April 7, 2019 

GET IN THE GAME!

Support Blue vs. White in our St. Michael's Annual Fund Giving Tournament!
The final buzzer is at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 8.
WHO WILL WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP? Tune in to our St M Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. 
Support your team and make a gift at stmschool.net/GIVE. 
Go BLUE! Go WHITE! GO DRAGONS!

Calling All St M Alumni (Age 21+): SAVE THE DATE!

Alumni, welcome to St. Michael's Singleton Campus! Mark your calendars now for the best ever alumni event, Thursday, April 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Singleton Campus. 
Music by Colin and Caroline
Colin Healy ‘04 and Caroline Mauck
Invitations are in the mail!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Moms' Day Out and Dads' Night Out. It was great to gather with other St M families for good food and good cheer. We appreciate all of the ways that you give to St. Michael's!

Magic Dragon Day Collections

St M Spiritwear/Blue Blazers: Please donate your gently worn spiritwear and blue blazers.  
Stuffed Animals: The beloved Pet Palace returns to Magic Dragon Day this year!  Please bring in your washed, gently used stuffed animals.
For your convenience, we will have volunteers at all three carpool morning drop-off locations collecting the above items on April 10, 12, and 17 from 7:45-8 a.m.  A box will also be in the Middle School library.
Questions? Contact Jessica Buchta (Stuffed Animals) or Amy Wozniak (Used Spiritwear/Blazers).

NEW Spiritwear Pop Up Shop at Magic Dragon Day

There once was a magic dragon
Who needed some swag to put on
He bought a t-shirt
Some socks and a plush
He jumped on 
the 
spiritwear wagon!

Show your blue and white pride by visiting our Spiritwear Pop Up Shop at Magic Dragon Day! Lots of NEW items!
We'll have adult/kids t-shirts, tie-dyes and hoodies, flags, polar insulated water bottles, PopSockets, soccer and crew socks (wait until you see the new design!), hair ribbons and more!
Cash or credit card, please. Thanks! 

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.

1:1 Computer Pilot Program Survey for Sixth Grade Parents

Sixth grade parents, please take time to share your thoughts, challenges, and advice about the 6th Grade 1:1 Chromebook Pilot Program via this quick survey.
Your input will be collected and shared with the rising sixth grade parents.  Thank you for your input!

Seventh Grade Spanish Immersion Lunch

The seventh grade will be going to Casa Grande on Monday, April 8 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for a Spanish Immersion lunch as part of their unit on “Vamos a un Restaurante.” Parents received an email with all the information on this field trip/assessment. Please contact Sra. Whitaker if you have any questions or need extra information. 

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.  

Summer Camp Spotlight: MUSICAL THEATER

If your children loved The Lion King or participating in a Lower School play, then they will LOVE Dawn Childs' Musical Theater Camp!
Join St. Michael's music teacher, Mrs. Childs, for an exciting week designed to grow your child's talents, creativity, and confidence on stage! Musical theater, acting, dance, singing, and general music will all be explored through the use of games and other fun-filled activities. We will do a brief showcase on the last day to show you what we've learned! Open to children in grades 3-5.
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.

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found bins are overflowing. Please have your children check if anything belongs to them. Thanks!

Let's Be Friends! 

Get connected to keep abreast of St M news, events, calendar changes and information.
St M on Facebook 
St M on Twitter
St M on the Web
St M on Vimeo 
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 8
  • Dragon Dress Day, grades 6-8
  • 7th Grade Spanish Immersion Lunch Field Trip, 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr 10:
  • Drop off gently used/washed Spiritwear, Blazers and Stuffed Animals in morning carpool! Volunteers will have collection bags.
  • MS Chapel, 8:05 a.m., Great Hall
  • LS Chapel, 8:45 a.m., Great Hall
Thursday, Apr 11:
  • Kindergarten Field Trip to Maymont
Friday, Apr 12:
  • Drop off gently used/washed Spiritwear, Blazers and Stuffed Animals in morning carpool! Volunteers will have collection bags.
  • First Grade Grandparents' Day
  • MS Model UN Party, Sky Zone, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Note: Due to the volume of sports practices and games, please consult the online School calendar for practice/game dates and times.
Service Hours & DRAGONS Values Nominations (Acceptance / Compassion)
Due May 1st for Q3 Recognition Chapel

Online Forms are available on the ATL&L Google Classroom under "Important Documents" for submission. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hansen

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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