Join us for a jolly good time at St. Michael's Annual Breakfast with Santa! Get ready for a festive morning filled with holiday cheer, delicious breakfast delights, and the chance to meet the one and only Santa Claus himself! Bring the whole family for a holly, jolly time as we celebrate the joy of the season together. Don't miss out on the merry memories in the making! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let the countdown to Christmas magic begin!

This Giving Tuesday, let's come together to make a meaningful impact on the education and growth of our students at St. Michael's Catholic School. Your generous contributions play a crucial role in providing a nurturing environment, quality education, and a strong foundation for the leaders of tomorrow. Visit our giving page at https://washington.igivecatholic.org/campaigns/st-michael-s-catholic-school

We're excited to invite you to explore St. Michael's Catholic School during our Open House event!  Discover why our school is a nurturing and inspiring place for students to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. Warm and Welcoming Community Tours will be conducted by our esteemed Principal, Ms. Weems. She'll be there to answer any questions you may have and provide insight into our school's mission and values. Whether you're considering St. Michael's Catholic School for your child or just want to learn more about our educational philosophy, we welcome you with open arms. We look forward to seeing you on November 3rd and sharing the St. Michael's experience with you and what wonderful things we have planned for the 2024-2025 school year! See you there!

SMS Star Student for the week of October 9th Brandon C. Brandon said, " I like St. Michael's because we learn a lot. We all get computers, and I get to play basketball on the school team." Brandon's teacher said, "He studies hard and is a good friend to all. He loves to learn and is always willing to lend a helping hand." Congratulations Brandon!

Our Star Student for the week of October 9th are Ava D. Ava said, "I like St. Michael's because I get to learn about God and I get to play with my friends." Ava's teacher added, "She is always so sweet and kind. She gets all of her work done carefully. She is always on task, and makes sure to help others. In Church, she was encouraging others to do the right thing. She is such a great example of St Michael's spirit!" Congratulations Ava!

St Michael's is proud to announce the results from the Best of the Best contest, and we are in the Top 3 in the Pre-School category! Thank you to everyone who voted for us. This is such an honor! We are excited to be invited to participated in the red carpet award gala, where the winners in each category will be announced on stage. This event will be held at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department on December 1st at 6pm. Only the Top 3 businesses/individuals in each category are invited to the Gala. Please continue to pray for us, as we move on to the final round. THANK YOU AGAIN!!! #SMSPride @GreenandGold #faithfulnessisourshield #somdbestof

Thank you to Ridge Volunteer Fire Department for coming to our school. We appreciate everything you do for our community and taking time out to teach our students the importance of fire safety. We will keep you in our prayers. #ADWcommUNITY ADW Catholic Schools - Escuelas Católicas

Congratulations to our Middle School Star Students for the week of October 2nd, Veronica! One of Veronica's teachers said, "She is a role model for her classmates, always strives to achieve top marks in academics, is a great friend to all, and is a great joy to her teachers." Veronica said this about St. Michael's, "I like how welcoming the teachers are. Being at St. Michael's, you are sure to make great bonds with your teachers. And the classmates you meet here are going to be some you'll never forget." Congratulations Veronica!

Congratulations to our Elementary School Star Student for the week of October 2nd, Ashley! One of the teachers said, "Ashley is a great role model for all students. She is always willing to help in any situation. She is a great friend to all." Ashley said this about St. Michael's, " Everyone is kind. I love the staff. I love to go to church. We learn a lot, and I get to see my friends." Congratulations Ashley!

Our Star Middle School Students for the week of September 25th is Cecilia! Cecilia said that she likes making new friends when new students come to school. She enjoys hanging out with all her friends. She also said. "St. Michael's is a great place to learn." Cecelia's teacher said, " Cecelia studies hard, plays hard and is a caring generous classmate." Congratulations Cecilia!!!!!

SMS Star Elementary Student for the week of September 25th is Kenneth! Kenneth says the best part about school is playing with his friends. Kenneth's teacher added, "Kenneth is a wonderful listener and rule follower. He has already received multiple angels this school year for his behavior and willingness to help others." Congratulations Kenneth!!!!!

St. Michael's is hosting their 2nd Annual Laps for Learning event on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. We are looking forward to this fundraiser to promote community, school spirit and movement. We are looking for event sponsors. For more information about this event, please review the Laps for Learning Forms included in this week's newsletter.

Congratulations to our newly elected Student Council: Jayda/President, Aaliyah/Vice President, Ginny/Secretary and Allison/Treasurer who were elected by our entire student body. We are proud of all the candidates who ran for office and look forward to seeing what this year holds for our leaders. #ADWcommUNITY ADW Catholic Schools - Escuelas Católicas

Our Middle School Star Students for the week of September 18th is Jaliah! One of the teachers said, "Jaliah is a wonderful addition to our middle school. She is always on top of her studies, and is kind and thoughtful towards her classmates." Jaliah said, The people here are very nice and the teachers here are very helpful." Congratulations Jaliah!

The SMS Elementary Star Students for the week of September 18th is Diego. One of the teachers said, "Diego is always polite, always trying to help and always trying to do the right thing. He follows all of the directions. He is meticulous with his work. He shows the rest of his class what it means to be a terrific scholar at St. Michael's School." Diego said, " I like St. Michael's School because I have friends, and I have homework." Congratulations Diego!

SMS Middle School student of the week is Will Sanner. Will said, "To me, Saint Michael's is more than just a school, it's a family that I am honored to be in with all the other students and staff." One of the teachers said, "Will has always been a student who takes his studies seriously. He goes above what is expected and excels in his classes. He will be a great success in High School because he knows how to put forward his best effort." Another teacher added, "Will is very dependable and Brooklyn is a ray of sunshine! These two are always respectful, always calm, willing to lend a hand and a joy to have as students." Congratulations Will!

Brooklyn Janney is the Elementary School student of the week. Brooklyn said what she likes best about St. Michael's are the friends she has made and her teachers. One of the teachers said. "Brooklyn is a student who follows school rules, is always in uniform, and thinks about others. She shows kindness to all. She is a great example of a Star Student." Congratulations Brooklyn!

We Made It to the Best of Finals!!  Thanks to your votes St Michael's has been nominated for Best Pre-School and Best School-Private all of you in Southern Maryland News Best of the Best 2023! Voting takes place daily now through September 29th. Please help us win by taking a moment to take visit https://www.somdnews.com/best_of/#// and vote for us and your other SoMD favorites. You can find us under Kids and Education -- Pre-school and School-Private categories.  Our small school is grateful for your support. Thank you for all you do! 

We would like to introduce our newly elected Leo Club officers for the 23-24 school year: President - Lauren Salazar, Vice President - Veronica Irving, Secretary - Cameron Wood, and Treasurer - Will Sanner. Congratulations to all!