Michael's!
EIGHT weekly camp sessions will be offered from June 8 to August 7 for ages 4-14. St M had record-breaking, sold-out attendance at our camp programs last summer.
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Got Lunch? - Instructions: Registration and Ordering Info
- Order for the entire month, or by the week, or by the day, as long as orders are placed by NOON on the day prior to any selected day.
- School Passcode: SMES
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Join the Birthday Book Club!
Welcome to the St M K-8 Birthday Book Club! This treasured St. Michael’s tradition enables students to learn the joy of both giving and receiving, and encourages a lifelong appreciation of books and reading. Click below to learn more!
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| Illness Reporting Protocol/Form
For the health and safety of all of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for informing St. Michael’s if your child is ill and/or has a suspected contagious illness.
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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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 2025-26 school year.
2026-2027 Major Dates (for NEXT School Year): Click HERE.
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This Week
Monday, Apr 20
- A Day
- 3rd Grade March for Change, 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday, Apr 21
- B Day
- 5th Grade Science Fair, 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, Apr 22
Thursday, Apr 23
Friday, Apr 24
- E Day
- 3rd Grade Morning at the Museum, 8:30 a.m.
- 4th Grade Minds in Motion Final Performances, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dominion Energy Center. Performances are FREE and St M families are invited to attend! Details HERE.
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