School Day Office Hours:

7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Office Phone Number: 419-423-2738

Fax Number: 419-423-2720

The school must be notified by 8:00 am of a student absence. Please advise school of symptoms and expected length of absence.

Phone: 419-423-2738

Email: attendance@findlaystmichael.org

Jan 14 - MAP Reading Test (K-8)

Jan 15 - Athletic Boosters Mtg (7:00 pm - Teacher's Lounge)

Jan 16 - Mass - 8:35 am (1A)

Jan 17 - MAP ELA Test (3-8)

Jan 20 - NO SCHOOL

Jan 22 - MAP Math Test (K-8)

Jan 23 - Mass - 8:35 am (1B)

Jan 26-Jan 31 - Catholic Schools Week

Jan 26 - Catholic Schools Week Mass - 10:00 am (main church)

- International Day Projects - 11:00 am - 12:45 pm (auditorium)

- 8th grade Spaghetti Dinner - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Jan 29 - Come and See Night (6:15 pm - Academy of Angels in Activity Center, 7:00 pm - Auditorium)

Jan 30 - Mass - 8:35 am (all grades)

Jan 31 - Dudes at the Door (7:30 - 8:00 am)

Feb 1 - YMCA Middle School Night (see PTC news box for more information)

Feb 5 - 3rd Quarter Mid-Term

Feb 6 - Mass - 8:35 am (Kindergarten classes)

- Moms at Mass PTC event (see PTC news box for more information)

Feb 7 - Glow Up with a Grown Up PTC event (see PTC news box for more information)

Shoe and Boot Policy Reminders for Preschool - 8th Graders

• Students are welcome to wear snow boots to school, but need to bring a pair of regular shoes to wear during the school day. Snow boots are permitted for outdoor recess.
• Regular "fashion" boots are not permitted.
• Shoes must have an enclosed toe and heal which eliminates Crocs and Uggs to be worn.

We will begin MAP testing for our mid-year assessment tomorrow for our K-8 students. Testing dates are listed in the school calendar above. You can ensure your child is set for success by:

• Getting them a good night's sleep
• Providing a nutritious breakfast
• Packing a nutritious snack and water bottle
• Encouraging your child to take their time and try their best
• Arriving to school on time

Testing results will be shared with families in early February.

Golden Apple Award Nominations Are Now Open!

Each year, through the generosity of the Donahue family, the Golden Apple Award is given to seven (7) preschool and/or elementary school teachers and two (2) secondary teachers in the Diocese of Toledo each year. Only one winner per school per year.

• The award consists of:
  • Cash award of $5,000
  • Golden Apple with 24 carat gold cross
  • Recognition Dinner

Requirements:

• Be a practicing Catholic.
• Currently teaching PK-12 in a school within the Diocese of Toledo.
• Have taught full or part time, for at least 5 full years in a school within the Diocese of Toledo.
• Nominated by a fellow teacher, student or parent (If student nominates a teacher in an elementary school, it must be done with a parent.)

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL BY FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Come and see night is a great opportunity for our preschool families to learn about K-8 or even just the other preschool class options. The night also is a great opportunity for new families to get to know the building, our staff, and mission as a Catholic school. Help us spread the word by inviting your friends and families to our Come and See night in January!

It's that time of the year to be sure you know how where to check for weather alerts that delay or cancel school.

1. St. Michael School will send a text alert and an email from FACTS. Be sure your cell phone and email are updated in the system. (Logging in details are in the Parent Resource section of every newsletter)

2. St. Michael School will post to the school FaceBook page

3. Findlay City Schools/St. Michael will be posted to WFIN radio stations and on local news stations such as Channel 13 ABC and Channel 11 CBS

4. You can register to received an additional alerts from WFIN at https://delays.wfin.com/

Is your child outgrowing their current uniforms? All are welcome to "shop" the used uniform closet that is recently organized and sorted. There are many good items just waiting for the right child. In fact, we are so fully stocked we will need to hold off on taking new donations due to the limited spaced to store the clothes. Feel free to stop in during school hours to browse through. Monetary donations accepted for these items but not necessary.

A huge thank you from the Class of 2025 for your support in the purchase of spaghetti dinner tickets for January 26. They will be selling tickets after all the Masses this weekend if you are still looking to purchase tickets. The class looks forward to serving you all in a couple of weekends!

All those who are VIRTUS trained may sign up to help in the lunchroom/recess.

Sign up HERE to volunteer.

PTC is looking for volunteers for the planned activities during the year. Take a look at the link HERE to see where your time and talent might best be suited to help make our Defender community stronger together!

