A History of the St. Michael's Christmas Pageant
"What happened so many years ago is happening today also. We can see how the Christ we talk about is also living now. Whatever good is being done, whatever kindness is being done, whatever wonder is being felt --there the Spirit of Christ is alive."
For many, the St. Michael’s Christmas Pageant marks the beginning of the Christmas Season. When the hustle and bustle of Christmas becomes overwhelming, take a moment to reflect on the words above that will be shared by our students on Tuesday.
Read about the beautiful history of the pageant below.
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Tuesday Carpool Loop Change in the Blue Loop
IMPORTANT: The BLUE CARPOOL LOOP will be CLOSED on TUESDAY, December 19, to accommodate faculty parking for the annual Christmas Pageant and open up additional parking in other parking lots for K-3 families.
All families that utilize the Blue Loop for pick-up and drop-off should use the GREEN LOOP circle on Tuesday. Staff members and 5th grade helpers will be there to help guide students to their classrooms.
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| Early Dismissal on Tuesday!
A friendly reminder that Tuesday, December 19, is a NOON dismissal day. (No Afternoon Extended Day)
The CHRISTMAS BREAK begins at NOON on December 19-January 2. Classes resume on Wednesday, January 3. We wish everyone a truly joyous and relaxing holiday!
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Annual Christmas Pageant
Kindergarten-Third Grade Families:
- An important email update and schedule was sent to you on Friday, December 15, with must-read pageant details. A link is below. Please read carefully. Thank you!
Note: All St M students will view the pageant dress rehearsal to experience this St M tradition.
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C is for Cookie (and Christmas Cheer)
A BIG thank you to the St. Michael's Parents' Association AND to our St M families for providing such delicious holiday cookie platters for all of our faculty and staff. We feel the LOVE and are most grateful for your kindness!
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Auction Anticipation!
Check your mailboxes! Invitations are in the mail for St. Michael's upcoming Auction, Friday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Exciting things are planned for a "not-to-be-missed" fun and festive evening! It's the PARENT EVENT of the year! Contact Anne McCoy with any questions.
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12 Days of Reading Challenge
On the first day of Christmas break, my librarian gave to me, a nice cozy holiday read! Grab your favorite reading materials and join in the Lower School's 12 Days of Reading challenge!
Snuggle up with a cozy book (or three) over the holiday break. Everyone in the Lower School who completes 12 of the 16 activities can pick a prize from the library prize box when we come back to school in January. Students who finish all 16 activities can also choose a special bonus prize. Just write your name on your challenge sheet, cross out or color each completed activity, and bring your signed paper to Mrs. Bryan-Diehl after the break.
Happy Holidays and Happy Reading!
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SMPA Book Club Discussion: January 8
Join us for an SMPA Parents Book Club Discussion: Monday, January 8, 8:15 a.m. in the Perkinson Arts Center.
Led by Dr. Kim Hilton, St M's consulting psychologist, we will be discussing the book "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents" by Dr. Lisa Damour. Click HERE to learn more about the book and to order your copy today. Click below to RSVP and submit your questions in advance.
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Save The Date: Winter Chill Family Bingo & Pop-Up Shop
Save the date for a fun family bingo event sponsored by the St. Michael's Parents' Association on Sunday, January 28 at 3 p.m. in the Perkinson Arts Center. Stay tuned for details!
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Got Dinner?
Take a break from cooking this holiday season 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, Dec 18
- C Day
- Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsals, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec 19
- D Day
- NOON DISMISSAL DAY
- Christmas Pageants (By Homeroom), 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; See newsletter for details
Wednesday, Dec 20-Tuesday, January 2
Wednesday, January 3
- E Day
- Classes Resume- Welcome Back!
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sports games and practices this week!
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