Learning By Teaching Studies show that when students actually teach the content of a lesson, they develop a deeper and longer-lasting understanding of the material than students who do not teach it. Learning by teaching can also help improve student efficacy, confidence, and communication skills.
The past two weeks, Middle School Spanish students came to kindergarten and first grade to teach lessons on numbers and location words. Our seventh graders and second graders also teamed up to do a joint science lab on matter, chemical reactions, and the scientific method -- all made possible by being ONE.TOGETHER! Mr. Gregg was excited to take part in the experiments as well.
Check out our Media Gallery to view photos of all the exciting learning taking place at St M!
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'20-'21 Re-Enrollment Contracts
Online re-enrollment contracts for current students for the 2020-21 school year will be emailed to families on February 3 and are due back by February 13 at noon. Please mark your calendars. Similar to last year, re-enrollment will take place digitally through PowerSchool. More details to follow!
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Magic Dragon Day T-Shirt Art Contest
Calling all St M artists! Your dragon artwork could be chosen to appear on the 2020 Magic Dragon Day T-Shirts!
Contest Rules:
1. All entries must be submitted on a piece of white paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and MUST include a picture of a dragon.
2. DO NOT INCLUDE TEXT in your submission ("Magic Dragon Day, St. Michael's, 2020, etc.)
3. Please use a black marker or black ink pen (no colors or pencil) so that the design can be easily copied onto a shirt.
4. Write your name and grade in pencil on the back of the drawing.
5. Submit your entry to the front offices (Erbie Godwin or Anne Bridgforth) by the end of the school day on Wednesday, February 12.
Click HERE for a printable copy of the contest rules.
Q's? Contact Kim Cronheim, 310-1974, kimcro@gmail.com
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SMPA Book Fair This Week! - Tuesday, January 28, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 29, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, January 30, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Family Open House from 3-6 p.m.)
Where: Allen Library in the Middle School
**All students may bring money to spend if they wish. If your child brings a check, please note in the memo field how much they can spend.**
Books for sale from our local bbgb bookstore for grades K-8.
15% of sales come back to the SMPA!
Each child who visits the Book Fair with their class will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the exciting book and prize-filled baskets pictured below.
Also, your child will receive 5 additional raffle tickets for every book purchased from a Teacher's Wish List.
FAMILY OPEN HOUSE: Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundaes at the Family Open House in the Great Hall (adjoining Allen Library) on Thursday, January 30 from 3-6 p.m. Cost is $3.
Parking: For ease of access, the "green" (West) parking lot between Hubbard Hall and Singleton Hall is OPEN during non-carpool hours. During carpool hours, please feel free to park in the Gym (East) parking lot and walk up. Please do not park in the parallel parking spots after 2 p.m. as this will impact carpool flow.
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Summer Camp PREVIEW: Registration Opens 2/1
Welcome to summer camp, St. Michael’s-style!
To learn about the camps that will be offered, click HERE for a preview of our camp flyer. Camps are listed by GRADE.
Online registration opens February 1. STAY TUNED!
St M will offer 7 camp sessions from June 15-July 31 for children ages 4 through rising ninth grade.
- Half-day pricing from $175-$250 per camp. Full-day options are also available.
- From camps inspired by wizards, dragons and fairies, and your favorite 20-inch dolls, to hands-on fun with SLIME, baking, coding/engineering, nature discovery, and fiber arts. We even have camps to learn Spanish and the business of babysitting!
- Tell your friends as you do not need to be enrolled at St. Michael's to attend summer camp.
- Please contact Ashley Buffey, Director of Extended Programs, with any questions.
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Got Lunch?Don't forget to place your lunch order!
Click HERE for instructions regarding how to register.
- The cut-off for placing orders is always 6 p.m. SATURDAY for the upcoming week.
- Remember, you can schedule lunches up to 4 weeks in advance!
- If you miss the window, contact Yay Lunch directly at info@yaylunch.com.
- Be sure to check your class calendar to ensure your child is not away on field trips on chosen hot lunch days.
IMPORTANT: Parents’ billing questions, cancellations, technical support, and all other lunch-related questions should go directly to info@yaylunch.com, as Yay Lunch is managing the entire lunch program for the School.
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Carpool Safety Issue
A reminder that passing is NOT ALLOWED during carpool as this is a safety issue. Thank you for your support.
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Spiritwear ShopCheck out our Spiritwear WEBSITE as we added some new items, including the popular camo print sports tees and sweatshirts, color-block heather 3/4 zip pullovers, as well as crew neck and full zip sweatshirts.
"Dragon Dress Days" are on "D" days, whereby St M students may wear any above the waist St M apparel items/tees, etc.
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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 Remember Please check our online School Calendar for updates. Click HERE for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar.
For planning purposes, click HERE for key dates for the NEXT 2020-21 school year.
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 (or both) as needed.
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Class Calendars Class Calendars (passcode protected) for the 2019-2020 school year are posted on the St M website. Need the password? Please contact your room parent. Thanks!
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This Week:
Monday, Jan. 27:
- A Day
- Author Ben Guterson meets with Gr 4&5, 8:15 a.m.
- MS Girls' Varsity Basketball Game vs. St. Bridget's at Saint Gertrude's, 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday: Jan. 28:
- B Day
- Book Fair for K-8, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Middle School Library
- MS Girls' Varsity Basketball Game vs. Collegiate at Saint Gertrude’s, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 29:
- C Day
- MS Chapel (presented by the 4th Grade), 8:10 a.m.
- LS Chapel (presented by the 4th Grade), 8:45 a.m.
- Book Fair for K-8, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Middle School Library
- MS SCA Meeting, 1 p.m.
- 8th Grade Model UN, 3-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30:
- D Day (& K-8 Dragon Dress Day)
- Book Fair for K-8, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Middle School Library, with Family Open House from 3-6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31:
Note: Due to the volume of sports practices/games, please consult the online School calendar for practice/game dates and times.
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Evergreen Cemetery Clean-Ups
Throughout Black History Month on Saturdays, 9-12pm (Tour 11-12pm)
Please contact Christian Hansen if you are interested! Sign-ups will be posted on HandsOn RVA's website soon and shared in subsequent newsletters. All ages are invited to participate in this wonderful service opportunity to help restore a historic African-American cemetery that has become overgrown. Adult supervision is required for your child to participate.
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