“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson

Dear Lancer Families,

Today we celebrated all of our students who participated in a Fall sport or club. Our student council did a fantastic job organizing and executing today's Fall Pep Rally! Great job Student Council!! The students filled Cashin Gym with energy and excitement.

At the end of the Pep Rally, a handful of students had the opportunity to throw a pie in my face or dump a cup of slime all over me. I’ll be cleaning out my nose and ears for days, but it was 100% worth it to recognize all the top fundraisers in this year's Lancer Dash! Collectively, our students raised over $110,000 for our school…Way to Go, Lancers!!

Next Tuesday is Halloween!!! We once again have a special treat planned for the carline this year! K-2 students can wear a costume to school and walk in our costume parade at 8:00am (an email with more details was sent to the K-2 families earlier today). All students in grades 3-8 are welcome to wear a Black, Orange, or Halloween shirt/sweatshirt with their school uniform bottoms.

There’s still time to register a Team for Trivia Night. This is a great night of fun and fellowship with other SMPS parents…current and alumni! If you’d like to register a Team, please contact Jim Wolf ASAP!

Adam Ferguson

Principal, St. Michael Parish School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND!!!
EIGHT of our Lancer Volleyball teams are still in the hunt for a TCC Championship this weekend!
Get there! Get LOUD!
There’s no better way to spend the weekend than cheering on our boys and girls. The schedule is very friendly, giving you a chance to see all of the games!
GO LANCERS!!
Weekend Semi-Final and Championship Games
St. Michael - Girls 8B vs St. Petronille - Girls 8B
SATURDAY10/28/2023 9:00:00 AM
Joliet Catholic Academy Aux Gym
After years of being separate teams, these coaches and girls have come together to form one of the more dominant teams in their division. Our #1… that’s right… #1 ranked Girls 8B team faces off against our arch-rival St Pets in a Semi-Final game down in Joliet. With a win, we will get them at StF for the Championship!
St. James - Boys 8A vs St. Michael - Boys 8A1
SATURDAY10/28/2023 2:00:00 PM
Joliet Catholic Academy Aux Gym
Big, athletic, jumpy and super-well coached. These hard hitting 8th graders will bring their firepower to the court to play a small but mighty StJames team. Rooting for a W so we can see them up here for the Championship… let’s go boys!
St. Michael - Girls 8A vs St. Scholastica - Girls 8A
SATURDAY10/28/2023 2:00:00 PM
Joliet Catholic Academy Main Gym
Last year’s tourney champs with some swagger… another super strong 8th grade girls team who have been battle tested by fighting off challengers all season long. They’re looking to sweep Scholastica away in this Semi-Final game so they can get a shot at their nemesis St Joes. You got this girls!
St. Michael - Girls 5B1 vs St. Michael - Girls 5B2
SATURDAY10/28/2023 2:15:00 PM
St. Francis HS - Slantdome
This does not happen very often, but we got an ALL ST MIKES CHAMPIONSHIP for the 5th Grade B girls teams. They have been super supportive of each other all year and we know they will be again. Gotta love this! Come out and let the girls on both teams know you love them!
St. Petronille - Girls 5A vs St. Michael - Girls 5A
SATURDAY10/28/2023 4:45:00 PM
St. Francis HS - Slantdome
Another 5th Grade Girls team that has looked GREAT all year long. Pets had their number in a very good battle earlier in the season, but these girls are PUMPED for a chance to knock them out and bring home a trophy. Our girls will need our support in this Championship game!
St. Petronille - Boys 6A vs St. Michael - Boys 6A1
SUNDAY10/29/2023 2:15:00 PM
St. Francis HS - Slantdome
A team that has come on lately with back to back playoff wins last weekend. The second game was a 3 set battle against the 2nd best team in the league. Bring that fire to the court on Sunday boys when you face off against the #1 team for the Championship… Get it!
St. Michael - Girls 6A1 vs St. Mary Immaculate (Plainfield) - Girls 6A
SUNDAY10/29/2023 7:15:00 PM
St. Francis HS - Slantdome
Not much phases these girls. Precision perfect execution all season long has worn down team after team. Come early because they will be looking to put this championship to bed early. Go Girls!
Hello St. Mikes Families!!
It's that spooky time of year again and SMPO is once again hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm in the parking lot across the street from the school on the corner of West Street and Illinois Street.
Check your email for all the ghoulish details!
Click Here for the sign up genius.
Check out the flyer below!
Hey Moms!
The holidays are approaching, take a moment for yourself. Refresh your Fall/Winter wardrobe while helping raise money for the Cashin/Flynn Scholarship Fund.
St. Michael Parish School created the Cashin/Flynn Scholarship to honor Mr. Cashin/Mrs. Flynn and award students. Just mention St. Michael Parish School, on November 9th at Evereve (in Townsquare), and 15% of your purchase will be donated back towards this fund.
