Dear St. Giles Families,
Oh, what a night! Friday night’s Jam the Gym was a crowd pleaser! Thank you to to Sean Clancy, Athletic Director, Kristen Reale and Kathleen Sweeney for all of their work making it an amazing and interactive night for everyone. We are grateful to so many parent volunteers who made this night possible. It was a great celebration of our girls’ basketball program and a fun and high-energy night! The evening was capped off with the 8th grade girls taking on their parents in a hard-fought battle to the buzzer! Thank you to our coaches, parents and players for a terrific season.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday we have an 11:45 am dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent/Teacher Conferences. Afternoon Kids Klub will not be available. Teachers have reached out to parents to request a scheduled conference; if you would like to meet with a particular teacher, please contact the teacher directly. Conferences will be held in the teacher’s classroom, not McDonough Hall as we did in the Fall. Please use the following entrances; parents will be buzzed into each building:
- PreK-main entrance to Gleeson Building
- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
- Enter through the alley doors, not the morning or afternoon doors.
- The outer door is unlocked, please buzz when you are in the interior vestibule.
- 3rd - 8th Grade:
- Main Office Door, you do not need to sign in
- 3rd Grade - 5th Grade up the stairs on the first floor
- 6th Grade - 8th Grade up the stairs on the 2nd floor
5 Essentials Survey
Beginning this week, St. Giles teachers, parents, and students will join schools across the Archdiocese and participate in the Climate, Culture and Catholic Identity Survey.
As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the essential elements of school effectiveness in a survey about St. Giles. This survey is given to all schools in Illinois, private and public, and provides additional data for us to move forward with our Strategic Plan and overall school improvement. The difference between this survey and that of public schools is the addition of the Catholic Identity segment for Archdiocesan schools.
All teachers and 4th-8th grade students will respond to this survey during school this week. We need at least 20 percent of St Giles parents to complete this survey to receive a parent supplement report. We appreciate everyone’s participation in this survey so that we can add this important data to our Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Your input matters!
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help the Archdiocese understand more about St. Giles and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept entirely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The 5Essentials Survey will be conducted through March 22, 2024. Final reports will be sent to schools in May 2024.
Families received a letter from the Archdiocese last week with information and links to survey questions, etc. If you did not receive that letter, you can find it below. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, there is a form in the letter that needs to be returned to the office prior to Wednesday, February 14th.
Ash Wednesday
This Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Please join us at our all school mass for ashes on Wednesday at 1:00 pm.
Have a wonderful week,
Meg
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P.S. Be sure to scroll down for the 2024-25 At a Glance Calendar!
Scroll down for details regarding:
2024-25 School Calendar
Lion on Stage at the Goodman Theater!
St. Giles Chicago Bulls Outing
St. Giles Summer Camps
PTO News--Plant Sale, Author Visit and Valentine's Parties!
Athletics
High School News
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The Archdiocese has approved our calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Please click on the link below for an At-a-Glance version. The digital calendar will be fully updated this summer.
Here are a few dates to note:
August 20th, First Day of School, PreK-8
Due to Easter in 2025, we will have a week-long break and long Easter Weekend.
March 24th-28th, Spring Break, April 18th and April 21st, Easter Break
June 4th, Last Day of School
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See one of our Lions on Stage at the Goodman!
Our very own Thomas Molony, 6th grade, is currently on stage starring with Dana Delaney in Highway Patrol playing at the Goodman Theater through February 18th. Thomas is an amazing standout in this production and we are so proud! Check out the article from the Wednesday Journal below! Discount tickets are available for the final shows, February 13th - 17th, using the code PATROL50. BRAVO THOMAS!
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St. Giles School Group Outing with the Bulls!
Cheer with us this season at the United Center! Join St. Giles School for a legendary group outing with the Chicago Bulls.
Share the excitement of Bulls basketball and the NBA’s leading entertainment experience as the team takes on the Indiana Pacers.
Proceeds from each ticket purchased will go to St. Giles School.
Get your tickets now through the link below!
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Are You Missing a Bike?
This bike may have been forgotten by one of our Lions on the bike rack on Columbian. We have brought it inside for safekeeping. Please contact the office if it belongs to your family at office@stgilesschool.org
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2024-25 Registration
Re-enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is complete and charges have been added to your Facts accounts. Registration fees are due by Feb. 28 and the first tuition payment will be due in July. Please log into your Facts account to make your payment and review all charges. Let Michele Bibbey know if you have any questions.
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Drum Lessons!
Are you ready for the drums at home? Is your Lion interested in being a drummer?
