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Parent Newsletter
March 24, 2017 
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March 27-28

Junior Retreat

 

March 28

College Seminar Series, 7 p.m.

 

March 29 - April 1

Kairos Retreat

 

April 1

Uniform Fittings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fathers Club, NCAA Final Four Party, 5 p.m.

 

April 2

Mothers Club Fashion Show

 

April 4

History Fair City Finals

 

April 5

Honors/AP Open House for Prospective Students, 7 p.m.

 

April 6

1 p.m. Dismissal

 

April 8

ACT, 8 a.m.

 

April 12

Stations of the Cross, 8:45 a.m. & 7 p.m.

 

April 13 - April 23

Easter Break

 

April 24

Classes Resume

 

April 27

1 p.m. Dismissal

 

April 27-30

Spring Musical - Sister Act

 

 


Student Activities
 
Looking for unique items to bring to upcoming spring time social events? Math Club has the solution to your shopping dilemmas!  Throughout the next several weeks, Math Club members will be collecting orders for items from the Extravaganza! catalogue. Various food items, wrapping paper, kitchen utensils and accessories, and much more are available for purchase. The fundraiser starts on March 29 and orders are due by April 21. Proceeds will go toward tournament expenses and other club-sponsored activities. Interested in ordering? Contact Mrs. Lorraine Weber or Mrs. Linda Behrendt.

Mark your calendars! Some fourth quarter events to look forward to include:

Diversity Club's Multicultural Festival Week: April 3-7

Prom: May 13
  • Forms available on Plus Portals: April 7
  • Bids on sale: April 24-May 3
Frosh/Soph Class Event: May 21
  • Permission slips distributed in homerooms: May 1
  • Event Tickets on sale: May 1-May 12
Guidance - 4th Quarter Update

The College Seminar Series continues next week on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Media Center. Colleges presenting will be: Marquette University, Saint Louis University, University of Dayton, University of Iowa and Loyola University Chicago. Parents and students are invited.

Freshmen - Counselors will be meeting with their students to hand back the pre-ACT scores. In addition, on Friday, April 7, counselors will bring freshmen to the Computer Lab to introduce them to, and register them with Naviance, Nazareth's college search program.

Sophomores - Counselors will be meeting with their students to hand back the pre-ACT scores. In addition, on Tuesday, April 11, counselors will bring sophomores to the Computer Lab to re-introduce them to Naviance, Nazareth's college search program.

Juniors - Our in-house ACT scores should arrive within 5-8 weeks of the Feb 28 test date. Counselors will bring students to the Computer Lab on Monday, April 10, in order to utilize Naviance in the college search. In addition, if you have not made a summer appointment with your child's college advisor, please do so as times are filling up quickly.

The Summer Writing Workshop, offered June 12, 14 & 16, has afternoon spots still available. The morning session is now closed. Forms are available on PlusPortals.

Seniors - If you have not already done so, please send in any scholarships that your students have earned. We will include these in the Class of 2017 graduation program.

A Senior Newsletter, including specifics on year-end activities and graduation, has been emailed to seniors and their parents. This newsletter is also available on PlusPortals.

Just a reminder to seniors applying for the following scholarships, the deadlines are as follows:
  • Lisa Marie Santoro Scholarship  - 3/26/17
  • Rich Port YMCA Men's Club Service Award - 3/31/17
  • Elizabeth Anne Rimkus Grant - 4/7/17
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your student's counselor.


Support your Roadrunners
 
Our Nazareth Roadrunners would love to see you cheering them on from the stands. Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Volleyball are all in season.

For game schedules, please view the calendar on il.8to18.com/nazareth.

Diamond Raffle - Fashion Show
 
Bracelet on Black Diamond Raffle
Win a Diamond Tennis Bracelet valued at $1500 from Helzberg Diamonds. Tickets are $50 each and will count toward your parent pledge. Complete the RSVP to attend and/or purchase your raffle tickets. Winner need not be present at the Fashion Show to win. (Bracelet can be exchanged for a different size or item).

Fashion Show RSVP's are due. Please have your RSVP in no later than Monday, March 27.

Uniform Fittings

Representatives from Dennis Uniform will be in the Dining Hall on April 1, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for uniform fittings and orders. All incoming freshman girls and the girls in the Class of 2019 as well as any other young ladies who need a new skirt should plan on attending that morning. Payment to Dennis Uniform is expected at the time of the fitting. In addition, Nazareth uniform polo shirts and optional fleece pullovers will be available to purchase through the NZone on the uniform fitting day. 
    
Fathers Club NCAA Event
 

Saturday, April 1. Doors open 5 p.m.
Flagg Creek Golf Club
$10 entry covers food. Cash bar.

All Nazareth Dads, Moms, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends (21 & older) are welcome to come join in the fun. Click here for more information

Parent Pledge Statements

We recently sent Parent Pledge statements to all families. If you have a balance, we ask that you submit payment by April 28. We rely on our parents to fulfill this commitment or to let us know if their situation has changed. Please contact Angela Broucek at 708-387-8547 or Colleen Cook at 708-387-8506 with any questions or concerns regarding your pledge. Thank you to parents who have completed or overpaid your pledge. You are making a difference in the life of your student and at Nazareth Academy!

Family Fun Event
 
Calling all fun seekers! Nazareth is hosting a Family Fun Event on Saturday, April 8 th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.  

Join Nazareth alumni, families and friends...all are welcome! Bring your kids and invite family and friends for a great afternoon out! There will be a variety of fun kid activities including an obstacle course, bouncy castles and games just to name a few!

What's better? It's FREE!

Registration is encouraged at  bit.ly/NazFamilyFunEvent

Find us on Facebook: Nazareth Family Fun Event

Calling all Future Roadrunners!
 

Do you have a future Roadrunner in your house? In your Family? On your block?  We have multiple grade school events this Spring. Please help us spread the news:

Boys Basketball Skills Academy , April 1 - May 7
Family Fun Event, April 8

Summer Camp Registration Now Open
 
2017 Summer Camp registration is now open. We offer camps for boys and girls sports for grades K-12 in addition to our popular summer theatre camp. Go to  nazareth.8to18.com to browse all of our camps and to register. Camp dates vary, but some begin as soon as June 12.

A new opportunity for Summer 2017! Students in grades 6 and 7 can join us for an Academic Expo Week, June 20-22. Click here for details and registration. 

Construction Notice
 
The Village of La Grange has announced that the La Grange Rd., Ogden Ave. and Locust Ave. Intersection Improvement Project is tentatively scheduled to begin April 17. Please leave extra time or plan an alternate route to and from school. Details here.

Procedure Reminder
 
Reminder: A parent or guardian must telephone the school office to report any tardy, early dismissal, full or part day absence at  708-354-0061  between  7 and 8 a.m.  

Students who are involved in any school activity may not practice, participate or perform unless they are in attendance at least 4 full periods of that same school day.

Updating Information

 

Please make sure Nazareth has your most up-to-date contact information, including mailing address, e-mail and phone numbers. You don't want to miss important information from Nazareth. Parents should contact Mrs. Gina Bonk, School Secretary, at 708-387-8510 with any changes. Your cooperation is appreciated.