December 18, 2025

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🎄 2025 Christmas Production ✨

Quick Reminders!

UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*

-> 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 10 | 7th Grade Basketball 3p @ St. John the Baptist

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

-> January 26 | Late Arrival: 9:30am | Extended Care: 8:30am | Science Fair

-> January 25-30 | Catholic Schools Week

Message from Principal Hamilton

Dear Everest Parents,

Last night’s Christmas Pageant was a beautiful event that reminded us of God’s infinite love and the hope that Christmas brings. Events like this give our students a joyful opportunity to share the Good News with confidence and joy.

Thank you to all who helped in preparing our students for their performance -our dedicated teachers and parents, and our music teacher, Mr. Landowski, and directors Miss Hernandez and Miss O’Donnell from BAM Theater. A special thank you to Mr. Thompson and Mr. Hacek for their heavy lifting in assisting Mr. Jan with setting up and taking down the stage. We wouldn’t be able to do the many things we do without the support and help of our parents!

Yesterday, you received your child’s Winter MAP Growth assessment report. I am happy to report that our students demonstrated above-average achievement and growth on the Winter MAP assessments in both Math and Reading. Overall, students performed above national averages while also showing strong academic growth from fall to winter - encouraging evidence that our new math and reading programs are serving our students well.

As part of our 30th Anniversary year celebration, we are excited to host Knights in Service Friendship Day next month on MLK Day for adults in the special needs community. Please feel free to share this invitation with family and friends. If you are interested in helping with the apostolic project, please contact Mrs. Wodka.

As we head into our winter break, I would like to wish all of you a happy and blessed Christmas. May the peace and joy of Christ fill your homes.

Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,

Candy Hamilton

Principal

Principal Pics

A joyful celebration of Christ’s birth—our students sharing the Good News with confidence, faith, and Christmas joy.

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!

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.

Bernadette the Musical

Produced by Kelsey Grammer

Prayer Intentions

→ For an increase in the virtue of orderliness: May our students learn to bring balance, discipline, and purpose to their daily lives. Inspire them to organize their time, responsibilities, and spaces with care, so their actions reflect intentionality and peace rather than chaos or distraction. Help them develop habits that foster focus, responsibility, and respect for others. Holy Spirit, guide them to embrace orderliness so they may grow in self mastery, inner calm, and a greater readiness to love and serve 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.