“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson

Dear Lancer Families,

Last weekend was busy for all our Volleyball teams participating in the playoffs. In the end, FIVE of our teams claimed victories and became Champions!!! Congratulations to the Girls 8B, Boys 8A, Girls 6A, Girls 5A, and Girls 5B1 on winning their Championships! We are proud of all the teams for their hard work this season! Great job Lancers!!

Halloween brought a lot of excitement to the building. We started with a “St. Mike’s Car Wash” in the school car drop off line. Thank you to all the staff and SMPS dads who joined in on the fun! It’s always great to see the smiling faces of our parents and students when they pull up on Halloween morning. We enjoyed the Halloween Parade with our K-2 classes, cheered on by a wonderful crowd of parents and grandparents. Later in the morning, our 5th graders enjoyed a magic show from the Great Boodini. He did a number of different card tricks, magic tricks, juggling acts and much more. The kids loved it! The day ended with class Halloween parties. Thank you to all the moms and dads who came to help our kids have a great afternoon!

I want to highlight two important emails that were sent earlier today, and ask you to please, please read them. One is about re-enrollment. The other is about the merger of FACTS Family Portal and FACTS Financial. Both have “steps” you may or may not need to take, but if you DO, they are very important! Please read and don’t let these get lost in your inbox. Thank you!

Adam Ferguson

Principal, St. Michael Parish School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuition Raffle tickets are ON SALE NOW through the Blue & Gold Gala site. Get them while you still can!!!
Join us for the event of the year…The annual Blue & Gold Gala!
Click for invite, details, TICKETS, & open tuition raffle!
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

Check out the 2023 Gala Recap 👇 to learn more…whether it’s your 1st or 21st Gala, we hope to see you there!

CALENDAR

COMMUNITY POSTS

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