A Prayer for the New Year
Thank you, Lord, for giving me the brand new year ahead.
Help me live the way I should as each new day I tread.
Give me gentle wisdom that I might help a friend.
Give me strength and courage so a shoulder I might lend.
The year ahead is empty, help me fill it with good things,
Each new day filled with joy and the happiness it brings.
(-Author Unknown)
Welcome Back, Dragons!
We hope everyone had a fun and restful holiday break.
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Keep Our Community Healthy
If at any point during the holiday break a member of your family was ill or you believe that your family has been exposed to any kind of illness, please complete this form to alert Nurse Maben and keep your child(ren) HOME the week of January 4. Thank you.
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Middle School Update
Beginning Monday, January 4, 8E will be moving to Room 144 and 145. 7F will be moving into the Great Hall. 7F is a larger cohort and the space in the Great Hall can accommodate up to 35 students six feet apart.
We feel this is best for our students' safety and academics. This information was shared with the students in these sections on Thursday, December 17.
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Masks Only, No Gaiters
Given newer CDC recommendations, gaiters will no longer be permitted as face coverings at school beginning January 4. All students must wear masks.
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Spring After-School Enrichment Survey
Some of our Extended Programs have been on hold while we've been managing COVID logistics. Optimistically, we would like to hear your thoughts on some Spring Break and other After-School Enrichment possibilities.
Please answer the survey questions questions below.
Thank you for entrusting St. Michael's with the care of your child.
-Sincerely, Ashley Buffey, Director of Extended Programs
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Dress For The Weather
Thank you for insisting your child(ren) wear coats or jackets, hats, gloves, and long pants every day. Lower and Middle School students will go outside for outdoor learning and recess no matter how cold it is. Thank you for your help.
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Important Reminders- All MIDDLE SCHOOL students, as well as Lower School students, should bring a small plastic table cloth to school for use in outdoor learning, activities, and lunch.
- Per COVID safety protocols, visitors are unfortunately not allowed inside our campus buildings. Should you need to drop off an item or deliver/retrieve a child, PLEASE CALL the school office at 272-3514 and a staff member will meet you at your car. Thank you!
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Support Our Annual Auction
Planning is well underway for this year's annual auction on Saturday, March 27. Now in its 30th year, the tradition continues with fun class projects, an array of unforgettable items, and a festive celebration of St. Michael’s Episcopal School and our students.
As you well know, our parents play a crucial role in ensuring the auction's success. There are many wonderful opportunities for you to contribute your talents.
You may be thinking, “What do I have to offer?”
- Do you have a vacation home or own a timeshare? Trips are a HUGE hit!
- Host a spectacular dinner party with a group of your friends.
- Put together a fabulous ‘theme’ basket of goodies.
- Do you have season tickets (college or professional sports, concert, theater, etc.)?
- Do you have a special talent you would like to share?
- Please use the following form to donate items to this year's event. Visit our Auction page to learn more!
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| 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.
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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. 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.
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This Week
Monday, Jan 4
- Classes Resume
- Morning Gym and After-School Extended Day Resume
Wednesday, Jan 6
- Chapel (Virtual), 8:05 a.m.
Friday, Jan 8
- As this is our first Dragon Dress Day of the new year, we'd love to see ALL of our Dragons wearing blue and white in a show of school spirit!
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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.
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Join us for Virtual Chapel, Wednesdays at 8:05 a.m!
Click HERE for the link.
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