Thanksgiving Holiday
Gobble! Gobble! A reminder that St. Michael's will be CLOSED Wednesday-Friday, November 22-24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Extended Day is also closed.
Emails and calls received during that time will be addressed on Monday, November 27. Wishing all of our Dragons a safe and blessed holiday!
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Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Save the Date for Our Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 6, at 6 p.m.
(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! (Stay tuned for more details and important parking information.)
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Development Office Welcome
St. Michael's extends a warm welcome to Chasity Craft as she joins our Development Office as an Advancement Associate. Chasity comes to us with a background in fundraising/development, corporate philanthropy, and special events, along with human resources management, having worked in the Development Office of Children’s Hospital & VCU Children’s Medical Center (Children's Miracle Network).
She honed her skills at esteemed companies like Bon Secours Health System, Gund, and the Virginia Information Technology Agency. She also brings a strong knowledge of donor database management/CRM, and volunteer/vendor management. Chasity is excited to get to know our St M families and to dive into all of the exciting activities underway in the Development Office.
Chasity's husband, Christian, is a 1990 alum of St. Michael's and she has two teenagers, Carter and Cate. Welcome to the team, Chasity!
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Lower School Thanksgiving Reading Bingo
Lower School students, over the Thanksgiving holiday, check off the reading activities you complete over the break on THIS BINGO CARD. Ask an adult to sign the bottom. If you get 3 in a row, bring the card to the Library after the break for a prize! Happy Reading!
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Policies for Student Absences
We encourage parents to make thoughtful decisions about taking students out of school for optional activities as absences place students at an academic disadvantage.
Assignments will not be provided in advance. Students are encouraged to read daily, to complete any long-term assignments, and Middle School students may check Google Classroom.
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.
- Students who have excessive absences (more than 20 school days in a single school year) must present a written appeal to the Head of School to be considered for academic credit for the year.
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. Thak you for your support.
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School Pictures Sent Home
Check those backpacks as school Picture Day photos were sent home on Friday!
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LS Fruit/Veggie Challenge Winner
And the Lower School Fruit and Veggie Challenge grade winner is..... SECOND grade!! Congratulations to our second grade will be receiving an extra PE class and a fruit party. The Lower School as a whole ate 1,193 servings of fruits and vegetables over the course of the challenge! Way to go!
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Save the Date for SMPA Book Club
Monday, January 8, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m, Perkinson Arts Center
Led by Dr. Kim Hilton, St M's consulting psychologist, we will be discussing the book "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents” by Dr. Lisa Damour.
Click below to learn more about the book and to order your copy today. (You still have almost a month to read/listen!)
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St M Holiday Gift Favorites
The holidays are right around the corner! Our St M Christmas ornaments and Dragon cookie cutters (perfect for making cookies for Santa) are all ON SALE.
We also have a fresh batch of St M honey. Jars make great holiday, housewarming, or grandparent gifts.
Get yours via link below while supplies last!
NOTE: Purchased items will be SENT HOME the week of DECEMBER 4.
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Holiday Deadlines: 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. We have added ALL NEW items like quarter zip jackets, varsity hoodies, Nike dry-fit pullovers, bucket hats, and more!
HOLIDAY NOTE/GIFT DEADLINES: Spiritwear makes great holiday gifts! Orders must be placed by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, to receive items before the Christmas Break.
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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The Season of Sniffles
With the winter season and sniffles upon us, thank you for keeping sick children at home.
Attached is a helpful chart from the Virginia Department of Health comparing the symptoms of seasonal allergies and respiratory illnesses. Stay well!
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, please inform the School IN WRITING via the COVID-19 Reporting Form linked below. The link is also on the School website.
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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 the first week of school!
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 2023-24 school year (updated as of Sept 6).
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).
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St M Handbook
Click HERE for the 2023-24 School-Family Handbook.
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This Week
Monday, Nov. 20
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Wednesday, Nov. 15
- No School/ Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, Nov. 16
- No School/ Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, Nov. 17
- No School/ Thanksgiving Holiday
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sports games and practices this week!
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