February 4, 2024

Boogie Down The Yellow Brick Road to the Auction! Last Call for Tickets!


Join us on the journey down the yellow brick road! We are excited to see that so many auction tickets have been purchased in support of St. Michael's. It's NOT too late to get your tickets!
  • The St. Michael's Annual Auction is THIS Friday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the John Marshall Ballrooms.
  • Bidding is NOW OPEN Silent Auction items 
Purchase Auction Tickets HERE
Silent Auction Bidding Now Open HERE

Extended Day Closes Early on Friday, February 9

A friendly reminder that Extended Day is closing promptly at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 9, so that our staff can attend the Auction. 

'24-'25 Re-Enrollment Contracts Due Back Noon On Thursday

Thank you for choosing St. Michael’s and entrusting your child's education to us. As we walk our halls, we consistently see our Dragons happy and engaged as they make new academic discoveries and grow as thinkers, problem-solvers, and friends. The joy of learning shines brightly in our classrooms and with your support and partnership, St. Michael's is poised for another exciting year ahead!
IMPORTANT: Online re-enrollment contracts for current students for the 2024-25 school year were sent out on Monday, JANUARY 29, and are due back this week by NOON on Thursday, FEBRUARY 8. 

Save The Date

Save the date for Tuesday, February 13, at 8:15 a.m. (Perkinson Arts Center) for a Dragon Dialogue on St. Michael's new Strategic Plan. More details to follow!

Matilda JR. Tickets On Sale Now!


Our Middle School musical cast is hard at work preparing for this amazing Matilda Jr. show! We CAN'T WAIT! It will be fun for ALL ages.

For those new to St M, our Middle School musicals tend to sell out and are NOT to be missed! The show will run for about an hour and 15 minutes, including intermission.


The FOUR performances are as follows in the Perkinson Arts Center:
  • Thursday, February 29, 4 p.m.
  • Friday, March 1, 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 2, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Purchase Matilda Jr. Tickets

Register Now for Spring Sports and After-School Enrichment Activities


St. Michael’s believes that important learning happens outside the classroom with purposeful exposure to a broad variety of activities and experiences. After-School Enrichment (ASE) and Athletics programs provide opportunities for students to explore a variety of interests and develop new passions. 

Click BELOW for a listing of the exciting K-8 sports and after-school enrichment classes that will be offered this spring, along with information on Middle School Spring Extended Day registration/drop-ins. 
Registration CLOSES on Friday, February 16.
Register for Spring Sports and Co-Curriculars (and MS Extended day)

Summer Camp Registration NOW OPEN!

Join us for a SPECTAULAR SUMMER! Don't hesitate as our camps tend to sell out quickly!
Register HERE for Camp
Camp Overview Flyer

Tuition Credit Raffle: The Odds Are In Your Favor! 


Purchase tuition raffle tickets for a chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit for the 2024-2025 school year!
Only 250 tickets will be sold. Grandparents, family, and friends may purchase tuition raffle tickets and designate a family to receive the credit. No limit to the number of tickets you may purchase. 

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Auction on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Purchase Tuition Raffle Ticket

Magic Dragon Day T-Shirt Design Contest: Submit by February 14

Hot Lunch Launches Monday! Place Your Orders

St. Michael's has secured a new hot lunch vendor, Schoolhouse Fare. The plan is to do a one-month trial with Schoolhouse Fare starting Monday, FEBRUARY 5, to ensure they can effectively meet our School's hot lunch needs. 
  • February menus are posted and ORDERING IS NOW OPEN for the February 5 launch month
  • Website link: https://orders.schoolhousefare.com/
  • Our School Code/Password is: SMES 
  • Click HERE for more info and instructions.
Place Hot Lunch Orders

Grief in Children & Teens Seminar

Our friends at Trinity Episcopal School invite our St. Michael's parents to participate in an important one-hour seminar on Grief and Loss in Children and Teens, hosted by Trinity and Full Circle Grief Center. 
The VIRTUAL program will take place on Thursday, February 22 at 5 p.m.  Full Circle provides professional bereavement support to families all over central Virginia.
Please RSVP using this form.
The Zoom login info for the seminar is as follows:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919611136?pwd=VXlaNWlSU2RiNzJBUGNNZ2RpeE5Rdz09
Meeting ID: 869 1961 1136
Passcode: 952987

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.  
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
St M Spiritwear Shop

NEW Illness Reporting Form

For the health and safety of all of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for informing St. Michael's if your child is ill and/or has a suspected contagious illness.  Please complete this form from the perspective of the student (or faculty/staff member) who is ill.
Please contact Nurse Maben with any questions. 
Illness Reporting Form HERE

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!
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Not on social media? View the posts on our Media Gallery!
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

Click HERE for KEY DATES for the  2023-24 school year (updated as of Sept 6).
Looking ahead, click HERE for key dates for the upcoming 2024-25 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 as applicable for your student(s).

St M Handbook

Click HERE for the 2023-24 School-Family Handbook.

This Week 

Monday, Feb 5
  • F Day
  • 2nd Grade Dog Writing Field Trip to RACC, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb 6
  • G Day
Wednesday, Feb 7
  • A Day
Thursday, Feb 8
  • B Day
Friday, Feb 9
  • *F Day*- special schedule day
  • 3rd Gr to Maggie Walker House & Black History Museum Field Trip
  • 2nd Gr Lunar New Year Celebration, 10:30 a.m.
  • St. Michael's Auction! 6:30 p.m., the John Marshall Ballrooms

    NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sports games and practices this week!
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