Click to view flyer.
SMPO is proud to present Dr. Michael Maniacci's talk, "Parenting in a Technological World" on November 9th at 7-8PM in the Faith Center (2nd Floor). Click to view flyer.
Dr. Maniacci will delve into the challenges & opportunities parents face in an era dominated by screens and digital interaction.
Drawing upon psychological principles & real-world examples, Dr. Maniacci provides a roadmap for adapting traditional parenting skills to meet the demands of our rapidly evolving technological society.
The talk serves as an essential guide for parents seeking to equip their children with the tools they need to thrive in a digital world while maintaining a healthy family dynamic.
Babysitting is available here:
https://forms.gle/LysX3NxiwSdbaQ2w5
The 3rd grade Brownie troop (#56434) is planning a dry goods drive for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
The drive will be held from November 6th - 10th, 2023 leading up to Veterans Day.
All items below are desperately needed for our veterans. If you can help in any way, we would greatly appreciate it. The items donated do need to be NEW.
Household: • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper • Kleenex • Garbage Bags (Kitchen) • Garbage Cans (Kitchen and Bath) • Mops (Swiffer) and Pads • Vacuum Cleaner • Brooms
Kitchen: • Microwaves • Coffee Pots • Toaster • Dish Sets • Pots and Pans • Food Storage Containers • Knife Sets • Paper Plates • Napkins
Bedding: • Comforter – All Sizes • Sheets – Queen • Pillows
Cleaning Supplies: • Laundry Pods • Dryer Sheets • Disinfectant Spray (Lysol) • All Purpose Liquid Cleaner/Spray • Toilet Bowl Cleaner • Bleach • Scrub Brush • Toilet Bowl Brush • Disinfectant Wipes • SOS Pads • Windex
Bathroom: • Bathroom Cleaner • Towel Sets • Bath Rugs
Personal Care Items: • Lip Balm • Dental Floss (Spools) • Body Wash • Deodorant • Razors • Hand Soap • Shampoo
Misc: • Reusable Bags
Please click to see the attached flyer for more information.
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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St. Francis High School’s final Open House for the 2023-2024 school year is Sunday, November 5!
Our most comprehensive visit event! Open House begins with a brief presentation in the Kuhn Cultural Arts Center followed by tours led by current SFHS students. The event concludes with a co-curricular fair and reception where club moderators, coaches, administrators, and student representatives are ready to welcome you and answer questions about the SFHS experience.
Sunday, November 5, 1:00 p.m. – click here to register
RSVP and enter a drawing to win a $500 tuition credit! (one tuition credit per family)
Register for all visit events at https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/admissions/visit-st-francis-high-school
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Class of 2028 ENTRANCE EXAM – Must be present for scholarship eligibility and priority admission consideration.
Saturday, December 2; 8:00 a.m.
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.
Click for Open House Info - November 12
Trick or Treat - Saturday, October 28 from 12:30-2:30, open for grades 5th and younger (view flyer)
HSPT Practice Test at Rosary Hight School (view flyer)
Dates: Sunday, October 1, 11 am -1:30 pm And/or Saturday, October 28, 8:30 - 11am
Where: ROSARY HIGH SCHOOL
901 N Edgelawn, Aurora, IL 60506
FEE: $25 per TEST
Register: www.rosaryhs.com/practicetest
*Click to view Flyer for Upcoming Events @ Rosary
*Click to view Flyer for Shadow Day registration @ Rosary
5th-8th grade boys and their families are invited to join us at our Open House on Sunday, November 5 at 1:00pm. RSVP online at www.marmion.org/openhouse and you could win a $500 tuition voucher. CLICK FOR MORE
Marmion Academy is inviting families with 5th-8th grade boys to a Pizza Pop-Up Event at Aurelio's Pizza, on Wednesday, November 8 from 6-8pm. Aurelio's is located at 330 W. State St. in Geneva. Families can meet with administrators and students in an informal setting to learn about Marmion Academy and the extraordinary foundation our students acquire through the Academy's three pillars: Spirituality, Academics, and Leadership. Complimentary pizza (gluten free options available) and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. RSVP no later than November 7 by going to www.marmion.org/pizzapopup. Feel free to invite friends and family with middle school aged sons to attend with you.
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Take the first step to becoming a Marmion Cadet by registering for the Scholarship Qualifying Entrance Exam! When you take this exam you will be opening the doors to a fantastic high school experience. Or visit www.marmion.org for more information. CLICK FOR MORE
Click for info: Future Friar Shadow Days
You are invited! Click to view: Glenbard Parent Series