Defender News
St. Michael School
October 11, 2024
Office Hours & Contact Information
School Day Office Hours:
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Office Phone Number: 419-423-2738
Fax Number: 419-423-2720
Attendance
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
School Calendar
Oct 14 - KR Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch
PTC Mtg - 6:00 pm (Teacher's Lounge)
Oct 16 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 17 - Mass - 8:35 (5B)
-Frozen Jr Performance - 7 pm (auditorium)
Oct 18 - Early Release KR-8 (12:28 -12:37 pm)
-Frozen Jr Performance - 7 pm (auditorium)
Oct 22 - Grade Cards Home
- Living Rosary @ Grotto
Oct 23-25 - 7th Grade Camp Damascus Trip
Oct 24 - Mass - 8:35 am (3A)
Oct 25 - KR - 3 Halloween Parade - 1 pm
Oct 29 - $1.00 Out of Uniform
Oct 30 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3:00-8:00 pm by appointment w/homeroom teachers
- Educational Apparel Uniform Sale - 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Oct 31 - PBIS Quarter Celebration
Nov 1 - Mass - 8:35 am - All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation (7th grade)
Nov 6 - Picture Retake
Nov 7 - Mass - 8:35 am (3B)
Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3:00-8:00 pm by appointment w/homeroom teachers
Nov 14 - Veterans' Day Mass & Celebration - 8:35 am
Early Release Day
School Advisory Council Survey
School Advisory Council is seeking your input about the school. We ask that each family take a few minutes to complete the survey. SAC will review the results and determine what actionable steps could help the school improve over the next year(s). We thank you in advance for your time and input.
PBIS Quarter Celebration
We are getting ready to have our first quarter celebration for PBIS. The kids who spend their defender dollar on this always have a great time, and we want to make sure that continues. We are planning to have a Halloween Bash on Thursday, October 31st in the afternoon. Grades 4-8 will attend from 12:30 - 1:15 and grades K-3 will attend from 1:15 - 2:00. We currently have 200 students attending!! Mr. Ciesluk will be our DJ and we will have a fog machine, decorations, opportunity for photos with friends, as well as candy and plenty of fun. We are looking for some parents who are willing to donate their time or supplies to help this be a success. If you are signing up to volunteer make sure your VIRTUS is completed and up to date. If you would like to help out with this, please sign up HERE. Thank you in advance!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Frozen JR Performance
Frozen JR
Our Drama Jr cast members will present Frozen Jr on October 17 and 18 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. Tickets will be for sale at the doors starting at 6:30 pm each night. We hope to see many of you come out to support the 60+ students involved in this performance!
SMS Tech Club
Student Council Service Project
On Line Safety
The Ohio October Safety Bulletin focuses on anonymous chatting website and applications. Anonymous functionality platforms have the potential to expose children to online dangers such as inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Read the full bulletin article in the attachment below.
October SMS Prayer Dare
During October, our students are being challenged to say a decade of the rosary for as many days as possible in October.
More information for parents on praying a rosary can be found at:
Where Does the Rosary Come video from by Ascension Presents
How to Pray the Rosary (USCCB)
How to Pray the Rosary with Bishop Barron video
Save the Dates
KR-3rd Grade School Halloween Parade
Each year, our KR-3rd grade students dress up in costumes and walk in a parade around the school and their family members are welcome to come watch! The parade will be on Friday, October 25 at 1:00 pm inside the building (it will probably take 5-10 minutes for the line to get outside).
Parents can watch the parade from the main school entrance around the north side of the building to the gym doors. Families are welcome to watch from outside by lining the sidewalks along the path.
*If the weather is bad, we will move the parade and families inside the building.
Educational Apparel Uniform Sale
Educational Apparel will be here for the winter uniform sale on October 30 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. This is a great time to be sure you have pants, long-sleeved, and layering items to keep warm during the winter months.
Veterans' Day
Saint Michael School would like to honor the special Veterans in the lives of our students. Please invite your Veteran to join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8:35 am for Mass in the Parish Church and a light breakfast afterwards in the St. Michael Auditorium.
Students with Veterans attending will get to join their Veteran for the program and breakfast. Please RSVP by Thursday, November 7, 2024 with the number attending.
Parent Teacher Council (PTC)
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!
Join us for the next meeting on October 14 at 6:00 pm in the Teacher's Lounge
Parent Teacher Officers for 24-25
PTC President - Lindsey Hosler
PTC Treasurer- Brigette Sadowski
PTC Secretary - Anne Kremer
Athletic Department
Basketball & SMS Spirit Wear
The Basketball Spirit Wear Store is open. If you are looking to purchase the basketball warm up or other SMS gear, please have your order place by October 27.
Go Defenders!
Junior High Basketball Schedules
Save the dates and plan to come cheer on our junior high basketball teams!
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.
Parish and Community Events
School Resources for Parents
Mass Times
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)
School Calendar
Hot Lunch Information
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.
FACTS
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
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
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
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.
Contact Us
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