I was able to get around to some classes today to see some fun, hands-on, meaningful educational opportunities today!
I started in kindergarten where Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Craig were working with the children on a cross-curricular activity practicing patterns, while putting together necklaces made out of pasta, beads, straws, and string. These will be worn as part of the kindergarten's Thanksgiving celebration.
Next, I was invited to the preschool as Mrs.Bradley and Mrs. Betty helped our preschool friends gain a natural curiosity about science by demonstrating an exothermic reaction, which had everyone's attention.
Finally, I stopped in 2nd grade as Mrs. Teegarden and my 2nd grade friends finished up their Thanksgiving Trees, which they will be bringing home today. (Special thanks to Mrs. Craig for helping!) We stress the importance of gratitude at SMS, and this project was designed to be a fun and creative way to reflect on all the people and other things, for which we have to be thankful. A great way to prepare for Thanksgiving.
This is just a snapshot of all the great things happening every day at SMS!
Newsletter for the Week of November 18-22, 2024
https://www.stmichaelripley.com/article/1878525
Huge thank you to the Hayswood Foundation, who awarded SMS with a $10,000 grant today to help pay for our greatly needed new roof project at the school! Thank you for your tireless generosity in our community!
All Saints Day and Fall Celebrations
This past week was extremely busy!Wednesday was a fun day as children dressed in their Halloween costumes. First Grade and Mrs. Moon’s Third Grade tied for the best decorated pumpkin-see the attached pictures.
It was certainly a busy week as Halloween was followed by an All Saints Day observation. Friday was a wonderful way to learn about the saints that have lived their lives for Christ. We had several children participating and we appreciate your help in dressing your children.
First grade also concluded reading story 8 “A Musical Day” by learning about various instruments, including the banjo. We have attached some of the photos from last week.
SMS Honors Our Veterans
Students Experience the Story of Fatima with Visit from Iconic Pilgrim Statue
Today, October 25, students at St. Michael’s had the unique opportunity to learn about the story of Fatima from a guest speaker and to witness the world-renowned International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima.
Sculpted by Portugal’s Jose Thedim, often called “the Michelangelo of Portugal,” the statue began its travels in 1947 after being blessed by the Bishop of Leiria-Fatima. In front of 200,000 pilgrims in Fatima, the bishop prayed for Mary’s presence to accompany the statue wherever it journeyed. Following its arrival in America, it was crowned in Ottawa and embarked on a two-year tour of North America. Since then, it has traveled to over 100 countries, spreading the message of Fatima’s blessings and urgent call for peace.
If you would like to help with the Halloween Party on October 25, here is the sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FADA929ABF9C16-52018508-smshalloween#/
Chess Club Signup Reminder - Please return signup sheets to Mr. Hyde prior to October 25th for this year's chess club. Also it is important to notate which day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) is preferred and what the best alternate date. We do the best we can to fit everyone in where requested, but some days fill up quickly, so alternate days may have to be used.
A special thank you to SgtMaj Kokensparger, Mr. Hyde, and EMT Josh Malott for hosting a bushcraft event for our boys in 5-8th grade! Students learned about fire making, orienteering, geocaching, and basic first aid. We're lucky to have such a great staff and wonderful volunteers!
Tomorrow , pizza will be provided for our P-4 grade students by the Smith family! Students will not be charged for lunch. Thank you Smith family!
Also, girls in grades 5-8 should remember to pack their lunches for the field trip.
The 5-8 boys will have lunch provided.
Attention 5th-8th Grade Girls’ Parents:
We recently became aware of the dress code for our visit to the convent on Tuesday, and we apologize for the oversight. To ensure that we show proper respect during this visit, we kindly ask that all girls wear their Sunday best or their school uniform with pants. The Holy Spirit Center’s guidelines require either loose-fitting pants or mid-calf skirts, with covered shoulders.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in following these guidelines.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Ripley 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls basketball is looking for players. SMS students are welcome to play. For 6th grade contact Rob Jodrey @ 937-801-8120 and Justin Fulton @ 937-213-1028 for 7th and 8th.
SMS Halloween Party
For any boys or girls in grades 2-8 interested in playing basketball at St Patrick this winter.
Congratulations to SMS 3rd grade student Elliana Black who won the Adams County Regional Medical Center's "Wash Your Hands" coloring contest! Elliana won a $25 McDonald's gift card, and she will be mentioned on the radio and the newspaper. Thank you Adams County Regional Medical Center!
Kona Ice Friday 9/20/2024
Great day for a picnic at SMS!
Good afternoon! We had a great visit with Grandparents today. Thank you to all the staff and parent volunteers who made things run smoothly. Special thanks to Amber Noel for photographing the event!
We look forward to meeting with the remainder of our grandparents tomorrow. It is a mass day, so students should be dropped off at the school to go to homeroom. Grandparents are welcome to go into the church beginning at 8:00 am. We will have staff members in there directing grandparents to their assigned seats. The students will enter the church shortly after, and mass will begin at 8:15. Following mass, students will be dismissed to homeroom, and grandparents are invited to the Parish Hall for refreshments. Grandchildren will meet them there.
Also, please remember that tomorrow is picnic day! Students should pack their lunches and time and space has been set aside for each group to eat outside.
Have a great evening!
Good evening. We are looking forward to meeting with our grandparents tomorrow. All students in grades K-8 should teport to the church as normal. The grandparents who signed up for tomorrow should meet in the church no later than 8:00. We will have staff members there to help them to their assigned seats with their grandchildren. Following morning prayer, grandparents with their grandchildren will walk over to the Hall for refreshments. The Hall will be close to capacity, so to ensure all families can sit together, there is assigned seating in the Hall as well. See you tomorrow.
Pregnancy Resource Center's Walk for Life
