December 11, 2025

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Everest was honored to welcome Bishop Hicks last Friday!

Quick Reminders!

UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*

-> December 12 | Our Lady of Guadalupe MS Mass, 8:15am (No All-School Mass)

-> December 13 | Breakfast in Bethlehem, 10am

-> December 15 | Christmas Stocking Wish List items due

-> December 17 | Christmas Production, 6:30pm | 3rd Grade Class Mass @ 12:05pm

-> December 18 | Late Arrival, 9:30am | 8:30am Before Care | 2nd Grade Class Mass @ 1:15pm

-> December 19 | Early Dismissal, 1:30pm | No After Care | Christmas Spirit Day for anyone who brings in an item for the Giving Tree

-> January 5 | NO SCHOOL | Professional Development Day

-> January 6 | Classes Resume | Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30pm

-> January 7 | 6th Grade Class Mass @ 11:50am

-> January 8 | 8th Grade Class Mass @ 8:20am

-> January 9 | All School Mass @ 8:15am | 6th Grade Basketball Game @ St Dennis 7:00pm

-> January 25 | WinterFest Mass at 11:00am | WinterFest begins at 12:30pm

Message from Principal Hamilton

Dear Everest Parents,

Our school is joyfully preparing for Christmas! I love our Everest school traditions: lighting the Advent Wreath, decorating classroom doors and trees, supporting our Giving Tree, preparing for our Christmas pageants. Some classes have traditions like decorating gingerbread houses or bringing in the baby Jesus from our home nativity scenes for a special blessing.

Thank you to the many parents who help make these traditions happen this past week!

• The Gubala family for preparing the beautiful nativity scene in the chapel
• Mr. Hacek and Mr. Thompson for assisting Jan with setting up the stages for our student performances
• The Flores family for preparing the kindergarten gingerbread houses
• Our room ambassadors for decorating classroom doors

This week, students are taking MAP tests in math and reading. As I’ve stated previously, students who are absent during testing days will be asked to come in before school to make up their tests. I will email families tomorrow with a sign-up to choose a make-up date.

As we continue our Advent journey, let us ask Jesus to fill our hearts with calm and help us to find quiet trust in His love:

Dear Jesus, fill our hearts with your peace this week. Help us be kind, forgive others, and make room for you in our hearts, just like St. John the Baptist prepared the way for you. Amen.

Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,

Candy Hamilton

Principal

Principal Pics

Enjoy just a few snapshots of Advent at Everest where we are preparing our hearts through prayer, service, and cherished school traditions.

2025 Giving Tree 🎄

Bundle Up for Recess! 🥶🧤

As the weather gets cooler, please remember to send your child to school each day with a coat, hat, and gloves. Our students go outside for recess whenever possible, and we want everyone to stay warm and comfortable while enjoying fresh air and playtime!

30 for 30 Campaign

As Everest Academy celebrates 30 years, we invite you to be part of our future through the 30 for 30 Campaign. Each project represents a meaningful step forward — from enhancing our campus and enriching student experiences to strengthening the faith-based mission at the heart of our school.

Choose the project that inspires you most and make your gift today. Together, we can ensure Everest continues to thrive for the next 30 years and beyond.

Extracurriculars!

Polish School

September 30, 2025 – June 4, 2026
Rate: $150/month

Instructor: Malgorzata Lesiak

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

🎨 Art Club

Grades 3–8

Mondays

Instructor: Megan Reznicek

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

♟️ Chess Club (New Session!)

Grades K–8

Tuesdays, Dec. 2 – March 3, 2026 (12 sessions)

Instructor: Theo Poulos & Stephanie DeRoche

Theo Contact: 708-829-7777

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SAVE THE DATE!

Community News

Sisters Tutoring Help

The School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King are once again offering one-on-one tutoring for students in grades K–8 at Mt. Assisi Convent in Lemont. Experienced Sisters are available to assist with math, reading, writing, organization, and other skills to support students’ growth.

📍 Location: Mount Assisi Convent, 13900 Main St., Lemont 
📅 When: October 2025–May 2026 (school year) and mid-June–early August 2026 (summer sessions) 
💰 Cost: Free-will offering 
📞 Contact: Sr. Marjorie or Sr. Jimene at (630) 257-7495 to schedule sessions.

One Hour Wiffleball! ⚾️

Bernadette the Musical

Produced by Kelsey Grammer

Prayer Intentions

→ For an increase in the virtue of sincerity: May our students learn to live with honesty and authenticity in their words and actions. Inspire them to speak truth with kindness, to act with integrity even when no one is watching, and to let their intentions reflect goodness and love. Help them build relationships rooted in trust and transparency, free from pretense or fear. Holy Spirit, guide them to embrace sincerity so they may grow in clarity of heart, stronger character, and a deeper love for God and neighbor.

Everest Academy is an independent PK-8th grade Catholic school committed to providing the highest quality education while cultivating the whole human person: intellectually, humanly, spiritually, and apostolically. Our mission is to form Christian leaders who are eager to exercise their leadership with a spirit of joy and service in order to impact culture and transform society.