Teaching Children their value as Children of God
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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.
Most forgiving Lord,
again and again you welcome me back into your loving arms.
Grant me freedom from the heavy burdens of sin
that weigh me down and keep me so far from you.
Some quick updates:
- Monday, March 26: Spring Uniforms
- Thursday, March 29: 11:30 Dismissal, Holy Thursday
- Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8: No School, Easter Break
- Friday, April 13: End of 3rd Quarter
I was extremely proud of our students and faculty for participating in our "walk-in" to Church last week to pray for the victims of violence in Parkl
and. Grades 4-8 joined together and prayed 17
Our Father's
, 17
Hail Mary's
, and 17
Glory Be's
as a St. Michaels community. The superintendent, Dr. Bigelow, said, "I commend you and the St. Michael's community for such a thoughtful way of remembering the victims."
Parents, seeing as we are an Easter people, please keep in mind that next week is Holy Week and any parties or plans on sending in candy should be organized with the teacher. Many classes are having special events this Friday and planning on focusing on prayer and reflection next week.
Please be sure to send in your registration forms for the PSA Spring Sports Clubs this week. The flyers are below, and the clubs are offered to students in grades K-5 (there is a typo on the flyers). Once this weather warms up, let's get these kids outside and moving!
Spring Uniforms begin Monday, March 26. Please check the school website for uniform specifics.
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in our Book Fair. Mrs. Wenger truly appreciates the support and the proceeds that will go to fund new books for our library. This Book Fair set a record in money earned! That means more new books for our students!
FACTS - remember to register if you want to be considered for financial assistance for the 2018-19 school year. All documentation must be received by FACTS no later than Friday, March 16. You can bring your documentation to the office and we will upload it for you. You must apply for financial assistance every year.
God bless,
Daniel Cinalli
Principal
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St. Michael School Auction
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Virginia Destinations
Saint Michael School Auction
Saturday, April 28
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6:30 pm – 11:00pm
Join us for an evening of entertainment while you discover wonderful destinations in Virginia and surroundings.
Price: $35 single or $65 couple. Tickets include dinner and drinks. All proceeds will be used to update school technology and expand sports and recreational infrastructure.
Checks payable to: Saint Michael School. Please enclose payment and ticket order form in an envelope mark PTO auction and return to the school office or mail to:
7401 St. Michaels Ln, Annandale VA 22003.
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Spring Sports Clubs Offered by Players Sports Academy
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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-5.
Please see the flyers below for more information.
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Intro To Positive Discipline Parent Presentation
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Do you often find yourself wondering: "Why don't my kids listen to me??" Are you exhausted battling with your kids over homework, chores, bedtime, etc.? Perhaps you are tired of whining, complaining and tantrums? Do you find yourself yelling more often than not? Are you tired of getting into power struggles with your children? Are you just plain TIRED?!?
Presenters have confirmed that they are available on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm to provide the workshop.
INTRO to Positive Discipline
Understanding the belief behind the behaviors
Facilitated by Julianne Reilly, MSW & Donna Zientek, LCSW
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educators
Positive Discipline is based on mutual respect and cooperation. Positive Discipline incorporates kindness AND firmness as the foundation for teaching invaluable life skills. You will learn the foundations of the Positive Discipline model, how to understand what is going on in your child's brain, tools for managing daily frustration with your children, and how to help your children develop these skills: self-discipline, responsibility, kindness, resiliency, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, accountability, and honesty.
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Here are some pictures of first graders with the flower seeds they planted as part of their Lab Learner Discovering Life unit. Hopefully, they will be beautiful blooming surprises for moms for Mother's Day!
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Our students gathered together as a Catholic community to pray for victims of violence in our nations schools last week. We don't walk out, but instead walk in to church to pray.
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Our Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you to all families, teachers, and students who participated. Congratulations Mrs. Wenger on a new earnings record!
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Our second grade students' self portraits are a way of preparing themselves for their First Communion this June! What wonderful art work!
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“I was very proud of how our schools did a walk out. They really put a religious component to it...They walked outside with the Lord, praying for one another.”
– Bishop Burbidge
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