September 18, 2025

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Congrats to the Lepore Family for Winning the Parking Spot Raffle!

Quick Reminders!

UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*

-> September 19 | 5th Grade Pizza Party!

-> September 23 | Math Meeting, K-6 - 3:30pm

-> September 23 | Kindergarten Pizza Party!

-> September 24 | 1st Grade Mass, 8:15am

-> September 24 | PK3 Pizza Party!

-> September 25 | Kindergarten Mass, 8:15am

-> September 26 | Early Dismissal, 1:30pm - NO AFTERCARE

-> September 26 | 1st Grade Pizza Party!

-> October 3 | Pet Blessing (3pm) + Harvest Fest (6pm-8-30pm)

-> October 8 | Living Rosary, 1:00pm

-> October 9 | Parent-Teacher Conferences (Mandatory)

-> October 9 | Home Volleyball Games | 8th Grade Athlete Recognition

-> October 10 | NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development

-> October 13 | NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

-> October 17 | Grandparents' Day | Silent Auction Closes

-> November 15 | Annual Benefit Gala

Message from Principal Hamilton

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all who attended Curriculum Night last week. It was a joy to introduce to our faculty, as well as share our academic goals and expectations for the year ahead. At Everest, the integral formation of each child is strongest when parents and teachers work together. Your involvement makes all the difference!

If you did not attend, please be sure to reach out to your child's teacher(s) so that you may be informed of classroom policies and procedures.

Please click here to view the current 2025-2026 Parent Student Handbook. Parents and students are expected to read and sign the Handbook Acknowledgement Form and the Parent Code.

Click below for:

• Parent Student Handbook
• Disciple Matrix
• Acknowledgement Form
• Parent Code of Conduct Form

Please note that new or revised policies are noted by green font. Please be sure to review the revised Attendance policy, as well as the revised Discipline Matrix. In future newsletters, we will be highlighting different sections of our handbook. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Lastly, thank you to all who purchased a table for our upcoming gala. Congratulations to the Lepore family, winners of the reserved parking spot!

Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,

Candy Hamilton

🎟️ Purchase Your Gala Tickets & Sponsorships

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 30th Anniversary Gala! Secure your tickets or become a sponsor today.

👉 Click here to purchase tickets and sponsorships

✨📖 Be Part of the Story! 📖✨

Show your Everest spirit by purchasing an ad in our Gala Program Book! Whether you want to celebrate your child, thank a teacher, spotlight your business, congratulate a graduate or simply leave a heartfelt message, your ad will shine on Gala night and beyond.

Don’t miss this chance to leave your mark in a fun, meaningful way—all while supporting Everest!

👉 Click here to reserve your Program Book Ad today

Congrats to our Pizza Party Winners!

Congrats to PK3, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 5th Grade, and 6th Grade who all earned Pizza Parties for the Silent Auction donations!

We are so blessed to have such a generous and supportive community at Everest!

30 for 30 Campaign

As Everest Academy celebrates 30 years, we invite you to be part of our future through the 30 for 30 Campaign. Each project represents a meaningful step forward — from enhancing our campus and enriching student experiences to strengthening the faith-based mission at the heart of our school.

Choose the project that inspires you most and make your gift today. Together, we can ensure Everest continues to thrive for the next 30 years and beyond.

Panera Bread Fundraiser 🍞🥗

Join us at Panera Bread in Willowbrook Town Center on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 4:00–8:00 PM and support Everest Academy!

📍 Location: 7165 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook, IL

💵 Give Back: 25% of sales will be donated to Everest Academy

🎯 Benefit: Funds raised will go toward our 30 for 30 Campaign – specifically the Grotto Beautification Project

👉 When ordering in-café, online, or through the Panera app, be sure to use the event flyer or promo code so your purchase counts.

Click Here for Event Details & Flyer

Thank you for dining with us and helping Everest reach our 30th anniversary goals!

Uniform Checklist Links

Upcoming Extracurriculars!

