Weekly Update - February 16, 2017
In this update:

A letter from Mrs. Maxwell.
 
Please take the time to respond to the 2016-17 school survey.
 
Here's what to do if you suspect your student has the flu.
 
Mark you calendars for the Lenten Fish Fries.
 
Does your middle school student love to knit - or want to learn?
 
What is Milk Moola, you ask?
 
Middle school conferences update.

 
Upcoming free VIRTUS class at St. Michael Catholic Church.

Upcoming dates  you should be aware of. 

laurieFrom the Principal's Desk


Dear St. Michael Families,

The Blues and White Ball was a huge success.  Parents, families, staff and alumni came dressed festively in the disco, denim or diamonds theme and ready to enjoy the live band, Johan and the Whales. Our more "seasoned attendees" gathered around the "70's themed dessert bar" reminiscing about the good old days when "wax lips, candy cigarettes, and Charleston Chews" were in abundance. Staff walked the room taking old-fashioned Polaroid pictures of the guests. All enjoyed watching as the picture came out of the camera and developed slowly, making current memories of days gone by. Thanks to all of you who came out to support our annual gala event and those that bid electronically from home.
A very special thank you to this year's Gala committee: Kris Hall, Maggie Stack, Chris Chappuis, Beth Gassen, Lynn Loehr, and Jessica Maslow for planning such a fun evening for our community.
And we could not have had a successful fundraising event without our business sponsors: Ames Construction, Babcock and Morgan, DCM Property Management, Drews Total Concrete, GG Boutique, Klein Bank and Mandinec Landscaping. Thank you business sponsors for being faithful supporters of our school.
Do not forget to register for the 2017- 2018 school year before March 1st. On March 1st the registration fee doubles going up to $200.00 per child with a max of $600.00 per family. Registrations are coming in quickly with almost half of our K- 8 grade families already registered. Our 4 year old preschool program has almost completely filled two classrooms, with only 3 spots available for next year. Please do not wait to register and end up on a waiting list.
Please keep all of our Catholic Elementary Principals in your prayers as we attend an Archdiocesan Principal Retreat this Thursday and Friday. I look forward to being back at school on Tuesday.

Blessings,

Laurie Maxwell
Principal
  


 survey2016-2017 St. Michael Catholic School Parent Survey

Dear St. Michael Catholic School Parents:
 
As we have just completed the 2nd quarter of the 2016-2017 school year, the
School Advisory Council would like to get your feedback on your experience during
the first half of the year.

Click on the following link to answer some questions. Please respond by Monday,
February 20, 2017. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.


  fluFlu Season is Here

Dear Parents and Guardians,

With the influenza season now at a widespread stage, please keep your student(s) home when they have influenza like illness (ILI) criteria, defined in the attachment.  Please let us know when a student has influenza so  we can report the  incidence to MDH as requested.   Feel free to call the health office if you have any questions.  Thank you!

Influenza Symptom Screening Tool

socialCSCOE is Hosting Social Media Safety Presentations at
3 Catholic Schools!

The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence is so excited to bring Josh Ochs, a nationally-renowned social media safety speaker, to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on March 7th-March 9th, 2017. He will present seminars at three Catholic schools to teach parents about social media safety and how to help children use social media to impress colleges and future employers. Josh will bring parents up to speed on the latest apps and explain how to talk with kids about using digital tools to shine online. 

These FREE events are geared toward young parents and are open to the public, including parents from all Catholic schools. FREECHILDCARE will be available at all locations.

Seminars include:

March 7
7PM-8:30PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
4625 W 125th St
Savage, MN
55378

March 8
7PM-8:30PM
Annunciation
Catholic School

525 W 54th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419

  March 9
7PM-8:30PM
St. Croix
Catholic School

621 3rd St S
Stillwater, MN
55082

 FishLenten Fish Fries

Come and enjoy a delicious fish dinner! 
St. Michael School families are asked to supply the desserts for the fish fries. 
Desserts can be left at Archangel's Hall on the days of the fish fry. 
Friday, March 3
Friday, March 24
Friday, March 31

Archangels Hall 4:30 - 7:30 pm

The famous dinner includes lightly breaded Alaskan Pollock, potato wedges, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, green beans, homemade rolls, coffee, milk, and dessert.

Convenient five minute parking for to-go orders.

  conferencesMiddle School Conferences

Please note that Mr. Olson (social studies) will have limited hours during conferences next week.  He will be available both Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 and 6:30 - 7:30.  Please plan accordingly or contact to schedule for another day.  olson@saintmpl.org

  knitMiddle School Craft Club

Our middle school craft club is going strong! Students meet on Thursdays after school for an hour to knit or learn how to knit. Mrs. Lu Kempf and Mrs. Morgan instruct the students.  We have been making lacy dishcloths and scarves for our first projects. For those of you who remember Mrs. Kempf, she taught at St. Michael for ten years and is currently part of the Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry at the St. Michael Parish. Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join! There is no cost, as materials are donated by members of the church. See Mrs. Morgan for a permission slip if you are interested.
 
  milkMilk Moola

Milk Moola is a Kwik Trip program that gives 5 cents back to St. Michael's School for every bottle or bag top of the following products:

All type and flavors of Nature's Touch milk
Orange Juice, from 100% juice concentrate
Nature's Touch Drinking Water
Kwik Quencher® Iced Tea and Lemonade- Gallons
*Sizes include: Bags, gallons, ½ gallons, quarts, pints and ½ pints.
  Be sure to look for the Milk Moola 5¢ logo on the cap or bag top. 
 
Watch for a flyer to come home detailing all of the great benefits of the Milk Moola Program.  And send your caps in!


 VIRTUSVIRTUS Training
In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Youth, the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul requires training sessions for all adult volunteers having contact with children, youth and vulnerable adults. The program specifically addresses how the entire parish and school communities can protect all of God's children from sexual abuse. Along with attending a Virtus session, a background check and code of conduct is required by those 18 and older to volunteer with minors and vulnerable adults. These items can be done online while registering for the Virtus session. Please see Stmichael-pl.org, under the faith formation tab with instructions on how to complete these items. A FREE VIRTUS training is being offered at St. Michael Catholic Church on Sunday, February 26th from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Archangels Hall. Please register ahead online at www.virtus.org. Call Tammie at 952-447-2491 if you need assistance.

calendarUpcoming Events

February 16
6:30 p.m.
Marketing meeting
February 20

No School/President's Day
February 21
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parent Conferences (Preschool - Grade 8)
February 23
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Parent Conferences (Preschool - Grade 8)
February 24

Band Festival
February 28
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 
Mardi Gras Archangels Hall (Volunteer Appreciation)
March 1
8:00 am
Ash Wednesday Mass 
March 2
6:30 pm
Parent Connections
March 3
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
Fish Fry sponsored by Student Council (Archangels Hall)
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You can view the entire school calendar here.
  knitMiddle School Craft Club

Our middle school craft club is going strong! Students meet weekly to knit or learn how to knit, with Mrs. Lu Kempf and Mrs. Morgan. We meet for an hour on Thursdays after school. Students have been making lacy dishcloths and scarves for their first projects. For those of you who remember Mrs. Kempf, she taught at St. Michael for ten years and is currently part of the Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry at the St. Michael Parish. Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join! There is no cost, as materials are donated by members of the church. See Mrs. Morgan for a permission slip if you are interested.


Victim/Survivor Assistance

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis partners with Canvas Health, an independent and professional local care provider, to offer confidential, compassionate assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (651) 291-4497.


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