Thanksgiving, Turkey Trot
Saint Michael's Minutes
Teaching Children their value as Children of God
Principal's Notes
Dear parents and families, 

As Saint Ambrose sa id, "No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks." At times it is easy for us a educators and parents to feel the urgency of work, chores, educating our children, and so much more. This Thanksgiving let us all remember to be thankful to God for all he has provided for us and continues to provide. As for myself, I am truly thankful to be your principal, and to all of you for entrusting your child(ren)'s faith formation and education to us at St. Michaels!

Tomorrow is the big day! Our 2017 Turkey Trot is here! Make sure your Ben, Ana, Joey, or Susie are all ready to trot around campus tomorrow with their teachers, principal, and priests.

I'm thrilled to announce that we have hit our first big goal, which means Mr. Cinalli will be trotting around tomorrow dressed like a Turkey (or some similar pheasant)!

We are incredibly close to reaching the goal to put me on the roof for a day, so we will be accepting last minute donations, forms, and money tomorrow. While I love my office, my other love is roofing, so please make me a happy man and put me on the roof for the day! I don't have a definite number that we need, but with a little bit of extra help we should be able to put me on the roof!

Some quick notes:
  • Wednesday, Nov 22: Turkey Trot, 11:30 Dismissal (NO AFTERCARE)
  • Thursday, Nov 23: No School, Thanksgiving
  • Friday, Nov 24: No School
  • Monday, Nov 27, No School
  • Thursday, High School Placement Test

If you would like to volunteer tomorrow with the Turkey Trot, please report to the office at 8:30. You can work with Mr. Muha to help set up and supervise parts of our campus, or also stay with your child's class.

Make sure you send in your child(ren) with a hat to keep their brain warm tomorrow because we are going to be using our bodies and minds! During the Turkey Trot tomorrow, we will be pulling each grade in to compete in a Math Trot worksheet. Each class will have 5 minutes to complete as many problems as possible on a worksheet, with the most accurate and fastest student receiving a certificate of award at the end of the day!

Poinsettia sales have begun! This is a very important school fundraiser and we need support from all our students. The top three students sellers will win a gift card!

God bless,

Daniel Cinalli
Principal
Student Government Raises Money for Catholic Charities
A huge congratulations to our Student Government. Their donut sale fundraiser raised over $200.00 for Catholic Charities! This drive was for our Corporal Work of Mercy, Give Alms to the Poor.

Next month, for the Corporal Work of Mercy Visit the Sick, we will be having a toy drive for INOVA Fairfax's pediatric department. More information to come next month on the toy drive.
First Grade performed their Thanksgiving Readers' Theatre play in class today. They took turns performing in the roles of narrator, turkeys, and chickens. Readers' Theatre helps students build fluency in their reading. It is a great way to differentiate instruction by reading level as well. 
Chef Alvarro prepared a Thanksgiving meal for hot lunch today. The students feasted on homemade turkey, corn, and stuffing!
The first graders prepare "pompion", stewed butternut squash, a dish most likely eaten by the Pilgrims every day. First graders had the opportunity to eat "pompion" for snack.
Our fourth and fifth graders were treated to a very special mystery reader today. Ms. Bastidas brother joined both classes at once to read them a story about Thanksgiving and show the importance of a tight-knit family.
"In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks." - St. Teresa of Avila
Saint Michael School  | Phone 703-256-1222 | Fax 703-256-3490 | daniel.cinalli@stmikes22003.org