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February 4, 2024

Dear St. Giles Families,  February is finally here after what felt like an eternal January. I’m not sure if I trust the groundhog, but we are grateful for the improved weather and even a few days of sun.  We had an amazing week last week celebrating Catholic Schools Week! I’d like to thank everyone who helped make the week a success! Thank you to all parents who volunteered their time at the Open House, Buddy Lunches and our student assemblies. There are so many parents behind the scenes who help make St. Giles special each day. We are blessed and truly grateful.  This year, the Catholic Schools Week pep rally and our faculty/student volleyball game returned with high energy. Our Catholic Schools Week Faculty Committee brought out all the stops this year, making the week energizing, entertaining and full of spirit! The tug-of-war competitions and volleyball games were a hit with all ages! Our new Lions cheer squad kicked off the festivities with tumbling, cheering and a dance routine. We are excited to have our older and younger Lions teaming up and cheering at games and future events!

Jam the Gym Join us this Friday, February 9th, for Jam the Gym celebrating our Girls’ basketball program. This year will be a break from tradition in that we will not be hosting another school ... Our goal is to make this a true celebration of our Girls’ Basketball Program! The 8th grade team will be a focal point of the evening celebrating their final season at St. Giles. We will also recognize our 4th thru 7th grade teams on their accomplishments as well! Game times will be finalized this week and shared in a special eNews. Scroll down to read all about their wins last weekend!  Progress Reports Progress Reports and iReady Diagnostic 2 reports will be sent home tomorrow–please be sure to check backpacks and folders. Trimester 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 15th in person from 12:45 pm - 7:00 pm. February conferences are not required and are by teacher request. Conferences will be 15 minutes each and held in the individual teacher's classroom. Teachers will reach out to you directly to schedule conferences this week if they have not done so already. If you would like a conference with a particular teacher, don't hesitate to get in touch with them directly. School will be dismissed at 11:45, and Kids Klub will be unavailable in the afternoon. There is no school on Friday, February 16th, due to Staff Development and on Monday, February 19th, for President's Day.  Have a wonderful week, Meg

Scroll down for details regarding: 2024-25 Registration Update St. Giles Summer Camps! Veteran Teacher Spotlight PTO News Athletics High School News Community News--Parent Empowerment Night@Kids Unlimited

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.

Congratulations to our Lady Lions! St. Giles is adding some new hardware to the Trophy Case! 5th Grade - Took home the 3rd Place Trophy   6th Grade - Finished in 4th place after a tough loss to St. Catherine's - They should be very proud ... showed grit to the very end! 7th Grade - Held off Ascension's late push to secure the 3rd Place Trophy in the Consolation Game. (First Win of the Season!) 8th Grade - Came from behind in the final two minutes to beat St. Angela's 28-27 in a thrilling finish ... after becoming short-handed due to a couple of injuries! 3rd Place Trophy We are very Proud of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance our Lady Lions showed this Season! Team photos will be shared after Jam the Gym. Girls' Basketball All Stars 6th: Amelia C., Grace D., Lucia S.  *Connie N. was selected but unable to play due to injury 7th: Isabella C., Nora H., Sadie S. 8th: Ellie B., Maeve B., Fiona M.  *Ciara D. was selected but unable to play due to injury Eliie B. was nominated for 8th Grade League MVP

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! Email Mr. Siwek with any questions.

Teacher Spotlight Mrs. Kelli LaChance, PreK 4 BA, DePaul University Years at St. Giles: I have been at Giles for 13 years. 12 as a parent and 3 as a teacher. Favorite Book and/or Movie: I have a favorite from each decade, lets say, "Harry Potter" Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake Geneva Fun Fact: I grew up in River Forest and went to OPRF High School I am a mother to three Fenwick athletes Luke (18), Olivia (16), and Emma (14). I spend most of my time cheering them on from the sidelines. I am grateful to have my Giles community as my children are preparing for college. Enough about my kids! I love to teach preK, dance, be in the sun, and hang with my Book Club Girls!

Did you miss our newsletter this week? You can find it here.

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 5th Progress reports and iReady Diagnostic results sent home Tuesday, February 6th 8:30 am, PTO Meeting, Gleeson Conference Room PTO Smoothie Day Wednesday, February 7th 100th Day of School, K and PreK Thursday, February 8th 6:30 pm, Spring Parent Sports Meeting Ascension Campus: Confirmation Prep. Session #6 7:00 - 8:30 pm Ascension School, Pine Room Friday, February 9th PTO Fun Lunch Jam the Gym, Girls' Basketball Sunday, Feb. 11 St. Giles Campus:  Confirmation Small Groups #6 2:30 - 4:00 pm, McDonough Hall Monday, February 12th 6:00 pm, School Board Meeting, Gleeson Conference Room Tuesday, February 13th 2:15 pm - 3:00 Valentine's Parties Wednesday, February 14th Ash Wednesday 1:00 pm Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Thursday, February 15th 11:45 am Dismissal No afternoon Kids Klub 12:45 pm - 7:00 pm, Parent/Teacher Conferences in classrooms Friday, February 16th Staff Development Day No School for students Monday, Feb. 19 No School-Presidents' Day Feed My Starving Children Service Project (All Confirmation Candidates) 2:30 - 3:30 pm, St. Edmund Church, Murphy Hall (188 S. Oak Park Ave.) 3:30 - 7:00 pm, Feed My Starving Children (Schaumburg *transportation will be provided)

Hello Lion Families, Basketball Girls' Jam the Gym: We will hold this event on Friday, February 9th! Details are still in the works - Please watch for further Communications once the schedule/format is finalized. Boys' JtG: Make-up date is still pending … Date/Details coming soon!    Volleyball Boys' Volleyball Registration Is OPEN! Boys' Volleyball Registration Enroll/Register Today! Come on out, Boys! We are looking to increase Boys' participation this season! Girls' Volleyball Practice will begin this week! *Girls/Boys Volleyball Parent Meeting will be held the week of Feb. 12th. TeamSideline 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  athleticdirector@stgilesschool.org

The Week Ahead in Athletics 02/05/24 5:00pm Boys 5th Lukes 5 St. Giles 02/05/24 6:00pm Boys 6th Lukes 6 St. Giles 02/05/24 7:00pm Boys 7th Lukes 7 St. Giles 02/05/24 8:00pm Boys 8th    Lukes 8 St. Giles 02/07/24 5:00pm  Boys 5th     Ascension 5        St. Giles 02.07/24 6:00pm  Boys 6th     Ascension 6        St. Giles 02/07/24 7:00pm  Boys 7th     Ascension 7        St. Giles 02/07/24 8:00pm  Boys 8th     Ascension 8        St. Giles 02/10/24 12:20pm Juliana White 4     Boys 4th          St. Julianas 02/10/24 1:10pm Ascension 4     Girls 4th     St. Julianas ** Scheduled Practices will appear on the Team Sites / App, and can be found below ‘Game Schedule’ on the Athletic Website. GO LIONS!

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!

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.

St. Ignatius Summer Rowing Camp Click on the image below for more information regarding summer rowing camp at St. Ignatius.

Is your Lion interested in Tball or Baseball?   Please see the attached flyers with information from OPYBS, Oak Park Youth Baseball & Softball.

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