Wednesday, October 1, 2025

From the Principal



I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

Psalm 27

Hello Everyone!


i-Ready Diagnostic Results (Kindergarten-8th) - On Friday, your child will be receiving a printed copy of their i-Ready results for the beginning diagnostic to bring home.  The following resource Understanding Your Student’s i-Ready Diagnostic Results may be helpful as you discuss the results with your child.  The students will have a second diagnostic in January to check progress mid-year.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have specific questions about the results or check out the i-Ready family center.


What is the i-Ready Diagnostic?

The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjust its questions for each student. As a student answers correctly, the questions get more difficult. As a student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. This adaptability allows the i-Ready Diagnostic to identify the strengths and opportunities for growth of each student.

 

Why is my student taking it?

The purpose of the i-Ready Diagnostic is not to give your student a grade, but instead to determine how best to support their learning. It will help your student’s teacher(s) determine their needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the year.


What can I do to help my student?

  • Discuss these results with your student. Celebrate their strengths and progress, and collaborate with them on planning how they will reach their goals.
  • Reach out to your student’s teacher to get more ideas and resources to support your student in specific domains and/or skills.
  • If your student uses i-Ready Personalized Instruction, review their progress on the student dashboard and support their learning at home with these tips, which can be found here.


Have a wonderful week!


Ms. Booth

SAVE THE DATES - Please mark your calendar:

Date

Event

Time/Info

October 2

Fire Drill

10:00 a.m.

October 2

Girls Volleyball All Teams PACK THE GYM


hard copies coming home today

7th Grade 5:00 p.m.


5th/6th Grade 6:00 p.m.


8th Grade 7:00 p.m.

October 3

Lou Malnati's Frozen Pizza Certificate Fundraiser DEADLINE

Order Form

October 8

Early Dismissal

1:45 p.m.

October 9

Picture Retake Day

8:00-9:30 a.m.

Please send in your child's original photos if you want a retake.


Any students getting their photos taken may dress down.


If you would like to prepay for retake pictures, please visit this website *this is only for those ordering the retake photo*


School Code- 20055702


October 13

No Classes


Parent Information

**ALL DISMISSAL CHANGES NEED TO COMMUNICATED TO THE OFFICE AT 847-296-3490. THANK YOU!**


**Tuition Reminders: All tuition payments must be made online via Blackbaud. No payments are accepted at the school or parish office.** 


LUNCH MONITORS NEEDED! Please click on the links below to sign up! This sign up will allow you to sign up for as many days as you like. However, if you intend to do lunch duty on the same day and at the same time each week, it will not allow you to make your spot recurring. Please email Kathy Bruno at kbruno@stemily.org and let her know that you would like your spot or spots to be recurring each week. PLEASE HELP US GIVE OUR TEACHERS A WELL-DESERVED BREAK DURING THE DAY.

 

West Wing (Kindergarten-3rd grade):   https://signup.com/go/CoQsAoy

East Wing (4th-8th grade):  https://signup.com/go/CTZbhmq 

 

FSA Trunk or Treat and Hot Dog Meal Order Form - October 26 - hard copies coming home today


Affy Tap Taffy Apple Sale and order form - hard copies coming home today


Carmel High School - Jr. Girls Basketball Tryouts


Junior STEM Club - for grades 2-3 - hard copies coming home today


MPPD Youth Basketball Program


School News Page: 10/5/25


October calendar here.


2025/2026 One Page Calendar

Reminders:


⁣⁣Eagle-Rama Raffle Tickets - These came home with your student the first week of school. YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THEM IN YOUR TUITION. Just complete and return them in order to be entered into the daily drawing. You can't win if you don't enter!


HOT LUNCH PROGRAM: Ordering Info, Vendor Schedule


KID'S CHOIR (for grades 1-8) - Registration form, Schedule, Registration link


Little Warriors Soccer Club Info


Mt. Prospect Patriots Basketball Info


Mt. Prospect School of Classical Ballet & Studio Impulse Info


The link for the School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger website is here.


