Mary Poppins Jr., Middle School Retreat, Field Day
Saint Michael's Minutes
Teaching Children their value as Children of God
Principal's Notes
Dear Parents and Families,

Congratulations to our 2nd graders who received the Sacrament of First Communion this passed Sunday. A huge congratulations and thank you to Mrs. Tette for all the hard work and preparation she did with our students.

Thank you to everyone who has been volunteering and coming in for our many special events at the end of the year. Just last week we had two wonderful Preschool graduations, Colonial Day, as well as our First Communion reception. The volunteers to help organize these events, as well as the donations of food and decorations ensure all these events are meaningful and memorable celebrations for our students.

Some quick updates:
  • Tuesday, June 5: Mary Poppins Play (1:30 and 7:00)
  • Wednesday, June 6: 8th Grade Medieval Times Trip
  • Friday, June 8: Field Day, 11:30 Dismissal
  • Tuesday, June 12: Talent Show 7:00
  • Wednesday, June 13: Kindergarten Graduation
  • Wednesday, June 13: 8th Grade Graduation
  • Friday, June 15: Last Day of School, 11:00 Dismissal (No AfterCare)

Today we are thrilled to have the one-night premiere of Mary Poppins Jr. performed by the St. Michaels Drama Club and directed by Mrs. Burke. We are having a matinee showing for our students at 1:30 today. Our main showing will be tonight at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria. If you are unable to join us tonight, we will have seating for adults in the back of the cafeteria for our 1:30 showing.

Extra, extra! Read all about it! We have extra yearbooks! The price is $25.00 per yearbook while supplies last. Please send in a check or cash to the front office for your copy of this year's yearbook.

This Friday is Field Day! Mr. Muha and our 8th graders have been organizing and getting ready to ensure all students get plenty of fun, sun, and exercise. If anyone is interested and able to volunteer (including former students who'd like to come back to help) please email Mr. Muha at tim.muha@stmikes22003.org.

On Monday, June 11th, our middle school students will attend an in-school retreat led by China Briceno in the lower level of the junior building. The retreat is an opportunity for our middle school students to come together as one community with God prior to the summer and graduation. Our students will have a chance to communicate with different grade levels, pray, and reflect on God in their life through many different activities and lectures. Ms. Briceno has run several retreats at other Catholic schools in the Diocese.

God bless,

Daniel Cinalli
Principal
St. Michaels Summer Camp
This summer we will be offering a summer camp for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade right here at St. Michaels. The camp will be managed by Silvia Munoz and staffed by some school staff, as well as some new staff members who all will go through the same employee background checks and policies the Diocese of Arlington requires. For more information please see the flyer below.
Our PreK 4 Students graduated to kindergarten this passed Friday! Mrs. Jennison and Mrs. Horton were thrilled as the students demonstrated all they learned for their parents and relatives. Certificates were passed out, and a great deal of cake and cookies were eaten!
Mrs. Nary's PreK 3 class graduated to PreK 4 on Thursday last week. They sang songs, prayed, and were exceptionally well behaved. Mrs. Nary passed out certificates and everyone had a great time at the reception.
Our 4th graders traveled back in time to Colonial Days on Friday last week. There was corn husk doll making, candle making, tin imprinting, and a wonderful performance from our students of "The 13 Colonies". Way to go Ms. Bastidas!
While making presentations on foreign countries, our students were treated to some delicacies! Students enjoyed cous-cous from Morocco, Croissants from France, and potato leek soup from Ireland.
“You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so you learn to love God and man by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.” — Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Michael School  | Phone 703-256-1222 | Fax 703-256-3490 | daniel.cinalli@stmikes22003.org