Wednesday, December 11, 2024

From the Principal

The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Psalm 126

Hello Everyone!


Congratulations to Mr. Sanoshy and the band students who had an outstanding concert last night.  The students certainly demonstrated how hard they have been working!


This Friday, December 13, the Drama Club will be presenting "Bah, Humbug," a Christmas musical.  Performances are at 9:00 am., 1:15 pm.,  and 6:30 pm.  Parents/grandparents are welcome to attend one of the daytime shows if they are unable to make the evening performance.  All visitors must sign in at the main office for the shows during the school day.


Our Christmas Concert is next Wednesday, December 18, at 7:00 pm. in the Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Parents/grandparents are welcome to attend the dress rehearsal at 1:00 pm. if they are unable to make the evening performance.


Many thanks to our FSA for a wonderful Breakfast with Santa last Saturday.  It was fantastic that so many families were able to attend.  Your hard work made this a very popular and successful event.  Bravo!

Student Council is sponsoring Winter Wonderland next week. The schedule of the events is here.


Have a wonderful week!


Ms. Booth

SAVE THE DATES - Please mark your calendar:

Date

Event

Time/Info

NOW - December 13

NJHS Toy Drive

Collection boxes are in each classroom. No stuffed animals please.

December 11

Early Dismissal

1:45 p.m.

December 13

Drama Club Performances of "Bah, Humbug"

9:00 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Gym

December 16-20

Winter Wonderland Events

see flyer for daily activities

December 18

Kindergarten-8th grade

Christmas Concert

1:00 dress rehearsal

and 7:00 p.m.

Both in Church

December 20

Dress Down Day


December 20

Pre-K Christmas Shows

PK3 (Rice) 8 a.m.

PK4-0 (Sanford) 9 a.m.

PK4-2 (Modory) 10 a.m.

All in Gym

December 21-January 5

Christmas Break


January 6

School Resumes


Parent Information

WINTER WONDERLAND EVENTS - hard copy coming home today


Student Council's CHRISTMAS HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST - hard copy went home on Monday


CROSSTOWN SHOWDOWN FUNDRAISER FOR ST EMILY ATHLETICS

On Saturday, December 21, our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team will be scrimmaging St. Raymond during halftime of the Northwestern basketball game against DePaul!!! The game tips off at 3 pm.

A limited number of tickets have been purchased and donated to the school so our families can cheer on the boys, support St. Emily Athletics, and see a game between two of the nation's best college basketball teams. Our tickets are in the lower level, section 105 (next to the Northwestern bench).

Tickets are $30 each. All the money from sales will be donated to St. Emily Athletics. Tickets will be available while supplies last, or until Saturday, December 14. 

Tickets can be purchased at: https://forms.gle/UcZgrtNjnU8ev1hh6

If you have any questions, contact Vic Maurer at vic.maurer@gmail.com or 773-709-0739. 


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 17 (12/9-12/13)

Wk 18 (12/16-12/20)


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.


Resurrection College Prep Breakfast with Santa


School News Page: 12/15/24 12/22/24

Reminders:

NJHS Candy Grams: flyer and order form came home last week. Additional order forms are available in the office. All orders are due by Friday, December 13.


NJHS Toy Drive - from now until Friday, December 13. Collection boxes are in each classroom. No stuffed animals please.


St. Emily Family Christmas Eve Mass - sign-up flyer - responses due December 13.


HOT LUNCH PROGRAM:

Got Lunch? Get started here!


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!


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