🎨 Art Club

Grades 3–8

Mondays

Instructor: Megan Reznicek

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

♟️ Chess Club

Grades K–8

Tuesdays, Sept. 16 – Nov. 18 (10 sessions)

Instructor: Theo Poulos & Stephanie DeRoche

Theo Contact: 708-829-7777

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

⚽ Soccer (Soccer Stars of Will-Cook Counties)

Grades PK–K

Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9

Instructor: Mohammed Abuzir

Contact: 708-586-7645 | willcook@soccerstars.com

Fun soccer skills and teamwork for our youngest athletes!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

🏆 Academic Bowl

First Practice: Mon. 9/21 | 3:15-4:15pm

Instructor: Ashley Palmer

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

BAM Theatre Returns! Sign Up Today!

After-School Theatre Enrichment

Everest Academy presents Hits from Frozen!

• Grades K–8
• Wednesdays, Sept. 24 – Dec. 3, 2025 (no class on non-school days)
• 2:15 – 3:15 PM
• Final performance on Dec. 3
• Tuition & T-shirt: $275
• Registration opens Aug. 18 at 10 AM - Click Here or Gold Button Below

Spots are limited—register early!

→ Thank you to the 8th Grade families who have been supplying snacks for our teachers this month. Special thanks to Mrs. Alkhouri for the homemade hummus!!

→ Thank you to Ms. DeRoche, Mrs. Kmetty, and Mrs. Wodka, who helped to organize our Patriot Day memorial service, as well as to Mr. Landowski for leading our school in patriotic song.

Medical Forms

Dear Parents, please click here or the gold button below to access Medical Forms. These can be printed and dropped off at the Front Office or emailed to Chris Fewkes at cfewkes@everestlemont.com

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for an evening of fall fun at Everest Academy’s annual Harvest Fest on Friday, October 3rd, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy:

• Bonfire (bring your own chair!)
• Face painting
• DJ and music
• Two jumpys for the kids
• Delicious food for purchase from our food truck — burgers, hot dogs, and gelato

Please note: Food will be available for purchase only (no complimentary snacks provided).

🌟 Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for:

• 2 adults to help supervise the bonfire
• 2 adults per bouncy house (4 total)

This outdoor event is a simple and fun way to celebrate the season together — don’t miss it!

November 15, 2025

Save the Date for our PEARL OF PERSEVERANCE Annual Benefit Gala!

Community News

Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story

In Theaters October 7

Everest Academy is proud to share that former Semper Altius Award recipient Kevin Matthews is the subject of a powerful new documentary, Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story.

The film tells Kevin’s remarkable journey from his rise as a nationally recognized Chicago radio personality in the 1980s and ’90s, through the challenges of illness and loss, to a profound moment of faith after discovering a broken statue of the Virgin Mary. Calling himself “Mary’s Roadie,” Kevin now shares a message of hope and inspiration that continues to touch countless lives.

🎥 Broken Mary will be in theaters nationwide one night only – Tuesday, October 7.

👉 Watch the Official Trailer

👉 Get Tickets Here

Run with the Nuns

5K Mount Assisi Campus

13860 Main St. Lemont

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th 9:00 AM

www.runwiththenuns.org

Use the SPECIAL CODE: 2025SchoolSpecial

Prayer Intentions

→ For our 8th graders traveling to Philadelphia, that their study of history may inspire gratitude for the gift of freedom, and that their mission work among the homeless and adults with special needs may open their hearts to Christ in others; and that God may bless them with safe travels and a spirit of joy.

→ For an increase in the virtue of detachment, to be able to let go of our own desires and expectations, that we might be open to God’s will. May God help us to learn with a free heart, detached from worldly distractions.

Everest Academy is an independent PK-8th grade Catholic school committed to providing the highest quality education while cultivating the whole human person: intellectually, humanly, spiritually, and apostolically. Our mission is to form Christian leaders who are eager to exercise their leadership with a spirit of joy and service in order to impact culture and transform society.