Happy Birthday, St. Michael's!67 years ago on September 10, 1957, St. Michael's opened its doors to 63 first, second, and third grade students, with subsequent grades added each year.
While St M has grown to meet the changing needs of our students, what has stayed constant -- our strong values, the love of learning that is instilled, and the sense of joy and belonging that our students, families, and faculty feel here.
Happy Birthday, St. Michael's!
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Back to School Nights for K-8 This Week!
Save the date(s) for Back to School Nights by division - for parents only
Middle School (MS Grades 6-8)
Tuesday, Sept 10
- 6th grade parents will meet with Sra. Corinna, 6th grade coordinator, in the MS Allen Library at 6:30 p.m.
- 7th & 8th grade parents, joined by 6th grade parents, will meet in the MS Great Hall at 7 p.m.
Lower School (LS Grades K-5)
Wednesday, Sept 11, Perkinson Arts Center, 6:30 p.m.
Time has been built into each evening to hold class calendar meetings (to review key school and classroom events, volunteer opportunities, and more). Room parents will share additional information and class calendars. Please plan to attend.
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Late Arrivals & Early DismissalsFamilies, for student safety, if your child is a late arrival or needs an early dismissal, PARENTS MUST come into the front office and sign their child in or out. Students may NOT be dropped at the curb. Thank you for your help!
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Application Time is NOW for Kindergarten!
NOW is the time to apply for Kindergarten for fall 2025! Applications are submitted ONLINE per the link below. (New families need to create an account; current families should use their St M PowerSchool account login.)
Please tell your friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Thank you!
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Middle School News
On Friday, September 13, Amina Luqman-Dawson, author of the Middle School summer reading book Freewater, will visit St. Michael's as the Middle School engages in a full day of learning activities centered on our common reading experience. Students will hear from Ms. Luqman-Dawson, prepare for our Freewater-themed field trips and research experiences, participate in book club discussions, begin a community learning wall, and more.
On Thursday, September 19, sixth graders will travel to the Great Dismal Swamp, and on Friday, September 20, seventh graders will travel to James Madison's Montpelier. Students will engage in site-based research as we continue to explore the specific settings and themes of the novel. Eighth graders will be conducting academic research through English class. These learning experiences will culminate in our community learning wall and celebration during Community Time on October 1.
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Eighth Grade Camping Trip
Our 8th graders will partake in a much-anticipated annual overnight camping trip, September 19-20.
Click HERE for an information letter for eighth grade families with all the details, including drop-off info at the Stony Point Trader Joe's parking lot, along with a list of what the 8th graders should bring.
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Middle School Choir (6th-8th Grades) Now is the time for Middle Schoolers to register for Middle School Choir! Under the direction of Dawn Childs, the ensemble's objective is to build vocal skills, expand musical knowledge through various musical styles, and create community partnerships within St. Michael's and beyond. Students do not need to audition, and everyone is welcome!
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Volunteer Today!St. Michael's is a vibrant learning community because of strong volunteer support from our families. We count on you! There are ample opportunities to get involved at St M. It is also a perfect way to meet members of our school community.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities HERE. Sign up to volunteer below. (Additional classroom volunteer opportunities will be shared through class calendars.)
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The Dragons' Lair Yearbook Staff Needs Volunteers!
Do You...
... have a student playing on an Intramural or Middle School sports team?
... have a student involved in Campus Life (Chapel Pals, Reading Pals, Robotics, SCA, etc)?
... want to help design your student's grade level yearbook pages?
We'd LOVE your help on the yearbook! All grade levels needed! Every volunteer receives support in learning what's involved and completing their assignments and the time commitment is flexible to any schedule.
Contact Jaclyn.Witthoefft@gmail.com or 804-357-5105 for more information. Thank you!
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| Illness Reporting Protocol/Form
For the health and safety of all of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for informing St. Michael’s if your child is ill and/or has a suspected contagious illness.
Upon receipt of this information, Nurse Maben, St M's school nurse, will contact the family. Please keep your child(ren) AT HOME until contacted by Nurse Maben.
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Show your DRAGON PRIDE with St M Spiritwear!
Visit our spiritwear website below to place online orders for St M apparel. Orders are delivered to the school and sent home in backpacks.
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear above-waist St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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Let's Be Friends!
Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes, and information. Plus, see photos from the first week of school!
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 RememberFor planning purposes, click HERE for updated KEY DATES for the 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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This Week
Monday, Sept. 9
- B Day
- Author Visit (Gr 3-5): Ruth Chan, 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
- C Day
- St. Michael's Birthday!
- Chapel, 8:15 a.m.
- MS Community Time: MS House Cup Challenge, 11:25 a.m.
- Middle School Back to School Night (see details in newsletter)
Wednesday, Sept. 11
- D Day
- Lower School Back to School Night (see details in newsletter)
Thursday, Sept. 12
Friday, Sept. 13
- F Day
- Middle School Summer Reading Extravaganza and Author Visit
- Dragon Dress Day: wear St M above waist spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sport's practices and games and this week!
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