February 11, 2020

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 students to their classrooms.

Greetings! R egistration packets went home this week. We are trying automatic re-enrollment this year for returning families. If we don’t hear from you, your child will be automatically re-enrolled for next school year.   Our annual school auction is fast approaching. Remember to buy your tickets. It is a great opportunity to support our school along with a fun and entertaining evening.   We are inviting boys from 3 rd - 7 th  grade to consider being an altar server. Father Brian will be visiting the classrooms to discuss the joys of serving. Training will be held during school hours. (email office@stmikes22003.org)   We are also inviting all students from grades 3 and above to join the 5:00 pm Choir at Mass this Saturday, February 15 th . Students in attendance will receive a dress down day pass. Please sign up on Signup Genius Link below. The virtue for the month of February is Meekness. 3rd grade did a fabulous job in giving us examples of what practicing meekness looks like.   Please make sure that students are adhering to the school uniform policy.   Blessings, Mrs. Fernandez

Upcoming Calendar Events February 12 - PSA Soccer February 12 - Science Fair, 9:00am-Noon February 13 - PSA Basketball February 13 - OPEN HOUSE, 9:00-11:00am February 13 - Band, after school band February 14 - Early Dismissal, 11:30am February 14 - St. Valentine's Day February 17 - No School

FACTS Tuition Assistance Applications will be completed electronically online at: online.factsmgt.com/Signin Deadline: for elementary school March 18, 2020 (if you have a high schooler and an elementary schooler deadline was January 10th) No assistance will be given without completed FACTS application. You must submit financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation by due date. Need help?? FACTS Assistance Night March 3 , 2020 at 6:30-7:30pm in cafeteria

2020-2021 REGISTRATION

Registration Papers were sent home in your child's Wednesday folder. This year we are simplifying the re-enrollment process by implementing automatic re-enrollement. If you are NOT returning please email Mrs. Carlstrom and Mrs. Kennedy at office@stmikes22003.org by March 12, 2020 All children will be automatically re-enrolled on March 12, 2020 and FACTS accounts will be charged $100 per student on March 18, 2020. The remainder of the registration fee will be charged on July 20, 2020. Tuition payments will begin on August 20, 2020. Please call the school office with any questions 703-256-1222

OPEN HOUSE SPREAD THE WORD OPEN HOUSE DATES PLEASE SHARE THE WORD FOR POTENTIAL PARENTS & STUDENTS MARCH 26th 9:00-11:00am

CONGRATULATIONS to our 7th grade students! Your projects were very impressive! SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED ON FRIDAY. After Mass, please join us in the cafeteria for the Science Fair Awards.

Saint Michael School Auction Aloha! Join us for an evening filled with music, games and prizes! The torches are lit, the theme is set...we're having a Paradise Island Party you'll never forget! SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST 6:30pm - 11:00pm Saint Michael School Cafeteria Tickets cost $40 per person, $75 per couple is purchased in advance. Tickets include dinner and beer/wine/soda. Please contact the PTO for more information auction@stmikes22003.org

BAND and CHOIR Festival in the Park  The Saint Michael School Band and Choir trip this year is to Busch Gardens on May 8, 2020. All Band and Choir members are invited to attend this festival. The cost of the trip for each student is $150. The cost for chaperones is $80. Your 2nd payment is due NOW. Please send your payment in an envelope marked "Band Trip" with your child's name to the school office. Please email Mrs. Kennedy with any questions.

Learn how to save a Child's Life First Aid & CPR Training Tuesday, February 18th in the All Purpose Room First Aid - $10. 6:30-7:30pm Learn when to go to Urgent Care vs ER, proper use of Epipen , choking, recognizing a sprain vs. fracture, and head injuries - just to name a few! CPR Basic Course - $35 - 7:30-8:30pm (**This is NOT a certification course) Learn how to properly perform CPR on infant thru puberty age children. We will practice skills on mannequins, as well as, get hands on experience with AED. Space is limited! Reserve your spot TODAY! Contact PTO@stmikes22003.org

JOIN THE CHURCH YOUTH CHOIR (4th -8th graders) We have been asked to have our students join the Church Youth Choir Saturday, February 15th at the 5:00pm Mass. You will meet in the Church Choir Loft at 3:30pm, attend and sing at the 5:00pm Mass. To sign up, use this Sign Up Genius Link below. SIGN UP HERE

BOOK FAIR

Save the Dates!!! St. Michael School Book Fair  MARCH 3-5, 2020!! The St. Michael School Library will host a Book Fair  March 3-5, 2018  in the Junior Building - All Purpose Room.  Students may purchase books during the school day and families may also do so on  Family Night March 3rd 6-8pm!!   Volunteers are Needed to Help with the Book Fair!!  Please sign up to help using the attached form and send it into school with your student or contact or  Volunteer Coordinator, Mrs. Lauren Radisavljevic at  tazel20@gmail.com

‌ Click on the flyer above to see the form

Calling all gardeners… ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL’S PTO has TEAMED UP WITH FUNDRAISING WITH FLOWERS TO OFFER A GREAT VARIETY OF SEEDS, PLANTS, EDIABLES AND BULBS and the best part is our school will earn 50% of all sales .  All items can be shipped nationwide for a small flat rate and will be delivered in time for spring planting. for those friends and family members that might also be interested. If interested, please order through our customized online portal below and happy planting!! STMIKESCATHOLICSCHOOL.FPFUNRAISING.COM

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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.