Saint Michael's Minutes 3.6.18

FACTS Applications Due, Spring Sports Clubs, Book Fair

Saint Michael's Minutes

Teaching Children their value as Children of God

Principal's Notes

Dear parents and families,

During the Lenten season, we fast and abstain in preparation for the Easter season. During Lent, I will include a prayer for this Liturgical season in the beginning of our newsletter to help us all reflect during this time.

Merciful Father,

I know that the tiny sacrifices I make this Lent

can never serve as a real penance in my life.

But help me to make my whole life

one of following your Son.

I am filled with your love.

Let your love shine out from within me

and guide my life in this sacred journey

toward the Easter joy you offer me.

Some quick updates:

Saturday, March 10: Diocesan Job Fair at Paul VI. 10:00-12:00
Monday, March 12: No School, Professional Development
Tuesday, March 13: Book Fair Family Night 5:30
Wednesday, March 14: McDonald's Spirit Night, 5:30-7:30
Friday, March 16: FACTS Applications due with all documentation
Saturday, March 17: First Penance
Monday, March 26: Spring Uniforms
Thursday, March 29: 11:30 Dismissal, Holy Thursday
Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8: No School, Easter Break

They say to get new ideas it is best to try and take a different perspective on things. Well, last week I thoroughly enjoyed my perspective for the day on the roof. One great idea I had was that I need a new wager with the students next year so I don't end up on the roof again. Thank you again to everyone who raised money for our Turkey Trot. I had a blast on the roof (although there were frequent blasts of cold air) and I look forward to setting another goal next year!

Yearbook orders are due by March 9, 2018. You can order online a ybpay.lifetouch.com with the yearbook ID Code of 9457618.

There is a great deal of financial aide available for families in need. Please do not miss out by missing the application deadline. All FACTS applications must be submitted no later than March 16 with all documentation.

Registration forms and first payments are due by March 9, 2018.

I look forward to seeing all of our students dressed up for picture day tomorrow. Please remember to ensure that all clothing is appropriate for a Catholic school, and follows policy in our handbook.

We will have

God bless,

Daniel Cinalli

Principal

Spring Sports Clubs Offered by Players Sports Academy

Looking for some activities for your son or daughter this Spring? Once again, St. Michaels is partnering with the Players Sports Academy to offer after school sports.

This Spring, PSA will offer Basketball, Soccer, and Running for grades K-4.

Please see the flyers below for more information.

Book Fair

Save the Dates!!! The St. Michael School Library will host a Book Fair March 13-15, 2018 in the All Purpose Room. Students may purchase books during the school day and families may also do so on Family Night!! All proceeds go toward new books for our students to share and enjoy in the School Library.

Please click here to read the Book Fair Flyer for more information.

Fifth grade students work in groups on a religion project for Mr. Maranski. The students research online, gather facts, and work collaboratively to design a presentation. A fantastic example of cross-curricular learning in a Catholic school.

Our students used their hands to help guide them to pick five ways to offer things to Jesus for Lent. Expect more hugs, kindness to siblings, and obeying parents from our students!

Our first grade students are already learning about St. Patrick! The shamrock was a symbol used by St. Patrick to teach about the Holy Trinity which we still use to this day

Our 8th graders spent the afternoon at the Diocesan Vocations Mass celebrated by Bishop Burbidge. Here's hoping some of these students one day receive the sacrament of Holy Orders!

"The vocation is truly a treasure that God places in the hearts of some men, chosen by Him and called to follow Him in this special state of life. This treasure, that must be discovered and brought to light, is not made to ‘enrich’ someone alone. He who is called to the ministry is not the ‘master’ of his vocation, but rather the administrator of a gift that God has entrusted to him for the good of all the people, or rather for all humanity, even those who have drifted away from religious practice or do not profess faith in Christ.”

-Pope Francis

Saint Michael School | Phone 703-256-1222 | Fax 703-256-3490 | daniel.cinalli@stmikes22003.org