Join Us for A Flurry of Fun!
We have just the CURE for winter doldrums. Join us for a FLURRY OF FUN on Sunday, January 28, from 3-5 p.m. for family BINGO in the Perkinson Arts Center!
- The event is FREE for all St. M Families but we do ask that people RSVP so that we can anticipate numbers
- Festive treats and drinks will be available for purchase
- Winter Wonderland Pop-Up Shop filled with ALL NEW t-shirt, sweatshirt/hoodie, and sock designs! Plus St. M winter gear and lots of other fun and creative items available for purchase!
- The event is hosted by the St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA)
- Please RSVP to attend below!
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| No School On Monday, Jan.15
A friendly reminder that St. Michael's is CLOSED on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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'24-'25 Re-Enrollment Contracts
IMPORTANT: Online re-enrollment contracts for current students for the 2024-25 school year will be emailed to families on Monday, JANUARY 29, and are due back by NOON on Thursday, FEBRUARY 8.
Please mark your calendars. Similar to last year, re-enrollment will take place digitally through PowerSchool. Details to follow soon!
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Looking Ahead: Major Dates for the 2024-25 School Year
Exciting planning is already underway for the upcoming school year. Click below to view Major Dates for the 2024-25 school year.
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National Appreciate a Dragon Day!
This Tuesday, January 16, is National Appreciate a Dragon Day! (For real!)
We would be EXCITED and GRATEFUL if our families would share via the form below what you LOVE about St. Michael's so we can share your thoughts with our faculty/staff and on social media. Thank you for your thoughts!
PS: Everyone who submits a response will be entered in a RAFFLE to WIN one of our all-new St M hoodies/sweatshirts that will debut at the January 28 Flurry of Fun event!
We sure do love and appreciate ALL of our Dragon families!
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Staff Update
Dear St M Families,
I am excited to share that after serving as an acting director, I have officially named Anne McCoy as our Director of Development.
During her five-year tenure at St M as an Advancement Associate, Anne brought great enthusiasm, knowledge, and a can-do spirit to her role. Under her leadership, the last three St M auctions broke all prior fundraising records and she was highly adept at building community and family support for our Annual Fund and development initiatives.
As a true “connector”, she has an innate ability to bring people together and worked tirelessly post-pandemic to organize memorable events (such as the Christmas Parade) to celebrate and engage our families on St M’s campus. You can truly count on Anne to build trusted relationships and think strategically, all while keeping many balls simultaneously in the air. Anne also has a creative side and brings innovative ideas and fun to all she does.
Please join me in congratulating Anne! -Bob Gregg, Head of School
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Reminder: Intro to Middle School for St M 5th Grade Parents on Wednesday
Fifth Grade parents, come join us on Wednesday, January 17, at 8:15 a.m. in the Singleton Hall Allen Library to check out the exciting programs and opportunities we have in store for your child next year.
- We recommend that you arrive at the tail end of the morning carpool, so you can park after you drop off your child
- Please RSVP BELOW
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Let's All Go to the St M Auction! Get Your Tickets by January 19
We are excited to see that so many auction tickets have been purchased in support of St. Michael's. It's not too late to get yours! The evening includes an open bar, fabulous food, silent and live auctions, music and dancing, and more.
The DEADLINE to purchase tickets is THIS FRIDAY, January 19!
The St. Michael's Annual Auction is on Friday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. Don't miss out -- It's going to be a fabulous night!
Contact Anne McCoy with any questions.
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Tuition Credit Raffle: The Odds Are In Your Favor!
Purchase tuition raffle tickets for a chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit for the 2024-2025 school year!
Only 250 tickets will be sold. Grandparents, family, and friends may purchase tuition raffle tickets and designate a family to receive the credit. No limit to the number of tickets you may purchase.
The winning ticket will be drawn at the Auction on Friday, February 9, 2024.
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Safety Drills
The week of January 15, we will move into Phase 2 of our Intruder Drill practice scenarios, layering upon what students have already learned. An email was sent to families on January 8 outlining the process and script.
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Policies for Student Absences
We encourage parents to make thoughtful decisions about taking students out of school for optional activities as absences place students at an academic disadvantage.
Per the 2023-24 Student-Family Handbook, assignments will not be provided in advance. Students are encouraged to read daily, to complete any long-term assignments, and Middle School students may check Google Classroom.
Make-Up Work Policy: A student is given a number of days equal to the number of days absent (up to 5 days maximum) to complete make-up work. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure assignments are completed satisfactorily and submitted. Thank you for your support.
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Summer Camp Registration Launches for St M Families on January 30!
While it may be winter, we’ve got SUMMER on our minds! Exciting plans are well underway for our 2024 St M Summer Spectacular Camps. SEVEN weekly camp sessions will be offered from June 17-August 2 for ages 4-14!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
- 2024 Camp Registration launches for St M families on TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, at 6 a.m!
- Registration opens to the public on February 1.
St M had record-breaking, sold-out attendance at our camp programs last summer. We have lots of fun and engaging full and half-day camp opportunities in store for this summer!
We will be releasing the camp catalog shortly.
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Missing Anything?
Our Lost and Found boxes are OVERLOWING! Please have your child take a look and retrieve any missing items.
Please be sure to label all coats/jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes so we may return them to their proper owners! Thanks!
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Got Dinner?
Take a break from cooking this winter and support St. Michael’s by ordering from Papa John's Pizza!
Use the promo code STMS when placing an order online at Papa John’s - can be used anytime this school year and 10% of sales will come back to St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA)!
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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 St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, please inform the School IN WRITING via the COVID-19 Reporting Form.
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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 KEY DATES for the 2023-24 school year (updated as of Sept 6).
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, Jan 15
- No School/Martin Luther King Day Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, Jan 16
- F Day
- It's National Appreciate a Dragon Day!
Wednesday, January 17
Thursday, January 18
Friday, January 19
- B Day
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sports games and practices this week!
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