Dear St. Giles Families,
Are you ready for the party of the year? Black & Gold is only one week away and promises fun, laughter, camaraderie, and an overall awesome time! Get your sitters ready and come and mingle with current and new parents to St. Giles. YOU BET, it's going to be epic!
What does the night look like? We can promise you a great time – the perfect mix of FUN and fundraising:
COMING NEXT WEEKEND
Black & Gold Casino Night
Saturday, March 9, 2024
7pm - 11pm in McDonough Hall
Get Ready To Bid!
Silent Auction Goes Live Tomorrow, Monday, March 4!
The Black & Gold committee has been working hard to fill our silent auction with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, trips, “around town” packages and more. We’re expecting a “Full House” and you don’t want to miss out on some of the incredible items we’re offering this year, so get REGISTERED ON HANDBID AND YOUR TICKETS RIGHT HERE!
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Get the Hottest Tickets in Town!
★ Event Admission Tickets
★ Donate a ticket - Sponsor a faculty or staff member so they may attend Black and Gold!
★ Grand Opportunity Raffle - Trip to “Forgive my Sin City” or $2500 cash!
★ Tuition Opportunity Raffle - Win parishioner-rate tuition for one child for the 2024-25 school year. They are going fast so purchase before they’re all gone!
Don't forget you'll have the opportunity to buy into a poker table to play against Fr. Carl or me! You're not going to want to miss that!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday!
Have a wonderful week,
Meg
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Scroll down for details regarding:
Spring Enrichment
Ambassadors' Food Drive
Girls on the Run
PTO News
Athletics
High School News
Parish News
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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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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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Girls on the Run!
Girls on the Run is back! Mrs. Wynne and Mrs. Jones will be moderating the return of Girls on the Run this spring!
- Who is eligible? Girls in grades 3rd-5th
- When does it meet? Tuesdays/Thursdays, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm, March 19th-May 16th
- How do I sign up? Registration and payment are made directly to the Girls on the Run website linked below. Just click on the button and follow the registration prompts.
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Have any questions? Contact Mrs. Wynne or Mrs. Jones
What is Girls on the Run?
Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
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Teacher Spotlight
Ms. Kathy Lofgren, Assistant Principal
BA Education, Lewis University, MA Educational Administration, Concordia University
Years at St. Giles: 22 years
Favorite Book and/or Movie: It's a Wonderful Life
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere warm!
Fun Fact: Before I was the Assistant Principal at St. Giles I was the Middle School science teacher here for 8 years!
Prior to moving to a west suburb, I lived in Oak Park for 23 years and loved being part of the community. My four children all attended St. Giles School at some point. Currently I am also the proud grandmother of 2 girls who are in PreK 4 and 1st grade at St. Giles.
I am a huge Cub fan and have enjoyed watching the Northsiders most of 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 coming soon!
Volleyball
Girls: The season is underway! Please check the schedule for Match and Practice dates/times.
Boys: The season officially kicks off this week … I am happy to report we will be fielding 2 teams this year - JV and Varsity! Matches will not start for a couple of weeks.
- 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
Tuesday 3/5/24 5:00p Giles G5 Ascension 5 St. Giles Gym
Tuesday 3/5/24 6:00p Giles G6 Ascension 5 St. Giles Gym
Tuesday 3/5/24 7:00p Giles G7 Ascension 5 St. Giles Gym
Tuesday 3/5/24 8:00p Giles G8 Ascension 5 St. Giles Gym
Thursday 3/7/24 5:00p Lukes 5 Giles G6 St. Lukes
** 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
Shadow at Fenwick: Check out their shadow day information below
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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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Please support St. Giles alumni and parishioners as they raise funds for their July 2024 trip to Appalachia. Over 150 teens and adults will spend a week making houses warmer, safer, drier. Funds pay for transportation and the ASP participation fees. A portion of sales will come back to St. Giles ASP.
Just show or mention this flyer!
Prefer just to make a donation? Click here.
Thank you for your support.
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Click on the image below to check out Kids Unlimited Spring offerings! |
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