AGW 8/30
“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
We survived the first FULL week of school!
This week, at the All School Mass, Fr. Sunny spoke to the kids about their “circle of influence.” He shared that those we surround ourselves with have an enormous impact on how we live our lives…whether we know it or not. St. Paul wrote, “we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.” It is imperative that we lead by example and follow those who make our lives better!
Back to School Social - We hope that everyone enjoyed the Back to School Social. Thank you to everyone who attended…we definitely broke some attendance records last Saturday Night. Special thanks to all the chairs and volunteers who braved the high temps to get everything set up.
Curriculum Nights - Thank you to everyone who attended the Curriculum Nights this week. If you were unable to attend and have any questions about the year, please contact your child’s teachers for more information.
Queen of Hearts 5.0 - We will once again be starting Queen of Hearts on September 5th. The drawings will take place at 302 Wheaton at 8:30. More details about the Raffle and how/where to buy tickets will be coming soon.
Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!!!
Adam Ferguson
Principal, St. Michael Parish School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CHECK OUT THESE LANCER DASH PRIZES!
We have a hefty goal of $130,000 this year. Can you guess what the funds we raise will be used for?! (HINT: Check out the teaser in the Save the Date link below.)
PledgeStar and more information will be emailed Thursday, August 29th.
Let’s rally together to get excited for this long-running Lancer favorite (pun-intended)!
2024 Lancer Dash Save the Date!
Lancer Dash Committee
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Calling all Cub Scouts!!!
All boys Kindergarten-5th grade (you can start at any level) are welcome to join Cub Scout Pack 134!
We have an awesome year planned with hiking, camping, community service, and of course, the Pinewood Derby! For more information on getting your son involved in having fun and developing leadership skills see the links below:
New scout packet: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmPMde89h8Pkg5N6G8t6MgU9WGRDZA?e=ZyHnbk
Event calendar: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmPMde89h8Pkg5QHobdxAkx4oQ0NCQ?e=VLZl31
Please email, call or text if you have any questions:
Andy Andersen - Cubmaster | andrewandersen@gmail.com | 254.613.0238
Chad Predmore - Committee Chair | chadpredmore@gmail.com | 312.815.1234
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Welcome To Queen of Hearts 5.0.
THE JACKPOT IS AT $5,000!
Join us for the First Drawing on Thursday, September 5th at 8:30 p.m. at 302 Wheaton for the drawing.
We will be selling tickets in the car line next Thursday BEFORE and AFTER school!!!
Have your envelope ready to hand to Adam, Meg or Lisa.
On the outside of the envelope write your last name and your numbers.
6 tickets for $5
All 54 cards are available!
If you'd like to get a stamp with your name and phone number, send your info to Meg Orsinger ...cost is $12.00
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The St. Michael’s Women’s Faith Group is having our annual kickoff party on September 11th, and we would like to invite the women of St. Michael School to attend to learn more about the Women’s Faith Group. All women of St. Michael Church and School are invited to be a part of the WFG! Click to View Invite!
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Click to view Chain-for-Life 2024 info!
It is time once again for our Chain-For-Life event which is being hosted by St. Michael’s Respect Life Ministry in conjunction with local area Christian/Catholic Churches and the National LifeChain organization. We will meet like last time, at the Compass Church parking lot at 520 East Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, Il 60187, at 2:15 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2024. We will begin with a short prayer as a group and then at 2:30 PM we will line up on both sides of Roosevelt Rd and pray silently until 3:30 PM for the sanctity of life from conception to natural death and specifically for end to abortion here in our State of Illinois, in all states of our country, and in all countries of our world. Signs will be provided.
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There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the year available for SMPS parents to get involved in the school and help with our events throughout the year. Additional volunteer opportunities will be added and emailed to the community throughout the year as events get closer.
Welcome Back Social is on Saturday after 5:00 mass. We still need volunteers! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-50551555-welcome#/
Room Parents Sign Up (Grades Preschool - 8th) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-50549086-room
Fun Food Friday Volunteers Sign Up (Grades K - 8th) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-50601722-funfood
Bible Story Lessons Volunteer Sign Up (Grades K - 3rd) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-50510241-bible
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UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO SUPPLY DAY?
No problem! We can get your student what they need from Lance’s Locker (gym clothes, assignment notebooks, homework folders).
1. Please PRINT this attachment and complete the Lance's Locker order form, follow ordering instructions.
2. Return form/payment to the school office in an envelope, “Attention Lance's Locker Order". We accept Cash or checks payable to St. Michael Parent Organization (SMPO)
Before contacting us about missing items, please check with all your children’s classrooms OR the other teacher for the grade your items were sent. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Gym classes are scheduled to begin this week, but Mr. Wolf is flexible while everyone gets settled with uniforms. Please see his email sent Monday.
FYI: The assignment notebooks for 2nd – 8th grades covers the entire year, so there is no need to purchase 2 go forward.
Other questions can be emailed to Casey Florczak fashngirl@hotmail.com. Otherwise, we will check the office for order forms this week.
Thank you!
St. Michael Parent Organization
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Hot Lunch is offered Monday through Thursday to Grades 1 - 8. Our vendor is Quest Foods and all orders will be taken directly on their ordering system - www.mymealorder.com.
Your student will need an ID number to complete the order. For your student’s meal order ID number, log into FACTS and click Resource Documents under School. Scroll down to: My Meal Order 24-25 students.
Each month there will be an email prompting parents to place next month's order. You can choose to order by week or by month. Every Thursday at 5pm, the order window closes for the following week.
Any questions on Hot Lunch, please contact Quest Foods at
CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POSTS
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First Go Cadets Night - Friday, Sept. 13!
5th-8th Grade boys!
Join us for MA football on Friday, September 13 as the Cadets take on the Lions of St. Viator High School.
Game time is 7:00 PM! Register today!
Be sure to check in at the Go Cadets table on September 13 to tell us you're here and receive your free tee shirt and free food ticket (good at our concession stand for one hot dog, bag of chips, and drink)!
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS (click to view) –Registration opens September 1, 2024
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 18; 6:30 p.m.
November 12; 9:00 a.m.
Volleyball, 9/17
Flag Football & Football, 9/27
Fall Play, 10/3
OPEN HOUSE – Our most comprehensive visit event!
Sunday, October 20; 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 6; 6:30 p.m.
Class of 2029 ENTRANCE EXAM – Must be present for scholarship eligibility and priority admission consideration.
Saturday, December 7; 8:00 a.m.
Register for events at https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/admissions/visit-st-francis-high-school
St. Francis High School, a co-educational Catholic institution in Wheaton, Illinois, is dedicated to college preparation and has been fostering students' spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth for over 65 years.
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Click to view Turning Wheels flyer.
Turning Wheels is excited about partnering with St. Michael's school to offer on-site speech therapy services during your child's school day!
These services will be billed directly through Turning Wheels either through your family's insurance plan or private pay.
Turning Wheels Pediatric Therapy is a family owned and operated clinic in Wheaton that provides spe
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