Lenten Service Learning
St. Michael's will participate in an all-school service learning project, February 22-March 14, to benefit SHOOD.
Shood's Mission: Shood collects men's and women's new and gently used running shoes, reconditions, and distributes them locally to those who are homeless or living in poverty in Richmond, VA. Since April 2017, Shood has given away over 15,000 pairs of shoes locally.
Shood also continues to provide running shoes and track spikes to high school and middle school runners at five Richmond Public Schools through their Shooding Stars Program.
St M Service Project:
- Collecting shoes and personal care items to be given to guests at upcoming Shood Share Giveaways.
Collection:
- Grades K-3: Small nail clippers
- Grades 4-5: Small containers of foot powder
- Middle School: Small containers of sunscreen
Students will collect items in their classrooms in the Lower School & by both main doors to the building in the Middle School.
Shoe Donation Bins will also be on site. We are collecting new and gently-used adult running shoes and track spikes.
Card Project:
Students will create inspirational cards for Shood Share guests and student-athlete runners supported by the Shooding Stars Program.
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Student Holidays, Feb. 20-21A friendly reminder that Monday, February 20, is an all-school holiday for Presidents' Day. Tuesday, February 21, is also a student holiday and a faculty professional development day. Extended Day is also closed.
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Ash Wednesday Chapel ServiceSt. Michael's will administer ashes at the Wednesday, February 22, chapel service to all students who wish to receive them. All children will walk forward with their classmates, though if any students do not wish to receive ashes, they may cross their arms over their chests to receive a simple blessing. Please talk with your child(ren) about your own faith tradition(s) and how that informs your family's choice about how they will participate.
Click HERE for more details and clarity regarding student participation in both upcoming St M Lenten programs: Ash Wednesday on February 22 and the Holy Week Commemoration Service (April 3).
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Lower School Dragon Dialogues: March 1, 8:15 a.m.Children are clamoring for smartphones and their own social media accounts at younger and younger ages. In addition, children are able to communicate with friends (and strangers) via gaming consoles, internet-based computer games, and tablets. These platforms are tricky for adults to navigate, but for children, the likelihood of negative outcomes is even greater. Let's gather to talk about practices to put in place to protect elementary-age children from the social and emotional tolls of technological communication. Even if your child does not have access to technology at home, they may encounter it in their social circles. The more adults know, the better support we can be for our children.
Join Michael Jones, St. M's Director of Technology, Dr. Hilton, and Mrs. Geier on Wednesday, March 1, 8:15 a.m. in the Lower School Library, as we discuss technology best practices for families. Please RSVP HERE.
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Shutterfly Share Sites Update
For many years, our classrooms, grade levels, and yearbook teams have utilized Shutterfly Share Sites for capturing St M memories and photo sharing.
Shutterfly recently announced that they are discontinuing Shutterfly Share Sites and effective March 25, 2023, all Share Sites will be deactivated and users will no longer have access to Share Sites content.
St. Michael's is currently working on a school-supported alternative. In the meantime, we encourage families to download whatever photos/albums they may personally want from their grade level Share Sites BEFORE March 25.
Click HERE for details and download directions.
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Got Lunch?
Click HERE to place a lunch order. The weekly deadline is NOON on Sunday.
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Summer Camp Registration Welcome to summer camp, St. Michael’s-style, with exciting offerings for ages 4-14!
Help us spread the word to your neighbors and friends!
Questions? Please contact Natasha Reed, Director of Extended Programs/Summer Camps at nreed@stmschool.net.
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If someone in your family has symptoms, has been exposed, or is being tested for COVID-19, please inform the School IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING via the COVID-19 Reporting Form linked below. The link is also on the School website.
Upon receipt of this information, St M's school nurse will contact the family. Please keep your child(ren) AT HOME until contacted b the school nurse.
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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 RememberFor planning purposes, click HERE for KEY DATES for the 2022-23 school year.
Looking Ahead: Key dates for the upcoming 2023-24 School Year are HERE.
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This Week
Monday, Feb 20
- School Holiday/No Classes
Tuesday, Feb 21
- Student Holiday/No Classes/Teacher Workday
Wednesday, Feb 22
- A Day
- Ash Wednesday Chapel, 8:30 a.m.
- Middle School Winter Recognition Assembly, 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb 23
Friday, Feb 24
- C Day
- Dragon Dress Day! Show your DRAGON PRIDE!
Looking Ahead:
- Save The Date! Middle School St. Patrick's Day Day Dance, March 17, from 7-9 p.m. More information follow.
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for all sports games and practices this week!
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