Week of February 7, 2021

'21-'22 Re-Enrollment Contracts Due by Noon on Thursday

For those that have not already submitted contracts, an important reminder that re-enrollment contracts for the 2021-2022 school year are due by NOON this Thursday, February 11, along with the required $500 deposit.  Enrollment offers to new students will be made shortly thereafter.  

A separate email letter was sent on January 26 outlining tuition information for the coming school year.
Please contact Anne Bridgforth with any general questions or Dave Grossman if you are having difficulty accessing the PowerSchool portal.  Thank you for entrusting St. Michael's with the education of your children! 

Major Dates for the Upcoming 2021-22 School Year

For planning purposes, below please find major dates for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. A more comprehensive calendar will be shared later this spring.
  • August 26:  Lower School “Meet your Teacher”/Extended Day Open House
  • August 30:  Lower School First Day (Noon Dismissal)
  • August 30:  Middle School Orientation
  • August 31:  First Full Day, All Students
  • November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
  • December 20-January 2: Christmas Break
  • March 7-11, 2022:  Spring Break
  • April 15-18, 2022:  Easter Holiday
  • May 7, 2022:  Magic Dragon Day
  • June 9, 2022:  Graduation 

Valentine's Day Fun

We LOVE our Dragons!
We invite our students and faculty to wear red, pink, or Valentine-themed items on Friday, February 12.

Student Absences and Late Arrivals/Early Dismissals 

For student late arrivals or early dismissals, please inform Mrs. Godwin (Middle School office) or Mrs. Bridgforth (Lower School office). Parents should park in a visitor's spot and then call the office so our staff can arrange for the student to head to class or to their car.

Also, if a student is going to be absent due to non-COVID related illness, a ski trip/sports/family travel, or for any other reason, parents MUST email Mrs. Godwin or Mrs. Bridgforth in the front offices.
Please note that virtual learning is ONLY provided for students with COVID-related issues and 24 hour business day notice is needed. 

Summer Camp Registration Launches March 1

St. Michael's is hard at work planning exciting summer camp offerings for Summer 2021!
We plan to offer both in-person AND virtual camps from June 21-August 6 for ages 4-14. Camp registration will open on MARCH 1. Stay tuned for details!  
Please INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS to participate!  You DO NOT need to be enrolled at St. Michael’s to enjoy Summer Camp at St. Michael's.
Questions? Please contact Ashley Buffey, Director of Extended Programs/Summer Camps.

Auction Items:  Will You Help?

We are excited about St M's upcoming Auction, presented virtually on Friday, March 26, at 7 p.m.
Parent donations are critical to the success of the auction. Can we count on your help? 
  • Would you be willing to put together a themed basket? (Think kids cooking or art or outdoor fun or family games? And for the adults, baskets/coolers of adult beverages, or special items for the home, or personal care. Don't forget the pets!)

  • Would you be willing to partner with another family to contribute an auction adventure? (Think tickets to an Escape Room, RVA TukTuk, a James River raft trip, a pool party, a game day BBQ, a golf outing or passes to Top Golf or Drive Shack, fishing or boat excursions.)

  • Support our RVA Restaurants by donating gift cards to local favorites.

  • Do you have a vacation home or own a timeshare? Trips are a HUGE hit!
Please click the button below to donate items to this year's event. Visit our Auction page to learn more! Contact Anne McCoy with any questions.
Donate an Auction Item

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 link below. The confidentiality of the diagnosed student or faculty member will be maintained. 
For all health-related questions this year, please contact Nurse Shawnetta Maben at smaben@stmschool.net.
*IMPORTANT NOTE:  If you submit your COVID reporting form after hours or on weekends, please keep your child HOME until you hear from Nurse Maben on the next school day.
COVID Reporting Form HERE

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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. 
For planning purposes, click HERE for key dates for the  2020-21 school year. 
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.

This Week

Wednesday, Feb 10
  • Chapel (Virtual), 8:05 a.m.
Friday, Feb 12
  • Valentine's Dress Day: Wear pink, red, or Valentine's-themed items.
COVID-19/St M Operations Info
Click HERE to access our Covid-19/School Operations website page, along with a listing of all parent communications from March on.
Join us for Virtual Chapel, Wednesdays at 8:05 a.m!
Click HERE for the link.
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