Dear St. Giles Families,
This week marks the beginning of our final Trimester. Time is flying by! We are all anxiously awaiting our Easter break starting Thursday, March 28th. As a reminder, all students are dismissed at 11:45 a.m., and there will be no afternoon Kids Klub. All offices will be closed for Easter Vacation while we all take a well-deserved break.
Thank you to all who attended our first STEM Night last week! It was a huge success and a great time to try out interactive experiments and math games and see STEM in action! Thank you to our guests from The Field Museum, Fenwick, STEAM Academy and our parent presenters, Chris Dobecki and Brandon Wuest. We are grateful for our parent volunteers, especially Margie Clark, Meghan Gibbs, Becky Mongiat and Sarah Yaffee for all of their hard work with preparation, set up and take down and providing additional math fun for all of our K-5 attendees.
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Thanks to the Knights of Columbus of Ascension and St. Edmund Parish, I am pleased to share that all teachers and parishioners have access to Formed.org. This streaming service provides videos, lessons and podcasts with Catholic content to parishes, families and individuals. Our teachers have begun using it in the classroom for lessons at all grade levels. Please check out the link below for information on accessing these resources. There are special Lent selections and beautiful videos for Holy Week.
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News from the Archdiocese and ISBE
The Illinois State Board of Education recently passed a new law requiring all schools to maintain a supply of undesignated prescribed opioid antagonists, namely Narcan. Our office personnel have been trained to use Narcan should one arise. While we hope that never occurs, we must follow the state law and keep Narcan in the office, away from student access. This information has been added to our Handbook as an addendum and will be included in the 2024-25 Handbook. Please contact me directly if you have any questions regarding this new policy.
Report Cards
Report cards will be distributed this Friday to all students. Please be sure to check backpacks!
Have a wonderful week,
Meg
Reminders and Save the Dates:
- Ambassador’s Food Drive-scroll down to see the list of food we are collecting for Beyond Hunger. Lions can bring food to their homeroom through March 27th.
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St. Giles School Family Mass, Sunday, April 14th, 10:30 a.m., followed by Miles for Giles and a Meal in the courtyard. We are looking for K-8 student readers and altar servers--please contact Mrs. Lucas if you will be attending and your Lion(s) are able to participate.
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Fine Arts Night, Wednesday, April 17th-Mark your calendars! More details to follow.
Scroll down for details regarding:
One Book, St. Giles
Ambassadors' Food Drive
Enrichment Play-Moana, Jr.
St. Giles Bulls Outing
PreK Summer Programs
PTO News
Athletics
High School News
Parish News
Community News
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One Book, St. Giles
We hope you enjoyed participating in our One Book program at home!
Thank you to Miss Voss, 4th Grade, for selecting our One Book again this year with such a perfect theme. Our students learned How to be a Lion and completed their buddy project making the main of the lion out of their hands. One side has their name, the other what makes them unique, just like Leonard. The finished product will be on display in the Corrigan, Gleeson and Frawley buildings. Our Art Club even made a 3D version of Marianne the duck who traveled with our Lion during the buddy activity last week.
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Lenten Food Drive
The St. Giles Ambassadors are organizing a food drive to benefit Beyond Hunger. During this season of kindness, please help us fill the pantries of those who rely on Beyond Hunger for their weekly meals. What are they asking for?
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Canned Chicken Soup
Cheerios’ cereal
Canned Mixed Vegetables
Diced Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Bagged Rice (White or Brown)
Dry Beans (Pinto and Black)
Refried Beans
Canned Pineapples
Items will be collected in homeroom through Thursday, March 28th.
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Moana, Jr.
Friday, March 22, 2024
6:30 pm in the gym
St. Giles students in grades K-8 have been working hard to bring this story to life! Join us Friday, March 22. There will be a matinee at 1:45 p.m. for the school and another show at 6:30 p.m. for family and friends. Admission is $5 at the door.
Disney’s Moana JR. is a musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
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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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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
Registration for these incredible programs is open now. Classes start the week we return from Easter break. 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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Staff Spotlight
Mrs. Kathy Ritten, Kindergarten aide
BA, St. Mary's College
Years at St. Giles: 8 years
Favorite Book and/or Movie: Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
Favorite Vacation Spot: Ireland
Fun Fact: I went to kindergarten at St. Giles School (before my family moved away from Oak Park)
I not only work at St. Giles School, but my husband and I are longtime parishioners at St. Giles. I have five daughters who all attended and graduated from St. Giles School. They all have wonderful memories of their time at St. Giles School and are still close to their grade school friends. My family loves to travel and we have been able to visit many interesting places in the US and around the world!
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Did you miss our newsletter this week? You can find it here.
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Hello Lion Families,
Basketball
Boys JtG:
Thank you to All who came out to celebrate the Boys Basketball Program on Friday night! A special thanks goes out to members of the AAC and all the parents who helped make the night a successful one! Thank you, All!
Volleyball
Girls: Please check the schedule for Match and Practice dates/times.
Boys: The boys begin their season tomorrow with games at St. Luke. Schedule has been posted to the App!
If you have any interest/availability, we are looking for a couple of parents/coaches to help out this season!
** Track & Field and Spring Soccer Registration are OPEN!! Register today (or tomorrow)!
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
Tuesday 3/19/24 7:30p Lukes 8 Giles G 7 St. Lukes
Wednesday 3/20/24 5:00p Giles G 5 Vincents 6 St. Giles Gym
Wednesday 3/20/24 6:00p Giles G 6 Vincents 5 St. Giles Gym
Wednesday 3/20/24 7:00p Giles G 8 Vincents 7 St. Giles Gym
Thursday 3/21/24 6:30p Lukes 6 Giles G 5 St. Lukes
Thursday 3/21/24 7:15p Lukes 7 Giles G 8 St. Lukes
Boys Volleyball
Monday 3/18/24 6:30p Lukes JV Giles B JV St. Lukes
Monday 3/18/24 7:30p Lukes Var Giles B Varsity St. Lukes
Wednesday 3/20/24 6:00p Joes 8 Green Giles B Varsity St. Joes
Wednesday 3/20/24 6:45p Joes 8 White Giles B Varsity St. Joes
** 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 1st 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:
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)
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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The Neighborhood Bridge is looking for volunteers! Please check out their latest information below and help if you can. |
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Click on the image below to check out Kids Unlimited Spring offerings! |
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