Defender News

School Summer Office Hours:

August 1-14: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

August 15- Closed for Professional Development

August 16 - Open 11 am - 3 pm

August 19- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

School Day Office Hours:

7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Office Phone Number: 419-423-2738

Fax Number: 419-423-2720

Aug 6 - Educational Apparel Sale - 12-6 pm

Aug 9 - Class Lists Posted

Aug 18 - Open House/Ice Cream Social - 4:30-6:00 pm

- Back to School Dinner - 4:30-7:30 pm

Aug 20 - First Day of School KR - 8

Aug 22 - Academy of Angel Meet the Teacher - evening times for parent only meetings

Aug 26 - First Day of School for P3 and P5

Aug 27 - First Day of School for P2

Aug 28 - K-8 Meet the Teacher - evening times for parent only meetings

Aug 30- NO SCHOOL

Final Forms are up and running for all enrolled students. Please be sure to click the link in your Final Forms email or visit https://findlaystmichael-oh.finalforms.com to complete the forms. These need to be completed by August 16.

Please join the SMS Class of 2025 for a Back-to-School BBQ on August 18 from 4:30-7:30 pm!

The class will host a BBQ with hamburger or hot dog meal options. Each meal will include a side dish, chips, dessert, and a drink. Meals may be eaten in or carried out. Be sure to RSVP your meals through Sign-Up-Genis at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EADA623ABFD0-50139694-back by August 9!

Payments can be made online through the Sign Up Genius link (additional fee for online payment) or mail a check payable to St. Michael School (class of 2025 in the memo line) to St. Michael School, 723 Sutton Place, Findlay, OH 45840.

Our Preschool dress code encourages comfortable and loose fitting clothing so that we can have freedom of movement in our large motor activities. Preschool students do not need to wear uniforms, however, uniforms are permissible.

• KR students are required to keep a clean pair of tennis shoes at school for use in the gym.

• Tennis shoes are preferred for safety during playtime.

• All shoes must have an enclosed toe and heel or ankle strap.

• CROCS, fashion boots, sandals, and shoes that light up, roll, or are platform style are not permitted.

• Boots may only be worn to/from school or during recess (regular shoes will be worn in the classroom).

• Socks must be worn at all times.

• JEANS are not permitted.

• Be sure the clothing allows for the child to easily use the restroom by themselves.

Students in grades K-8 are expected to wear school uniforms as described in the handbook available in Final Forms or on the school website. Students are also expected to follow the Out of Uniform policies for those occasions when uniforms are not worn to school. Parents are asked to monitor the dress of their child(ren) before they come to school. Faculty and staff members are expected to enforce the student dress code at all times through reasonable observation of the students.

You may only purchase approved uniform pieces from Educational Apparel. We also have a Used Uniform Sale twice a year at school. Used items may include previously approved items from French Toast or Land’s End. Used items should match approved Educational Apparel items in pattern, color, and style.

• Educational Apparel options for purchasing:

• Shop online www.educationalapparel.com - Saint Michael School-Findlay #88

• Shop the store: Hilliard Store, 3906 Brown Park Dr., Hilliard, Ohio 43026

• At-school sales: Held 3 times/year (summer, late fall, spring) in our building

Findlay City Schools will provide a hot lunch option to our KR - 8th grade students.

• Free and reduced lunch application (Link in Final Forms or visit Payschool)
• Meal cost will be $3.25/milk a la carte $0.55
• Menu (not released yet)
• Student meal accounts (visit Payschool to put money on your student account) -
• 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.

1. Students entering kindergarten and 7th grade are required to receive updated immunizations. Please be sure to send a copy of the updated immunization record to school. Students not in compliance will not be able to attend school after day 14.
2. All students enrolled in the Academy of Angel classes need a current physical on file. Please be sure you are in compliance by their first day of school.
3. Students who have an inhaler or epinephrine injector will need a release form signed by the physician.
4. Students who will need to take prescribed medications during school hours will need a release signed by the physician.
5. Medical supplies can be brought to school office during August hours or at the Open House on August 18.
   

