Fantastic Fundraiser Finish

Prize drawings and a glow party concluded our Give a Little, Bless a Lot fundraiser this week. Our school is blessed with the generosity and support of so many – an amazing $33,000 was raised by family, friends, staff, and parishioners who care deeply about Catholic Education and St. Michael School.

Much of the fundraiser’s success comes from the help of parent volunteers like Katie Krystosek and Corina Arnett, who co-chaired the event. The time they spent brainstorming, organizing, managing, and promoting the fundraiser made a tremendous difference and helped bring our entire school community together. We also thank Krystosek Law Office and Brandon from Sioux Falls Mobile DJ for their generosity in making our Glow Party extra fun!

We are grateful to every student who participated, every family who reached out to donors, and every supporter who gave.

Morning Drop Off Reminders

Students may not be dropped off before 7:45

Students getting dropped off in the drop off lane need to be able to exit the car independently

Only allow yourself one stop in the drop off lane and have students walk to their respective doors

Use the church parking lot when parking and walking students to the door or sidewalk

Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe!

Preschool Intent to Enroll

On Monday, November 10, Preschool families will receive an email from Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools asking you to complete an Intent to Enroll electronic form, confirming your Preschool student’s plan to return for the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline to complete this form is Sunday, November 16. More information can be found HERE.

Teacher Gift Giving Opportunity

Looking for a simple way to remember our wonderful St. Michael staff at Christmas—while also supporting Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools? Click HERE to find out more! If wanting to participate, watch for a form to come home next week.

Pop-Tab Pandemonium is Back!

St. Michael School is once again participating in the Pop-Tab Pandemonium Challenge to support the Ronald McDonald House. Each classroom will have a clear collection container, and students can bring in pop tabs throughout the year—every tab makes a difference for families in need.

As classroom tubs fill, students will bring them to the office to add to our large school-wide container, and the class with the most tabs by spring will earn a special prize.

This is a great way for our students to learn generosity and put gratitude into action. Let’s work together to make this our best year yet—last year we placed in the Top 5 without even having an organized collection!

Thank you for supporting this meaningful project!

Prayer Booklets

The Prayer Booklet through our St. Michael Parish is back! It is a fun way to help your child learn important prayers of their faith and be able to keep and reference them their whole life!

There are 3 sections that are color coated: green, orange and blue. Each color has certain prayers for your child to learn stated on the index card. Once one is memorized your child can come to any catechist, parish staff member, Priest or Brother at our Pastorate to recite and receive their card. Once a child gets all the green cards they receive a St. George medal, all the orange a St. Michael medal and blue an Our Lady of Victory medal. If you are new to St. Michael Elementary or lost your booklet please let your teacher know and we will get you one.

Faith Put Into Action

We will be supporting the St. Michael Parish Food Drive for Feeding South Dakota. Students are invited to bring non-perishable food items to school from November 19–26. Donations may be dropped off at the collection table located outside of the school office.

Fifth grade students and their families showed their generosity this week by bringing in donations to the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Thank you for your generosity and for teaching our students that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference!

St. Michael Apparel

St. Michael crewneck sweatshirts, fleece jackets and quarter-zips are allowed to be worn over a uniform shirt as part of the dress code. Use this LINK to order these items now through December 1st. The t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts in the link can be worn on spirit days. Clothing will be delivered to the school and distributed to students to take home before Christmas. Let Bona know if you would prefer to pick your order up in the office instead.

First- Sixth Grade Christmas Program

“Star Search”
Thursday, December 4th
7:30 at the OG Performing Arts Center
(Arrive by 7:15 in the lunchroom)

All of our "Star" students may wear gold, yellow, or white clothing to light up the stage! No jeans or sweat pants, please.

Preschool & Kindergarten Christmas Programs

Friday, December 5th
Preschool 4's and 5's - 10:30
Kindergarten - 2:15

Both programs will be held in the Nave.

A Playground Blessing and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 2:15.

We are excited to thank and recognize the many people and businesses that made this project a reality for our school and parish community, and bless it for years of safe and joyful play!

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, November 12th: Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 13th: 5:30 SFO Meeting
Friday, November 14th: 8:15 School Mass - 3Z
Monday, November 17th: Coupon Dress Down Day
Wednesday, November 19th: 6:00 Father Cesar Parent Meeting
Friday, November 21st: 8:15 School Mass - 2ST
Wednesday, November 26th: 8:15 School Mass - 6R
11:30 Dismissal
Thursday, November 27th: NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28th: NO SCHOOL
Thursday, December 4th: 7:30 1st - 6th Grade Christmas Concert
Friday, December 5th: 8:15 School Mass - 1A
PS 4 & 5 Christmas Concert - 10:30
Kindergarten Christmas Concert - 2:15
Fourth Grade Donation Day - St. Vincent De Paul Service Project
Monday, December 8th: 8:15 School Mass - Staff