The Boys Are Back! infection rates, With equal parts nerves and excitement, testing the boys and their teachers returned to capabilities, Branch Ave this month for the first time and in since March 13. Staggering the start the end, to allow our newest students to have the sheer the school to themselves for a day on amount of September 14, the school was full with space we are blessed with on Branch students in all grades by Thursday, Ave. Thanks to the space in our September 17. The building was abuzz building, combined with newly created with their energy once again. They were include morning intake checks, mask outdoor classroom spaces, we felt we so excited to see one another and their wearing, social distancing and contact could ensure safe distances for in-person teachers. The students responded really only with those in their ‘stable group’. learning. Teachers and students alike well to the new safety rules, which Their teachers were able to introduce were beyond excited to see each other, them to the new classroom set ups and and our new 5th graders are already protocols as well. On Friday, September feeling at home. With safety and 18, faculty took the day to review the flexibility as guiding habits of mind this week and tweak any procedures and year, we are optimistic that the simple protocols from week one. act of being together will help us build How did we get here? Informed by community and get back to learning. weekly calls with other heads of school The future may be full of challenges, and principals as well as RIDE and but we will face them together— RIDOH this summer, we designed our students, families, staff and board. back to school plan taking into account Let the classes begin!

Summer Fun in the Sun! Although this summer looked vastly different than the action-packed days that we’re used to—many of our boys were still able to enjoy the sunshine! Unfortunately, we weren’t able to run our annual Camp Miguel and Readiness Camp programs but thanks to the generosity of donors, a handful of students were able to participate in other local summer camps. Island Stingray Soccer Camp, while students responded with one simple Miguel Men were offered a variety of another explored the world of design, answer—a response that perhaps up program options to choose from. The printing, and engineering at St. Andrew’s until now has been taken for granted Moses Brown School provided a handful Robotics Camp (shown left). The —”being outside with friends.” of students with Providence Country Day Summer Camp Just the opportunity to be outdoors, a wide range (shown above) was the perfect fit for enjoying the summer months with the of sports those who had the desire to focus on people they enjoy most by their side, programming, more than one activity—between arts was enough for these Miguel Men to be which included and crafts, various hands-on activities, happy. One mother added, “After my son soccer, tennis, and exploring nature, there was surely completed his first week of camp, he and track and never a dull moment! happily asked to go again—he loved it!” field. A few We echo the words of one of our students other students When asked about their favorite part of —“Thank you! Thank you! I can’t express had the chance summer camp, there were a variety of how very thankful I am.” We, too, are so to enhance their exciting answers from “making pottery” thankful to all those who contributed to footwork skills and “cooking” to “competing in the high our students’ happiness this summer. at the Rhode jump and long jump.” But the majority of Founders Legacy Society In the early years, Frank worked tire- Highlighting long-time Corner: lessly to engage supporters, Frank and Nancy Sullivan donors, foundations In the summer of 1993, before San and recruit board Miguel School opened, Frank Sullivan members. He actively walked through the doors on Carter planned fundraisers, Street in the West End of Providence. networking events, There, he met Br. Lawrence Goyette, and bolstered FSC, for the very first time. As Frank donations to the describes the meeting, they sat at desks school. He is credited gala committee and was instrumental built for primary-grade students and with drafting the first fundraising letter in the 25th Anniversary Celebration. talked about the plans for opening the and providing Brother Lawrence with Frank has said that Br. Lawrence had a new school for young boys from Greater connections in the community to promote crystal ball because he could see the Providence. Frank, a graduate of La Salle the new school. Additionally, Frank and future. Frank, too, saw the future back Academy, has always been inspired by his wife Nancy would open their home in 1993 and he and Nancy continue to the Lasallian mission and the belief that at Christmastime each year to welcome see the future today. Frank and Nancy education can change the trajectory of staff, board members and potential new have named San Miguel School in their a person’s life. “The charism of St. John donors. It was a grass-roots effort in estate plans confident that the San Baptiste de La those formative years that connected Miguel School Mission will continue for Salle started over the San Miguel mission to many of many years to come. We are so very 350 years ago and our donors today. Frank and Nancy’s grateful for their dedication to our is still relevant warmth and generosity was infectious