October 23, 2019

To report absence, tardy or an early release please email:  attendance@stmikes22003.org  When arriving late ALL students must come to the main office.  A staff member will take them to their classroom.

School Calendar Reminders October 24th - DRESS DOWN DAY FOR ALL October 24th - Open House, 9-11am October 24th - Band, and after school band October 24th - Players Sports Academy October 25th - NO SCHOOL, Professional Development October 25th - TRUNK OR TREAT, 5:30pm begin set up October 28th - Girls on the Run October 29th - 8th grade parent meeting 6pm in cafeteria October 29th - Kindergarten Field Trip October 30th - Girls on the Run October 30th - Players Sports Academy November 1st - All Saints Day Performance, 1:30 in the Cafeteria 

From our Principal

Greetings! We have been focusing on greeting all adults in the building. Visitors in the building have been very impressed with our students greeting them and making polite and pleasant conversations. I am so proud of them.  I have observed many students coming to school late. Please work towards bringing your children to school on time.  Monthly confessions for students in 3-8 grade will start in November when Fr. Drummond is back from his trip. Looking forward to see everyone for Trunk Or Treat this Friday October 25th! God’s Blessings! Mrs. Fernandez 

Dress Down Day - TOMORROW October 24, 2019 In thanks for his birthday cards and gifts Father Drummond has given the school a dress down day for tomorrow. Thank you, Father Drummond

ALL SAINTS DAY 2ND GRADE PERFORMANCE Please join us on November 1st for a special All Saints Day Presentation. Our 2nd grade students will be dressed as Saints. They will each read a short biography about their Saint. This will be held at 1:30pm in the School Cafeteria. All are invited!

Who doesn't like to paint? Join us for a PaintNite! PLEASE RSVP Mark your calendar for now Friday, November 1 at 6:00 PM .  We are hosting our very own PaintNite at Saint Michael School. All supplies are provided. Everyone is welcome to bring food to share and their own drinks. Let us know if you have any questions.  We look forward to having a great time. Click here to sign up! RSVP NOW!

THIS FRIDAY!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 25TH Everyone is invited! Dress up and Decorate your Car! This is a fun and safe way for our children to celebrate! Set up begins at 5:30pm Trunk or Treat begins at 6:00 Hot Dogs, Chips and drinks will be for sale (cash only) This event is held Rain or Shine

SPANISH HERITAGE MONTH Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 to October 15 of every year in the United States. This year’s celebration at St. Michael Catholic School stared with the praying of the Ave Maria by students, faculty and staff. During the month long, celebration parents shared with students the importance of celebrating and acknowledging the contributions of Hispanic-Americans and their heritage to our community. Ms. Sylvia Munoz and Mrs. Laura Flores shared of their time and experiences with some our middle school students. In addition, as part of the celebration, Mrs. Walthour made traditional Hispanic Masks with the students and the St. Michael School Spanish Honor Society sponsored an art stamp contest. The them of the art contest was “Why celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month”. The winners of the contest are: Nathalia L., Kimberly H., and Brianna N. Each of the winners received a certificate and a gift card of $40, $20 & $10 respectively.

WINTER UNIFORM BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 4TH Please read the below information to make sure your student has the proper uniform. Preschool: Long green sweatpants, yellow t-shirt, green sweatshirt (all with log0) and sneakers GIRLS Kindergarten - 3rd Grade: Plaid jumper, white blouse with Peter Pan collar, navy knee socks or navy tights, black shoes. Navy cardigan sweater is optional. BOYS Kindergarten - 3rd Grade : Navy dress slacks, black/blue socks, plain white golf style shirt, navy sweater vest or long sleeved navy pullover sweater, black shoes. GIRLS 4th Grade - 8th Grade: Plaid skirt or kilt, white button down collar shirt, v-neck sweater vest or v-neck pull over sweater (Navy for grades 4-6, Prescott red for grades 7-8), navy knee highs, or navy/black tights, black shoes. BOYS 4th Grade - 8th Grade: Navy dress slacks, black belt, black/navy socks, white button down collar shirt, navy tie, v-neck sweater vest or v-neck pull over sweater (Navy for grades 4-6, Prescott red for grades 7-8), black shoes. PE DAYS : Long green sweatpants, yellow t-shirt, green sweatshirt (all with logo), sneakers Sneakers are only worn on PE Days (grades K-8). Black shoes need to be worn with winter uniform. Blue/Prescott red sweaters and/or vests should be worn everyday. Green fleece jackets/pull overs can be worn instead of sweaters.

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Poinsettia and Wreath Sale Saint Michael School PTO is selling Poinsettia plants and evergreen wreaths for the Christmas Season. The poinsettia's are in a 7" pot and come in 4 colors (red, pink, white, marble). See flyer in todays Yellow Folder! All are encouraged to sell to family and friends. For every $50 a student sells they will receive a dress down day pass (3 max). Whole school dress down day pass for selling 500 items! (total goal)

Parent Lunch Hours Please use the Sign Up Genius Link (below) to sign up for your lunch hour. We are asking for 3 parents per lunch.  We Need Your Help for Recess and Lunch to run smoothly  Sign Up Genius Link Every Family (K-8) is required to work 5 hours of lunch  or pay the $100 opt out fee.

YEARBOOKS The yearbook committee is getting ready to begin designing the yearbook. If you have pictures for the yearbook please send them to yearbook@stmikes22003.org

PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL  OPEN HOUSE will be October 27th at 1:00. Presentations will be at 1:15pm and 2:15pm in the Father Heet Auditorium. Come and learn about the 1:1 laptop program, The Special Programs (DeSales Learning Center, Options Program). Be sure not to miss the Fine Arts Classrooms. Department heads and faculty will be on hand to answer any questions.