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
Dec 6 - Saint Nicholas day
Dec 9 - Mass - 8:35 am (4A) - Holy Day of Obligation
Dec 10 - Grades 1-3 Christmas Show - 7 pm
-Music Boosters Cookie Walk 5-7 pm & after the show if cookies remain
Dec 12 - 2-Day Preschool Christmas Program - 10 am
-Reconciliation for grades 4 & 6
Dec 13 - 3-Day Preschool Christmas Program - 9 am
-5-Day Preschool Christmas Program - 10 am
-KR Christmas Program - 12 pm
-Kindergarten Christmas Show - 1 pm
Dec 18 - Band and Choir Concert - 7 pm
Dec 19 - Reconciliation for grades 3 & 8
Dec 20 - Luminary Mass - 9 am
- 2 Hour Early Release
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).
Shopping for Dollars is our main school fundraiser. To participate, you simply purchase gift cards and in return those establishments provide a % of your purchase back to the school. These proceeds help to fund the music department, technology, PTC events, library, general tuition, and more. With so many people shopping for gift cards this season, it is the perfect opportunity to get your shopping completed AND help the school!
Shopping for Dollars orders can be placed online, through the RaiseRight app, or through school. Our school code to join is 1L5C8FAA2412.
School orders will be placed on both December 9 and December 16 to accommodate your last minute shopping needs. Orders are usually here for distribution on Thursdays. They can be sent in back pack mail with your child or picked up in the school office. Our school
For more information please contact, Lynnsey Jordan at ljordan@findlaystmichael.org
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/
SMS will be offering a Yearbook Club for students to help guide and create our school yearbook. This will be an after school program led by Mrs. Brumbaugh and the group will be capped at 16 students. Students should be highly committed to attending the meetings.
Grades: 6-8
Dates (Second Thursdays starting in January): 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 (more possible if needed to complete the yearbook)
Location: Tech Lab
Time: 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Registration Link: SMS Yearbook Club Registration
Registration closes December 13.
Sign up HERE for dates in November and December.
PTC Meeting
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
2/7 - Glow up with your Grown Up-Glow Party Event
Sports Physicals
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.
Hat Sale
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.
Sports Physicals
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.
The meal cost will be $3.25/milk a la carte $0.55
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.
Complete the free/reduced lunch application on PaySchools!
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.
Final Forms
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
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 - Uniform Vendor
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