8TH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2017 - 2018

Class Coordinators: Tim Winkler Ben Hayward twinkler@stmschool.net bhayward@stmschool.net

ROOM PARENTS: Rebecca Lundgren Page Hayes (804) 543-6705 (804) 301-7301

rlundgren.rwd@gmail.com pagalina@yahoo.com Welcome! We are excited about the coming year at St. Michael’s. Eighth grade will be a year full of important events and milestones and we are here to help you all navigate, together. Thank you in advance for volunteering and helping to make this year successful for our children. Life happens, if you are unable to fulfill a volunteer commitment during the year, please try to find a substitute. If this is not possible, don’t worry, just call or email us (or the event coordinator) and let us know with as much advance notice as possible. Parents, please add your name below to any volunteer opportunity for which you wish to sign up. Changes are saved automatically. You may sign up regardless of the number needed for a particular event. If the number of sign ups exceeds the number needed, room parents will choose volunteers from among those signed up in a fair and impartial manner. AUGUST 28th (Monday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION: ○ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 am Returning 7th & 8th graders

29th (Tuesday)

● LOWER SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL: FULL DAY

30th (Wednesday) ● MIDDLE SCHOOL: Blessing of the Backpacks, 8:00 a.m.

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SEPTEMBER

4th (Monday) ● LABOR DAY: NO CLASSES

8th (Friday)

● FOUNDERS DAY CHAPEL 8:30 a.m. Students will be dropped off at the Church Sanctuary. Need drivers to transport 44 students to the Singleton Campus following the chapel service at 9:30 a.m

Drivers # of Riders

1.) Katie Best 4

2.) Amy McCann 7

3.) Ryan Bundy 3

4.) Michael Turner 5

5.) Mitzi Burt 4

6.) Caroline Jennings 5

7.) Carol Pfeiffer 5

8.) Carolyn Watts 6

9.) Jennifer Jung 5

10.) Karen Kardian 6

12th (Tuesday)

● SCHOOL PICTURES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. All students are photographed, regardless of whether they are purchasing pictures. Eighth grade students will receive separate instructions about school pictures.

● 8th GRADE: Camping Trip Planning Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

● MIDDLE SCHOOL: Back to School Night, 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall

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14th (Thursday) -15th (Friday) ● 8th GRADE CAMPING TRIP

22nd (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL: Bowling Social 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.at Kingpin Alley in Midlothian. $6.00 per student for two games and shoe rental. Extra games can be purchased for $2. Students are to bring cash to the bowling alley, where it will be collected by a teacher upon arrival.

26th (Tuesday)

● 8th GRADE FIELD TRIP to University of Richmond: 9:30 - Noon; more details to follow.

Drivers # of Riders

1.) Dia Flora 6

2.) Johanna Minich 4

3.) Shula Good 6

4.) Carol Pfeiffer 5

5.) Jennifer Jung 5

6.) Mitzi Burt 5

7.) Wythe Michael

8.) Page Hayes 4

9.) Ryan Bundy 4

27th (Wednesday)

● EARLY DISMISSAL (Allyson Steele, Director of Extended Programs, has confirmed that Middle School Aftercare will be available for Early Dismissal days during the week. More information will be provided.)

29th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL: SCA Primary

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OCTOBER

2nd (Monday) - 6th (Friday) ● ERB Testing

4th (Wednesday)

● YEARBOOK ITEMS DUE: Baby picture, ambition, quote, and candid pictures are due. Please contact Sandy Brooks with questions.

5th (Thursday)

● 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - details to follow, 6:30 - 8:30

6th (Friday) ● 8th GRADE: High School Assembly & Open House, 1:00 p.m. At least one

parent please attend.

9th (Monday) ● COLUMBUS DAY: NO CLASSES

10th (Tuesday) – 13th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL: SCA Campaign Week 13th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL: SCA Debate & Elections 16th (Monday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL: SCA Representatives Announced

20th (Friday) ● MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE: 7:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser that contributes to

the 8th grade class gift to the school at the end of the year. Four volunteer chaperones needed (arrive by 6:45 p.m.). Please indicate with (P) if you are willing to be a photographer for the dance.