Parent Teacher Officers for 24-25

PTC President - Lindsey Hosler

PTC Treasurer- Brigette Sadowski

PTC Secretary - Anne Kremer

Save the Dates for PTC Events:

The links are active and will provide you more information to register or volunteer to help.

1/31 - Dudes at the Door

2/1 - Middle School Night at the Y (grades 6-8)

2/3 - PTC Meeting at 6PM in the Teacher’s Lounge

2/6 - Moms at Mass

2/7 - Glow up with your Grown Up-Glow Party Event (preschool - 5th grade)

All are welcome to the Athletic Booster Meetings. Meetings are held in the Teacher's Lounge. Please plan to enter the door between the auditorium and the parish office.

Jan. 15, 7:00pm

Feb. 12th, 8:00pm

March 12th, 8:00pm

April 9th, 8:00pm

May 7th, 8:00pm

June 4th, 8:00pm

Ashley Rooney - President

rooney.m.ashley@gmail.com

Track registration is open to all school and parish students in grades 4-8. If your child would like to participate, please register online by February 14.

The program is led by Mrs. Jenny Haas.

Required Parent & Athlete Meeting: Thursday, March 6th from 6-7pm in the auditorium

First Day of Practice: Monday, March 10th

Uniforms: Ashley Rooney will be at the parent meeting with uniforms to try on and purchase (while supplies last). An order will be placed shortly after the meeting to ensure any additional items are ready for the season.

Documentation: if this is an athlete's first sport of the year, please remember that a physical is required to play any sport so please be sure to schedule an appointment with your doctor and fill out the paperwork that goes with it.

No athlete may come to practice on March 10th without ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK turned in and recorded. No exceptions. Thanks in advance!

REGISTER HERE

Save the dates and plan to come cheer on our junior high basketball teams!

The Athletic Boosters have SMS hats and cold weather knits for sale in the concession stand for $25 each. Pick one up next time you're watching our Defenders or email smsathleticconcessions@gmail.com to have one sent home via backpack mail today! Cash, check or Venmo are accepted.

All students who plan to play a sport at St. Michael School will need a sports physical. Please take all paper work to be signed by a physician and then upload to Final Forms. Physicals must be completed before the athlete will be able to begin practices or play in games with the team.

K-8 School Mass: Thursdays at 8:35 am (during school year only)

Parish Mass Times:

Weekday mornings: 6:45 am (main church)

Saturday: 8:00 am & 4:30 pm (main church)

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm

9:00 am (downtown chapel)

Findlay City Schools have partnered with Sodexo to provide a hot lunch option to our KR - 8th grade students.

1. The meal cost will be $3.25/milk a la carte $0.55
   

2. You can find the lunch menu for our building here, or download the Nutrislice app! These menus can be translated into multiple languages by clicking the sidebar on the right.

3. Complete the free/reduced lunch application on PaySchools!

4. Load money on your student’s lunch account within PaySchools. You will need your student ID which can be found by signing into FACTS. Information on signing in is found in the FACTS section of the newsletter.

If you have any questions about school lunch, please email Christian Martinez.

All families are enrolled in the Family Portal of FACTS using the email and cell phone provided on student enrollment forms. This allows families to:

• check student grades
• access your child's ID number to make a hot lunch account
• track student attendance
• receive behavior notifications
• check the school calendar

To access your account visit https://factsmgt.com/login/

Our district code is SMS-OH.

Any new family will need to "Create New Family Portal Account" where it will prompt you to enter the district code and your email provided to the school at registration.

All student information forms and handbooks are on Final Forms.

Please visit https://findlaystmichael-oh.finalforms.com/ to complete forms or find the information.

Shopping for Dollars orders can be placed online, through the RaiseRight app, or through school. School orders are placed on the second and fourth MONDAYS of the month August - May. Order are usually here for distribution on Thursdays.

For more information please contact, Lynnsey Jordan at ljordan@findlaystmichael.org

Educational Apparel is our approved uniform vendor. You can shop online or visit their store in Columbus.

Any items sold or purchased through the Used Uniform Sale need to math these items in pattern and design.

Principal: aholzwart@findlaystmichael.org

Dean of Students: dhenley@findlaystmichael.org

Director of Preschool: panderson@findlaystmichael.org

Attendance Secretary: attendance@findlaystmichael.org

Website: http://www.findlaystmichaelschool.org

Phone: 419-423-2738

Fax: 419-423-2720

723 Sutton Place, Findlay, OH