'Tis Near Halloween
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers: "'Tis near Halloween." Boo!
Be sure to check out our schedule for all of the fun Halloween activities we have planned!
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Student Holiday on Tuesday
A friendly reminder that this Tuesday, October 24, is a STUDENT HOLIDAY and Faculty Professional Development Day. No classes will be held.
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Need Childcare for the October 24 Student Holiday? Go Fish!
Tuesday, October 24 is a STUDENT HOLIDAY and a Faculty Professional Development Day.
Need childcare? Students in grades 3-8 can spend the day with Virginia Outside fishing in a private farm pond! Students will have the opportunity to catch a wide range of fish from largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and crappie.
Participants will be picked up at 8 a.m. at St. Michael’s Lower School playground area, facing the playground, and dropped back off at 3 p.m. All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Register below. Cost $170.
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LAST CALL! Register Today for Winter Activities, Sports, and MS Extended Day!
NOW is the time to register for WINTER sports, after-school enrichment, the Matilda musical, and Middle School Extended Day. We have lots of exciting opportunities available for our K-8 Dragons.
REGISTRATION CLOSES Friday, October 27. Don't miss out!
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Last Call: Purchase Tickets to MS Halloween Dance
Boo! Middle Schoolers, join us for spooky fun THIS FRIDAY at the Halloween Dance!
- Friday, October 27, 7-9 p.m.
- Pick up/drop off in the Green loop in front of Singleton Hall
- Costumes or Halloween colors are encouraged. (Facepaint is welcome, but no masks please)
- Bring a water bottle and eat before you come as no food will be served
- Purchase/Cost: Tickets must be purchased in advance via the online link below!! Cost: $10.
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SMPA Book Fair & Ice Cream Party - Tuesday, October 31, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 1, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, November 2, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Location: Perkinson Arts Center
It's time for the annual St M Book Fair! Check out great new titles from local bookstore bbgb just in time for Christmas shopping, and enjoy some yummy treats from Mister Softee RVA at the Ice Cream party on Thursday, November 2nd.
Here's important and helpful Book Fair information:
All students will get a chance to visit the Book Fair during school hours, to make a wish list or purchase books.
If your child would like to purchase books during their class visit, please remember to send them with CASH (in a ziploc bag, to hold change), a blank check (with a note indicating the maximum they can spend), or a credit card (also with a note indicating a spending maximum).
If you are sending your child with a check, please make sure it is signed and made out to "bbgb". If you are sending your child with a credit/debit card, please make sure they are aware of any necessary PIN.
Raffle tickets will be available for a chance at five different baskets filled with books, toys, and other treats. Raffle tickets are CASH ONLY, so please be sure to send your child with extra money if they would like to purchase a raffle ticket.
There will be a 'Teacher Wish List' board at the Book Fair with lists of books to purchase for our STM teachers.
If you do not want to send your child with cash, a check, or card, they can also fill out a "Wish List" during their class list and buy books at the Ice Cream party or bbgb online.
Parents are also welcome to come to the Book Fair with their children during their class visit, after afternoon carpool, or at extended day pick up. If you are coming after carpool, please pick up your child and then park to attend.
15% of all Book Fair sales come back to the SMPA to help support our Dragon community!
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3rd-5th Grade Author Visit
Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson: Eagle Drums
Wednesday, November 8th at 11am
Iñupiaq author-illustrator Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson will be speaking (virtually) to 3rd-5th graders about writing and illustrating stories, answering student questions, and sharing her debut middle grade novel, Eagle Drums.
Our local bookshop, bbgb books, is facilitating this visit, and is offering bookplate-signed copies of Eagle Drums for free school delivery. To purchase books for your student, visit St. Michael's author visit page below and follow the instructions at the top of the page.
Please preorder your book by Wednesday, October 25th to guarantee free school delivery on the day of the author visit.
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LS Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
The Lower School Fruit and Vegetable Challenge will take place November 1- November 10.
During these days in November, students will tally if they ate a serving of fruits or vegetables at lunch or snack. 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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Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Join us for a St. Michael's Parents' Association (SMPA) Holiday Wreath Making Fundraiser, led by Sue Mondeau of Su Su's Petals!
When: Sunday, November 26, 2-4 PM
Where: Singleton Hall - Great Hall
Price: $125 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 30 people.
- Registration deadline is Friday, November 3
Hope you can join us!
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Got Lunch?
For those that choose to purchase lunch, lunch ordering with Yay Lunch closes at noon each Sunday before the upcoming week.
Click below for info and to register/place an order.
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| COVID Reporting Protocol/Form
If your child has tested positive 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. 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 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!
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 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, Oct. 23
- C Day
- All-School Chapel, 8:15 a.m.
- K-3 Author Visit with Stephen Shaskan, 12: 15 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
- STUDENT HOLIDAY/No Classes/ Faculty PD Day
Wednesday, Oct. 25
- D Day
- Kindergarten Admissions Open House, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Perkinson Arts Center
- 8th Grade Field Trip, Richmond Shakespeare's Hamlet, 9:30 a.m.
- 1st Grade Japanese Global Learning Stations (Mitchell)
Thursday, Oct. 26
- E Day
- 4th Grade Minds in Motion Parent Showcase Class, 9:15-10 a.m., Perkinson Arts Center
- 1st Grade Japanese Global Learning Stations (Reining)
- 7th Grade Digital Citizenship Presentation, 11:25 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 27
- F Day
- Dragon Dress Day: Wear Spiritwear or Blue/White with Pride!
- First Grade Japanese Study Field Trip to Japanese Steakhouse, 11 a.m.
- 2nd Grade Egypt Day Performance, 1:30 p.m., Perkinson Arts Center
- Middle School Halloween Dance, Great Hall, 7-9 p.m. See details in newsletter.
- Middle School Camping Elective Campus Camp Out, 9 p.m.- Saturday, 11 a.m. Wonder if they will see a sasquatch in our woods?
Saturday, Oct. 28
- Campus Grounds Improvement Day, 8 a.m.-NOON. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
NOTE: See the Master Calendar for Sports games and practices this week!
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