Chaperones:

1.) Katie Best

2.) Rebecca Lundgren

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3.) Brooke Anne Hunter

4.) Megan Pollard

25th (Wednesday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL: SCA Induction Ceremony 25th (Wednesday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL HALLOWEEN TREATS Volunteers work as a team to provide treats to the grade. Deliver the treats to the Singleton kitchen in the morning. Clearly label them with the name of the class as they will be served in the Great Hall during lunch. The treats need to be relatively the same for each grade (e.g., 6th grade treats need to be comparable, 7th grade need to be comparable, etc.). Make enough to feed 44. They do not need to be coordinated between the grades. (PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A SEVERE NUT ALLERGY IN 8TH GRADE.)

Treat Volunteers

1.) Amy McCann

2.) Sandy Collins

3.) Sandra Wright

4.) Mitzi Burt

5.) Meg Simonton

NOVEMBER

3rd (Friday) ● MIDDLE SCHOOL Day of the Dead: 1:00 p.m. Volunteers needed to help

oversee the cooking and clean-up. Please arrive around 11 a.m. Details to follow from Spanish teachers.

Helpers / Clean-Up Volunteers:

1.) Dia Flora

2.) Kimber Crumlish

3.) Jenny Nedeff

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4.) Terry Rees

5.) katie benson

6.) Shearer Pettigrew

7.) Carol Pfeiffer

8.) Kate Showalter

Photographer:

1.) Jennifer Jung

6th (Monday)

● CLERICAL DAY: NO CLASSES

6th (Monday) – 10th (Friday) ● MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCES

Sign-ups for individual conferences will be scheduled using Sign Up Genius. Parents will receive an email from the room parent containing signup instructions.

8th (Wednesday)

● RECOGNITION CHAPEL: Please save this date. If your son/daughter is awarded the service award, Mr. Hansen will be contacting you to attend this chapel service. The student recognition award is given to students throughout the school year. The criteria for the award as as follows

○ Academic Achievement: The student’s last report card should show an 88 or above in all subjects, or show a five point improvement in one or more subjects

○ Service: The student must have completed four or more hours of service during this past quarter and have recorded their hours.

○ A student will be able to receive this award only once during their time in middle school.

15th (Wednesday) – 17th (Friday)

● VAIS visit

17th (Friday) ● EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45am

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22nd (Wednesday)

● THANKSGIVING BREAK: NO CLASSES

27th (Monday) ● CLASSES RESUME

28th (Tuesday)

● SPANISH CLASS FIELD TRIP FOR HISPANIC FLAMENCO BALLET. Approximate times 9:10-1:00 p.m. Drivers are needed to transport students. Include the number of students (#) you are able to transport.

Students should pack a snack to be eaten on the way to the performance and a lunch to be eaten on the way back to school.

Scottish Rite PAC 4204 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23227

*Note: This is a Sold Out performance. Drivers will not be permitted to attend the performances but are still needed to bring children back to school after the performance concludes.

Drivers # of Riders

1.) Amy McCann 7

2.) Katie Benson 4

3.) Julie Ann Wash 5

4.) Kate Showalter 4

5.) Karen Kardian 6

6.) Joshua Jeyasingh 6

7.) Megan Pollard 6

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DECEMBER NOTE: St. Michael’s stresses Christmas as a religious holiday. Gift giving among students is discouraged. Collections for Room Parents are not encouraged or expected. Solicitation of additional money from students or parents is against school policy.

6th (Wednesday) ● EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45am

13th (Wednesday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER TREATS: Provided by 8th grade. Details under ‘Special Projects and Activities’ page.

Treats

1.) Ryan Bundy (coordinator)

2.) Kate Showalter 3.) Sandy Collins

4.) Sandra Wright coordinator

5.) Carolyn Watts 6)Beth Murphy Rollins

15th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS TREATS. Volunteers from each class work as a team to provide treats to both classes in the grade. Deliver the treats to the Singleton kitchen in the morning. Clearly label them with the name of the class as they will be served in the Great Hall during lunch. The treats need to be relatively the same for each grade (e.g., 6th grade treats need to be comparable, 7th grade need to be comparable, etc. They do not need to be coordinated between the grades). (PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A SEVERE NUT ALLERGY IN 8TH GRADE.)

