AGW 9/8/2023
“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
Today, students and staff practiced a variety of safety drills, including a Fire Drill, Severe Weather Drill, and an ALICE (lockdown) Drill. I am beyond impressed with the level of maturity and seriousness that the students had throughout these drills. They were respectful, acted in a safe manner when navigating the building, and listened intently to the staff as they awaited further directions. These drills are important to practice throughout the school year so students are well informed and prepared should a real emergency situation arise. I take the safety of our students and staff very seriously and do not tolerate misbehavior during these drills, whether they are planned drills or false alarms. Please talk with your students this weekend and ask them if they have any questions about procedures, process, or anything else regarding these drills. We will have many more planned, yet unannounced, drills throughout the year to make sure all are prepared.
Testing next week: IOWA and CogAT testing in grades 3-8 will take place next week. This will mean modified class schedules throughout the week to accommodate these testing sessions. This data helps us look at student growth and other trends to help us improve our instruction. Unlike local public schools, we do not have any State Reporting tied to student performance. This information is kept local at our school for our use only. The scores/data also helps us when making decisions about Math and English placements in our upper grades. Please help us ensure that all students are prepared for their testing by getting a good night sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and coming to school on time. Students should have at least two sharpened Number 2 pencils and an eraser for Tuesday.
Pictures Monday: On Monday, September 11th, we will be taking School Yearbook Pictures. All students are to wear their school uniforms for these pictures. 8th Graders will be taking Graduation Pictures later in the school year…this is when they will be allowed to wear their dress clothes for the formal pictures. Your child should have brought home a picture order form last week.
Make it a great day Lancers!
Adam Ferguson
Principal, St. Michael Parish School
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Guess who’s back…Friday Night Spikes! Let’s rock this! Pack the gym! Cheer loud! Get nuts!
There are four games this Friday… 530p, 630p, 730p and 830p.
Our teams are a combined 8-0 on Friday nights!!! We are witnessing some awesome stuff… come out and help keep our kids at the top of their game! They’ve mixed up the schedule this week too. First two games will be the girls. Last two games are the boys. Come hungry because there will be pizza!
Lets Go Lancers!
Busy on Friday Night? No worries, there are plenty of games! Click HERE for our full home schedule for the weekend!
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The Young Rembrandts program would love to see Your Artist in their after-school art enrichment class! Classes begin October 3rd, so please register today
Laura Baldwin -Young Rembrandts
phone 630-493-4263
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Click to view this years SHINE! Showchoir information for 5th-8th graders!
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When a goal needs to be achieved....Ask a St. Mike's Lancer!
We are 102% to goal, but we are not finished. The race is on between classes to win the movie in the gym, who will it be?
Over 200 students will receive their candy reward today in the lunchroom. Nice work! There is still time to register, see below (Preschool Teachers: your students' candy will be in your mailboxes)
Please click PledgeStar to register your child(ren) & start fundraising and earning rewards. Having trouble? Click here for different devices’ instructions. Students have from Monday, August 28th thru September 21st to raise donations and win prizes.
If your employer matches donations, please make sure to check that box and fill out information. Thank you for helping St. Mikes reach our goal!
*Ready your email for Dash Class Standings as of 9/8*
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All boys Kindergarten-5th Grade are welcome to join Cub Scout Pack 134, we have an awesome year planned!
All are welcome to join in the fun at our upcoming hike on Saturday 9/9 at St. James Farm Forest Preserve.
Kindergarteners are starting to join, we encourage all those interested to inquire at any age! For more information, or to get your son involved in having fun and developing leadership skills please email, call or text:
Joe Veverka, Cubmaster | josephfveverka@gmail.com | 708-307-0379
Click HERE for more information.
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Picture Day is next Monday, September 11, 2023
Your child will receive a picture form from their teachers this week. (Info also available HERE)
REMINDER: Students are to wear their regular uniforms for Picture Day.
PRE-PAY Ordering ONLY
Payment must be made online or by phone to complete your order.
Our SMPS School Code is 10033801
Prepay Ordering closes at Midnight on September 11, 2023.
Please note:
If you miss prepaying you will have a chance to order pictures with your child's Ticket Code. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day.
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How should parents deal with cyberbullying?
What are harmful social platforms?
