Rock of Ages, Next Week!

Our annual school musical, Rock of Ages, is next week! The 6th - 8th grade cast members and 5th - 8th grade crew members have been preparing for months under the direction and support of teachers Mrs. Anslee Rainwater, Ms. Patty Green, Mrs. Natalie Bachler and parent Lynn DeHoyos. We invite you all to the school gym to see this incredible performance. Tickets at the door!

10am Mass, Blessing the Fine Arts

Please join us this Sunday at 10am mass as we will extend a special blessing on the students involved with the Fine Arts - theater, band, choir, and art. After mass, you're welcome to enjoy treats in the Church Hall.

After Care, Location Change

Next week, due to Rock of Ages rehearsals and performances, After Care will be held in the Church Hall. When picking up children, please enter the church at the far right (north) doors on Longwood. Then proceed down the stairs to the lower level. Before Care will be held in its normal location in the lunchroom.

5 Essentials Parent Survey

Please take a few moments to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey that is being administered by the Archdiocese of Chicago in partnership of University of Chicago. This is designed to help improve our understanding of the parent-school relationship and our goal is to have at least a 50% parent response rate.

All responses are completely anonymous, and it will take approximately ten minutes to complete. We encourage you all to take part in this important survey. Begin the 5 Essentials Parent Survey.

Spirit Day Design Contest, Due Next Week

Our annual Spirit Day is Friday, May 23, and the FSA is looking for an amazing new t-shirt design for this year's Spirit Day theme, "Camp Barnabas"—a place of adventure, friendship, and fun! Open to all students who love to draw, doodle, and dream big!  Submissions are due next Tuesday, April 1!! Learn more and start creating!

Stations of the Cross, April 11

Our 8th grade students will lead the annual all school Stations of the Cross prayer service on Friday, April 11 at 1:45pm in the Church. We encourage families to join us for this meaningful religious devotion. There will be family seating available behind the student body.

Boys VB Pack the House, April 11

Join us Friday, April 11, in the gym as we celebrate the commitment of our 8th Grade Boys Volleyball athletes. The games begin at 6:45pm! All children viewing the games should have a designated adult chaperone. Check out the game times.

Hoops for Humanity Success!

Thank you to our Student Council and all of the 5th - 8th grade athletes who supported our Hoops for Humanity charity basketball tournament! We had over 30 teams and almost 100 players participate.

Congrats to the 5th and 6th Grade bracket winning team of Himmy J’s made up of team members Colin McNulty, Abby Page, and Frankie Reardon. Himmy J's have selected Catholic Relief Services - Operation Rice Bowl as their benefitting charity.

Congrats to the 7th and 8th Grade bracket winning team of The Onions made up of team members Lily Jackson, Turner Liss, and Kieran Thiagarajan. The Onions have selected Feed My Starving Children as their benefitting charity.

Summer Camp Registration

Thank you to the many families the already signed up for summer camp! Academic-based, creative, adventure, and play - there is something for everyone! Check out the offerings and register today. 

Key Dates for Next School Year!

A few key dates for next year's school calendar, including first and last day, extended holidays, First Communion, and Graduation can be found here. The complete calendar, including early dismissals and professional development days will be released later this spring:

Lenten Schedule

Throughout Lent, the parish is will host numerous opportunities to connect with our faith. View the Lenten Schedule, including details on the upcoming March 31 Reconciliation Service and April 11 Neighborhood Walking Stations of the Cross.

Lenten Food Drive

Throughout Lent, the parish is coordinating a food drive to support the Pro Labore Dei food pantry that runs at St. Thomas More. Learn more

St. Joseph's Day Celebration - Thank you to all who came to the St. Joseph's Day Mass and Table last Saturday. It was an incredible evening, and we extend a warm thank you to the committee: Lisa Barraco, Mary Sarah Carpenter, Theresa Hemmer, Meg Kreiter, David Kennedy, Erin Liebenauer, Nicolette Martin, Jessica McCarihan, Anne Piko, Nick O'Connor, Mark Piper, and Brie Tierney.