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Dear St. Michael's families, I hope this note finds you and your family enjoying some summertime fun with each other and loved ones. With the calendar turned to August, I wanted to reach out to make sure that you had everything you will need whenever your mind begins to think about Back to School time. No rush, by all means, soak up all that summer has to offer. However, all around campus, faculty, staff, and friends of the School have been busily working to prepare for the 2018–19 school year as we become One.Together. (We can't wait for you to see all of the exciting new campus changes!)
Below please find important updates and information. Please note that several more communications will be sent out in August for fall sports, co-curricular and hot lunch registration, as well as first week of school info, carpool instructions and more, so please stay tuned to your email.
As always, the folks in the School office are here to help. If you have questions, please reach out at 804-272-3514. We look forward to seeing you in late August!
With warm regards,
Michael G. Turner
Head of School
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Back to School Basics
Be sure to check out our School spiritwear website as well for exciting St M apparel. (Sizing info is included with each item on the site.)
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Directory Updates Needed
Did you move this summer? Has your email or phone number changed? Do you want School communications to go to a particular email address?
Please send any changes by Friday, August 31, as we are finalizing the School directory. Returning families need only to review their current listing (in last year's directory) and forward all new/corrected information (e.g., address, email, phone numbers, etc.) to Erbie Godwin at egodwin@stmschool.net.
New families will be emailed separately to confirm contact info.
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Academic Calendar for the 2018-2019 School Year
Click HERE to access a printable copy of the School's academic calendar (UPDATED as of AUGUST 8) for coming school year which contains the dates of important events, Back to School Nights and school early closings/holidays.
You may also subscribe to the following calendars so they feed to your own calendar program: Academic Calendar, Lower School Calendar, Middle School Calendar, plus all fall Middle School Sports calendars (Cross Country, Soccer and Field Hockey). - Click HERE to subscribe to calendar feeds (Subscription links are below the monthly calendar.) Note: To subscribe, you need to subscribe to BOTH the ACADEMIC All-School Calendar AND either the Lower School or Middle School Calendar (or all three).
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Teacher Assignments
- Students and families will find out their teacher assignments at Orientation.
- We strongly encourage ALL families to attend orientation given new carpool procedures and campus changes for this school year.
Carpool Planning
- Families will receive carpool maps and assigned carpool loops at Orientation.
- If your family is part of an organized carpool, we need you to submit your carpool information to the School via the form below NO LATER THAN noon on August 20 so participating families are assigned to the same carpool loop.
- The new campus changes necessitate new carpool routines, and a lot of thought has gone into our carpool procedures. We ask for your patience, support and understanding as folks learn new patterns and routines. Thank you!
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Orientation Dates
LOWER SCHOOL
- Wednesday, August 22: KINDERGARTEN Parent Orientation (Hubbard Hall), 7 p.m.
- Thursday August 23: LOWER SCHOOL "Meet Your Teacher Day" & Extended Day Open House (Hubbard Hall, Singleton Campus at 10510 Hobby Hill Road)
- 8:30-9:05 a.m.: Kindergarten
- 9:30-10:05 a.m.: Students with a kindergarten sibling
- 10:15-10:50 a.m.: New students or those with a new sibling
- 11-11:35 a.m.: Returning students with a last name beginning with letters A-F
- 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m.: Returning students with a last name beginning with G-M
- 12:30-1:05 p.m.: Returning students with a last name beginning with N-Z
- Extended Day Open House: 8:30 a.m.-1:05 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Given the new building and new changes this year, a program and scavenger hunt (for grades 1-5) to learn the new building will take place, so each start time listed is a hard start/not a drop-in schedule. We strongly encourage attendance.
- Families may park anywhere on campus (please drive slowly) and enter Hubbard Hall via any of the 3 entrances. We will have greeters at each door guiding families.
- Click HERE for directions to the Singleton Campus and a Campus Map.
- Lower School orientation dress is "summer attire." The Lower School Dress Code requirement begins on the first day of school on August 27.
- Bring school supplies and completed Back to School forms.
