Plan for Full On-Campus Instruction
On Friday, October 23, St M families were emailed the School's detailed plan to return to full on-campus instruction on November 30. Our goal is to provide the best possible mission-driven, values-aligned learning experience for our students while keeping our community healthy. We are grateful for the support of our parents, students, faculty, and staff.
A reminder that parent action items (regarding interest in Remote Learning, as well as Morning Gym and after-school Extended Day registration) have a firm NOVEMBER 2 DEADLINE.
All families who wish to utilize our Morning Gym and/or afternoon Extended Day programs MUST REGISTER so we can appropriately plan for participant numbers. All families desiring care will have a spot in the program.
- Submit a Remote Learning Request form HERE.
- Register for Morning Gym and/or Afternoon Extended Day HERE.
- An updated school calendar may be found HERE.
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Halloween Fun This Week!
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, '''Tis near Halloween."
Click HERE for more details on our Jack-O'-Lantern Jubilee!
- Monday, October 26: Pumpkin Carving Contest
Carve a jack-o'-lantern this week and send a spook-tacular photo of it to Mrs. Amore in our communications office. Prizes awarded for "most school spirit", "spookiest," and "silliest."
- Tuesday, October 27: Spirited Story
Join Mr. Gregg for Halloween tales offered virtually for all at 10 a.m. Tune in via this link: stmschool.net/mystm
- Wednesday, October 28: DRAGON Surprise
- Thursday, October 29: Spooky Carpool Parade
- Friday, October 30: Pumpkins, Parade, and Pageantry
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Schedule For This Wednesday
As shared in our School Reopening Plan, there will be NO MORNING COHORT In-Person Learning, NO morning virtual enrichment classes, and NO morning Extended Day THIS TUESDAY, October 27.
St M's campus will be closed to students until 12:10 p.m. for full faculty meetings and training.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Lower School virtual parent/teacher conferences will be held on November 9. Teachers sent out digital signups. Please contact your child's teacher if you did not receive one.
For those Middle School parents who would like to conference with a Middle School teacher on November 9, please email the teacher before November 9 to set a mutual time for a 15-minute Zoom conference. Parents are to review PowerSchool grades before contacting the teacher to set up a conference time.
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Annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive: November 11
St. Michael's all-school canned food drive will take place on November 11 to benefit the St. Michael's Church food pantry. Food items will be collected during a.m./p.m. carpool. During this pandemic, the food pantry is serving more families than ever.
Most needed items: peanut butter, canned vegetables (any beans, corn, green peas), canned fruit, canned soup, rice, canned chicken, mac & cheese, pasta/noodles. Please see this flyer for a more comprehensive list of suggested donations.
The cans collected will be "blessed" by Reverend Jeunée at our virtual Thanksgiving Chapel on November 18th. Thank you in advance for your support of this important ministry at St. Michael's Church! -Christian Hansen, Chaplain
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Reminder
A friendly reminder that ALL K-8 students should bring headphones/ earbuds to class every day for classroom/academic use.
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SMPA Spotlight
We have our children at St. Michael's for so many reasons -- the strong academic program, the emphasis on DRAGONS values, the small, familial culture, our wonderful teachers and staff, to name a few. My fondest memories are of those where my child has participated in St. Michael's time-honored traditions -- the Maypole Dance, the Christmas Pageant, Grandparents' Day, and so on -- that are such a vital part of our school community. The SMPA is here to steward these traditions, working closely with parents and the School to provide opportunities to deepen our community's connection.
While the pandemic has affected many of our beloved traditions, SMPA Officers, Committee Chairs, Room Parents, as well as staff and faculty, are brainstorming safe and creative ways to celebrate our children and to bring our community together. We always welcome your ideas! - Caroline Peters, St. Michael's Parent's Association (SMPA) President
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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 teacher 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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New Spiritwear Designs
Get your warm-weather items now as we will be switching to long-sleeve items shortly!
Spiritwear is NOT returnable so please review sizing information carefully. Questions? Contact Susan Curwood.
**Every Friday is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear blue or white or your favorite St M apparel**
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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. NOTE: November 23 and 24 are now student holidays.
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, Oct. 26
- Pumpkin Carving Contest Begins!
Tuesday, Oct. 27
- No MORNING Classes/Cohort/
Extended Day - Virtual Spirited Story, 10 a.m. at this link: stmschool.net/mystm
Wednesday, Oct. 28
- Virtual Chapel
- Dragon Surprise
Thursday, Oct. 29
Friday, Oct. 30
- K Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Students and faculty may wear costumes!
Looking Ahead:
Monday, Nov. 2: Deadline to submit Remote Learning Interest Form and to register for Morning Gym and/or afternoon Extended Day beginning November 30.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.: Kindergarten/ Lower School Virtual Admissions Open House
Monday, Nov 9: Conference Day
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m.: Middle School Virtual Admissions Open House
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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 every Wednesday for Virtual Chapel!
-- Lower School Chapel at 9:30 a.m. for both cohorts.
-- Middle School Chapel at 11:45 a.m.
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