Horsemen Highlights for week of April 17-21
Parents, we are rounding the corner as the 2022-2023 school year comes to an end. With final exams quickly approaching (seniors May 9-11 and 7-11th grades May 22-25th) please make sure your students are in school for every class period, every day. Your students cannot learn if they are not in class on a daily basis.
Also, with warmer weather comes an increase in students taking dress code “liberties” (ie., “violations”). Please review the dress code policy with your students. The dress code policy in its entirety can be found in the student handbook (starting on digital page 44). Click HERE to go to the handbook.
Junior/Senior PROM- The SMHS Prom is Sat., April 22nd at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Guest permission forms will be available to juniors and seniors starting on Monday, April 17th. Freshmen and Sophomores can only attend prom if they are invited and accompanied by a junior or senior. Junior high school students are not allowed to attend. Guest forms are due no later Thursday, April 20th. You cannot purchase a ticket for your guest without a completed permission form. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 19th and Thursday, April 20th during high school lunch. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Seniors receive one free ticket that they will have to sign for when picking it up. If there are any questions, please contact Ms. Margie at 505-993-7353, option 1.
Block M- Block M applications are currently under review. An announcement of our Block M recipients will take place on April 24-25th. The Block M Ceremony and Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. RSVPs and ticket sales will take place April 26-May 2nd. Please continue to check Horsemen Highlights for information as it becomes available.
Academics:
PSAT- This week the 9th Grade (Wed., Apr. 19) and the 8th Grade (Thurs., Apr. 20) will take the PSAT on campus. The format is a pilot program conducted by PSAT, an online test. They plan on moving toward all online testing in the future so the experience will benefit our students. Contact Ms. Angel ([email protected]) if you have any questions. Testing dates for next year are also in the process of being calendared.
2023-2024 Calendar- The calendar is almost complete. We had to wait on the new State regulation for the minimum number of hours. Even though the number of required hours has gone up, St. Michael’s is still requires far more. We also were waiting for the SFSD calendar to be published so we could align major holiday times to make it more convenient for our families who have students in that world, too. The 2023-2024 Calendar will be posted on line this coming week and the Horsemen Highlights next week will have a link.
Registration information:
Registration- Registration for the 23/24 school year is now open. Early Bird Enrollment Contracts have been applied to all parent/guardian OnBoard accounts. Complete your contract by 4/30/23 to receive the $50.00 registration discount. Provided in the link below are registration instructions. 184121-87c30d0f-4259-49cd-b06c-2c637bde2de8.pdf (edl.io)
Not Returning? - If your student will not be returning to St. Michael's High School for the 23/24 school year, please fill out the "Student Not Returning Form" which can be found in your parent/guardian OnBoard account.
Financial Aid- The Financial Aid deadline for all families is April 30, 2023. The link provided contains instructions on how to complete the Financial Aid application. 223047-5d2f47c9-f80d-4df8-b733-2a2bd7f71934.pdf (edl.io) SMHS urges families not to make assumptions about whether they are eligible. Many factors guide the Financial Aid decisions, and we strongly encouraged you to have a confidential conversation with our Admission Director, Ms. Chavez to discuss your options. Take advantage of the upcoming Parent Meeting to have that conversation.
Parent Meeting Opportunity: Tues., Apr. 18 6:00 PM (in La Salle Hall—the first building and entrance to the right at the main parking lot). We will have two meeting groups:
Grade 12- Seniors and their Parents: Information and help with filling out the FASFA for college aid and/or (RSVP with Mr. Gallegos at [email protected]) For seniors and their parents we will be having a FAFSA guide presentation from Mr. Gallegos, College Counselor, followed by a presentation from Beverly McLean, former Director of Career and Professional Development at St. Mary's Moraga on how to navigate career centers at colleges and what resources they can offer.
Grade 7-11- Everyone is invited to meet on school and Parent Club topics, such as:
- 2023-2024 Handbook considerations (eligibility, attendance, dress code)
- 2023-2024 school calendar
- Dual Credit developments
- And more.
While that is happening, individual parents may meet one-on-one with Ms. Chavez to get help filling out the St. Michael’s financial assistance forms (If you want to get help RSVP with Ms. Chavez at [email protected]).
Athletic Highlights:
Jumping Higher than Mom- Congratulations to Jada Lujan (’24) who set the school high jump record last weekend with a 5’ 4.25” leap that bested the previous 1996 school record, set by her Mom, Amy (Merrill) Lujan (’99). And Mom was there to witness it!
AD Meeting- St. Michael's high school will be the host site of the Spring district athletic directors meeting on April 19th. All athletic directors from the district will be at St. Michael's high school. We are proud to be able to offer hospitality to this group.
Eligibility- The end of the school year is approaching. Please help guide your student-athletes to maintain eligibility for the Fall 2023 season. The grades earned at the end of the Spring 2023 term will be used to determine eligibility in the fall.
Director's Cup- A State ranking of excellence in activities and sports, the Director’s Cup latest standings have St. Michael's in second place. Points are awarded to a school based on participation and success for varsity level teams. Hoping for a strong Spring season!
Hiring- We are currently searching for a head coach in women's soccer and a head cheer coach for the 2023/2024 school year. Please contact Athletic Director Grine if you, or someone you know, would be interested - [email protected].
Admissions- Spread the good word about St. Mike’s and direct interested families to the school’s admissions tab on the website or to Ms. Chavez at [email protected]. We are still accepting applications!
Summer “Camp Horseman”- St. Michael's High School offers the best and most affordable summer camps for kids entering grades 1 - 9. Registration for Camp Horsemen 2023 is now live at Horsemen Camp 2023 - Camp Horsemen - St. Michael's High School (stmichaelssf.org).
YEARBOOK:
Ready for ordering- We now have a portal for yearbook purchases. The cost of a yearbook will be $75. If you wish to embellish the yearbook for your student you have until April 30th for a name stamp or an itag (metal) atn$8.25 a piece. There is a $2.25 handling fee for each book purchase. Here’s the link for ordering: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/saint_michael_junior_senior_high_school_buy_yearbook_330693/rbl3iJewNde7W0p46i5OuhtO
Yearbook still needs your help- We welcome parents, grandparents, friends, and family to share their photos of student events this past year with the Yearbook. Leslie Helgeson ([email protected]) or Kathy Tapia ([email protected]).
