Wednesday, August 20, 2025

From the Principal



Remember us, O Lord, as you favor your people.

Psalm 106

Hello Everyone!  Happy First Day of School!

I would also like to thank the following staff for their hard work throughout the summer to make sure that we were ready to open the doors today:  Mr. Rick, Mrs. Mullins, Mrs. Geiger, Mrs. Bruno and Mr. Louie Caldrone.  Special thanks to the teachers and staff who returned in August, spending many hours getting rooms ready to welcome the students.

We are very fortunate this year to have Dr. Angie Karamitos join our Student Support Services Team.  Please read her letter of introduction.

Arrival and Dismissal Today - Thanks for your cooperation in the back lot at dismissal.  Today’s dismissal went pretty well considering this was our first day back.  There will be fewer cars tomorrow as after care will begin.

Just a few reminders regarding dismissal:

• Vehicles will leave when they are given the signal through the east back parking lot gates.  Please don’t cut the line as that puts others at risk.  It is also a hazard to back out of the parking lot.
• Parents may not park on the side streets as this sets up a potentially dangerous situation for walkers and drivers. All cars must leave the parking lot as directed for the safety of the aftercare students. If you wish to play at the west side playground, pull around and park in the front lot.
• The process usually takes about 10 minutes to have all the cars exit the parking lot once people are in their cars.  

Everyone’s cooperation is much appreciated as we try to keep everyone safe.

Have a wonderful week!

Ms. Booth

SAVE THE DATES - Please mark your calendar:

**Tuition Reminders: All tuition payments must be made online via Blackbaud. No payments are accepted at the school or parish office.** 

EXTENDED CARE and MILK ordering can both be found at this link. The Extended Care Registration Form is here.

LUNCH MONITORS NEEDED! Please click on the links below to sign up! This sign up will allow you to sign up for as many days as you like. However, if you intend to do lunch duty on the same day and at the same time each week, it will not allow you to make your spot recurring. Please email Kathy Bruno at kbruno@stemily.org and let her know that you would like your spot or spots to be recurring each week. 

West Wing (Kindergarten-3rd grade):   https://signup.com/go/CoQsAoy

East Wing (4th-8th grade):  https://signup.com/go/CTZbhmq 

VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION: ALL parents and other adult family members who wish to volunteer in the school this year must have all requirements completed by September 15th. EVERY VOLUNTEER, WHETHER NEW OR RETURNING, WILL HAVE ITEMS TO COMPLETE. Please contact David Mika (dmika@stemily.org) directly to see what needs to be completed.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM: Ordering Info, Vendor Schedule

CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE (Kindergarten-8th Grade): cost is $26 per student for the entire 25.26 school year, link is here, deadline is August 29

KID'S CHOIR - Registration form, Schedule, Registration link

DINE AND SHARE INFORMATION: FSA Dine & Share Intro Letter, Raising Cane's 9/18

Lou Malnati's Frozen Pizza Certificate Fundraiser - flyer

St. Emily School Fall Spiritwear Sale - Click here to order. 9/1 deadline

2025/2026 Athletics Information:

Registration

5th-8th Co-Ed Soccer

5th-8th Girls Volleyball

5th-8th Cross Country

3rd-4th Running Club

August calendar here.

2025/2026 One Page Calendar

Reminders:

The link for the School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger website is here.

NEW DISCOUNTED PE Uniforms available from Office

Mt. Prospect Celebration of Cultures

Regina Dominican Shadow Days

Calendar:

• 8/21 Athletic Board Meeting, 7:00 pm Teachers Lounge
• 8/22 Registration Deadline for Cross Country and Girls Volleyball [Link]
• 8/24 Cross Country and Girls Volleyball Athletic Sprit Wear Order Deadline
• 9/5 Registration Deadline for Running Club [Link]

Athletic Board is in the process of creating committees that will be responsible for fundraising, marketing, alumni relations, and tournament planning. If you are interested, please reach out to the Athletic Director (eaglesad@stemily.org).

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

to lgeiger@stemily.org for promotional use.

Thank you!