December 7, 2023

Feast of St. Ambrose

Dear Families,

We've had a busy but wonderful start to our Advent season. The school is decorated for Advent and Christmas, St. Nicholas visited on Wednesday and left everyone a treat, and our toy drive is growing! We had a successful lockdown drill on Wednesday with members of the Chicago Police Department. They are always complimentary of the way our students and staff handle these drills.

Thank you to SEPO for hosting a fun Breakfast with Santa last weekend; many "elves" worked hard to make that a successful event!

Join us tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM for Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. We look to our Blessed Mother as the greatest example of faith and willingness to say "yes" to God and to be part of His plan for our lives. From the very beginning of her existence, our Blessed Mother was preserved from the stain of sin allowing her to be fully accepting of God's grace. I hope to see you tomorrow at Mass!

If you haven't had an opportunity to donate a new toy to the toy drive, please send one in tomorrow or Monday. As always, please reach out to the office with any questions.

St. Kateri Tekawitha, pray for us!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sara Lasica

Principal

Inspiring Hearts for Christ, Minds for Knowledge

Ordering for January hot lunches

is open,

Ordering ends

December 15th. 

If you have any questions, please contact stedward@fsplunch.com 

Order in time for Christmas!

TRIP stands for Tuition Reduction Incentive Program.

Purchase gift cards at face value and a percentage of the rebate from the company will be credited toward your tuition account!

To order with St. Edward School, you can download the RaiseRight app on your phone and enter the code 9A2471E58948 and your student's name, or you can use our paper order form and submit it to the office.

Reach out to Mrs. Lasica with any TRIP questions. Don't leave tuition credits on the table!

SANTA'S WORKSHOP

Santa's Workshop is next Thursday, December 14th, during school hours. A flyer will be distributed in the home folders this week with more information. There is an envelope attached to the flyer for you to send in cash for your student to shop for their gifts!

Volunteer spots are still available.

Please sign up here if you are able:

Event Set Up (adult and student) - December 13th, 6-8pm

Santa's Workshop Help - December 14th (morning/afternoon or all day)

FEEL THE CHRISTMAS COZIES!

Purchase a “Christmas Cozies” dress down day for your student’s entire class! The students in classrooms that are “purchased” will be able to wear their favorite holiday pajamas or comfy outfits to shop at Santa’s Workshop!

Thank you in advance for making this day

happen for the kids. 

Classrooms left to purchase: 

PreK - Ms. Frankos

Kindergarten - Ms.Chun 

1st Grade - Ms. Hernandez

6th Grade - Ms. Klenkar

7th Grade - Mr. Sahyouni

7th Grade - Mr. Bates

8th Grade - Mrs. Gawlik

Our annual BIG RED AUCTION is on April 13, 2024

School Board is seeking spirited volunteers to join the Auction Committees. If you're interested in volunteering or want to learn more about the various roles within the Auction Committee, please add your name to this google sheet: 

Join the School Board on Monday, December 18 at 7:00 PM via Zoom 

for more BIG RED AUCTION information and brainstorming!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82513647906?pwd=5ERv68bdQZ1mvzMiJSgzJ5bq9HOj3K.1

Meeting ID: 825 1364 7906

Passcode: 3E7hyR

Congratulations Football Mania Winners!

Thank you for your support.

Week 1 Winner: Kevin Dolan

Week 2 Winner: Audrey Carie

Week 3 Winners: Tom Clarke and Sergio Moreno

Week 4 Winner: Janet Haas

Week 5 Winner: Jenny Lee

Week 6 Winner: Kevin Dolan

Week 7 Winner: Jonathan Holbach

Week 8 Winners: Gina Barnhart and Leslie Marcello

Week 9 Winners: Jenny Lee and Chrissy Zuhr

Week 10 Winner: Charles Festa

Week 11 Winners: Fatima & Andy Carrizales

Week 12 Winner: Tracy Mortimer

Week 13 Winner: Mallory Simms

Beyond Academics

St. Edward Christmas Show

Wednesday, December 20, 7pm in Buckley Hall.

Even grades K, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th will perform in the Christmas Show.

We will need volunteers to help setup chairs in the gym/stack them afterwards and chaperone students in the classroom as they wait their turn for their performance.

Contact Mr. Pino if you have any questions, or if your student cannot attend the Christmas Show

Extracurricular Opportunities

Register now for the next session of

Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for students in K through 5th Grade.

Classes start 12/13 through 3/6

Wednesdays 2pm - 3pm

Register now for Chess Scholars for students in K through 8th Grade

Classes start 1/22 through 3/18

Mondays 3:05pm - 4:05pm

No class: 2/19

You will need to enter the course code SEC1.22.24 to register.

Please register by 10pm PST on 1/15 for the early bird price of $132.00.

If you have difficulty registering, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at 847-482-9999 or

registration@learningmeansfun.com

Parish News

2023-2024 School Handbook

Online School Calendar

Before Care Daily Sign-up

After Care Daily Sign-up

FSP Hot Lunch Orders -Questions? Contact stedward@fsplunch.com

Virtus Online

Medical Requirements/Health Forms

IESA Sports Physical, Concussion agreement

St. Edward Parent Organization - SEPO

Uniform Policy

For immediate uniform needs: contact Natalie Erickson baldi.natalie@gmail.com

1st Place Spirit Wear