The Defender
October 6, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Tate
Thanks be to God that the temperatures have subsided, and it feels like fall! Recess and outdoor activities are so much better when the temperatures are not blazing.
Hopefully, you have been able to sign up for a parent-teacher conference. The link was in last week’s newsletter, an email on Tuesday, and listed again below. Please be sure that you are signing up for your child’s teacher. If you go to the first tab you see, you’ll accidentally sign up for a conference with Mrs. Przybylski, and even though I know everyone loves her, she probably can’t fit everyone in her schedule. 😊
Monday is a professional learning day for our teachers, so students do not have school. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade teachers will be at St. Thomas Aquinas all day for programming on the topics of science and religion through the Archdiocese Office of Catholic Schools and the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Kindergarten through fifth grade teachers will be at St. Michaels for programming related to structured literacy and instructional strategies for math.
This afternoon, our 8th grade students led our school in a beautiful all-school rosary. It was extra special to be able to pray this powerful prayer because our students are so respectful and reverent. The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, and the feast day for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is tomorrow, October 7.
Holy Mary, please intercede for our school community today and every day. May we look to you as a model of virtue, piety, and fidelity to the Lord Jesus Christ. By meditating on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, may we grow every closer to your Son as you provide us with a tour of his life by guiding us to meditate on key Gospel passages. Mother Mary, strengthen us to seek holiness by remaining close to the Lord and his divine will. We as this through your Son, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. (Called to Pray, Justin McClain, 2018)
Our Lady of the Rosary…Pray for Us!
Sincerely,
Diana Tate, Principal
Parent Formation - Building the Domestic Church
Next Parent formation session will be on Tuesday, Oct. 24th - 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Topic: How to have quality conversations with your children / Communicating with your children: responding not reacting
Conference Sign Ups
Please click here to schedule your student's conference.
- Open the Sign-Up Genius
- Choose your child's teacher in the tabs/drop down menu
- Choose your day/time
- Sign up!
After School Care Update
Heartland Campfire has diligently worked with the State of Kansas to get the program opened. The licensing process requires quite a bit of paperwork, and they have moved quickly to get everything to them promptly. The Camp Fire team member who was leading the licensing process resigned and they now need to change the name of the lead staff person on all the documents. The new lead started Monday, Sept. 18 and immediately began the process to change the paperwork.
Because of this change, it looks like the start date will be late October/early November. As soon as they have the license, they will start. The team has been hired, and the supplies have been purchased. Everything in place. They are just waiting for the stamp of approval from Kansas.
We apologize for the delays. We are doing everything humanly possible to get our after-school care in place.
Archdiocese Office of Marriage and Family Life
Please see the newsletter from the Archdiocese Office of Marriage and Family Life. Included in the newsletter is information about upcoming feast days, locations to reverence a first-class relic of St. John Paul II, and much more.
Writing Club first meeting October 26th, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Birthday/Class Party Treats/Cafeteria Guidelines
**If you are bringing your child a special event lunch (ie: fast food) please DO NOT include a soda. We do not allow students to bring soda with any lunch. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining this policy. (page 28 of the Handbook)
TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 27th
Calling all boys & ghouls! Get ready for another fun SMA trunk or treat! VIP parking is available for $25 (pre-registered only) & allows you early access to entertainment (including professional face painters!) at 4:30 PM & prime parking. 8th grade will provide a pizza fundraiser dinner.
Link to VIP parking: https://stmichaelcp.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/d5bbc4ed-65f7-4765-bcc8-0cd2fcfa9d35
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Veterans Day Celebration
Veterans Mass & Reception
Friday, November 10, 2023
8:15 AM Mass, reception following
Students are welcome to invite a family member, friend or neighbor to Mass and the reception; to honor those who served/serve our country.
Questions: Beth Hintz hintz0612@aol.com
Veterans Day Cards
Please join us October 13, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria for some card making! These cards will be given out on Veterans Day at the Mass and dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
Parents are encouraged to attend with their children! We welcome any card making supplies. Please leave in the box on the "I forgot" table or bring with you. Cards made at home and dropped in the box are also accepted!
Register here so we know how many kids are coming. Contact Jessica Klein or Tracey Lisch.
Defenders' Ball 2024 Presents Family Game Night
Get your tickets now by clicking here! Don't miss out on this fun new event for the whole family. Tickets include pizza, drinks, and snacks plus a fine night of games. No need to arrange childcare - nursery available for infants and toddlers. Ticket sales close Fri Oct 20th.
VSL Updates
Presidential Service Award:
For the past several years, St. Michael the Archangel School has participated in the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program. The award recognizes US citizens who have achieved minimum hours of service over a 12-month period. For St. Michael the Archangel School, this period is from April 1, 2023-March 31, 2024. It is an amazingly simple process - just keep track of service hours. Forms can be found on the SMA website. Hours must be submitted to the front office by MONDAY, April 3, 2024. If you have any questions, email Megan Morris.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:1
Dennis Uniform
August Discount Code-23FACAGISM
SMA School Activities
Parish News
Foster Care Ministry October Drive
Donate new or gently used hoodies or joggers to benefit KVC Foster Care children. Drop off items between Oct 7-31 in the parish hall bins. Questions? Contact Jane Gregory 913-486-7002.
Veterans Day Cards
Please join us October 13, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria for some card making! These cards will be given out on Veterans Day at the Mass and dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
Parents are encouraged to attend with their children! We welcome any card making supplies. Please leave in the box on the "I forgot" table or bring with you. Cards made at home and dropped in the box are also accepted!
Register here so we know how many kids are coming. Contact Jessica Klein or Tracey Lisch.
Basketball Registration
CYO online registration is open! St. Michael’s will have teams for 3rd grade through 8th grade boys and girls. To register, please go directly to the CYO website at www.cyojwa.org. Please register by Saturday, October 28.
Team Formation / Player Evaluations
5th through 8th grade teams will have tryouts, which will be held the week of October 30th in the St. Michael’s gym. The purpose of tryouts is to form the St. Michael’s basketball teams, not to cut players. All students registered for CYO basketball will be placed on a team as long as there are sufficient players from their grade to form at least one team. The exact days and time for each grade will be communicated mid-October. Tryouts typically last two days and players must attend both days. Practices will start the week of November 6 and the games will start the first weekend in December.
Coaches
We need coaches! If you are interested in coaching a team, please send an email to Scott Hardgree: shardgree@hotmail.com.