Who should be handling online threats?
When should the school administration get involved?
Officer Jeff will provide parental training in all facets of digital safety & security.
On-site babysitting available, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/3rFc6GbF6zH3C7jv8
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Save the date for Oktoberfest ‘23…Friday, September 22 @ 7-11pm. Tickets coming soon!
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Did you know that plastic bread tags cannot be recycled traditionally in our recycling bins? The 7th grade class will again be partnering with SCARCE for this recycling project. SCARCE works with an organization out of Indiana called Danielle Cares for Chairs (click for full .pdf) that recycles bread tags to raise funds for providing wheelchairs and other forms of mobility equipment for those in need. Starting now, please save your bread tags and send them to school with your child. Each homeroom has a collection container in their room. This collection will run through the end of the school year and continue into next school year. Thank you for supporting this awesome cause!
The 7th grade Students and Mrs. Zaremba
CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POSTS
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Passing along a nice opportunity for your kids to get out and learn a little more about Benet Academy and their athletics program through their "Redwings Recruit Night." this coming Friday Night.
Our very own Coach Kojak, a Benet Alumnus, will be on hand to personally introduce them to some of the Benet coaches.
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MAKE IT MARMION DAY JUST FOR 8TH GRADE BOYS (Click to View Flyer)
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 9AM to NOON!
8th grade boys are invited to experience Marmion Academy like never before. Explore the campus through a scavenger hunt, compete in trivia, interact with student leaders who will share their Marmion experiences, and discover that Marmion just may be the school you’re looking for. RSVP by Friday, October 6.
*A light breakfast will be served at 8:30AM. The program will end by noon so you can collect your MA swag and enjoy the rest of your day!
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS (PDF attached) – Registration opens September 1, 2023
SHADOW at SFHS – 7th & 8th grade students see classes with a student host, have lunch, and experience college prep with a Franciscan spirit.
Select days, Monday-Friday
CAMPUS TOURS (Talk & Tour) – Visit for a tour during school hours.
Select days, Monday-Friday
INFORMATION SESSIONS for Prospective Parents
September 21, 9:00 a.m.
November 14; 6:30 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHTS
Football, 9/22
Volleyball, 10/3
Fall Play, 10/12
OPEN HOUSE – Our most comprehensive visit event!
Thursday, October 19 (evening)
Sunday, November 5 (afternoon)
Class of 2028 ENTRANCE EXAM – Must be present for scholarship eligibility and priority admission consideration.
Saturday, December 2; 8:00 a.m.
Register for events at https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/admissions/visit-st-francis-high-school
St. Francis High School is a college-preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school located in Wheaton, Illinois and is celebrating more than 65 years of promoting spiritual, academic, physical and social development in students.
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I am writing to invite your incoming 8th-grade students to take part in a test prep course for the Catholic high school entrance exam (the "HSPT").
This will be an IN-PERSON class at the Westchester Library.
WHY TAKE THE CLASS?:
Our students have seen great success on their exams over the last few years by not only earning acceptance into the schools of their choice (including Fenwick, St. Ignatius, Benet, Nazareth Academy, Loyola, Montini, and Marmion) but also scholarship money and awards. These lessons are also beneficial for overall basic skills and enrichment for the school year.
WHO WE ARE:
Megan Kucia is a high school English teacher with 13 years of teaching experience, five of them being in middle school, and Mrs. Amoroso is a middle school math teacher with over 25 years of experience. Mrs. Amoroso and I began this test prep class nine years ago while teaching middle school together at St. Francis in La Grange, and we have had the opportunity to work with students from many area schools, such as St. John of the Cross, St. Francis Xavier, St. Cletus, Our Lady of Peace, St. Joe, St. John's Lutheran LG, Divine Providence, St. Vincent Ferrer, McClure Jr. High, St. Isaac Jogues, and more.
I have attached the registration form (which includes the link to register). Please feel free to distribute it at your discretion, and let me know if you have any questions! Thank you for your time.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/KMbZEbtkvMuzs9vZ7
Sincerely,
Mrs. Megan Kucia, M. Ed.
Certified Secondary English Teacher
Phone: 630.730.2051
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Click for info: Future Friar Shadow Days
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You are invited! Click to view: Glenbard Parent Series
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