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We Are Positively Mad with Gratitude!
We are positively mad with gratitude for each and every one of you who joined us for our magical night at the annual Auction! From tea cups to top hats, you embraced the whimsy of Wonderland and helped create an evening full of laughter, generosity, and community spirit.
As the Cheshire Cat might say, “Every adventure requires a first step.” Thank you for stepping with us into Wonderland and for your gracious and enthusiastic support. Your generosity is more magical than a White Rabbit with a pocket watch.
Until next time, keep dreaming, keep believing in St M, and always remember—we’re all mad here... madly grateful for YOU!
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| Good Friday Holiday
A friendly reminder that St. Michael's will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday.
As previously communicated, Easter Monday, April 21, is NOW A DESIGNATED SCHOOL DAY.
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St M Traditions: The History of Magic Dragon Day
Originally known as Field Day, Magic Dragon Day began more than 54 years ago with students competing on Blue and White teams in relays, jump rope activities, and the ever-popular Blue vs. White tug-of-war. By the 1970s, the day expanded to include student art and talent shows, class-sponsored booths, and at one point, hot air balloon rides. (Fun Fact: St M alum and current parent, Laura Hamlin Weiler '96, submitted the name Magic Dragon Day and won the event naming contest when she was a third grade Dragon.)
Today, students and families come out yearly on the first Saturday in May for carnival-type games and activities including class booths, Dragon Cakes, inflatable games, and the beloved Maypole Dance, a rite of passage for kindergarten students to celebrate the start of spring. The Maypole tradition began in 1969 by music teacher Martha Fraher and continues to draw St M alumni to Magic Dragon Day each spring.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, May 3. Stay tuned for an "All You Need To Know About Magic Dragon Day" email which will go out the week of April 28 containing the schedule, parking info, and more.
Go BLUE TEAM! Go WHITE TEAM! Go DRAGONS!
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Magic Dragon Day Needs
Stuffed Animals Wanted:
The much-loved Pet Palace, where students can use their Magic Dragon Day tickets to select a stuffed animal friend, returns to Magic Dragon Day this year! Please bring in your washed, gently used stuffed animals. Collection bins will be placed in the Lower School and Middle School front offices.
Collection will also take place Wednesday, April 16 and 23 in morning carpool.
COMING SOON: Be on lookout for sign-up forms to volunteer for Grade Level carnival game booths.
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2025 Summer Camp Registration Filling Fast!
Please INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, & NEIGHBORS to participate -- ALL ARE WELCOME!
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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.
Every FRIDAY is DRAGON DRESS DAY! Wear above-waist St M spiritwear or blue/white with pride!
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| Illness Reporting Protocol/Form
For the health and safety of all of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for informing St. Michael’s if your child is ill and/or has a suspected contagious illness.
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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Join the Birthday Book Club!
Welcome to the St M K-8 Birthday Book Club! This treasured St. Michael’s tradition enables students to learn the joy of giving as well as receiving and encourages a lifelong appreciation of books and reading. Click below to learn more!
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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 RememberFor planning purposes, click HERE for updated KEY DATES for the 2024-25 school year.
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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Class of 2025 Families
Attached is a helpful St M guide (shared on April 7) to help our 8th Grade families keep track of all of the year-end events, exams, and celebrations for Class of 2025.
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This Week
Monday, Apr 14
Tuesday, Apr 15
Wednesday, Apr 16
- G Day
- 1st Grade Field Trip (Egg Hunt), 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Apr 17
- A Day
- 3rd Grade to Lakewood Retirement Community, 10 a.m.
- Kindergarten Egg Hunt, 1-2 p.m.
Friday, Apr 18
- NO SCHOOL/GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY
Monday, April, 21
- Now a DESIGNATED SCHOOL DAY
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