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.