Dear St. Giles Families,
Oh, What a Night!
Thank you hardly seems enough to express my tremendous gratitude for our community at St. Giles. I am so moved by the generosity of your time, talent and treasure to make our Black & Gold Casino Night such a success. We continue to receive donations and as this goes to print, we are so close to our goal! There is still time to give! We hope you had a wonderful evening meeting new families and being with old friends. Final details about the evening will be shared in an upcoming special eNews.
Last night’s event would not have been possible without the hard work of so many parents! I’d especially like to thank Mike Carroll, our Black & Gold chair, for leading the event and Karen Pawels for procuring all of the fabulous auction items. Their committee and planning of so many details made the night so special! Black & Gold Committee members include:
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A very special thank you goes to Larry Wardzala for providing the sparkle and glitzy set-up for the evening and Michele Bibbey, who kept all the wheels in motion behind the scenes while always maintaining her calm poker face.
Thanks to our Development Committee members, especially Rob Sabatino, our Development Chair, for their efforts. Thank you to Sarah Yaffe, Marketing Chair, for assisting with our event communications and social media efforts. Thank you to the many parents who donated to our auction, those who sold raffle tickets at Mass, and our school board for their support behind the scenes. Thank you, Heather Kroll, for serving as our school point person on the event and Suzanne Cronacher, who worked with the students to create such beautiful artwork. And, of course, thank you to our teachers and staff who generously donated their time and exciting opportunities for our Lions to gather outside of school!
Finally, a HUGE thank you to Chris Hartweg, who again served as our Black & Gold MC. He provided us with entertainment and fun while helping us raise critical funds during our paddle raise.
So many parents gave their time and resources, and it made all the difference. Fr. Carl and I had a blast as celebrity dealers, and everyone went home a winner!
Have a wonderful week,
Meg
P.S. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward if you didn't last night. Spring forward!
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Scroll down for details regarding:
STEM Night
PreK Summer Programs
Ambassadors' Food Drive
PTO News
Athletics
High School News
Parish News
Community News
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St. Giles STEM Night
Thursday, March 14th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades K-5
Join us to celebrate Pi Day this Thursday in the gym. Teachers and special guests will be on hand with hands-on fun, games, and experiments!
Come out and fill up your passport by visiting stations and earn an Out-of-Uniform pass!
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Calling our Littlest Lions!
PreK summer programs are available for registration.
Be sure to check out our half-day PreK/K Camps with Mrs. Brady and Mrs. LaChance
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Are you looking for a full-day or all-summer option? Registration is available for our summer PreK program. All camps and registrations can be found in the Family Portal. |
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Spring Enrichment is Here!
Get ready for an exciting season of learning and exploration with our Spring Enrichment Programs! From the soccer field to the depths of outer space, there's something for every young adventurer from Kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Legacy Soccer (K-3): Lace up your cleats and join us on the field for an unforgettable soccer experience!
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Mad Science NASA Academy (K-6): Blast off into the universe of discovery with hands-on experiments inspired by NASA's explorations!
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STEM Academy (Grades 1-2 & 3-5): Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with engaging activities and projects.
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Infinity Arts: Adventures of Captain Starblaster! (K-8): Unleash your creativity and imagination in this thrilling theatrical journey through the cosmos!
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Kidztopros Wonder Robotics (K-2): Build, code, and innovate with our cutting-edge robotics program designed for our youngest engineers.
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Kidztopros Scratch Games (Grades 2-5): Create your own interactive stories, games, and animations using Scratch programming!
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Lego-themed Mixed Media Art (K-5): Let your imagination soar as you explore art through the lens of everyone's favorite building blocks!
Registration for these incredible programs begins on March 4, 2024. Don't miss out on the chance to embark on new adventures and make lifelong memories. Secure your spot and ignite your child's passion for learning and discovery!
Let's make this spring a season of growth, discovery, and endless possibilities!
For more information and to register, click on the link below!
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Teacher Spotlight
Ms. Sandy Tomeczko, 1st Grade
BA Education, St. Xavier University, MA Reading Specialist, Concordia University
I have taught pre school, Kindergarten, and first grade for over 25 years. Each grade level has brought me so much joy in different ways.
Years at St. Giles: 16 years
Favorite Book and/or Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Vacation Spot: Cancun with my daughter!
Fun Fact: When I was younger I was part of an extreme sports club. I enjoyed sky diving, white water rafting, ski jumping,! Now I keep my feet on the ground as much as possible!!
