Growing Bright MindsThree cheers for emerging readers! We are only four weeks into the school year and there is nothing more exciting than watching our kindergartners demonstrate to their classmates how they are learning to read. Everywhere you turn at St M, exciting learning is taking places in ALL of our grades! BRAVO!
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Application Time is NOW for the 2019 Kindergarten Class Now is the time to apply for Kindergarten for 2019! Applications may be submitted online.
Our St M families are our best ambassadors! Please help us spread the word about our Admissions Open Houses!
- A Kindergarten Open House is scheduled for October 25 at 9:30 am. Interested families may register HERE.
- A Middle School Open House is scheduled for Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. Interested families may register HERE.
New this year: Welcome Wednesdays! - Kindergarten Admissions tours will be given EACH Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. No registration needed! Meet in the lobby of Hubbard Hall. Tell your friends and neighbors!
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ERB Testing Week for Grades 3-8 is October 1-5
A friendly reminder that ERB testing for Grades 3-8 will take place October 1-5. Click HERE for additional info on the ERBs. - As per our handbook, it may not be possible for students to make up missed achievement tests.
- NO HOT LUNCH will be served during ERB week.
Middle School
- Middle School ERB testing will occur within the first hour and a half of each day (ranges from 40 minutes to 90 min).
- A reminder that 6th grade students need to charge their Chromebooks each night and bring them to School every day for testing.
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Join us for a "Meeting with Michael" on Raising Kids in a Digital World
We invite our Middle School families (Grades 6-8) to join us on October 16th at 1:45 p.m. in the Dragon's Den in the upper level of Hubbard Hall as Head of School Michael Turner and Director of Technology David Grossman facilitate a discussion on raising kids in a digital world. The digital world that our kids are learning and growing up in is incredibly exciting. Through technology, kids have access to new tools, to an incredible range of resources, and to stimulating opportunities to participate in novel ways. At the same time, parenting kids who are immersed in so many different technologies and apps can be daunting. How do parents put boundaries around technology use? What are tips to help parents manage screen time? How can parents encourage good digital citizenship and help kids understand short and long-term implications of digital footprints? We will also share information on how St M is teaching digital citizenship aligned with our DRAGONS values. We hope to see on October 16th!
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Planning for High School: A Program for 8th Grade Families St. Michael's invites our 8th Grade families to attend our High School Planning Program on Wednesday, October 10 from 1-3 p.m. to learn about high school options and the application process. - Click HERE for more details and our "Guide to the High School Process."
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Lower School Author Visit
Author Mary Amato is coming to St. Michael's School on Friday, October 19th! She is visiting to celebrate the launch of her new book, News From Me, Lucy McGee, and will be speaking to our 2nd-4th graders. bbgb, our local bookshop, is bringing her to St M and is offering the opportunity to purchase a book signed by Mary.
You may purchase autographed books for your child on bbgb's website at bbgbbooks.com/book-buzz. We are receiving a 15% discount when you use coupon code stm15. At check-out choose school delivery, then select St. Michael's Episcopal School and indicate your child's name, teacher and to whom the book(s) should be signed. Please place your order by Wednesday, October 10th. You may call bbgb with any questions at 804.353.5675.
Mary Amato is the author of the popular Riot Brothers series, Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook, Our Teacher is a Vampire and Other (Not) True Stories, and other novels. She is also a songwriter and musician. Visit her at http://maryamato.com.
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Come Cheer for our DRAGONS!
Join us for a Middle School Sports HOME GAME DOUBLE HEADER this Tuesday, October 2! Wear your Blue and White and come cheer for our Girls' Field Hockey team at 4 p.m. on as they take on St. Catherine's, and stay to cheer for the Soccer team's 5:15 p.m. game against St. Bridget's! Help us FILL THE STANDS! Go DRAGONS!
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Running a Little Late?After 8 a.m. when dropping off (even a little) late, students must be walked in AND checked in by an adult at the front office. Please do not drop 'n' drive at the office. This is in the best interest of student safety. It also ensures we have accurate attendance and know where students are at all times.
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8th Grade Camping Trip: New Dates
Save the dates for Thursday and Friday, November 15 & 16 for the rescheduled 8th Grade Camping Trip! Stay tuned for more details!
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Birthday Books
The presentation of Birthday Books to the library is a special tradition at St. Michael’s. This year, for the first time, birthday books will be presented during a child’s weekly library class so that they may be added to the library collection in a more timely manner. As our School has come together on one campus, we look forward to more Middle School students participating in the Birthday Book program as well.
Please email Mrs. Wise at the Lower School or Mrs. Carpenter at the Middle School if you would like them to assist your child in selecting a birthday book!
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Send Us Your Spiritwear Ideas!We'd love to know what new spiritwear items you would like to see offered!
Click HERE to send us your thoughts in a brief survey.
Cooler Weather Ahead! Visit our spiritwear website HERE to place online orders for St M fleeces and apparel.
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Come Race for CHAnge!Race for the CHAnge (CHA = Cooper Henry Abbott) - 5K AND a Children's Fun Run
- Saturday, October 13 at 9 a.m.
- When you register, please join the St. Michael's Episcopal School team with the PASSWORD: dragons.
St. Michael's is organizing a team to run in the Race for CHAnge to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. This event is in memory of St M student Cooper Henry Abbott who lost his battle to the disease last November at age 9.
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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 UPDATED 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.
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This Week:It's ERB Testing Week for Grades 3-8!
Monday, Oct 1: - Dragon Dress Day for Grades 6-8
- 5th Grade Back to School Night, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct 2: - Middle School Sports HOME DOUBLE-HEADER! Come cheer for our Girls' Field Hockey team at 4 p.m. as they play St. Catherine's, and stay to cheer for the Soccer Team's 5:15 p.m. game against St. Bridget's! Go DRAGONS!
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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Exploring Faith (for Gr. 6-8) Monday, October 15 & 29, Middle School Allen Library, 7:15-7:45 a.m.
Mrs. Evans and Mr. Hansen are leading a brand new group this year for Middle Schoolers called Exploring Faith. Please contact Mr. Hansen to confirm your child's interest. The dates for the entire year are on the School's Google Calendar.
Chesterfield County CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 14
Registration @ 1:00 p.m., Walk @ 1:30 p.m.
Bon Air Library
https://www.crophungerwalk.org/midlothianva
You are invited to join St. Michael's Episcopal Church and other Bon Air Churches to support the mission of Church World Service (CWS) and locally, the mission of Meals on Wheels and the Chesterfield County Food Bank.
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