Wednesday, October 29, 2025

From the Principal



The Lord is gracious and merciful.

Psalm 145

Hello Everyone!

What a wonderful week we are having as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week!  While the main purpose is a week-long awareness campaign that promotes a drug-free lifestyle, we have added some fun activities, as well as a prayer contest to engage the students.  Special thanks to Student Council for their planning of this week.

Many thanks to FSA for an outstanding Trunk or Treat event this past Sunday.  What an excellent turnout for some great family fun.  Also a BIG thank you for the delicious Oktoberfest luncheon yesterday. 


Halloween Parade - On Oct. 31, students may wear costumes to “scare away drugs” on our final day of celebrating Red Ribbon Week.  No blood, scary masks, or weapons allowed.  The students will participate in a costume parade as part of our party celebrations.  Parents are welcome to attend.  The parade is set to begin at 2:15. A big THANK YOU to all our parents who have volunteered to run the classroom parties on Tuesday.

Report cards will be coming home on Monday.  You may want to consider having a conversation with your child about the report card before Parent Teacher Conferences next week.  Here is an interesting article about reactions to report cards.  Just some food for thought…

Have a great week!



Ms. Booth

SAVE THE DATES - Please mark your calendar:

Date

Event

Time/Info

October 27-31

Red Ribbon Week

Schedule of Events

hard copy came home last week

October 29

(extended until NOON on Oct. 30)

Pumpkin Walk Pumpkin Voting

Students should bring coins to vote for their favorite pumpkins

October 31

Halloween

Students may wear costumes (no blood, scary masks or weapons)


Costume Parade

2:15 p.m

November 1

Scholastic Bowl Competition

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Loyola Academy

November 3

Report Cards Sent Home


November 5

Adoration

1:30-2:15 p.m.

November 6

Parent Teacher Conferences

No School

Link to sign-up for conferences

November 7


No School

Parent Information

**ALL DISMISSAL CHANGES NEED TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE OFFICE AT 847-296-3490. ALL ABSENCES NEED TO BE CALLED INTO THE ABSENTEE HOTLINE AT 224-500-3743. 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 


Santa's Workshop - Volunteers Needed - hard copy coming home today


Noodles & Company Dine and Share - SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, Nov. 13


Parent Teacher Conferences (Thursday, November 6) Sign Up Link


Halloween Candy Drive-Up Candy Buy Back - hard copy coming home today


Christmas SPIRITWEAR SALE - flyer, link - deadline to order is 11/11


Women's Club Christmas Party & Auction - SAVE THE DATE


School News Page: 11/2/25


October calendar here. November 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!


FSA Baby Bottle Fundraiser for Aid for Women - bottles and flyers came home last week, please return them by FRIDAY, 10/31


Choir Club for 4th-8th graders with Mrs. Duncan - sign up open all year (Tuesdays until 3:45 p.m.) - info and sign up sheet


HOT LUNCH PROGRAM: Ordering Info, Vendor Schedule


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


MPPD Youth Basketball Program


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


NEW DISCOUNTED PE Uniforms available from Office - limited sizes


Loyola Academy: Shadow Day, STEAM Night, VIP Basketball Night


Willows Academy Shadow Information


Regina Dominican Shadow Days

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

Date

Event

Time/Info

October 29

Girls Volleyball

8th Grade Team

8th Grade 6:00 p.m. at St. Raymond

PLAYOFF GAME

October 30

Girls Volleyball

7th Grade Team

7th Grade 6:00 p.m. at St. Raymond

PLAYOFF GAME

Varsity Girls Volleyball - Congratulations to our 7th grade girls who advanced in the playoffs on Monday night by defeating St. Theresa. Their next game is Thursday night at 6 p.m. at St. Raymond.


Come cheer on our 8th grade girls tonight at 6 p.m. at St. Raymond.


6th – 8th Grade Girls Basketball Registration Open - Registration for 6th – 8th grade girls basketball is still open.

  • 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.
  • Registration closes on Sunday, November 9.
  • We are still looking for coaches for all levels of girls' basketball. If you are interested, please contact the Athletic Director at eaglesad@stemily.org.
  • Please use the link or QR code below to register. https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/39842


5th – 8th Grade Cheerleading - Registration for 5th – 8th grade cheerleading is open. The registration fee for all teams is $100 and credit card payments can now be made using TeamSnap. We will also accept cash or checks made payable to St. Emily Athletics.

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

to lgeiger@stemily.org for promotional use.

Thank you!


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