I'm a mom of one beautiful adopted daughter from Russia, who means the world to me. We have a black lab, Bianca, who brings so much joy to our household. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my extended family. We still do Italian Sunday Dinners. Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies, as long as someone else in my family cleans up after dinner! When I am blessed with spare time, you will find me outdoors enjoying nature, going hiking, swimming, or on a nice long bike ride. In the Summer, it's a treat to go up to New Buffalo, Michigan, with a novel and spend the day at the Beach. I was born and raised on the south side, and teaching at St. Giles brought my family up North. I've enjoyed 16 wonderful years at St. Giles, and I look forward to many more. It's truly amazing to work in a Catholic school system where teachers, parents, and our faith based community have a symbiotic relationship in which we all work together to provide knowledge and guidance in a safe and supportive learning environment for our children. It has been a blessing in my life.
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Did you miss our newsletter this week? You can find it here.
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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
Boys JtG: Friday, March 15th: Details will be communicated via TeamSideline / eNews Communications. The format will be much the same as GJtG last month - Doors open at 5:00p
Volleyball
Girls: The season is underway! Please check the schedule for Match and Practice dates/times.
Boys: We will be fielding 2 teams this year - JV and Varsity! The first match will be Monday, March 18th.
- If you have any interest/availability, we are looking for a couple of parents/coaches to help out this season!
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!
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
Girls Volleyball
Monday 3/11/24 5:30p Giles G5 Leonards JV St. Giles Gym
Monday 3/11/24 6:15p Giles G7 Leonards Var St. Giles Gym
Monday 3/11/24 7:00p Giles G6 Leonards JV St. Giles Gym
Monday 3/11/24 7:45p Giles G8 Leonards Var St. Giles Gym
Tuesday 3/12/24 5:00p Giles G5 Marys 6 St. Giles Gym
Tuesday 3/12/24 6:00p Giles G6 Marys 5 St. Giles Gym
Tuesday 3/12/24 7:00p Giles G7 Marys 8 St. Giles Gym
Tuesday 3/12/24 8:00p Giles G8 Marys 7 St. Giles Gym
Friday 3/15/24 6:00p QAS G Blue 6 Giles G6 St. Barts
** 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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Trinity High School
Trinity High School Summer Camp registration opens Friday, March 1 at 9AM. Camp, workshops, and athletic camps are for rising K-8 girls. Click on the image below for registration and additional details!
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Fenwick High School
Fenwick High School presents, According to Mark, by Broadway actor and Fenwick alum James Krag on March 26th at 7:00 pm. Click on the image below for additional information.
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Giles Campus:
Exploring the Mass
Saturday, March 9 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm/St. Catherine/St. Lucy Church
First Communion Retreat
Saturday, March 23 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm/McDonough Hall (option 1)
Sunday, April 14 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm/McDonough Hall (option 2)
Ascension Campus:
First Communion Retreat (parent and child)
Saturday, April 20 - 8:30 - 11:00 am/Pine Room
*ALL First Communion Banners are due. Please bring them to this retreat in the bag provided.
*RE students: Gold Book due
*Ascension School students, please turn Gold Book in to your teacher.
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Giles Campus:
Tuesday, April 16 - Confirmation Prayer and Rehearsal, 6:00-7:00 PM, St. Giles Church
Saturday, April 20 - Confirmation Mass: 10:30 am or 1:30 pm, St. Giles Church (*Mass assignments will be sent out this week)
Ascension Campus:
Saturday, March 9 - Confirmation Retreat 3-8 PM – Ascension Church and Pine Room (parents/sponsors attend the evening portion)
Friday, April 12 - CONFIRMATION VIGIL AND PRACTICE - 7:00-8:30 pm, Ascension Church
Saturday, April 13 - Confirmation Mass: 10:00 am or 2:00 pm, Ascension Church (*Mass assignments will be sent out this week)
Important Dates
Letters to the BISHOP - (instructions were emailed to families) DUE at the retreat or the very latest 3/24
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Stations of the Cross
Through the Eyes of Mary
featuring the Bell Choir
All parishioners and guests are invited to join us for the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 22 at 7:00 pm in St. Giles Church. Through these reflections, accompany Mary as she journeys with her son.
For more information, contact Sandy Blake at (708) 476-8639.
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Click on the image below to check out Kids Unlimited Spring offerings! |
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