March 31, 2019 

Feelin' The Love!

Our faculty and staff were so touched by all of the fabulous treats, lunches, and notes during Teacher Appreciation Week. THANK YOU for your kindness. We LOVE our St M families!

Noon Dismissal Day on Wednesday

A friendly reminder that Wednesday, April 3, is a NOON early dismissal day for students.
Need childcare? Contact Allyson Steele, Director of Extended Day. 

LAST CALL: Magic Dragon Day Online Orders Close April 3

Magic Dragon Day, St. Michael's annual spring fair, is almost here! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, for this time-honored tradition! Join us for a day of family fun with carnival-style class booths, inflatables, food trucks, and field games at our Singleton Campus. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with a blessing and the kindergarten Maypole dance. Field games follow, with class booths opening at 11 a.m.
NOW is the time to order your tickets, wristbands, DragonGrams, sponsorships, and t-shirts. Online orders must be placed by April 3. 
For more information and to place orders, click HERE.  
Spring Cleaning??  Please save your gently used stuffed animals for Magic Dragon Day.  Donation instructions coming soon!

Magic Dragon Day Spiritwear Pop Up Shop Volunteers Needed

As Magic Dragon Day is a celebration of blue and white, we will be offering a spiritwear pop-up shop with lots of fun new St M branded items.

Volunteers are needed to help staff shifts at the pop-up shop on Saturday, May 4. We'll have 2 shifts, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 
Click HERE for a volunteer sign up form. Thank you for your support! Questions? Please email Emily Helmboldt at stmspiritwear@gmail.com.

Change of Clothes

As spring is finally upon us, a reminder that all K-8 students should have a spare change of clothing (weather and dress code appropriate) in their cubbies/lockers. Thanks for sending these in.

RSVP for Moms' Day Out

On April 4th, Moms' Day Out will pair an all-day "Sip and Shop" at Sara Campbell with an informal gathering at Caturra on Grove at 6 p.m. 
Please RSVP ASAP to Anne McCoy We can't wait to see you there!

Birthday Books

Birthday books for children with March and April birthdays will be presented in the library during their library classes the week of April 18.  Please contact Mrs. Wise by April if your child would like to present a book or if you have any questions.  

Have You Registered Yet for Our Summer Camps?

Registration for our popular summer camp program IS UNDERWAY! Don't hesitate as our camps fill up fast! 
St M will offer six camp sessions from June 17-August 2 for children ages 4 through rising ninth grade. Half-day and full-day options available.
Click HERE for the Summer Camp Flyer/Information.
Please contact Allyson Steele, Director of Extended Programs, with questions.
Click HERE for Summer Camp Registration

Show Your Dragon Pride!

Be sure to visit our spiritwear website HERE to place orders for St M apparel.

Let's Be Friends! 

Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes and information.
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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." 

Dates to Remember

Please check our online School Calendar for updates. 
Click HERE for the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar.
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 (or both) as needed.

One Campus.

One Phone Number.

For your records, our ONE campus phone number is: 804-272-3514.

This Week:

Monday, Apr 1
  • Dragon Dress Day grades K-2 and 6-8
  • MS Exploring Faith, 7:20 a.m., Gym
Wednesday, Apr 3:
  • 7th Grade (7C) Meals On Wheels Service Outreach Day, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Noon Dismissal Day for Students (Afternoon Faculty/Staff Meetings)
Thursday, Apr 4:
  • Moms' Day Out (See Details in Newsletter)
Friday, Apr 5:
  • 8th Grade National Spanish Exam (8-10 a.m.)
Saturday, Apr 6:
  • Campus Grounds Volunteer Clean-Up, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Note: Due to the volume of sports practices and games, please consult the online School calendar for practice/game dates and times.
MS EXPLORING FAITH, April 1, 7:20 a.m. (Gym)
INTERFAITH DAY OF SERVICE
Opportunity, Sunday, April 7

The day begins at 9:00 a.m. with a short gathering and bagels at Temple Or Ami before leaving for projects throughout the community.  Following a morning of service, everyone will meet at Al-Medina School at 11:40 a.m. for debriefing, ice cream, and a send-off.  

The projects include:  
-Clean up at James River and other area parks 
-Pollinator Garden at Oakgrove Elementary School
-Visit seniors and play Bingo at a senior residence center
-Make sandwiches for the homeless 
-Comfort Kits for children in crisis 
-Grounds projects at Or Ami and the Islamic Center
-Stepping stones for Habitat homes 
-Al Medina school clean-up projects
More information on signing up will be coming soon -- sponsored by the Bon Air Interfaith Community.

IMPACT Richmond Mission Trip Register Now! (Link)
July 14-20 

Open to Rising 7th-12th Graders
$325/person, $275/additional children 
Click HERE to register.
Please contact Mr. Hansen at chansen@stmschool.net if you are interested or need to talk about scholarships. 

This is a great opportunity for Trinity, St. Michael's School, and St. Michael's Church students to engage in service right here in RVA. Your friends are invited to attend as well!  
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