Angel Community, 

The season of Autumn is upon us and with it comes gratitude and thanksgiving for all our many blessings. We are grateful for the learning, friendships, and fun happening at St. Michael School! We look forward to meeting many of our families during our Open House this Thursday from 5:00-6:30pm.

This week, we will also recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week, where schools across Canada will be engaging in age-appropriate educational activities to raise awareness of the residential school system and how its legacy affected Indigenous Peoples and shaped the country we live in today. Truth and Reconciliation Week was launched by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and will culminate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) on September 30th.

This Week … 

Monday, Sept. 26: 
Intermediate 3-Pitch at Churchill Park. Go Angels Go!

Tuesday, Sept. 27: 
PHOTO DAY! Bring your smiles!
CSAC Meeting 6pm

Wednesday, Sept. 28:
Wear purple for Rowan’s Law Day

Thursday, Sept. 29:
St. Michael School Terry Fox Run
St. Michael Feast Day and Open House 5:00-6:30pm

Friday, Sept. 30:
Orange Shirt Day

PHOTO DAY
Our Photo Day is this Tuesday, September 27th.
Please see poster for details on ordering:  PHOTO DAY INFORMATION
Bring your smiles! 

Catholic School Advisory Council:
Our first meeting will be held this Tuesday, September 27th at 6pm at St. Michael School.
If you are interested in being a member of our Catholic School Advisory Council for the 2022-2023 school year, please read and complete the attached form and return as soon as possible.
School Council Letter 2022-2023 (2)

St. Michael Feast Day & Open House – September 29th from 5:00-6:30 pm
Did you know that September 29th is St. Michael’s Feast Day?
Join us for an Open House to celebrate together as a school community! We are welcoming parents and students to visit their classes and the school.
Pizza will be available by the box – $11.00. Please pre-order through SchoolCash Online by Tuesday, September 27th.
This evening is a chance to meet and greet. Please come in to say “Hi” introduce yourselves and have your child show you around their room and the school!

Terry Fox
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is honoured to support the Terry Fox Run once again this year! Our date is Thursday, September 29th. We are proud of this amazing tradition at our school and we are thrilled to announce that, to date, we have raised more than $5000 for cancer research! Let’s keep it going! We are encouraging each student to donate a toonie for Terry and if you would like to donate additional funds, please also follow the link below!
Donate to our school run here: St. Michael Terry Fox Run  

Rowan’s Law Day
On Wednesday, September 28th we will wear purple to raise awareness about concussions. Have you ever bumped your head or body? We likely all have! In sports and active games, there can be risks involved. Rowan’s Law was passed in Ontario in honour of Rowan Stringer and also helps people who get concussions recover. All schools in Ontario must have rules in place to support awareness and help coaches, teachers, and parents know when a child has suffered a suspected concussion. It also lets the child know that they should immediately stop participating in physical activities and when they may safely return to play again. #HitStopSit

A Few Reminders: 

  • Be sure to subscribe to our School Newswire. This is where our Angel Update is posted each week with important dates and school information. Link to subscribe: https://stmichael.wcdsb.ca/newswire-subscribe/
  • Please be sure to return all start up forms to the school ASAP and complete the required forms on SchoolCash.  
  • Please ensure you have returned the necessary medication and forms for any medical perils (anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, etc.) to the office. 
  • We are a nut-free environment. We have students with life-threatening allergies to nuts and other allergens. Nut-alternative products are also not permitted.
  • Parents/Guardians are required to notify the school as soon as possible if their child(ren) will be absent. An answering machine is available outside of school hours too.  Please phone the school at 519-653-3351 and leave a message providing: child’s name, teacher’s name, grade level, day(s) absent, and reason for absence.
  • Please complete the COVID-19 School Screening each day before coming to school and closely follow the instructions. This will be the tool that is used until the Ministry of Education tells us otherwise, to determine if someone is healthy enough to attend school on any given day.  Please follow the school screener found at: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
  • Parents/guardians are not permitted on the school grounds during the school day, including for drop-off and pick-up. Please ensure you have a pre-arranged meeting spot for your child(ren). A reminder that the Kiss & Drop is available for our JK/SK families for morning drop-off only. 

Have a great week, Angels!