February 5, 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! We had a great Catholic Schools Week! Thank you to all the parents who took the time out of their busy schedules to celebrate with us.   We would also like to thank Father Drummond for his spiritual guidance. He visited every classroom to bless each and every students’ throat in memory of St. Blaze the patron saint of throat illnesses. We are so blessed to have him as our pastor.   Interims went home last week. I hope you have gone through your child(ren)’s scores. I encourage you to get in touch with the teachers if you have questions or concerns. As always, I am available to address your concerns as well. Blessings! Mrs. Fernandez

Upcoming Calendar Events ** For the 2020-2021 School Year, the First Day of school will be on Wednesday, August 26th . Please be aware of this change to our start date. ** February 5 - PSA Soccer February 6 - PSA Basketball February 6 - FACTS Night, 6:30-7:30pm in cafe February 6 - Band, after school band February 7 - 8:30am Mass 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

NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK

National School Counseling Week 2020 (#NSCW2020) is February 3-7, 2020. The week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous does impact they can have in heping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor. Follow #NSCW2020 on social media.

THANK YOU, MRS. BALLARD

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 February 6 , 2020 at 6:30-7:30pm in cafeteria March 3 , 2020 at 6:30-7:30pm in cafeteria Please bring with you: Child's social security number 2018 & 2019 W2's and Tax Returns and other pertinent information along with credit card for processing fee

… send a Happy Valentine’s Day Candy Gram to that special friend, teacher, and/or relative  on the upcoming, special holiday. A Candy Gram is a To/From message with candy attached.  Several different types of goodies ranging from .25 - $1.00 will be available to choose from.  This is a student council fundraising event that will be held during lunch-time on 2/11-2/13.     The Candy Grams for student recipients will be delivered on Valentine’s Day, Friday February 14th by our student council.   Note:  The sale will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis as inventory is limited. "Order forms will go home tomorrow"

CALLING ALL BOYS All 3rd - 7th grade boys who have received their First Holy Communion are invited to an Altar Boy Training. We are looking for all boys who want to become Altar Boys. Father Brian is preparing a training session for new altar boys. Please email: office@stmikes22003.org with the following information: Boys name, grade and parent email

OPEN HOUSE SPREAD THE WORD OPEN HOUSE DATES PLEASE SHARE THE WORD FOR POTENTIAL PARENTS & STUDENTS FEBRUARY 13TH 9:00-11:00am

SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES NEEDED The science fair is coming up, and we are looking for volunteers to judge the students' projects! The fair will take place in the All Purpose Room from 9am to 12pm on Wednesday, February 12th. If you or anyone you know is available to judge that Wednesday morning, please email Ms. Cortright at  emily.cortright@stmikes22003.org .

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 NOAT 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

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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.