mission. Thank you, Frank and Nancy— today,” Frank and inspired many other like-minded we couldn’t do it without you! states—one of the individuals to join in their support of the For more information on the Founders main reasons he school. Over the years, Frank and Nancy Legacy Society, please contact Marybeth got involved with have remained connected to the school. Campellone at 401-467-977 x135 or the school. Frank continues to work on the annual [email protected]. Graduation Goes Virtual On the evening of Monday, June 8th, the San Miguel School community (virtually) joined together to celebrate the many accomplishments of the Class of 2020. Since maximum occupancy was no longer a factor, the graduation commencement (for the first time ever) was able to be witnessed by all San Miguel students, families, graduates, mentors, donors, staff members, and friends. This would Congratulations to the San Miguel School Chris B. Saint Raphael Academy, ‘24 not have been possible without the hard Class of 2020. Good luck in high school! work and forethought of Technology Aavin A. Ramesses B. Specialist, Ted MacDonald, Academic Davies Career and Technical High School, ‘24 La Salle Academy, ‘24 Dean, Carol Soltys, and Dean of Students, Anderson B. Jeremy T. Taysha Paulo, who meticulously went St. Patrick Academy, ‘24 Providence Career and Technical Academy, ‘24 through the ceremony step-by-step to Christopher M. Jose B. ensure tradition was upheld and not a St. Patrick Academy, ‘24 La Salle Academy, ‘24 single moment missed. Thanks to the Brandon G. Josmar D. masterful skill of Ted MacDonald, the joy The Met, ‘24 La Salle Academy, ‘24 and love from our most celebrated night of the year translated through digital Giovanni S. Kizayah C. format for all to enjoy. Don’t worry—it’s La Salle Academy, ‘24 Davies Career and Technical High School, ‘24 not too late to celebrate! If you happened Juelz L. Venance S. to miss this year’s graduation, you can Davies Career and Technical High School, ‘24 La Salle Academy, ‘24 access the recording at the link below: Carlos M. Nadim R. https://youtu.be/oX8cwrznqcs. La Salle Academy, ‘24 Classical High School, ‘24 Celebrating Miguel Men Board of Directors and a steadfast commitment to faith and service. As we embark on a historic from the Class of 2016 Welcomes Familiar Faces year ahead (a pandemic and the school’s Congratulations to the San Miguel Class One of San Miguel’s greatest strengths first campaign), we know we are in good of 2016 on their graduation from high is its board of directors, and what hands with Dennis at the helm, supported school! We wish each one of these school is lucky enough to have a board by Paul and so many others who serve Miguel Men the very best of luck as chair come out of retirement to lead the the mission so generously. they begin their college journeys. board twice? We were, thanks to Paul Additionally, San Miguel Mahoney who has served as board chair is thrilled to welcome Tommy B. for the past two years (following his Mr. Michael Nerbonne, La Salle Academy, ‘20 three year stint from 2005 to 2008). Assistant Head of School Providence College, ‘24 For those of you who know Paul, it will at St. Sebastian’s School Edwin C. come as no surprise that his leadership in Needham, MA, to the Saint Raphael Academy, ‘20 was characterized by collaboration, Board of Directors. Mike, Roger Williams University, ‘24 humor, humility, and a deep commitment a longtime supporter of to the boys’ experience. Please join Richard D. San Miguel, brings to the us in thanking Paul for his remarkable Saint Raphael Academy, ‘20 board deep and extensive service to our school. Johnson & Wales University, ‘24 experience in school leadership and Succeeding Paul is Dennis single-sex education. Among other Roberto D. Leamy Jr, Innovation things, he has been instrumental in NEL/CPS Career Academy, ‘20 Manager at Amica and the St. Seb’s Backpack Program, Community College of RI, ‘22 longtime board member, providing backpacks full of school Andrew F. mentor, and volunteer at supplies to each and every Miguel Man La Salle Academy, ‘20 the school. Known in the every fall. Mike’s membership on our University of Rhode Island, ‘24 community as someone board further strengthens the important who cares deeply about bonds between St. Sebastian’s School Chris H. meeting the needs of all and San Miguel, two schools that share La Salle Academy, ‘20 Rhode Islanders, Dennis a deep commitment to all-boys, faith- University of Rhode Island, ‘24 will lead with humility based education. Omar L. Valley Forge Military, ‘20 Back(pack) to School! Living Lasallian National Guard/CCRI, ‘24 Speaking of the St. Sebastian’s Back- On June 25th, the Lasallian Association Hansel M. pack Program, on Monday, August 31, of Colleges and Universities (LACU) La Salle Academy, ‘20 Mike Nerbonne and the program’s new hosted a panel discussion titled St. John’s University, ‘24 coordinator, Jen Walsh and her two sons “Responding to Racism; A Lasallian Nasavell M. (both St. Seb’s students), rolled up to Dialogue”. Attended virtually by more Saint Raphael Academy, ‘20 Branch Ave with 64 shiny backpacks than 1600 people from 34 countries, Iona College, ‘24 full of school supplies for the boys to the dialogue was moderated by Brother Joelante M. start the year! As if there wasn’t already Ernest Miller, FSC of La Salle University Blackstone Valley Prep, ‘20 enough enthusiasm about