Back to School Nights for K-8 THIS WEEK (Parents Only)
Lower School (Grades K-5)
Tuesday, Sept 19, 6:30 p.m. -- The UPDATED SCHEDULE is as follows:
6:30-7:15 p.m.
- Grades K-2 meet in Perkinson Arts Center
- Grades 3-5 meet in Classrooms
7:20-8 p.m.
- Grades 3-5 meet in Perkinson Arts Center
- Grades K-2 meet in Classrooms
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Wednesday, Sept 20
- Click HERE for the schedule
- 8th grade parents will come early to meet with Middle School Director Jessica Stargell in the MS Allen Library at 6:30 p.m.
- 6th & 7th grade parents, joined by 8th grade parents, will meet in the MS Great Hall at 7 p.m; Classroom rotations begin after the meeting
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Middle School Bowling Event
Middle Schoolers, grab your St M friends/classmates and come for a super fun afternoon of bowling at Bowlero!
- Date: Friday, September 29, 3-5 p.m.
- Location: Bowlero, 6540 W. Broad Street, Richmond
- Please carpool
- Cost: $25
- Updated cost now includes bowling, shoes (bring socks), pizza, and snacks (St M will have food ordered in advance and ready to serve so students do not have to wait in long food lines)
- Must purchase event tickets in advance below by Friday, September 22!
- IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE YOUR CHILD'S NAME when checking out so St M can pull a paid ticket report for student entry to the event.
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Save the Dates for Two Exciting SMPA-Sponsored Events!
SMPA Parents Book Club Discussion: Thursday, October 11, 8:15- 9:30 a.m.
- Led by Dr. Kim Hilton, St M's consulting psychologist, we will be discussing the book "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be” by Dr. Becky Kennedy
- Location: Perkinson Arts Center
- Click goodinside.com/book to learn more about the book and to order your copy today (you still have almost a month to read/listen!)
Halloween Family Movie Night: Friday, October 13, featuring the Disney Pixar movie, Coco- Campus will open at 6 p.m.
- Movie will begin at 7 p.m. on the Balzar Athletic Field
- Pack a picnic dinner, bring your blankets and chairs, and join us to kick off the Halloween season!
- Costumes welcome - but please leave prop weapons and masks at home!
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Social-Emotional Support
Dr. Kim Hilton, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is back on campus offering social, emotional, and behavioral support and consultation to students, parents, and teachers.
Referrals can be made directly to Dr. Hilton by parents or teachers via email, phone call, or conversation. Dr. Hilton also offers training and opportunities for parent discussions in our Dragon Dialogues series. New this year, the St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) is sponsoring several parenting and child development book discussions with Dr. Hilton and the division directors. Please watch for this year’s topics and dates in upcoming newsletters.
Following are details on how to connect with Dr. Hilton:
- When? On-campus hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Where? Office in Hubbard Hall behind the front office area and circulating in Singleton Hall during study hall through lunch
- How to communicate? Email (preferred) khilton@stmschool.net or 804-272-3514 ext 309
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Help Us Be Good Neighbors
We know the start and end of the school day can be hectic for parents. However, it is VERY important that we all slow down and safely share the approaching roads to St. Michael's with our neighbors and yield to pedestrians and homeowners who are trying to exit their driveways.
We urge our St M families to drop speeds to 15 mph or less when approaching people and pets. Thank you for your help and support.
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Last Day to Make Extended Day Contract Changes
A friendly reminder that Friday, September 22, is the last day to make any changes to Extended Day contracts. Please contact Natasha Reed, Director of Extended Programs, with any questions.
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Updated Major Dates Calendar
Below please find a REVISED Major Dates calendar (as of September 6, 2023) for the 2023-24 school year.
Revisions are noted in YELLOW so that you can update your family calendars accordingly.
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Got Lunch?
For those that choose to purchase lunch, lunch ordering with Yay Lunch closes at noon each Sunday before the upcoming week.
Click HERE for info and to register/place an order.
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Help Stop The Spread
If your child is not feeling well, PLEASE keep them at home and do not send them to school.
With the cold and flu season (and the latest COVID strain) upon us, help us stop the spread of illness. Thank you!
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, please inform the School IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING via the COVID-19 Reporting Form linked below. The link is also on the School website.
Upon receipt of this information, Nurse Maben, St M's school nurse, will contact the family. Please keep your child(ren) AT HOME until contacted by Nurse Maben.
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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.
**We have just added ALL NEW items like quarter zip jackets, varsity hoodies, Nike dry-fit pullovers, bucket hats, and more!
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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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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This Week
Monday, Sept. 18
Tuesday, Sept. 19
- A Day
- Lower School PICTURE DAY
- Lower School Back to School Night (see schedule in Newsletter)
Wednesday, Sept. 20
- B Day
- Middle School PICTURE DAY
- Middle School Back to School Night (see schedule in Newsletter)
Thursday, Sept. 21
- C Day
- All-School Chapel, 8:15 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 22
- D Day
- Dragon Dress Day: Wear Spiritwear or Blue/White with Pride!
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