-Monday, August 27: Lower School Half-Day of School - 7:45 a.m.: Doors open, carpool drop-off begins (NO MORNING GYM on first day)
- 8 a.m.: Students must be seated in class
- 11 a.m.: Kindergarten Early Dismissal
- Noon: Grades K-5 Early Dismissal
- Lower School Extended Day open 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
-Tuesday, August 28: First Full Day of School - Free Morning Gym for K-8: 7:20-7:45 a.m.
- Doors Open/Carpool Drop-Off Begins: 7:45 a.m
- School Day Hours: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Extended Day open from 3 -6 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL Orientation and Locker Set-Up
Monday, August 27: DRESS CODE ATTIRE REQUIRED (Location: Singleton Hall at 10510 Hobby Hill Road)
- 7th and 8th Grade Orientation/Locker Set-Up: 8:15-9:30 a.m. in Advisory Groups - Greeters will have Advisory Group designations at entrances to Singleton Hall.
- Bring school supplies and completed Back to School forms.
- Carpool Orientation for ALL 6th grade and interested 7th/8th families: 9:30 a.m. - 6th Grade Orientation: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (NOTE: Parents should attend from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. AND 2:10-3 p.m) - 6th graders should bring a BAGGED LUNCH and water bottle. Snacks will be provided.
- Please wear close-toed shoes/sneakers for outdoor orientation activities.
Tuesday, August 28: First Full Day of School
- Free Morning Gym for K-8: 7:20-7:45 a.m.
- Doors Open/Carpool Drop-Off Begins: 7:45 a.m
- School Day Hours: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Extended Day open from 3-6 p.m.
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Extended Programs and Co-Curricular Registration
Registration for our Extended Day before and after-school program and Fall Co-Curriculars/Sports will open shortly. We will be sending this information out in a separate e-mail so please check your inboxes next week. The following co-curriculars will be offered this Fall:
- Lower School: Yoga, Coding, Martial Arts, Drawing and Painting, Fishing, Music Lessons (various instruments)
- Middle School: Yoga, Coding, Martial Arts, Drawing and Painting, Music Lessons (various instruments)
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Middle School Sports Pre-Season Workouts and Registration
The following Middle School sports will be offered this fall: Field Hockey, Soccer, Cross Country and Mountain Biking. Stay tuned for registration information. Middler Schoolers are invited to OPTIONAL pre-season August workouts as follows. Pre-season workouts are a great way to try the sport before registration and to meet new and returning students! All sports should meet at the Singleton Campus GYM.
Pre-Season Workout Schedule:
Field Hockey and Cross Country - Monday, 8/20 - 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, 8/22 - 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Soccer
- Monday, 8/20 - 4:30-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, 8/21 - 4:30-6 p.m.
- Thursday 8/23 - 4:30-6 p.m.
Please contact Athletic Director Wally Kern with any questions.
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Hot Lunch
St M offers families the opportunity to purchase hot lunch. I'm happy to announce we have partnered again with the following vendors: Ellwood Thompson's, Jason's Deli, Frank's Ristorante and Chick-fil-A.
Due to the company's commitment to and experience with providing healthy food that kids will actually eat with minimal ecological impact, Elwood Thompson's will serve as the primary vendor again this year (Wednesday-Friday.) Jason's Deli will offer an expanded menu on Mondays. Frank’s Ristorante will continue as our vendor for the popular Tuesday pizza days. Chick-fil-A will be available one day a month as a treat. - Families will be able to select and pay for meals online, and have a digital record of their order.
A separate email will arrive later in August with further details on the program, as well as details on signing up at https://www.boonli.com/.
**NEW THIS YEAR: Hot Lunch ordering will be done by SEASON (fall, winter, spring) vs. monthly.
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Class Calendars
In a few weeks, you will receive an email from SMPA president, Ashley Templeton, asking you to sign up for various volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
In addition, you will receive an invitation to a grade-level social gathering/calendar meeting– a chance to meet and mingle with the parents of your child’s classmates as well as to finalize class calendars and volunteer scheduling.
Please be sure to reply promptly and thoughtfully to these volunteer requests because your time, talent, treasure and friendship are main ingredients in the magic of St. Michael's strong community.
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