Physical Forms for Preschool or Sports can be found at https://www.findlaystmichaelschool.org/athletic-forms

Students who live within Findlay City School district and are requesting bussing for next school year, should submit an electronic bus request. Bussing is available for K-8 students and KR students who have older siblings at St. Michael School or have a babysitter's house with an already established stop.

School Bus Routes will be viewed on their website and are typically available a week before school starts.

***County school districts do not require request forms. We will send them enrollment information to each district in June. Their transportation offices will be in touch with families on route times/locations later in the summer. If you have questions, please reach out to your county school transportation office.***

School Supply Lists are available on our school website at https://www.findlaystmichaelschool.org/supply-lists.

For those that ordered the 2023-2024 yearbooks, they will be available for pick up at Ice Cream Social on August 18 or sent home with students in the first week of school.

Meet our Parent Teacher Officers for 24-25

PTC President - Lindsey Hosler

PTC Treasurer- Brigette Sadowski

PTC Secretary - Anne Kremer

Official Practice – Begins August 1st

Along with the Juniors, our elementary runners will be broken into two practice groups this year.

Juniors – all 7th and 8th graders and possibly some 6th graders, with coach approval. Juniors will race 2-miles all season.

Milers – all 4th – 6th graders, plus younger runners capable of achieving set mile time standards

throughout the season. This group may be sub-divided between Green Milers and White Milers for

different mileage during workouts. This sub-division will be based on ability and season goals rather than on age.

Mighty Mikes – Our youngest runners and those new to the sport. The goal for these runners is to

introduce them to this life-long sport and have fun while doing so.

Starting August 1, practices are from 6-7:15pm, locations and groups as follows:

Monday: 4th grade and up (optional for younger Milers), at Emory Adams

Tuesday: All runners, at Riverbend Bruggeman Lodge parking lot

Wednesday: 4th grader and up (optional for younger Milers), at Reservoir Boat Ramp

Thursday: All runners, at Emory Adams

If you have questions, please contact Coach Sarah Zerr at srzerr@gmail.com.

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.

Basic Parish Tuition Assistance (Grades K-8):

• Families must complete a FACTS or EdChoice Scholarship application to be considered for basic tuition assistance from St. Michael Parish (this will be similar to previous parishioner/multi-student discounts)

• Assistance amounts will vary based on family need

• Assistance can be considered year-round while funding remains

EdChoice Expansion Scholarship (Grades K-8):

• All Ohio students qualify for a tuition scholarship. Scholarship amounts vary based on the family income level.

• New students or families that have not applied before need to complete a simple scholarship request form and income verification requirements to qualify.

• Students previously granted the scholarship need to complete a renewal form yearly.

• Scholarship packets are available in the office or online through the Ohio Department of Education.

• Application window opens February 1.
  

FACTS Tuition Assistance (Grades KR – 8):

• Tuition assistance provided through our school foundation

• Assistance amounts will vary based on family need

• Families must apply online at online.factsmgt.com

• Application window opens March 1.

OCEN SGO (Grade K-8):

• Scholarship can cover tuition and classroom fees

• All students are eligible to apply for and receive a scholarship

• Awards amounts will vary and be prioritized for students with demonstrated financial need

• Families can apply at https://ohiocen.org/ocen-sgo/apply/

• Scholarship window is open December 1 - July 15

Diocese of Toledo SGO (Grade K-8):

• Scholarship can cover tuition and classroom fees

• All students are eligible to apply for and receive a scholarship

• Awards amounts will vary and be prioritized for students with demonstrated financial need

• Families can apply at https://www.dotsgo.org/apply-for-a-scholarship

• Scholarship window is open

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, and 6:00 pm (main church)

9:00 am (downtown chapel)

All families are enrolled in the Family Portal of FACTS.

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://sms-oh.client.renweb.com/pw.

Our district code is SMS-OH.

Any new family will need to "Create New Family Portal Account" using the email address provided to the school.

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

Attendance Secretary: attendance@findlaystmichael.org

Website: http://www.findlaystmichaelschool.org

Phone: 419-423-2738

Fax: 419-423-2720

723 Sutton Place, Findlay, OH