Come join Mr. Dave Bernat for drum lessons! These lessons will be provided the same way as band. Students will be taken out for a half-hour session once a week, at different times each week. Click on the link below for details.
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St. Giles Summer Camps
SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS ARE HERE!
Registration will open for summer enrichment on Monday, February 5th. We have new classes like Mad Science, Legos and Simple Machines and old favorites like PreK Splish Splash Camp, Kids Klub, and Legacy Sports. Check out our teacher offerings this summer!
Go to the family portal and look for the Summer Enrichment tab. Be sure to check back regularly--additional camps may be added. Watch this space for updates!
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Teacher Spotlight
Ms. Mary Bellmar, 5th Grade English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Religion
BA, Adelphi University in New York, and MA from the University of Chicago, and additional course work for teacher certification and Special Education at Dominican University
Years at St. Giles: 3 years
Favorite Book and/or Movie: The Princess Bride
Favorite Vacation Spot: Vermont
Fun Fact: I love to bake and sing in choir (but not at the same time.)
I love learning new things. I especially love learning about how people lived in the past. I really enjoy dragging my children to historic sites and museums across the nation. There is always more to learn!
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Did you miss our newsletter this week? You can find it here.
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Spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.
The St. Giles Annual Spring Mother's Day Plant Sale has arrived! Order on-line using the link or QR Code below. All orders will conveniently be delivered to the St. Giles Church parking lot for pick up the Friday of Mother's Day weekend, May 10th, or we can deliver right to your door! All proceeds will go towards helping our students plant seeds in the good soil!
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Hello Lion Families,
Basketball
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Girls' JtG: A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate the Girls Basketball Program on Friday Night! It was a wonderful evening of Fun and Community!
- Thank you to ALL who helped make JtG possible - Your Dedication is Appreciated!
- The Boys' season is heading into the stretch run - Two Home Dates remain before the Playoffs begin on 2/26!
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Boys JtG: Make-up date is pending … Date/Details coming soon!
Volleyball
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Boys Volleyball Registration Is OPEN! Boys Volleyball Registration Register Today! Come on out Boys! We are looking to increase Boys' participation this season!
*Girls/Boys Volleyball Parent Meeting will be held the week of Feb. 19th. (Pushed back a week.)
TeamSideline
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Please access your Student-Athlete’s Team Site through the TeamSideline App - The APP is your Go-To for all things about your Student-Athlete’s Sports Season. TS App Sign In - TeamSideline.com Please ‘RSVP’ for events so coaches can plan accordingly!
Basketball/Volleyball Family Season Pass: The Family Pass is back this year!
The Family Pass allows all members of your immediate family admittance to all Basketball/Volleyball games this Winter Season. The Family Pass can be purchased for $50 on the Athletic Website: Family Season Pass / Donations button at the top/right. Event Admission at the door is $2/person for individuals over the age of ten (10).
Thank you,
Sean Clancy
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The Week Ahead in Athletics
02/13/24 5:00pm Boys 4th DP 4 St. Giles
02/13/24 6:00pm Boys 5th DP 5 St. Giles
02/13/24 7:00pm Boys 7th DP 7 St. Giles
02/13/24 8:00pm Boys 8th DP 8 St. Giles
* No 6th Grade Game
02/15/24 5:00pm G Vincent 4 Girls 4th Vincents
02/15/24 6:00pm B Vincent 4 Boys 4th Vincents
02/16/24 5:00pm Ascension 5 Boys 5th Ascension
02/16/24 6:00pm Ascension 6 Boys 5th Ascension
02/16/24 7:00pm Ascension 7 Boys 5th Ascension
02/16/24 8:00pm Ascension 8 Boys 5th Ascension
** Scheduled Practices will appear on the Team Sites / App, and can be found below ‘Game Schedule’ on the Athletic Website.
GO LIONS!
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St. Patrick High School
Shadow at St. Pat's: Check out the opportunities below to experience being a Shamrock!
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Trinity High School
Shadow at Trinity: There are so many opportunities for 7th-grade girls to experience Trinity this Spring! Join us for the annual Seventh on the 27th Shadow Day or the exciting Spring Spirit Week! Click on the image below for more details!
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7th Grade Math Competition: 7th-grade girls are invited to compete in Trinity's Annual Math Competition! After the competition, students will participate in a problem-solving workshop in Trinity’s state-of-the-art math room! Saturday, April 13th. Click on the image below for details.
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St. Ignatius
Summer Rowing Camp
Click on the image below for more information regarding summer rowing camp at St. Ignatius.
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Click on the link below for exciting news from the Neighborhood Bridge--including their new website! |
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