The Installation of Robert E. Gregg III As Seventh Head of SchoolJoin us in welcoming Bob Gregg and his family to St. Michael's!
- Installation Chapel Service: October 9, 8:20 a.m. (Gym)
- Installation Reception: October 9, 6:30 p.m. (The Green) Reception invitations have been mailed to all of our families. Please RSVP by October 2.
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ERB Testing This Week
A friendly reminder that ERB testing for Grades 3-8 will take place THIS WEEK, September 30-October 4.
These annual standardized tests provide St. Michael’s with extensive information on individual, grade-level and school-wide student performance relative to specific norming groups. The tests focus on language-related tasks and mathematical abilities and skills, and the School carefully analyzes the results from each year’s testing. This information is considered as we engage in ongoing curriculum review, and it provides teachers a better understanding of the learning profiles of our students.
St. Michael’s recognizes that ERBs are but one aspect of a child’s academic journey and parents should review the results as such. It is important, however, that each child does his or her best to provide an accurate picture of current abilities and achievement as these test scores become a part of a child’s academic file which helps the School view a pattern of test results. They are also a component of a student’s eighth grade transcript package when they apply to high school.
Tests will be administered first thing in the morning when students are fresh. Please take extra care to ensure students arrive at school on time.
There is no way to “study” for ERBs. A good night’s sleep and regular healthy exercise & eating habits will help students perform their best. As per our handbook, it may not be possible for students to make up all missed sections of the test.
NOTE: 6th and 7th grade students will need to charge their Chromebooks each night and bring them to School every day for testing.
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Meet Our New Head of School This Week
The St. Michael's community is invited to attend "Meet and Mingle" events with Bob Gregg, our seventh Head of School, on the following dates:
- This Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m. (Hubbard Hall Library)
- Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. (Installation Reception)
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School Directory/Handbook Sent Home!The 2019-2020 School Directory and Handbook is hot off the presses and was sent home this week with the youngest child in each family.
The Directory includes a list of St M families by zipcode to aid with carpools and relationship-building in your neighborhoods, as well as Middle School Google Classroom codes.
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Application Time is NOW for the 2020 Kindergarten ClassesNOW is the time to apply for Kindergarten for fall 2020! Applications may be submitted ONLINE. (New families need to create an account; current families should use their PowerSchool account log-in.)
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Middle School Online Grading Portal Middle School parents received details, directions, and login codes for the new PowerSchool online grading portal at Back to School night.
If you were unable to attend, this information was given to your Middle School child on Friday to take home so check his/her backpack. Please contact Dave Grossman, Director of Technology, with any questions.
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Planning for High School: A Program for 8th Grade FamiliesSt. Michael's invites our 8th Grade families to attend our High School Planning Program on Friday, October 11, from 1-3 p.m. to learn about high school options and the application process, as well as to meet representatives from area independent schools. More details and a "Guide to the High School Process" will be sent to 8th grade families shortly.
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School Pictures Are Now ONLINE! Please place your order by Sunday, October 6. This is an important SMPA fundraiser.
Password: Dragons2019
- All packages include a 5x7 group picture. Only add a group picture to your cart if you wish to purchase an additional group picture.
- Note: All 8th graders who place an order will receive a “goofy group” photo at no extra charge.
If you would like to be placed on the retake list or if you have any questions, please contact Christi McFadden, christimcf@gmail.com.
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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 “Welcome Valued Customer” drop-down menu on the upper right side.
- Scroll down to the “Kroger Community Rewards.”
- Select “Enroll Now” or “Edit.”
- When prompted enter the School’s organization number: 82190 or “St Michael’s” (no period).
- Click “Save.”
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. To sign up, log in to your Publix.com account and search for St Michael's Episcopal School. Then, 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! Here is St. Michael’s unique link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-5038516
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Birthday BooksThe presentation of Birthday Books to the library is a special tradition at St. Michael’s. Please email Mrs. Wise at the Lower School or Mrs. Carpenter at the Middle School if you would like them to assist your child in selecting a September or October birthday book!
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Got Lunch?Don't forget to place your lunch order! Remember, you can schedule lunches up to 4 weeks in advance!
Click HERE for instructions regarding how to register.
- The cut-off for placing orders is always 6 p.m. Saturday for the upcoming week.
- If you miss the window, contact Yay Lunch directly at info@yaylunch.com.
- Be sure to check your class calendar to ensure your child is not away on field trips on chosen hot lunch days.
IMPORTANT: Parents’ billing questions, cancellations, technical support, and all other lunch-related questions should go directly to info@yaylunch.com, as Yay Lunch is managing the entire lunch program for the School.
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Come Race for CHAnge!* (CHA = Cooper Henry Abbott)
Last year, we had upwards of 70 St M students and parents--let's see if we can break 100!
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SpiritwearShow your DRAGON PRIDE with St M Spiritwear!
Visit our spiritwear website HERE to place online orders for St M apparel. From shirts and string bags to belts and hats, we have lots of exciting items!
"Dragon Dress Days" are on "D" days, whereby St M students may wear any above the waist St M apparel items/tees, etc.
We are also getting ready to place a St M belt order. Cost is $25. If interested, please contact Susan Curwood.
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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 Remember Please check our online School Calendar for updates. Click HERE for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar.
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 (or both) as needed.
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This Week:
ERB Testing Week (Gr. 3-8)
Monday, Sept. 30:
- C Day
- No Chapel due to ERB testing
Tuesday: Oct 1:
- D Day (& K-8 Dragon Dress Day)
- Bob Gregg Meet and Mingle, 7:30 a.m., Hubbard Hall Library
- K and 8th Grade Lunch Buddies Meet
- MS Soccer (White) and Field Hockey (White) Games at Steward, both at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 2:
- E Day
- MS LEGO Robotics, 3 p.m.
- MS Cross Country Home Meet vs. St. Bridget's, 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct 3:
- F Day
- MS Soccer (Blue) Home Game against St. Mary's, 4 p.m.
- MS Field Hockey (White) vs. Panthers, 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct 4:
Note: Due to the volume of sports practices, please consult the online School calendar for practice dates and times.
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Sunday, October 20
1-4 p.m.
All ages are invited to join us for this special annual event for a great cause! CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by local congregations or groups to raise funds to end hunger at home and around the world.
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