Summer/Back To School
This page will be continually updated throughout the 2024 summer. Please bookmark and continue to refer to this page for the most current information and forms relating to enrollment, summer activities and assignments, and the start of school.
2024-25 Back to School Communications
2024-25 Student Dress Code
Updates will be made for 2024-25 in mid-summer, though the dress code will remain predominately the same as 2023-24.
Virginia School Entrance Health Form
This health form must be completed for all NEW students. St. Michael’s Episcopal School requires that ALL enrolled students be currently vaccinated as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to religious exemption.
State Vaccine Requirements for Rising 7th Graders
HPV, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), and Meningococcal are required vaccines for children between 11 and 12 years of age in Virginia. This means children receive these vaccines going into the 7th grade. As a parent or guardian, you have the right to decide if your child receives the HPV vaccine. Please discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Later this summer, seventh grade families will need to upload updated immunizations to Magnus Health in PowerSchool.
School Supplies: Online Ordering by Grade
The St. Michael’s Parents’ Association (SMPA) is excited to announce that families can now purchase K-8 Back to School Supply Kits that will be waiting for children on their desks at Lower School Meet Your Teacher Day and Middle School Orientation!
DEADLINE TO ORDER IS JULY 1!
The SMPA is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies and the boxes will contain the exact supplies St M teachers have requested for the 2024-25 school year. 1st Day School Supplies converts your child’s Back-to-School Supply List into a customized kit with proven and top-quality name-brand products (think Ticonderoga, Fiskars, Crayola, Elmers, Mead, Papermate) delivered directly to St. Michael’s. Parents shop online from the convenience of home or workplace and there are even color options for supplies! Plus, you will be amazed at how much money you can save compared to shopping at Walmart, Target, and Amazon—- up to 30%. And a portion of sales also goes back to the St. Michael’s Parents’ Association.
St M strongly encourages all families to order these school supply kits.
2024-25 School Day Hours
- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Free Morning Gym beginning at 7:20 a.m.
- If not attending Morning Gym, the morning drop-off window is 7:40-7:55 a.m. (Students should be in their seats and ready to start the school day by 8 a.m.)
- Afternoon pickup is between 3 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. (Any students not picked up by 3:15 p.m. will be sent to Extended Day)
2024 Summer Reading and Assignments— by RISING Grade
Students, please note that some assignments need to be completed within specific summer months.
KINDERGARTEN
- Rising Kindergarten – no summer homework. Be sure to read often with your child!
FIRST GRADE
SECOND GRADE
- Summer Writing and Math Suggestions
- Rising 2nd Grade Reading Menu
- Rising 2nd Grade Math Menu
- Summer Reading List
- Summer Writing
THIRD GRADE
- Rising 3rd Grade Summer Letter
- Summer Math
- Summer Reading
- Suggested Reading List
- Summer Spanish Review – OPTIONAL for new and returning students
FOURTH GRADE
- Summer Letter-Instructions
- Reading Bingo
- 4th Grade June Writing Prompt
- 4th Grade July Writing Prompt
- 4th Grade August Writing Prompt
- 4th Grade Summer Math
- 4th Grade Suggested Reading List
- 4th grade REQUIRED summer reading book: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
- Summer Spanish Review – OPTIONAL for new and returning students
FIFTH GRADE
- Rising 5th Grade Summer Instructions
- Summer Reading List
- Summer Math
- Summer Reading and Writing Bingo
- Summer Reading and Writing Bingo LOG SHEET
- Summer Spanish Review – OPTIONAL for new and returning students
SIXTH GRADE
- Rising Sixth Grade Reading
- Rising Sixth Grade Math
- No Rising Sixth Grade Spanish Summer Assignments
SEVENTH GRADE
- Rising Seventh Grade Reading
- Rising Seventh Math, ALL seventh graders should complete this math packet
- Rising Seventh Grade Spanish
Rising Eighth Grade
- Rising Eighth Grade Summer Reading
- Rising Eighth Grade Algebra -for students taking Algebra
- Rising Eighth Grade Geometry -for students taking Geometry
- Rising Eighth Grade Spanish
Fall 2024 School Supply Lists by Grade
Note: Students should bring their school supplies to orientation in late August.
- Kindergarten Supply List
- First Grade Supply List
- Second Grade Supply List
- Third Grade Supply List
- Fourth Grade Supply List
- Fifth Grade Supply List
- Middle School Supply Lists, Grades 6-8
Parenting Summer Reading Recommendations
Students are encouraged to complete their summer reading assignments, and, this year, Dr. Kim Hilton, St M’s Consulting Psychologist, has compiled a list of various reading selections for parents to consider in their own summer reading. We hope that you’ll find a book or podcast that offers you support in your parenting journey!
Parenting Summer Reading Recommendations
Spiritwear 2024
- Our online Spiritwear shop will open for orders in early August. Be sure to check out our Spiritwear site for exciting St. Michael’s apparel, gifts, and more!
- We are also planning a Spiritwear Pop-Up Shop at both Lower School and Middle School orientations in August. Stay tuned for details!