Treat Volunteers

1.) Julie Ann Wash

2.) Brooke Anne Hunter

3.) Kelley Hettrick

4.) Caroline Jennings

11th (Monday) - 15th (Friday)

● 8th GRADE EXAMS

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15th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS DANCE 7:00 p.m. Christmas festive dress sponsored by 7th grade

18th (Monday) ● CHRISTMAS PAGEANT DRESS REHEARSAL: St. Michael’s Church, 8:30

a.m. Middle School students attend the dress rehearsal. Students are dropped off at St. Michael’s Church at the Bon Air Campus at 8:15 a.m. Drivers are needed to transport students back to the Singleton Campus at approximately 9:45 a.m.

Drivers # of Riders

1.) Terry Rees 4

2.) katie benson 4

3.) Carolyn Watts 6

4.) Doug Collins

5.) Karen Kardian 6

6.) Meg Simonton 6

7.) Jennifer Goff 6

8.) Holly Kidwell 6

9.) Shula Good 6

19th (Tuesday)

● CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS. 11:45 a.m. dismissal for Middle School. JANUARY

3rd (Wednesday) ● CLASSES RESUME

15th (Monday)

● MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY: NO CLASSES

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January 24 (Wednesday) ● Early Dismissal Day

29th (Monday) – 2nd (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCES Sign ups for individual conferences will be scheduled using Signup Genius. Parents will receive an email from the room parent containing signup instructions. Students will attend this conference!

30th (Tuesday) - February 1st (Friday)

● BOOK FAIR: Bon Air Campus, Atrium. FEBRUARY

9th (Friday) ● MIDDLE SCHOOL VALENTINE’S TREATS.

Volunteers from each class work as a team providing TREATS to their specific grades. Deliver the treats to the Singleton kitchen in the morning. Clearly label them with the name of the class as they are served in the Great Hall during lunch. The treats need to be relatively the same for each grade (e.g., 6th grade treats need to be comparable, 7th grade need to be comparable, etc. They do not need to be coordinated between the grades). (PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A SEVERE NUT ALLERGY IN 8TH GRADE.)

Treat Volunteers

1.) Jenny Nedeff

2.) Johanna Minich

3.) Shearer Pettigrew

4.) Beth Murphy Rollins

10th (Saturday)

● AUCTION: Details under “Special Projects and Activities” page 16th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL VALENTINE’S DANCE, 7 - 9 p.m. sponsored by the 6th grade

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19th (Monday)

● PRESIDENT'S DAY: NO CLASSES

22nd (Thursday) - 25th (Sunday) ● MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY: Eighth Grade provides concessions

○ Refreshment sales during intermission are a fundraiser for the 8th grade class gift to the school. Twelve (12) parents are need to provide homemade treats and 4 parents to sell refreshments at each performance.

Coordinator: Coordinator will solicit volunteers through SignUp Genius closer to the play dates.

Helper:

1.) Amy McCann (tentative) 1.) Angel Carter 2.) Katie Best 3.) Kelley hettrick

28th (Wednesday) ● RECOGNITION CHAPEL: Please save this date. If your son/daughter is awarded

the service award, Mr. Hansen will be contacting you to attend this chapel service. The student recognition award is given to students throughout the school year. The criteria for the award as as follows

○ Academic Achievement: The student’s last report card should show an 88 or above in all subjects, or show a five point improvement in one or more subjects

○ Service: The student must have completed four or more hours of service during this past quarter and have recorded their hours.

○ A student will be able to receive this award only once during their time in middle school.

MARCH

2nd (Friday) ● SPRING BREAK: Middle School 11:45 p.m. Dismissal.

12th (Monday)

● CLASSES RESUME

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14th (Wednesday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL Teacher Treats: Provided by 8th Grade Details under ‘Special Projects and Activities’ page.

Treats Drinks Paper Products

1.)Karen Kardian 1.) Carol Pfeiffer 1.) Sandra Wright

2.) Holly Kidwell 2.) Meg Simonton 2.) Jennifer Goff

21st (Wednesday)

● EARLY DISMISSAL

23rd (Friday) ● MIDDLE SCHOOL Health & Wellness Day

30th (Friday)

● GOOD FRIDAY: NO CLASSES APRIL

2nd (Monday) ● EASTER MONDAY: NO CLASSES (possible snow makeup day)

9th (Monday) – 13th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCES Sign ups for individual conferences will be scheduled using Signup Genius. Parents will receive an email from the room parent containing signup instructions.

