Student Holidays on Friday, Nov. 4, and Monday, Nov. 7
Friday, November 4, is a student holiday as faculty attends the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) annual professional development conference.
- There is NO EXTENDED DAY on November 4.
Parent/Teacher/Advisor Q1 Conferences will be held on Monday, November 7. This day is also a student holiday. Teachers/Advisors digitally sent out conference sign-ups on October 24. Please contact your child's teacher/advisor if you did not receive the link.
- Need Extended Day CHILDCARE on the November 7 Conference Day? Please submit a DROP-IN REQUEST FORM 24-hours in advance.
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Q1 Report Cards- Middle School Families: Report cards will be visible in PowerSchool by the end of day on November 4. Paper copies will not be sent home. In June, students will receive a printed copy of the full-year report card.
- Lower School Families: Report cards will go home in backpacks on Thursday, November 3.
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LS Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
The Lower School Fruit and Vegetable Challenge will take place November 1-November 18.
During these days in November, students will tally if they ate a lunch or snack serving of fruits or vegetables. The grade who wins will earn an extra P.E. class and fruit party. Students will additionally be discussing in P.E. class the importance of eating a well-balanced diet.
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Can We Count On You?
Join us on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the John Marshall Ballrooms for our 32nd Annual Auction! The tradition continues with creative class projects, an array of unique items, fun food, and lots of competitive bidding to benefit the School. Not to be missed --- It's going to be a fun and festive night!
Parent donations are CRITICAL to the success of the auction. Can we count on your help?
- Do you have a vacation home or own a timeshare? Trips are a HUGE hit!
- Get together with friends and host a dinner party.
- Put together a fabulous "theme" basket of goodies.
- Do you have season tickets (college or professional sports, concerts, theater, etc.)?
- Do you have a special talent you would like to share?
- Support our RVA restaurants or stores by donating gift cards to local favorites.
Please click on the button below to donate items to this year's event. Visit our Auction page to learn more! Contact Anne McCoy with any questions.
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Support St M When You Shop!
KROGER: The Kroger Community Rewards Program allows families who already shop at their stores to earn money for an organization of their choice. Just link your Kroger Plus Card number to St. Michael’s to support the School every time you shop! Please encourage family members who shop at Kroger to link their cards to our School.
- How do I link my card? Sign in to your digital account at Kroger.com.
- Select “My Account” under the “Account” drop-down menu on the upper right side.
- Scroll down to the "Community Rewards” section of your account page and click on "View Community Rewards.
- "Enter the School’s organization number: 82190 or “St Michael’s” (no period after St) in the Find an Organization field. Click “Enroll.”
- If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our Kroger Digital Customer Service at 1-800-KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377).
PUBLIX: St M is proud to partner with Publix Partners to raise funds for the School through your store purchases.
- How do I link my account? Log in to your Publix.com account.
- Scroll the banner to the right and click on "My Publix Partner."
- Search for St Michael's Episcopal School (no period after St) and click save.
- Enter your phone number with each Publix purchase for the benefit of St. Michael's!
AMAZON SMILE: Please use the link below when you shop at Amazon and St. Michael's will receive 5% of Amazon Smile purchases! Perfect for holiday shopping!
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People of Color Social
In an effort to support belonging and significance in our family community, we are announcing a parent-led People of Color affinity group social. Click HERE for details and contact info.
Thursday, November 3rd, 3-9 p.m., Open House
3700 Garden Road, Richmond, VA 23235
An affinity group is a group of individuals with similar backgrounds or demographic factors - a positive gathering space for people to unite around common experiences or goals, and yet the same space can provide an opportunity for people with similar identities to share and receive various perspectives.
People of Color include, but are not limited to, Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latine, Native American, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. Multiracial individuals should feel free to attend, as well as White parents who are parents of children of color.
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Got Photos?
Have any pictures from fall sports/intramurals? Please pass them along to Jaclyn Witthoefft, Yearbook Coordinator, at jaclyn.witthoefft@gmail.com or text them to 804-357-5105. Thank you!
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New, Lower Prices From Yay Lunch!
The team at Yay Lunch is taking feedback about pricing to heart and has been working with their food partners to offer new, lower prices on our menu. Take a look at a few of the new, lower prices now available on the St M Lunch Calendar:
Noodles and Co Zucchini Marinara Bowl
OLD PRICE $8.99 NEW PRICE $7.99
Mellow Mushroom Gluten-Free Personal Pizza
OLD PRICE $8.99 NEW PRICE $7.99
Taziki's Kids Mediterranean Meal
OLD PRICE $7.49 NEW PRICE $6.99
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Birthday Books!
The Birthday Book program is a treasured St. Michael's tradition -- a great opportunity to honor your child, support their love of reading, and help grow our St. Michael’s library collection.
For details, visit the St. Michael’s Birthday Book webpage via the button below.
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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 linked below. The link is also on the School website.
Upon receipt of this information, Nurse Maben, St M's school nurse, will contact the family. The confidentiality of the diagnosed student or teacher will be maintained. Please keep your child(ren) AT HOME until contacted by Nurse Maben.
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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 deliver to the school and are sent home in backpacks.
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear 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. Plus, see photos from student adventures in and out of the classroom!
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 KEY DATES for the 2022-23 school year.
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- Please subscribe to the ALL SCHOOL calendar, PLUS the Lower School or Middle School calendar as needed.
- You may also subscribe to Middle School sports calendars.
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This Week
Monday, Oct 31
- A Day
- Kindergarten Halloween Parade, 8:30 a.m. (All K-8, faculty, & staff may wear costumes. See newsletter for guidelines.)
- Lower School Halloween Parties Continue (see class calendars, passcode is bluedragon)
Tuesday, Nov 1
Wednesday, Nov 2
Thursday, Nov 3
- D Day
- Middle School Day of the Dead (A St M Tradition), 1-3 p.m.
Friday, Nov 4
- NO SCHOOL-STUDENT HOLIDAY (Faculty Professional Development Day/ NO EXTENDED DAY)
Monday, Nov 7
- NO SCHOOL/ STUDENT HOLIDAY: Q1 Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Save the Dates: Upcoming Dragon Diologues (Parent Programming)
- Parenting Traps that Feed Anxiety
Wednesday, November 16, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Lower School Library (Hubbard Hall) - Developing a Sense of Self and Belonging, December 14, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Perkinson Arts Center
- RSVP/Submit Questions HERE.
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