Godspeed to the Class of 2024!
To All of Our Graduating Dragons, we will never forget your energy, your smiles, and all of your contributions to St. Michael's. We hope you will always carry the knowledge, values, and friendships you acquired at our School in your minds and hearts.
As you head out to new high schools and new adventures, our best wishes, love, and support go with you!
Remember: Once a Dragon, ALWAYS a Dragon!
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| Noon Dismissal Day
A friendy reminder that Monday, June 3 is a NOON Dismissal Day!
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Closing Ceremonies
It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is almost upon us. What a wonderful year it has been!
- Details and schedules for grades K-8 Closing Ceremonies may be found HERE. Please note arrival times and days that specific grades have NO SCHOOL.
- Eighth grade end-of-year activities and graduation info may be found HERE. Graduates MUST ARRIVE to graduation BY 8:15 a.m. on June 6.
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Summer Assignments and '24-'25 Back-to-School Info
Be sure to bookmark THIS WEBPAGE as it will contain summer assignments, back-to-school supply lists, and other important information for the start of the next school year. The page will be updated throughout the summer.
2024 Summer Assignments for rising grades 1-8 will be posted by Friday, June 7.
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Back To School Supply Kits: Convenience & Brand-Named Items
The St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) is excited to announce that families can now purchase K-8 Back to School Supply Kits that will be waiting for children on their desks at Lower School Meet Your Teacher Day and Middle School Orientation! The purchase DEADLINE is JULY 1.
The SMPA is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies and the boxes will contain the exact supplies St M teachers have requested for the 2024-25 school year. 1st Day School Supplies converts your child's Back-to-School Supply List into a customized kit with proven and top-quality name-brand products (think Ticonderoga, Fiskars, Crayola, Elmers, Mead, Papermate) delivered directly to St. Michael's. Parents shop online from the convenience of home or workplace and there are even color options for supplies!
Plus, you will be amazed at how much money you can save compared to shopping at Walmart, Target, and Amazon--- up to 30%. And a portion of sales also goes back to the St. Michael's Parents' Association.
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Yearbooks
Every Dragon should have received a yearbook over the last week and we hope you’re enjoying the photo highlights from this school year! Each Dragon will also receive a supplement insert at the start of the next school year to add to the yearbook, which will include Spring and end-of-the-year highlights.
Now is your opportunity to get in touch if:
- You did NOT receive your yearbook
- You have ideas/suggestions for the yearbook
- You would like to get involved in creating the 2024-25 yearbook
Send your messages by June 7 to Jaclyn Witthoefft by emailing jaclyn.witthoefft@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Thank You, Volunteers!
St. Michael's is a vibrant school because of strong volunteer support.
THANK YOU to ALL of our volunteers for being so generous with your time, talents, and treasure this school year! We are truly grateful!
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Medication Pick-Up THIS WEEK
For children/families who have medication in the front offices, please stop by on MONDAY or TUESDAY to pick up these medications.
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Classroom Assignments
We have received a significant number of parent requests for next year's classroom placements. Teachers consider many factors when creating the class lists for the following school year. The goal is to create classes that balance student needs and strengths, and it is a complex process.
For this reason, while we appreciate the feedback, we are not able to accommodate parent requests for classroom placement.
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6th Grade Field Trip: June 3
On Monday, June 3rd, the 6th grade class will be volunteering with the James River Park System doing a river clean-up at Pony Pasture at 7200 Riverside Drive Richmond. They will have trash grabbers and trash bags, but ask that St M students wear closed-toe shoes and bring water bottles. (We would additionally suggest long pants and long sleeves).
The plan is depart from the Yellow Loop at 9 a.m. and return to school by 11 a.m. If you are driving, you are asked to stay with us during our time serving at the river and make sure you have your driver forms completed on Powerschool. After our service project, ALL students are to be brought back to campus to clean out their lockers and then be in the library until pickup at noon.
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7th Grade Families: Field Trip Permission Form Needed
The 7th Graders will be taking a science field trip to the James River on Monday, June 3, from 8:15 -11:45 a.m.
ATTACHED is a Health & Liability Waiver. Every student and adult attending must have their waiver filled out and SIGNED by a parent or guardian PRIOR to the trip. If a student does not have their form filled out and signed, they cannot participate in the trip.
What students should bring:
- Weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty
- Closed-toed shoes are REQUIRED -- no flip-flops, sandals, sliders, or crocs!
- Reusable water bottle (students will be able to refill water on the island)
- Packed Lunch
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Evans, Sceicne teacher.
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LAST CALL: Registration for 2024-25 Lower School Extended Day Closes June 7!
Extended Day registration for rising grades Kindergarten-5th Grade for the upcoming 2024-25 school year IS NOW OPEN!
Click below for information, pricing, and registration details. Open Enrollment CLOSES on June 7.
Contact Natasha Reed, Director of Extended Programs, with questions.
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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 RememberClick HERE for KEY DATES for the 2023-24 school year (updated as of Sept 6).
Looking ahead, click HERE for key dates for the upcoming 2024-25 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 as applicable for your student(s).
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St M Handbook
Click HERE for the 2023-24 School-Family Handbook.
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This Week
Monday, June 3
- B Day
- No Classes for 8th Grade
- Lower School Summer Celebration
- 6th Grade James River Park Service Community Service Field Trip, plus Chromebook Return
- 7th Grade Science Field Trip and Chromebook Return
- NOON DISMISSAL DAY FOR ALL
Tuesday, June 4
- No School for Grades K-3 and 8th Grade
- Closing Exercises for Grades 4-5, 8:30 a.m.
- Closing Exercises for Grades 6-7, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 5
- Closing Exercises for Grades 2-3, 8:30 a.m.
- Closing Exercises for Grades K-1, 10 a.m.
- 8th Grade Baccalaureate Service, 5:30 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Bon Air
Thursday, June 6
- 8th Grade Graduation, 9 a.m. (Graduates MUST arrive by 8:15 a.m. to the Great Hall)
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