16 (Monday) - 20th (Friday)

● TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Children are encouraged to make a card or bring in some other homemade token of appreciation during the week. Please do not forget specialty teachers and administration. Teacher Appreciation Week Chair - Angela Sheppard (shepparda@verizon.net)

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18th (Wednesday)

● TEACHER TREAT DAY (for Teacher Appreciation Week)

Treats Drinks Paper Products

1.) Sandra Wright 1.) Jenny Nedeff 1.) Kimber Crumlish

2.) Kendal Sibley 2.)Shearer Pettigrew 2.) Beth Murphy Rollins

18th (Wednesday)

● EARLY DISMISSAL

20th (Friday) ● TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for April 20. Please ask a volunteer to stay with your class on the day of the luncheon. Teachers attend the luncheon during their regular lunch period, so confirm that time with the teacher. Please encourage your teacher to enjoy a leisurely lunch, as this is in appreciation of the work they do for all of us. Volunteers to sit with 8th grade classes:

O’Dell Hayward Winkler

1.) Burt 1.) Johanna Minich 1.) Dia Flora

MAY

April 30th (Monday) through May 4th (Friday) ● SPIRIT WEEK Students show their school spirit by dressing according to the

theme of the day. Spirit week themes will be announced at a later date and communicated via This Week @ St. Michael’s.

4th (Friday)

● MIDDLE SCHOOL Semi-formal Dance, 7-9 p.m.

4th (Friday) ● MAGIC DRAGON DAY SETUP

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Set-up for MDD is from 3PM-5PM. One volunteer is needed from each class – 2 per grade. Parents with pick-up trucks/trailers are encouraged to volunteer Friday. Volunteers needed for MDD set up on Saturday from 7AM-9AM.

Set Up Volunteers Friday, 3-5 p.m.

Set Up Volunteers: Saturday 7-9 a.m.

1.) Chris Kardian 1.)Taylor Benson

2.) Richard Hayes 2.)Margaret Benson

5th (Saturday) ● MAGIC DRAGON DAY – Designated School Day (Bon Air Campus)

Kindergarten Maypole Dance: 9:30 a.m. *Field Games will immediately follow the Maypole Dance* Food Opens: 10 a.m. Booths Open: 11 a.m. Booths Close: 2:00 p.m.

● Field Games

Each grade needs two Blue and two White team parent volunteer guides (one from each class) to lead their grade’s team through the Field Day Games and Tug of War.

Blue Team Guides White Team Guides

1.) Lee Hunter 1.) David jennings

2.)Tracy martin 2.)

Blue Team Photographer White Team Photographer

1.) 1.)

● Booths

Each class in a grade is assigned a booth. One parent volunteer from each class serves as the booth coordinator and is responsible for opening and closing the booth and ensuring volunteers report for their shifts. (All games, supplies, and

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prizes will be provided by the MDD committee.) Parent volunteers sign up to work at the booth, usually in half hour shifts. The booths open at 11 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. Kindergarten: Cake Walk 1st grade - 7th Grades: Carnival Games 8th grade: Concessions Booth Coordinator: ____________

Shift Volunteer Volunteer

11:00 - 11:30 1.) Minich 1.) Rees

11:30 - Noon 1.)Showalter 1.) Sandra Wright

Noon - 12:30 1.) Kardian 1.) Meg Simonton

12:30 - 1:00 1.) Jennifer Goff 1.) kelley hettrick

1:00 - 1:30 1.) Nedeff 1.) Hunter

1:30 - 2:00 1.) Kimber Crumlish

1.) Shawn Crumlish

8th grade: Grill Booth Coordinator: ___Dave Lundgren_________

Shift Volunteer Volunteer

11:00 - 11:30 1.) R. Lundgren 1.)Beth Murphy Rollins

11:30 - Noon 1.) Jennings 1.) Kidwell

Noon - 12:30 1.) Sibley 1.) Ashley

12:30 - 1:00 1.) Burt 1.) Good

1:00 - 1:30 1.) Pollard 1.) Burt

1:30 - 2:00 1.) Pollard 1.) Edward hettrick

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Clean Up Volunteers 2:00 - 3:30

1.) Pollard

2.) Chicklo

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All Room Parents: Please email ALL MDD volunteers to

Jules Kearfott (jules.kearfott@gmail.com) & Kim Croheim (kimcro@gmail.com)

9th (Wednesday) ● RECOGNITION CHAPEL: Please save this date. If your son/daughter is awarded

the service award, Mr. Hansen will be contacting you to attend this chapel service. The student recognition award is given to students throughout the school year. The criteria for the award as as follows

○ Academic Achievement: The student’s last report card should show an 88 or above in all subjects, or show a five point improvement in one or more subjects

○ Service: The student must have completed four or more hours of service during this past quarter and have recorded their hours.

