December 4, 2025

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Preschool loves celebrating birthdays! 🎂🎉

Quick Reminders!

UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*

-> December 5 | Bishop Hicks celebrating Mass, 9am + 7th Grade Boys Bball Game @ St. Raphael, 5pm

-> December 6 | 6th Grade Boys Bball Game @ St. Petronille, 7:30pm + 7th Grade Boys Bball Game @ St. Mary of Gostyn, 7:30pm

-> December 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception All-School Mass, 8:15am + Boys Basketball HOME Games, 5pm & 6pm

-> December 9–12 | MAP Testing

-> December 10 | PK/K/1 Mass, 8:15am

-> December 11 | 4th Grade Mass, 8:20am

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

-> December 13 | Breakfast in Bethlehem, 10am

-> December 17 | Christmas Production, 6:30pm

-> December 18 | Late Arrival, 9:30am | 8:30am Before Care

-> December 19 | Early Dismissal, 1:30pm | No After Care

Message from Principal Hamilton

Dear Everest Parents,

We’ve officially completed the first term of the year—thank you for all your support along the way!

Congratulations to our middle school students named to the Term 1 Honor Roll. To qualify, students must meet both academic and formation expectations:

• Honor Roll: All A or B grades in core subjects and an “at the line” formation grade (2.0).
• High Honor Roll: All A grades in core subjects and an “above the line” formation grade (2.1).
• Principal’s Honor Roll: All A+ grades in core subjects and an “above the line” formation grade (2.2).

As we continue this virtue through our Giving Tree, please consider picking up a few extra groceries to support our local food pantry. Feeding the hungry is a meaningful way to live the corporal works of mercy. See the Giving Tree calendar below.

Our new virtue of the month is Temperance—the strength that helps us seek balance, practice self-discipline, and use God’s gifts wisely. We encourage families to talk with their children about simple ways to practice moderation at home and school.

Reminders:

• The Cognia Parent Survey closes tomorrow, December 5. Please see the links below to participate.
• Winter MAP Testing (Math and Reading) will take place December 9–11. A good night’s sleep and healthy meals make a big difference!
• Sign up for Breakfast in Bethlehem before the December 9 deadline.

Thank you for your partnership and continued support. Wishing you a grace-filled week!

Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,

Candy Hamilton

Principal

Survey Links

Principal Pics

Congratulations to our amazing students on a fantastic Frozen showcase!

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!

REMINDER: THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR BREAKFAST IN BETHLEHEM IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH!

Are you looking for some service hours or a way to help out this holiday season? Please consider volunteering at the preschool annual breakfast in Bethlehem production. We need at least six volunteers to help serve food and to help clean up afterward. Volunteers should arrive at 10:10 and stay until 12:30.

Contact Hannah Bruin for more details: hbruin@everestlemont.com

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! ⚾️

Prayer Intentions

→ For an increase in the virtue of temperance: May our students learn to practice self control in their words, actions, and desires, choosing what is good and right even when it is difficult. Inspire them to develop balance in their daily lives — in their friendships, studies, use of technology, and emotional responses — so they may grow in freedom and inner peace. Holy Spirit, help them cultivate the virtue of temperance that leads to harmony, maturity, 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.