coming back and Frances Sweeney, PhD of St. Mary’s Quinnipiac University, ‘24 to school, the boys will be thrilled to see College of California. Panelists focused this welcome image of normalcy as on two questions “As Lasallians, what Marcos P. well! San Miguel would like to give a is our role in working towards La Salle Academy, ‘20 special shout out to Marybeth Persons transformational justice for all?” and University of Rhode Island, ‘24 for her incredible leadership of this “As Lasallian educators, how do we take Angel S. important program over the past care of our students at this time of La Salle Academy, ‘20 several years, as well as the generous unrest?” Brother Ernest encouraged us Rhode Island College, ‘24 support of Cathy Daniels, another St. to “take inventory of yourself” and think Malachi W. Seb’s mom. On behalf of the boys, about what we can do today in our lives Paul Cuffee School, ‘20 thank you, St. Sebastian’s community! and in our schools to work towards a Community College of RI, ‘22 more just society for all, for this is what we as Lasallians are called to do. Darius W. Blackstone Valley Prep, ‘20 Responding to Racism: A Lasallian University of Rhode Island, ‘24 Dialogue can still be viewed at https://youtu.be/XabjRfQYvxo. Thao Pao Y. La Salle Academy, ‘20 Community College of RI, ‘22 We want to thank Paul for his leadership of the PC Mentor program and for his generous donation. Lucky for us, Paul is employed locally and has accepted our invitation to join our Development Committee. Welcome Board of Directors (back!), Paul, and thank you for all you have done for the boys! Dennis Leamy Jr. This past summer, motivated by the protests Board Chair happening around the world after the death of George Floyd, Coke Whitworth (shown below), Polly Chatterton Handy Run, Bike, Walk, Hike! photography teacher at Tabor Academy and Vice Chair friend of Mel Bride, decided he wanted to do Have you ever wanted to raise money for something in support of racial, social, and Paul Mahoney Jr. San Miguel, but didn’t really know how to ask educational justice. An avid biker, he decided Vice Chair your friends for support? With GoFundMe, you to ride across Massachusetts, from the NY can raise money from family and friends while border to Provincetown, a six-day, 300 mile Bert Cooper you do what you love—run, bike, walk, hike, journey. Coke wanted his ride to benefit Secretary whatever you want! Need some inspiration? organizations working toward social and Last spring as Paul Kelley (shown above) educational justice, and picked San Miguel. Michael Costello contemplated his graduation from Providence “The more I learned about San Miguel, it’s Treasurer College, he was reminded that one of the mission and the work it does in the community, things he would miss most was his connection the more I knew I wanted to contribute to Suzanne Hall to San Miguel through our San Miguel-PC that work in whatever way I could.” Executive Committee Mentor program. Paul was introduced to this Coke has Member-at-Large program in his freshman year, and the time he already spent forming relationships with San Miguel raised over Kimberly Butler students quickly became one of his favorite $1,000 for Executive Committee and most meaningful aspects of his college the school! experience. Paul led the program in his senior Member-at-Large If you would year, and as he was preparing his successor to like to say Jessica Blanco-Busam lead the program this year, he realized that he “thank you” also wanted to leave a personal mark on the to Coke and Jamal Burk, SMS ‘02 program that had so impacted his life. support the Andrew Capalbo Having always wanted to run a half-marathon, students of Paul decided to sign up for the Providence San Miguel, Robert McMahon race and raise money for San Miguel. Sadly, please go the event was cancelled due to the pandemic, visit his Michael Nerbonne but Paul still ran his 13.1 miles for San Miguel GoFundMe Christopher Patton because he believes, “Education is an extremely page at: www.gofundme.com/f/gofundme important aspect of life that everyone deserves comfride-for-racial-equity-and-justice2 and Br. Michael Reis, FSC to have. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity make your gift today. to pursue my own education and I want to use If you want to jump on your bike, or commit Joseph Schwartz the platform that I have built to help others to that hike you have always wanted to do, pursue theirs.” Raising close to $600, Paul Katie Spatcher while supporting San Miguel, give us a call and claims that for all that he has given to San we can help you set up your GoFundMe page! Scott Stevenson Miguel, he feels strongly that he has received even more from the boys in return. Thank you, Paul and Coke! Patricia Vieira Jack Walsh What Are Some Other Ways to Give During this Time? Make a gift to the San Miguel Annual Fund Send us a video with a message for the boys Alan Weyland that we can share at Morning Assembly Ask about becoming a Student Sponsor Join our Planned Giving Society Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, San Miguel School share posts and invite others to follow us 525 Branch Avenue Have a birthday or anniversary coming up? Providence, RI 02904 Ask friends and family to give a gift that keeps Sign up for AmazonSmile and designate sanmiguelprov.org on giving by making a donation in your honor! San Miguel as the beneficiary