○ A student will be able to receive this award only once during their time in middle school.

23th (Wednesday)

● HONORS ASSEMBLY: Bon Air Campus, 8:30 a.m. Students are dropped off at St. Michael’s Church at the Bon Air Campus at 8:15 a.m.Volunteers are needed to transport students from Bon Air to Singleton after the Honors Assembly at 9:30a.m.. Please specify the number of students you can transport.

Drivers # of Riders

1.) Katie Best 4

2.) Katie Benson 4

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3.) Jennifer Jung 5

4.) Meg Simonton 6

5.) Jennifer Goff 6

6.) Shula Good 6

7.) Megan Pollard 6

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25th (Friday) - 31st (Thursday)

● 8TH GRADE EXAMS May 25, May 29, May 30 and May 31

28th (Monday) ● MEMORIAL DAY: NO CLASSES

JUNE 1st ( Friday)

● 8TH GRADE EXAMS (continued) ● 8TH GRADE GRADUATION PRACTICE, Class Picture & Party

4th (Monday)

● EARLY DISMISSAL (LS: Noon / MS: 11:45) ● NO SCHOOL FOR 8TH GRADERS (optional day for Outing*) ● 8TH GRADE OUTING (optional)

○ Coordinators needed to organize driver/chaperones for the day through SignUp Genius. Cost of the outing is covered by each family.

Coordinators:

1.) Meredith Turner

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5th (Tuesday)

● EARLY DISMISSAL (LS: Noon / MS: 11:45)

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6th (Wednesday) ● Closing Ceremonies for the Lower School 8:30-11:30 (8th graders only attend

with siblings) ● NO CLASSES ● 8th GRADE GRADUATION DINNER: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Reminder: Alcoholic

beverages are not served at school events where students are present.

8TH GRADE GRADUATION DINNER: Two volunteers needed to coordinate dinner arrangements and graduation, including collecting money for the cost of dinner, flowers for graduates (red rose boutonniere for boys and long stem red rose for each girl), and graduation photo. This would be a wonderful volunteer opportunity for a parent who has already experienced graduation and can provide a bit of leadership for first-time 8th grade parents.

Coordinators: 1.) Shearer Pettigrew

2.) Bonnie Ashley

Committee Members: 1.) Dia Flora

2.) Brooke Anne Hunter

3.) Jenny Nedeff

4.) katie benson

5.) Caroline Jennings

6.) Julie Ann Wash (can coordinate but no experience)

7.) Kate Showalter

8.) Sandy Collins

9.) Sandra Wright

10.) Meg Simonton

11.) Mitzi Burt

12.) Shula Good

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Slide Show and/or Video: 1.) Joshua Jeyasingh

8th Grade Gift Coordinator: presented by the students at the graduation dinner

1.) Julie Ann Wash

7th (Thursday)

● 8TH GRADE GRADUATION: 9:00 a.m. Singleton Campus. Formal dress (white dresses for girls; coat and tie for boys). Arrival time is 8:00 a.m. for class portrait and individual photos. Reception to follow in the Library for all graduates and families.

Flower Coordinator (Girls): Flower Coordinator (Boys):

1.) Holly Kidwell 1.) Rebecca Lundgren

Flower coordinators arrive early and assist students in distributing/pinning flowers.

CONTINUE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER NEEDS. THANK YOU. ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER NEEDS

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

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YEARBOOK Editor: Sandy Brooks (ojardnas@mac.com)

Please share your photographs during the year! Photos may be uploaded to the yearbook website: www.hjeshare.com. Enter school code 3042755 and follow the instructions. Photos may also be placed on a CD and turned into either school office. Please mark the CD with “yearbook” and note the grade, the name and date of the event, and your name. Blank CDs are available in the SMPA room at the Lower School.

