Wednesday, March 8, 2023

From the Principal

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Psalm 33

Hello Everyone!

Cardinal Cupich has asked that we pray 10 Hail Mary’s for Pope Francis in honor of his 10th anniversary on March 13, 2023. Please see the Cardinal’s message and consider lighting a virtual candle. To learn more, visit https://www.archchicago.org/

Congratulations to Rian Martinez who finished second in the Knights of Columbus regional spelling bee and has qualified for the State Finals on March 25.

Congratulations to the following students who participated in Solo Fest and were awarded the following ratings:

Franciz Apao - Silver 

Colin Grover - Gold 

Shawn Grover - Gold 

Rian Martinez - Gold with a perfect score!!!

Abigail Shapiro - Gold 

Zachary Shapiro - Gold 

Lukas Sperka - Silver

Just a reminder…please complete the 5 essentials survey.  Your opinion matters to us.  Here’s the link for your convenience.

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Booth

Upcoming Dates - Please mark your calendar:

Bulletin School News Page: 3/12/23

Extended Care forms are available here: Week 30 (3/13-3/17) and Week 31 (3/20-3/24).

TRACK-A-THON is on May 5: Information is coming home today. The Track a Thon committee is looking for a student made t-shirt design for this year's event. Please follow these instructions:

• The design must be on an 8 ½ x 11 piece of white paper
• The design can be drawn in pencil but must be completed with black sharpie marker
• It must include the words: St. Emily, Track-a-Thon, and the year 2023
• Designs are due by March 22 (no late entries can be accepted)

Texas Roadhouse Dine & Share: The Texas Roadhouse Dine & Share is on March 16. Click here for more information.

After Dine and Share - St Emily Dads' Night 7-9 p.m.: Come watch the evening slate of 1st Round NCAA Tournament games with St. Emily. 10% of all proceeds will benefit the school. All are welcome. Click here for more information.

Compete to Win - St. Emily FSA NCAA Bracket Challenge

Can you pick the perfect bracket? Play against other fans in our St. Emily FSA Bracket Challenge to support FSA and have a chance to win big! 

• Entry fees are: $10 - 1 bracket entry. $15 - 2 entries. $25 - 4 entries (best deal!). 
• Contact vic.maurer@gmail.com to buy.
• Bracket picks will be available on March 12 and must be entered before 11 a.m. on March 16. 
• Scan the QR code for more details:

Reminders:

Share Your Voice & Support St. Emily Parish:  Click here for more information. 

Daddy Daughter Dance on April 14: Invitations went home last week.

FSA Spring Fundraiser: FSA is having a Butter Braid and Wooden Spoon Fundraiser with delivery before Easter. The order deadline is this Friday,March 10. Letter order form

Hot Lunch Program:  Got Lunch? Set up an account and order today. Click here for registration information. 

STEAM Summer Camp: Brochure 1 Brochure 2

High Tea:  Women's Club is hosting High Tea on March 26. Click here for registration information.

SES Car Magnets are now available in the Office: Stop by the office to get yours or fill out the order form.

Summer Fun at St. Emily: Save the Dates for Totus Tuus July 17-21 and Vacation Bible School July 24-28. More details will be coming soon!

Help Wanted: We are in desperate need of a HEAD LUNCH monitor for

Tuesdays and Fridays. This is a paid position. Daily lunch volunteers for K-8th grades are also needed, especially in 4th-8th. Please see the schedule for all of the open spots. Contact Mrs. Bruno in the school office, 847-296-3490 or kbruno@stemily.org. 

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

to lgeiger@stemily.org  or ktagbo@stemily.org for promotional use.

Thank you!