Thank You!

Dear Families,

Believe it or not, it can be a little harder to focus after Spring Break. I am sure our 8th graders would agree. As the calendar turns over to the warm months, it is easy to daydream about lakes and patios and baseball diamonds (or in my case, a soccer pitch). Fortunately for my own productivity, the weather has been doing its best to quash any hope of daily outdoor adventures. Still, the dream persists. It is easy and tempting because it is so near. 

There is something deeply Christian about rejecting this exact temptation. In Second Timothy, St. Paul writes “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4: 7). There is merit to the journey itself, and to the completion, even when it feels more like a fight. In one of my favorite passages from the Old Testament, the Prophet Isaiah even writes about how we should call on God for support in these instances. “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint,” (Isaiah 40:29-31). 

It is always helpful to remember that every moment with children is important and unique, never to be repeated. Though our thoughts drift to future endeavors, there is incredible value in the now. 

So, just a reminder to all as we enter into the waning moments of the 2024-25 school year, there is much work to finish, and much growth yet to come. Track season has just begun. Many fun events await like the Quiz Bowl Tournament, Daddy-Daughter Dance, Grandparents’ Day, Mother-Son Night, and Field Day. Two months of learning new topics, sharpening skills, and spending time with friends. Above all, we remember the upcoming celebration of Holy Week, Easter and the Easter season, as well as our 2nd graders experiencing their First Communion, the very first time they receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity of our risen savior. 

The year is not over yet, and for that there is much reason for joy. 

Siggy Spelter

Principal

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School Office Notes

IOWA Tests

Students in grades 3, 5, and 7, recently completed their IOWA tests. Results are being sent home today with those students. Be sure to look in backpacks for these.

Lenten Activities

As we get closer to the end of Lent and prepare for Holy Week and Easter, we have a number of activities to note:

Labyrinth Walk - students will have the opportunity to experience this special type of prayer during their Phy. Ed. class time next week.

Capuchin Hygiene Bags and CRS Rice Bowls - these collections will wrap up on Monday, April 14th. Please return rice bowls and hygiene bags to school by then.



Living Stations- Thursday, April 17th, our 8th grade students will present the Stations of the Cross. All are welcome to attend. This will take place at 9:45am in church.

Chess and Creative Writing Clubs Begin

The spring sessions of the Chess and Creative Writing Clubs begin this week. Chess is Thursday from 2:45 - 3:45pm and Creative Writing is Friday, 2:45 - 3:45pm.

As the Creative Writing Club is a new program, the After School Enrichment Solutions Director has offered to keep registration open, allowing for prorated enrollments, for this program. This is a special, one-time deal. If your child is interested in trying Creative Writing Club, please call 847-482-9999.

Grandparents’ Day

On Friday, May 2nd, the SMV Home & School Association will be hosting Grandparents' Day from 8:00am-11:00am. Please use the link below to register your child’s grandparent(s) or friend(s) for this lovely morning! You must register by Thursday, April 17th. Table spots not guaranteed after that.

--->Register your attendees here 

Schedule of Events

• 8:00am-8:45am - All School Mass Grandparents should come early and go right into church to find their grandchildren 
• 8:45-9:45am - Coffee and light breakfast with music performances by K3-2nd students, as well as the school band in the School Gym 
• 9:45-11:00am - Classroom visits (excludes 8th grade students as they will be assisting with the event) 

We look forward to welcoming our grandparents and special friends to SMV!