Wing It! "We stick together, in all kinds of weather, you can depend on a fine-feathered friend like me!" At our second grade play "Wing It" on Friday, wonderful lessons about teamwork, bravery, and friendship were shared as the story unfolded about four baby birds learning to fly. Our performers soared on stage! (Check out our Media Gallery for photos and video!)
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Parent Engagement SurveyIndependent Educational Services (IES) has been retained by St. Michael's School to gather data and feedback from our parent body to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in our School community. Surveys were emailed to all families on March 22. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey prior to its close at the end of the day on Friday, March 30. All responses are kept completely confidential.
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7th Grade Fieldtrip UpdateThe 7th grade will take a field trip to the Virginia Holocaust Museum on April 3. Students need to bring $13 (preferably cash) to Mrs. O'Dell next week for lunch at Bottom's Up Pizza. Field trip attire is expected.
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Middle School Start Time
A friendly reminder that the Middle School day begins a 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. Students should NOT arrive at school before 7:45 a.m. The school day concludes at 2:53 p.m. every day.
We have noticed that some students are being dropped off as early as 7:15 a.m. and this is a safety concern as the School cannot provide adult supervision until 7:45 a.m. Thank you for your help!
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Need After-School Care Next Year? Now is the time to enroll in Lower School and Middle School Extended Programs for the coming '18-'19 school year! Returning the Extended Programs contract by March 31 will entitle your family to a $50 discount for each child enrolled in the Core Extended Day program. Click here for contract information and registration. We’re also excited that in 2018-19, FREE early morning gym care will be available for ALL K-8 students beginning at 7:20 a.m. No need to sign-up, just drop-off children when it’s helpful to you. Note: Middle School families must now register seasonally for after-school care. This is a shift from a drop-in service in the past and will allow Mrs. Steele to staff properly and extend the option of care until 6:00 p.m. Families of Middle School students will have additional opportunities to enroll in conjunction with fall, winter, and spring co-curricular sign-ups.
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Lego-Themed Parent's Night Out!
Who: St M students in K-5th grade
When: Friday, April 13, 6-9 p.m.
Where: St M Extended Programs, Lower School Ticer Hall
Cost: $25 for first child, $15 for each additional child
Enjoy an evening on the town and we'll watch the kids! The Middle School Blue Dragons LEGO Robotics Team will be there with LEGO-themed crafts, activities, and a movie. Dinner (pizza) and snacks will be provided.
Money raised from this event will go to the Middle School Robotics Team to offset their expenses to attend the FLL Robotics World Championship in Detroit. GO DRAGONS!
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| Come for dinner on Wednesday!
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Magic Dragon Day Marketplace Vendor OpportunityWant to be a vendor at Magic Dragon Day? Here’s your chance. Announcing the Magic Dragon Day Marketplace! Help support St. Michael's while promoting your business by securing a table for your business, craft or other items. Limited spots available - reservations open to St M parents & staff/teachers up to March 31. After March 31st, any available spots will open to the public.
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Help Us Build a GaGa Pit!
Calling all parents who like building things/working with their hands or anyone with a truck! Ms. Futrell is spearheading the construction of a Gaga Pit at the Singleton Campus and needs a few good men/women to lend a hand! (Click HERE to learn more about GaGa game play.) The target construction date is Monday, April 16th from 2:15-4:30 p.m. Ms. Futrell needs one volunteer with a truck to assist with getting the lumber from Lowe's and transporting materials to the MS campus sometime during the week of April 9th-13th. Another 1-2 volunteers are needed on April 16th to assist with construction; bring your drill (preferably battery-powered)!
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3x your impact!
Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase - through March 31! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/20-5038516 and Amazon donates to St. Michael's Episcopal School.
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Save Your Box TopsPlease save your box tops! The SMPA will begin collecting again this spring once we determine the best method for submission. Thank you for your support while we get this program up and running again.
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Spectacular Summer Camps: FILLING FAST!Register TODAY! Don't wait as several St M camps have already sold out.
Please contact Allyson Steele, Director of Summer Programs, with any questions.
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Around the Halls...Check out our Media Gallery for photos of events and learning that took place this week at St M!
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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 Remember Please check our online School Calendar for updates. Click HERE for the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar.Click HERE for key dates for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.
Never miss an update! Subscribe to our School calendars and receive automatic updates! (Families should download the Academic Calendar as well as a Lower School or Middle School calendar.)
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This Week:Monday, Mar 26: - Dragon Dress Day (Grades K-8)
Tuesday, Mar 27: - End of 3rd Quarter
- LS Chapel -Led by 4th Grade, 8:20 a.m
- MS MUN, 3-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Mar 28: - MS Chapel with Communion, 8 a.m.
- 1st Grade Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.
- Lego Robotics Chipotle Fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., 11440 Midlothian Tunpike. Come for dinner and support the team!
Thursday, Mar 29: - 8th Grade Dress Down Day
- Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunt, 1:30 p.m., outside of LS gym
Friday, Mar 30: - No School/ Good Friday Holiday/No Extended Day
Looking Ahead: St. Michael's will be closed on Monday. April 2 (Extended Day OPEN) for the Easter holiday. NOTE: Due to the volume of sports practices and games, please consult the online School calendar for practice/game dates and times.
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Middle School Holy Week Eucharist
Wednesday, March 28
8:05 a.m.
In the Episcopal Church, all are welcome to receive Communion regardless of practice or denomination. But, as with our Ash Wednesday service, the act of receiving Communion is optional for students and faculty.
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