NEW DISCOUNTED PE Uniforms available from Office - limited sizes


North West Families for Life March for Life information


St. Viator Future Lions Boys Basketball Tryouts Info


Saint Viator Girls Feeder basketball 2025-2026 season (Grades 5th thru 8th)

Evaluations at Saint Viator High School

- October 5 from 12 to 3pm

- October 12 from 12 to 3pm Contact: Orrin Wolf, 847-274-9653, orrinw@gmail.com


Loyola Shadow Day Info


Willows Academy Open House and Shadow Information


Regina Dominican Upcoming Special Events Page


Regina Dominican Shadow Days

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

Date

Event

Time/Info

October 1

Girls Volleyball

5th/6th and 8th Grade Teams

5th/6th Grade 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis


8th Grade 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis

October 2

Girls Volleyball All Teams PACK THE GYM


hard copies coming home today

7th Grade 5:00 p.m. at Home


5th/6th Grade 6:00 p.m. at Home


8th Grade 7:00 p.m. at Home

October 6

Girls Volleyball

5th/6th and 7th Grade Teams

5th/6th Grade 6:00 p.m. at Willows


8th Grade 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis

4th – 8th Grade Basketball Registration Open - Registration for 4th – 8th grade boys and girls basketball is now open. We are excited to announce we will now be using TeamSnap for all registrations, team communications, announcements and scheduling. All communications from the coaches will be sent through TeamSnap so please download the app once you register.


The registration fee for all teams is $150 and credit card payments can now be made using TeamSnap. We will also accept cash or checks made payable to St. Emily Athletics.


  • 5th – 8th Boys Basketball Registration closes on Sunday, October 12.
  • 4th Boys and Girls Basketball Registration closes on Sunday, October 12.
  • 5th – 8th Girls Basketball Registration closes on Sunday, November 9.
  • Please use the link or QR code below to register. https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/39842


Cross Country Conference Finals Meet - At the Conference Finals Meet over the weekend, the Cross Country team had a strong showing. The JV Girls came home with a second place trophy with Gaby finishing 4th, Sophia in 6th, and Charlie in 16th. The JV Boys had a great race with Zach finishing 8th and David finishing 11th. The Varsity Girls rocked their race with Emilia, Charlotte, and Lia all finishing in the top 19. And lastly, our Varsity Boys brought home a third place trophy with Matthew, Max, and Daniel finishing in the top 18. Congrats runners! Best of luck at the Sectional Meet!


Girls Volleyball Pack the Gym – We invite all of our school families to come out and cheer on the St. Emily girls’ volleyball teams on Thursday, October 2nd, starting at 5:00 PM for our Pack the Gym event! Show your Eagle pride by wearing your Eagles Nest shirt or any Eagles spirit wear. If you don’t have an Eagles Nest shirt, they will be available at the concession stand for $15. As a special bonus, any student who attends the game will receive an out-of-uniform pass. Let’s fill the gym and support our teams!

Reminder for Students:

  • All students must remain in the gym during the games.
  • Students should not be outside or in the hallways.
  • Students who are not playing may not bring balls of any kind.
  • If a student is seen with a ball, it must either be given to their parents or left at the concession stand until the games are finished.


Obstacle Course Race

On Saturday, October 4, River Trails Park District will be hosting the 11th Annual Obstacle Course Race. St. Emily Athletics would like to encourage all students to participate in this active community event. If you are interested in joining, simply REGISTER and be ready to have fun with your St. Emily friends.


Support Services Coordinators Needed for Athletics

The Athletics Department is seeking Support Services Coordinators. This role may be filled by one person or a small team. Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating volunteers for all home athletic events
  • Managing the concession stand

If you are interested, please contact the Athletic Director at eaglesad@stemily.org.

Parents, email your photos of student activities as an attachment,

to lgeiger@stemily.org for promotional use.

Thank you!


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