The Defender
January 14, 2022
Principal's Message
* Please see the following announcement: SMA Covid Update (<click here)
** We encourage parents to review the Saint of the Day (<click here) with their children. We also post it daily on our Facebook Page (<click here)
**** We are proud to introduce our new school website: https://edu.stmichaelcp.org/ Please access this website for all school information including school lunch (located at the bottom of the website) and educonnect.(top of the website under " Parents" tab.)
MEMO from Mr. Huber
SMA School Covid-19 Guidelines 2021-22
The Johnson County Health Department has adapted the CDC updated quarantine guidelines that were released on Dec. 27, 2021. The SMA School Covid-19 Guidelines 2021-2022 has been updated to reflect these changes.
Notes from the School Nurse:
- Parents will need to get exposed students tested on day 5 and provide the school nurse with the results (PCR test preferred, but rapid test is acceptable if they have 2 consecutive negative results)
- If you are unable to find a test, please contact the school nurse as she does have test available or can direct you to a testing site.
- If your student has a MEDICAL MASK EXPEMPTION, contact the school nurse to make arrangements or if you have any other concerns regarding wearing masks.
SMA School "Celebrations & Activities"
Mad Science Club(<click here)
SMA Scouts (<click here)
CYO Basketball Registration (click here)
Coding Club Registration<(Click here)
VSL Updates
- Defender's Ball our annual gala and parish fundraiser is on Saturday February 26th and we are needing volunteers to help support the event. There are a variety of opportunities for anyone interested in helping out. Defender's Ball Volunteer Opportunities
- The Lunchroom is in need of Volunteers. If you are Virtus trained and interested in volunteering please see the Volunteer Sign Up
- Catholic Schools Week is just around the corner. Save the date January 30th-February 5th, more information to follow
Camera Donations Requested
Dear Parents,
This year we have involved the SMA students in the creation of the yearbook, and many of them were very enthusiastic to participate as photographers. We had one or two usable cameras which they shared, but the quality of the photos were at times a little grainy or were difficult to take pictures with.
As the yearbook sponsor, we are reaching out to any parents who may have put away a digital camera never to be used again. If you'd like to give that camera new life, please consider donating it to SMA for the yearbook staff to use in the years to come! It would be easiest if it came with a USB cable that connects the camera to a computer USB port. Also, simple to use cameras would be most desirable. If you have a camera you would like to donate, please contact our Yearbook sponsor Mrs. Floyd @ celene.floyd@stmichaelcp.org
We thank you in advance for any donations that you would consider.
SMA School Upcoming Events
Knights Free Throw Championship
January 26, 4 -5:30 p.m.
St. Michael School Gym
The event is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 14 as of January 1, 2022. The gym will open at 3:30 for warming up prior to the start. Winners of each age/gender division will receive a prize and will advance to the District contest. Please fill out the entry form in advance at stmichaelcp.org/knights-of-columbus
For additional information, contact Steve Hopfinger at (913) 530-7164.
New Family Meetings
We are starting to look toward the 2022-2023 school year. We will be hosting informational meetings for new families on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the school library. If you know of a family who may be interested in Catholic education, please have them call the school office at 913-402-3950 for more information.
STA Cheer Clinic
SAVE THE DATE!!
FAMILY BINGO on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022
Sponsored by St. Michael's Boy Scout Troop
- new format this year focused on fun Bingo games!
- Bingo cards are $5 each. Family special of $25 for families of 6 or more.
- Fun prizes and gift cards for both kid and adult Bingo winners.
Catholic Parenting Newsletter
Parish Upcoming Events
Trivia Night
Trivia Night 2022 is January 22; Tickets On Sale!
107 Tickets Sold with 12 Teams Created So Far! Please join us!
Create a Team of Eight or Enter as a Couple/Solo
Trivia Night – to be held in-person in the St. Michael’s Parish Hall and also virtually – is Saturday, January 22, 2022. An informal, fun competition where teams battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of trivia! Create your own team of 8 or enter as solo/couple. Teams are encouraged to dress up and decorate their tables with a theme that fits the team’s name. So far, we’ve sold 107 tickets and have 12 teams! More information is here. Tickets can be purchased here and will also be sold at the Ministry Fair on January 16. Please join us!
In addition, tickets to the Defenders’ Ball on February 26, 2022, (held in the Saint Michael school gym), are available here. Purchase tickets for yourself, friends or a table of eight!
We are still in need of donations from the Defenders’ Ball registry to be used in the Silent Auction at the Defenders’ Ball on February 26, 2022! These popular gifts have been hand-chosen by the Defenders’ Ball Auction Committee and can be sent directly to the Parish Office. The Defenders’ Ball would greatly appreciate having these items for the auction!
Defenders' Ball
Defenders’ Ball
Save the Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
St. Michael School Gym
An elegant cocktail attire gala with a formal seated dinner, live music, auction, and dancing. Gather eight of your friends or come solo or as a couple. This year celebrates and benefits our parish, and the fund-a-need benefits EMBRACE. Visit the Defenders’ Ball site for more information.
We are now accepting donations for the auction. One easy way to donate is to purchase an item from the Defenders’ Ball registry. Items may also be sent directly to the Parish Office. Thank you in advance for your generosity!