Week of January 12, 2015

Let it SNOW, Let it SNOW... Please say NO.  :)

In many ways, SNOW can be a bit of a paradox. The serene beauty of new fallen snow on the trees at daybreak can be breathtaking. The glee of  children who can't wait to head outside to build the first snowman of the season is heart-warming. Just the words "SNOW DAY" send most children into a happy dance! Yet, we know all too well that SNOW also brings with it the potential for poor road conditions, the hassles of schedule changes, and on occasion, frazzled adults. As a chance of snow may be on its way soon, below is a quick reminder of how St. Michael's plans for snow:

In case of snow, ice or power outages, the Headmaster and Head Elect may decide to close School, delay School opening, or in rare instances, send students home early. News about these decisions is communicated as soon as the decision is made in these ways: 

• Parents notified by e-blast and text message. 
  
• Announcement posted on the St M Facebook/Twitter pages, plus the website home page.
  
• Recorded message on the School telephone answering machine. 
• Broadcasted on WWBT Channel 12's School Closings list. 

If possible, pending changing weather conditions, best efforts are made to announce the decision by 6 a.m. on all information outlets.  

While the weather outside may be frightful, hopefully this information will make SNOW a bit more delightful.

 Important Announcements:

Friendly Reminder:  With school back in session, thank you for slowing down and driving safely on both of our Campuses. Please be mindful as well of neighbors and potential speed traps.

Author Visit:  Author Jennifer Hollands will visit our 2nd-5th grade classes on Tuesday, January 13th. If you purchased copies of Jennifer Holland's books for her to sign, please have your child bring them to Mrs. Wise by January 12th.  Include a slip of paper securely inside the front cover of the book(s) with your child’s first and last name, grade and teacher’s name. Please contact Mrs. Wise if you have any questions.

The "Don’t Just Sit There, Get Up and Do Something" January Fitness Challenge has begun! This is a great opportunity to add a little more activity to your daily schedule during these cold January days. Students should check the appropriate box when they have completed the activity. If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Martin . Click here for an electronic copy of the calendar.

Trinity Testing at St M:  8th graders not taking the Trinity admissions test on Monday, January 12, are not required to be at School until 10:10 a.m., prior to 3rd period. However, these students are welcome to arrive at school at normal time and attend study halls in their normal 1st or 2nd period classroom, proctored by their normal 1st or 2nd period teacher. 

Namaste! Yoga Starts on Wednesday!  The whole Middle School is welcome—girls, boys and faculty!  Yoga sessions will start on January 14th and meet in the music room from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.  No cost, no sign up deadline, just drop in! Parents should pick up their students at 4:15 p.m. out in front of the school.  The specific dates are 1/14, 1/21, and 1/28. Questions? Contact Katherine Martin.    

Sign Up Now for Spring LAX:
Middle School lacrosse will be offered for both boys and girls this spring.  
Girls’ practices begin Monday, February 23rd. Boys’ practices begin Tuesday, February 24th. Signup forms are due by February 13th to Mr. Kern or Mrs. Martin. Here is the form.

Middle School Admissions Open House

Our Middle School Admissions Open House is TODAY, Sunday, January 11. The program begins at 2 p.m. for prospective families and at 3 p.m. for our current St. Michael's families at the Singleton Campus. Click here to register. We hope you will visit and see how We Do Small in a BIG Way!

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