Week of January 17, 2016

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? 

As a seven-year St M winter tradition, our kindergarten classes did a SNOW dance this week (led by Mrs. Craig, our art teacher) in hopes of enticing Mother Nature. ‬ Now that Old Man Winter is upon us and more "FROZEN" stuff is forecasted ahead, let's have some FUN in the snow! 

The first time we have a sizeable snow event, show us your St. Michael's DRAGON PRIDE by heading outside and building a snow person or snow dragon! Be sure to accessorize your creation with blue and white, spiritwear or anything that shouts St. Michael's! 

Then, email a photo of your family's creation (with your family's contact info please) to Andrea Amore in our Communications Office and we will post the best ones in our communications and on social media. The snow creation with the MOST St. Michael's spirit (as determined by select St M staff) will also win a small prize, and bragging rights of course!

So dust off your snow shovels and start your brainstorming... Ready,Set, Snow! 

(Be sure to check out our St M Facebook and Twitter pages to see the Snow dance and a glimpse into our curriculum, culture and community.)

Every Gift Counts!

A successful Annual Fund is tantamount to sustaining St. Michael's tradition of dedicated teachers who challenge and guide students to continually achieve at their highest levels. Together, tuition and your gift to the Annual Fund provide the resources necessary to fund teachers' salaries, professional development, classroom needs, technology improvements and competitive athletics.

Local and corporate foundations provide funds through grants. One of the first things a foundation considers is parents' participation in the Annual Fund.

You make a difference!  Thank you for your support!

Auction: The Tradition Continues

The 2015 Auction was a tremendous success for St. Michael's! This 25th Anniversary event netted $65,000 for the School. Many thanks to the many volunteers and to those who attended - making November 21 a night to remember.

Plans are underway for Auction 2017. Please contact Mary King Coleman if you are interested in being part of a fun group of volunteers working together to bring you another fabulous auction.

Thanks! -Mary King Coleman, Director of Development

Mark Your Calendars for the SMPA Book Fair!

St M Art in the Community!

St. Michael's continually looks for ways to showcase our students and their talents in the community. We hope many of our families had a chance to stop by the St M art exhibit this holiday season downtown at the SunTrust Bank Building gallery.

This month, the following students have art work on display until February 1, 2016 at Belgrade Cleaners/Midlothian (3730 Winterfield Place):

Abigail Brooks, Ava Benson, Brooks Sheppard, Claire Arnold, Emily Stewart, Emma Morgan, Hailey Reining, Hudson Williams, Kaitlin Browne, Kate McCann, Kathryn Du Val, Max Flaherty, Page Wells, Rose Shulman    Taylor Benson, Tyler Crawford, Virginia Broughton.   

Belgrade Cleaners exclusively features the work of St. Michael's students and we are thankful for their support.  

Lots of Exciting After School Enrichment Opportunities 

St. Michael's Church Extended Day Program is excited to announce the following after-school enrichment opportunities:

• FREE Double Dutch Jump Rope Lesson: WEDNESDAY, January 20th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jump Starz uses the sport of double-dutch to build confidence and improve cardio-health while empowering youth to set and reach goals. Weekly classes start on 2/10, every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come try it for free on January 20!
• Registration is also under way for Multi Media Art Lessons (by ArtHaus), Challenge Island (an engineering, art and science program), Guitar lessons (our St M families LOVE the instructor! Just ask Andrea Amore), and more. Please contact Colby Nauth for more information and to register.
  

Let's Be Friends! 

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