Thanksgiving Food Drive Continues This WeekSt. Michael's annual all-school food drive wraps up on THURSDAY, November 21. Donations will benefit the St. Michael's Church Food Pantry, which provides meals for 900+ people each month, including monthly support for Friends of the Homeless and Monarch Woods Senior Housing.
Items that are always needed include:
- Chef Boyardee Canned Meals
- Cereal (all varieties)
- Canned Meats (SPAM, Tuna, Chicken)
- Canned Beans (all varieties)
- Paper Towels & Bathroom Tissue & Hygiene Products
Food items will be collected in homerooms and advisories.
Please ensure the canned goods you donate from your pantry have NOT expired. (No glass jars, please.)
The food collected will be blessed at our Thanksgiving Chapel service on Friday, November 22. Our fifth graders will sort all the food donations, deliver them to the Food Pantry, and learn more about our community partners as we respond to food insecurity in Richmond. Thank you for your support of this service outreach project!
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Policies for Student Absences
We encourage parents to carefully consider the impact of taking students out of school for optional activities, as absences can affect their learning.
While St M does not provide assignments ahead of time, we recommend that students keep up with their reading and any long-term projects. Middle School students can also check Google Classroom for updates.
Absences:
- When a student is going to miss school for any reason, please contact the school office, as well as the teacher/advisor, as soon as possible.
- Students who are absent or who leave school early due to illness may not participate in co-curricular activities or extended programs on the same day or evening.
- Make-Up Work Policy: A student is given a number of days equal to the number of days absent (up to 5 days maximum) to complete make-up work. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure assignments are completed satisfactorily and submitted. Thank you for your support!
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Holiday Wreath Making
Join us for a St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) Holiday Wreath Making Fundraiser, led by Sue Mondeau of Su Su's Petals! We are thrilled to have Sue joining us again this year after a sold-out wonderful event last year!
When: Sunday, December 8th, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Singleton Hall - Great Hall
Price: $130 pp
Details: Su Su's Petals provides fresh greenery, special accent greenery and berries, wreath forms, paddle wire, and a special box of sweet treats for each guest!
Please bring your own clippers if you have them, though extras will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own ribbon.
Capacity is capped at 35 people.
Registration deadline is Friday, November 22nd.
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Holiday Pop- Up Shop
Save the Dates: The St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) is excited to host a Holiday Pop-Up Shop on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, from 8- 11 a.m. in the Middle School Great Hall.
Our annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop is a perfect way to show your DRAGON PRIDE while picking up St M stocking stuffers, ornaments, and holiday gifts. (We even have new St M flannel PJ pants!) Quantities are limited. Stay tuned for more details!
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Holly Jolly! Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Save the Date: Our Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on THURSDAY, December 12 at 6 p.m. It's a much-loved and must-see event!
Important Note: Extended Day CLOSES that day at 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a festive evening that includes a float parade around The Green, choral performances, all-school caroling, and lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa himself will even make a special appearance. It is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
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| Illness Reporting Protocol/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.
Upon receipt of this information, Nurse Maben, St M's school nurse, will contact the family. Please keep your child(ren) AT HOME until contacted by Nurse Maben.
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Join the Birthday Book Club!
Welcome to the St M K-8 Birthday Book Club! This treasured St. Michael’s tradition enables students to learn the joy of giving as well as receiving and encourages a lifelong appreciation of books and reading. Click below to learn more!
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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 above-waist St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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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 RememberFor planning purposes, click HERE for updated KEY DATES for the 2024-25 school year.
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This Week
Monday, Nov 18
- F Day
- 4th Grade Field Trip to Henricus. 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Parents, click HERE for important info, including attire, lunch, and more.
Tuesday, Nov 19
Wednesday, Nov 20
Thursday, Nov 21
- B Day
- 1st Grade Class Play (Mitchell)
Friday, Nov 22
- C Day
- Dragon Dress Day: Wear St M Spiritwear or Blue/White with Pride!
- All-School Chapel, 8:20 a.m.
- 5th Grade Harvest Helper Field Trip to St. Michael's Church Food Pantry
- MS Community Time, 11:25 a.m.
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sport's practices and games and this week!
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