Week of May 20, 2018
The All-School Honors Assembly is this Wednesday, May 23, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael's Church. 
  • Attire: This is a REQUIRED student "Dress-Up" day. Students should wear either (a) a dress shirt, tie, and long pants (b) a dress: or (3) a dress blouse with a dress skirt/pants. No jeans or shorts.
    (Note: students in grades K-3 may substitute a tucked in collared shirt for a dress shirt and tie.)
  • Middle School Students: Should be dropped off at the Bon Air Campus at 8:10 a.m. and proceed directly to the Church to be seated. Backpacks will be stowed under the pews.  Following the assembly, 6th & 7th grade students will remain for a brief practice of the closing ceremony (8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6). Parent volunteers will drive the students directly to the Singleton Campus after the closing practice.
  • Due to space limitations, we ask that only parents whose children are receiving the Math or Literary Awards attend. Thank you for understanding.
Important Announcements:

Transition to Middle School Programs

Rising sixth grade parents, please join us on Tuesday, May 22 or Monday, June 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the Singleton Campus Allen Library to learn more about Middle School and what to expect as your child transitions to a new campus. 
Please RSVP to Laurel Nelson.

St M Celebration of the Arts: May 23

Join us for St M's All School "Celebration of the Arts" on Wednesday, May 23rd at the Middle School Singleton Campus. 
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Visual Art Opening (K-8)
  • 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Performing Arts and Presentations (Great Hall)
ALL K-8 students will have a piece of art displayed.
Selections from our fourth grade Minds in Motion program, fifth grade choir and Middle School Open Mike will be performed.
The evening will also celebrate retiring faculty and finish with a short SMPA end-of-year meeting.

Eighth Grade Exams

Eighth Grade exams start on FRIDAY, May 25.  Please note that eighth graders dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on exam days. 
Wishing our students much success!. Click HERE for the exam schedule.

Eighth Grade End of Year Information

It is hard to believe that we are weeks away from eighth grade graduation.
To help navigate this busy time of year, please find an ATTACHED one-stop guide to the exciting culmination of the Class of 2018’s time at St. Michael’s, including the exams and graduation day schedule, baccalaureate service, class gift and more. 
Congratulations and best wishes to the wonderful Class of 2018! 

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

Extended Programs Feedback

As we finish up another exciting year of our growing St M Extended Day Program, we seek parent input on your experiences and wish lists as we plan for the coming school year.
Click HERE to respond to a short survey.  Thank you for your feedback!

Return Middle School Sports Uniforms

To all those who participated in St M spring sports, please wash and return clean uniforms ASAP to Mr. Kern and Mrs. Martin. Thank you!

Coca-Cola Give Program

Use codes from your favorite Coke products to donate to St. Michael's!
Go to https://us.coca-cola.com/give/schools/,  search for St Michael's Episcopal School and scan or enter product codes. Any Coca-Cola Beverage that has a product code under its cap or printed on paper packaging is eligible to be used for donation. Donations will be doubled from now through May 18th and all Coca-Cola donations go directly back to the school.

LS Library Help Needed

If anyone can spare a half hour or more the week of May 21 or May 28 to help in the Lower School library, Mrs. Wise would welcome the help! Please email Mrs. Wise with availability.  She will need help organizing and packing books. Thank you!

Summer is Right Around the Corner. Sign Up Today for St M Camps!

We have an spectacular summer planned at St. Michael's with a variety of fun camps for ages 4-ninth grade!  

  • Click HERE to register! 
Please contact Allyson Steele, Director of Summer Programs, with any questions. 

Around the Halls...

Check out our Media Gallery for photos of events and learning that took place this week at St M!

Let's Be Friends! 

Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes and information.
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Not on social media? Check out our Media Gallery!
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." 

Dates to Remember

Please check our online School Calendar for updates. 
Click HERE for the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar.
Click HERE for key dates for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.
Never miss an update! Subscribe to our School calendars and receive automatic updates! (Families should download the Academic Calendar as well as a Lower School or Middle School calendar.)

This Week: 

Monday, May 21:
  • Dragon Dress Day (6th-8th Grade)
Tuesday, May 22:
  • Third Grade Williamsburg Field Trip Reminders: Arrive to School by 7:30 a.m.; Wear comfortable clothing, no jeans; Regular dismissal time. Pack lunch and snack in 2 separate lunch bags labeled with name.
  • Transition to Middle School for ALL rising 6th Grade Families, 8:30-10 a.m., Great Hall, Middle School Singleton Campus
Wednesday, May 23:
  • All School Honors Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael's Church. This is a DRESS UP DAY.  Parents should drop Middle School students at the Church at 8:10 a.m.
  • All School "Celebration of the Arts" 5:30-7:30 p.m, Middle School Singleton Campus 
Friday, May 25:
  • Eighth Grade Exams BEGIN!
  • 4th and 1st Grade Pals Party, 2 p.m.
NOTE: Due to the volume of sports practices and games, please consult the online School calendar for practice/game dates and times. 
Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Gift Basket Raffle, St. Michael's Church
TONIGHT, Sunday, 5/20 at 5:30 p.m. 
All ages are invited to this annual fundraiser for Outreach initiatives such as our Summer Mission Trips. The price of admission is a new pair of shoes to be donated for RAM (Remote Area Medical), or a donation to purchase shoes. A fun night of good food (made by STM Parent, Ned Flemming) and fellowship.
REGISTER NOW for the Summer Mission Trip - IMPACT Richmond (www.impactrichmond.org) 
* Who: Open to all rising 7th grade students and above
* What: A local mission to repair homes in the Richmond area. For more details, please visit the site listed above for a breakdown of a typical day. 
* When: Sunday, July 15 - Saturday, July 21
* Cost: $325 / person  ($275 for each additional child in your family)
*Registration NOW OPEN:  https://www.impactrichmond.org/register-now
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