Wednesday, December 18, 2024

From the Principal

Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.

Psalm 72

Hello Everyone!

It has certainly been a pleasure to witness the excitement in our classrooms during the Advent season as the students anticipate the coming of Christmas.  Spirits are high and their excitement is contagious.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Bah Humbug, for their outstanding performances last Friday.  A special shout out to Mrs. Buechele for all she does to prepare the children for these shows.  Bravo!

Thank you to Fr. Presta and Fr. Hank for the delicious candy they delivered to all the students yesterday.

The Christmas Concert (Grades Kindergarten - 8th) is today at 1:00 pm. and 7:00 pm. in the church.  Please join us for one of the shows.  Tonight, the doors will open at 6:30 pm.  Students should be brought to the church to meet their teacher.  Please see the attached seating chart with areas reserved for parents and guests.  Congratulations to Mrs. Smith as she awaits the birth of her baby and for all her hard work to prepare the children.  Mrs. Smith will not be returning after Jan. 6.

Grades 4-6 Robotics Class - We are planning a 12 week class that will meet once a week on Tuesdays (1 hour after school) beginning in February for students in grades 4th, 5th, and 6th. The cost for the class will be $180 and registration forms will go out the week we return. Please see this flyer for more information.

Piano and Ukuele Lessons - More information will be provided in January.

May Christ's peace and hope be with your family now and in the days ahead.  Wishing you every blessing as we celebrate the birth of our Lord.  

Ms. Booth

SAVE THE DATES - Please mark your calendar:

MILK ORDERS - Milk order forms for next semester came home on Monday. Please return them with payment by FRIDAY.

NEW DOORBELL - The new doorbell for the front door is now on the wall to the left of the door next to the black mailbox.

ABSENCE GUIDELINES: If your child is going to be late or out, you must call the Absentee Hotline at 224-500-3743. Please leave your child's name, room number and reason for absence or tardy. Per our handbook, if your child is absent three or more days, please provide a doctor's note upon their return.

EXTENDED CARE:

**NOTE: Forms are due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday or the $20 late fee will apply.**

Registration

Wk 18 (12/16-12/20) - NO AFTER CARE ON FRIDAY

Wk 19 (1/6-1/10) - DUE FRIDAY, 12/20

This Week in SES Athletics!

ATHLETICS SAVE THE DATES:

January 20 - Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest - All 3rd-8th grade students are invited to participate, even if they do not participate in basketball

February 22 - Picture Day - All 3rd-8th grade athletic teams

April 26 - Alumni Games - 8th & 9th grade volleyball & basketball players, coaches, and all fans!

April 24 - Athletic Banquet - 7th & 8th grade athletes, parents, and coaches

May 1 - JV Banquet - All 3rd-6th grade athletes, families, and coaches

LUNCH VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED DAILY to monitor the K-8 students during lunch and recess at the following times: Kindergarten-3rd grade 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 4th-8th grade 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. If you would like to help at either or both, please sign up on this link. If you want to volunteer in any capacity (lunch duty, field trip chaperone, classroom party helper, coach etc.), you need to be Virtus trained and up to date on your compliance: Returning volunteers, please complete a new CANTS form and return to David Mika. New volunteers, need to complete: Keeping Children Safe packet, CANTS, and mandated reporter form.

2024/2025 One Page Calendar available here. December calendar here. January calendar here.

School News Page: 12/22/24 12/29/24

Reminders:

WINTER WONDERLAND EVENTS

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM:

Got Lunch? Get started here!

• Registration page
• Lunch at a Glance

NEW PE Uniforms available from Office

Parents, email your photos of student activities as an attachment,

to lgeiger@stemily.org for promotional use.

Thank you!