Defender News

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

Dec 19 - Reconciliation for grades 3 & 8

-PBIS 2nd Quarter Celebration

Dec 20 - Luminary Mass - 9 am

- 2 Hour Early Release

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - NO SCHOOL

Jan 8 - Spelling Bee Grades 4-8 (8:15 am)

Jan 9 - Mass - 8:35 am (4B)

Jan 12 - Winter Sports Mass - 10:00 am

Jan 13 - $1 Out of Uniform Hawaiian Theme (date changed from previous posting)

Jan 14 - MAP Reading Test (K-8)

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

Jan 17 - MAP ELA Test (3-8)

Jan 20 - NO SCHOOL

Students attending the PBIS Quarter Celebration tomorrow may bring a stuffed animal and/or blanket in addition to their water bottle.

A huge thank you to all who donated items or your time to the event!

Our last early dismissal day we saw a large increase in the number of students picked up by car and many families who were new to the procedures. Please be sure you review the car line procedures so that we keep the lines moving safely.

All cars enter the SOUTH parking lot, turn left, and follow the outside perimeter of the lot to your assigned line or parking spot area. Parents will stay in the car as staff load the students. KR-2nd grade students need to know their last name and you have a placard in the car with your last name to match.

Exiting to Bright Road:

• If turning north, please turn in front of the church and use the north exit to turn left.

• If turning south, please continue straight to exit and turn right from the south lot.

***Early dismissal times are 2 hours sooner than the times listed in the procedures below***

KR-2 families will form 2 lines (like Chick-fil-a). When you get to the top of the line, you will zig zag back and forth to join the single line at the curb. Students will dismiss from their rooms at 2:28 pm and we will begin loading all cars when the classes are present outside. If you have older students, you will then pull to the right to park and wait; otherwise, please exit to Bright Road.

Grades 3-8 families will enter the lot, follow the perimeter and park in the top half of the lot. Grade 3-5 students will be dismissed from classrooms at 2:35 pm and grades 6-8 will be dismissed at 2:37 pm. Students will not cross to cars until the KR-2 carline is finished. Please turn south towards the houses to exit your row and exit to Bright Road.

December 2 - 19 students are permitted to wear:

• Christmas shirts, sweaters, or sweatshirts with uniform bottoms
• Christmas leggings under uniform skorts or skirts
• Christmas socks
• Ladies only - Christmas dresses that meet regular dress code policies for length and modesty.

December 20 is our Luminary Mass and all students are encouraged to come in Christmas dress clothes. No casual Christmas clothes, jeans, or shorts are permitted on this day. If students chose not to dress up, they should be in regular uniform. All are welcome to join us for this Mass which will begin at 9:00 am (a little later than normal).

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.

Help us spread the word by inviting new families to our Come and See night in January!

The 8th Graders are sending home invites to the Spaghetti Dinner. Please watch home folders for the yellow papers. They appreciate your support and hope to see you at the fundraiser as we kick of Catholic Schools Week!

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

Sign up HERE for dates in January.

More information for parents can be found at:

Introduction to the Gospel of Luke USCCB

How to Pray the St. Andrew Christmas Novena Hallow

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:

1/31 - Dudes at the Door

2/1 - Middle School Night at the Y

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

As you complete sports physicals for our athletes, you will upload the documents to your child's Final Forms portal. Completed forms should not come to school or be turned into coaches.

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.

JESUS THIRSTS

The MIRACLE of the EUCHARIST

The #1 Documentary in 2024

This film about the Eucharist has been in theaters across the United States in special showings, and NOW, it is being brought to Fremont, Ohio, in 2025 on January 5, 3:00pm and January 17, 6:30pm.

This film explores the transformative power of the Eucharist throughout history and in our lives now as we embrace JESUS and learn more about His love for us! Appropriate for ALL ages!

The film is ‘high budget quality,’ thought-provoking, and entertaining. This 90-minute documentary will capture your attention and encourage you, your friends, and family.

Learn more at jesusthirstsfilm.com.

WATCH THE TRAILER! SEE THE CAST!

More than 60% of the cost of bringing this movie to Fremont is provided by generous donors and advertisers. This allows us to offer TICKETS for $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/students, Free for ages 7 and under.

Contact Joanne at (healthnowjoanne@gmail.com or text 419-355-9169) for more info on the movie, how to help, or order tickets for yourself and your loved ones. Tickets fit nicely into Christmas Stockings!!

Brought to you by parishioners of Millersville St. Mary and Gibsonburg St. Michael in cooperation with other churches in the Toledo Diocese as part of the Eucharistic Revival called for by USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). Alternate dates are available one week later if we

need them due to the weather.

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