Class Editors:

1.) Jennifer Jung

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Class editors assist the Yearbook Chairs with the following:

● Taking (or obtaining) class photos and uploading them to the yearbook library ● Preparing photo layout on class pages ● Making sure sure every child in the grade is represented on the pages; ● Proofreading class pages

PARENT SOCIALS It’s fun for parents to get together outside of school and away from the children, be it for coffee, or out to dinner. Socials are optional. October: January: February: April: ANNUAL AUCTION is jointly hosted by the SMPA and the Development Office. The Auction is February 10, 2018, at The John Marshall Hotel. Projects may be submitted per grade level or by individual classes. Each grade is encouraged to submit either one grade level project or two class projects. Each class receives $100 reimbursement for materials, or $150 for a grade level project. Please refrain from creating projects using students “faces” unless otherwise approved. Contact Class Projects’ Chair, Calais Fitzmaurice Benson calais.fitzmaurice@rich.frb.org, to receive project approval, to provide project descriptions or with any questions. (Room Parents: Please email Calais your class project coordinator’s name) Auction: February 10, 2018 Solicitations end/items due: October 31 Class projects/ideas submitted: October 31 Class projects final descriptions: January 17

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Class projects delivered: February 10, The John Marshall Grade Level Project:

Coordinator: 1.) Meredith Turner

Helpers: 1.) Julie Ann Wash

2.) Jennifer Jung

3.) Johanna Minich

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Room Parents: Please email Calais Fitzmaurice Benson (calais.fitzmaurice@rich.frb.org) with your auction project coordinator(s) name. MONTHLY TEACHER/ADMIN TREATS – Parents provide treats for the teachers and administration at the Singleton Campus. At the Singleton Campus, food is set up in the teachers’ lounge. Please ask your volunteers to prepare for 15 at Singleton. Finger foods are best. Please remember to bring napkins and/or plates. To let the teachers and faculty know the “treat day” and location, leave a note in advance by the teachers’ lounge. Assign four parents per grade to provide treats. Please note: There are no teacher treats provided in September, April, or May. Monthly teacher treat responsibilities are as follows: Singleton Campus October 18 - Sixth Grade November 15 - Seventh Grade December 13 - Eighth Grade January 17 - Sixth Grade February 21 - Seventh Grade March 14 - Eighth Grade Special Library Information VOLUNTEER REQUEST AT SINGLETON CAMPUS: Please consider assisting Mrs. Carpenter. She has requested volunteers to help shelve books. She will contact you to work out a schedule: 1.) Megan pollard

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2.) Jay & Laurie Chicklo 3.) 4.) School-Wide Information and Policies

The purpose of these guidelines and policies is to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for St. Michael’s students to learn and grow. Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages are not served at school events where students are present. Christmas Gifts: St. Michael’s stresses Christmas as a religious holiday. The School discourages gift giving at school among students outside of specific programs (e.g., chapel pals). If Christmas gifts are given, please consider homemade items such as baked goods, cards, small mementos, etc. Children and parents are not expected to give teacher gifts. Contributions to Class Activities: Party treats, special goodies, etc. are handled equally between the two classes of the same grade. Make volunteers aware of the volunteers for the other class so efforts are coordinated. The costs of the parties, play costumes, etc. are volunteer expenses. By equally assigning activities in your class, expenses are shared evenly. It is the parents’ choice as to how much they choose to spend. Parents should not solicit additional funds from parents or students without approval from Mary King Coleman. Eighth grade graduation expenses should be kept to a minimum and cannot be billed or paid through the school’s business office. (See “Fundraising and Solicitation” below.) Dress Code: Please refer to the School Directory for information on the dress code. Note that for field trips and other St. Michael’s activities, specific attire on occasion may be required (e.g., blazer/tie/dress shirt, skirts/dresses, etc.). Email: Use of individual and group email addresses – including “reply all” emails – is restricted to communications about St. Michael’s activities. Fundraising and Solicitation: Each year St. Michael’s receives a broad base of support from parents, alumni, past parents, grandparents and friends for the Annual Fund and capital campaign initiatives. Like most independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the total costs involved with educating our students. Philanthropic gifts provide the additional resources needed to meet ongoing expenses. Parent participation is a strong indicator of overall support for the School and is often a crucial factor in securing funding from foundations. All fundraising and community service projects either by parents, students or teachers, must have prior approval by the

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Development Office. Solicitation of money or items from students or parents without prior approval of the Development Office is against school policy, regardless of the purpose of the solicitation. Personal Parties: Please encourage your child to be thoughtful and sensitive, and as inclusive as possible in social activities. With that in mind, invitations to personal parties are not to be distributed at school unless the entire class is invited. Additionally, students attending school events or activities immediately preceding or following school events as “couples” can make such events socially challenging.

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