HEAD OF SCHOOL MESSAGE
Dear St. Michael's Community,

It has been a heartwarming and very full first week back to school. It has been such a pleasure to see students on campus and, as expected, they seem quite happy to be back! I am so appreciative of our faculty and staff, who have demonstrated impressive courage and character as we've prepared for, and started, the school year. I also want to state my appreciation to all of our families for putting your faith and trust in us.

Of course, each day is a new day and we must continually renew and focus our efforts on staying safe. Please assist us by making sure you complete your child's daily attestation form. This will aid us in keeping our school community safe and assists in the broader efforts to "crush" COVID-19. And, please be sure to read through this entire email today and every Friday. Our aim is to pack all important information into this communication in an effort to minimize the level of emails you receive from us, and to keep a store of information that you can refer to, as needed.

If you've not yet watched my opening address to the community, please take a moment to watch here. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback or thoughts.

Warm regards,

Walter Landberg
Head of School
INTRAMURAL SPORTS SIGN UP
Hello Parents/Guardians,
Below I have listed the details about our after school intramural sports program for 5th-8th graders. I have also attached a sign up sheet for each available activity. Please make sure your child signs up before Monday morning if they are interested in participating. We will be offering Flag Football and Soccer in the Fall and hope to offer a variety of other sports in the Winter and Spring seasons. 

Please reach out with any questions.
Sean Cullen

Duration and Cancellations
  • Soccer and Flag Football will run from the week of 9/14 to the week of 10/26.
  • If there is inclement weather or the field is unsafe to play on the session will be cancelled. 
  • An email will be sent by 2pm that day if the session is cancelled. 

Arrival
  • Students will meet their instructor on the playing field once they are dismissed from class. 
  • Students should remain 6ft apart while waiting for their session to begin.

Dismissal 
  • Students will line up beside the Hill House 6ft apart at the end of their session.
  • Parents/Guardians should pick up their child at the Gibbs Avenue entrance at 4:30. 

Activities 

Soccer
  • Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30.
  • Sessions will be limited to 24 students. With it working on a first come first serve basis.
  • Students will participate in basic drills to start each session and each day will end with a large scrimmage.
  • During the drills and scrimmages students will need to wear a mask. Once play is halted however they may take off their mask if they are at least 6ft from each other. 

Flag Football
  • Sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30.
  • Sessions will be capped at 24 people. With it working on a first come first serve basis.
  • Students will participate in basic drills to start each session and each day will end with a large scrimmage.
  • During the drills and scrimmages students will need to wear a mask. Once play is halted however they may take off their mask if they are at least 6ft from each other. 

Attire And What To Bring
  • Students should wear school and weatherly appropriate athletic clothing to school if they will be participating in a session that day.
  • Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle with a straw. There will be no cups or water bottles provided.
  • Water jugs will be available so the students can refill their bottles. 
  • All equipment will be provided. Please do not bring any outside balls or other equipment with you.
  
Cleaning Protocol
  • All equipment will only be used during these sessions and with no other students.
  • All equipment will be sanitized and left to sit for a full 24 hours in-between use. 
NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
If your child has been absent due to any illness, please complete this form attesting to the fact that all of the recommended steps for returning to community activities have been met. Please send the paper copy (do not email) of this completed form to school with your child.  
*NEW FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE POWERSCHOOL CREDENTIALS TUESDAY SEPT 15.
It's that time of year again: Is your family's PowerSchool info up to date? 

Whether you are "a lifer", or are a brand new family, we would like every family to log into your PowerSchool account and check to see if your information is accurate. Also, now more than ever, we are requesting that your emergency contact information is updated to include a person who is immediately available to pick up their child, within 30 minutes of our call, if the parent/guardian is not available.
All families must log in and update their account by FRIDAY SEPT 18. If you do not update your account, we will reach out to you the following week.
Log into your account, and click on PowerSchool Registration (the bottom link in the right hand column - see picture)
If you need assistance with your PowerSchool account, please contact Jeff Day, Director of Technology jday@smcds.org 401-849-5970 x390
EXTENDED DAY SIGN UP
Our extended day program runs until 5:30 each school day and is offered at no extra charge. You can find more information about ESD in our Reopening Manual at this link: https://rb.gy/t7a21l 
Registration for ESD is required for this year and will occur in increments of 2 weeks. You can register using the below links:
Please Note: We ask that you provide at least 24 hours notice and notify Deborah Perez at dperez@smcds.org if your after care needs change. 
FLU CLINIC
SMS Flu clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 3-5:30 pm. Stay tuned for additional details.
PICTURE DAY
SMS Picture Day is October 2nd. Please review their new COVID-19 related protocols. More information to follow.
'20-'21 FAMILY HANDBOOK + DIRECTORY
This years handbook + directory will be a "live" document and will be available with all updates in every weekly. No binders this year, so please let us know if you do not have a printer and we can send a copy home with your child. Please sign the form to acknowledge you have read and understand the policies and procedures for the '20-'21 school year.
New arrivals coming soon!
September 30th
Flu Clinic

October 2nd
Picture Day

October 12th
Columbus Day - No School

October 23rd
1st Quarter Ends

October 30th
Parent Conferences - No School