“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson

Dear Lancer Families,

On Wednesday, we celebrated STEM Night. Once again, it was a great night for students and families to engage in many different hands-on activities. We appreciate all our vendors who shared their expertise with us…many of which were current parents or alumni parents, alumni students, and parishioners. We have such an amazing community full of talented people. Special thanks to Hollis Ude and Gina Carroll for all the planning and preparation that went into this great event!

The science fun continued!… Today, the students enjoyed an assembly by Mr. Freeze. Mr. Freeze did exciting science-based demonstrations with many expositions and surprises. Mr. Freeze spoke about many different properties and the effects of extreme cold temperatures. Additionally, all throughout the week we had incredible Lego inventions being created as each class took their turn with this fantastic program. Thank you to our amazing SMPO volunteers, special guests, and our teachers!

Next week we begin the Liturgical season of Lent. We will celebrate Ash Wednesday as a whole school at our weekly Mass. Because Ash Wednesday falls on February 14th, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday (2/13) or Thursday (2/15) in our classrooms.

Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!

Adam Ferguson

Principal, St. Michael Parish School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Catholic Heart Workcamp is a unique mission trip experience for current 8th-12th grade students. From June 9-14, 2024, our participants will travel to Louisville, KY where they will help residents with home repair, painting, and yard work, or serve at local agencies that support local families, children, or seniors in need. Nightly programs include Mass, skits, music, prayer, game, adoration, and lots of fun. Adult chaperones are also needed. Watch this video for a glimpse at last year’s mission, check out the CHWC Louisville website, or click on this link for more information. Contact Darci Mills with any questions at dmills@stmichaelcommunity.org or 630-462-5044.
All current 7th-12th graders and adults are welcome to attend the first ever Joliet Youth Day held at Lewis University on Saturday, June 1st. This fun-filled event will include great rock music, nationally known speakers, Eucharistic Adoration, and end with Mass with Bishop Hicks (his personal invitation to all our teens is here). If you're interested, watch this video for a glimpse at last year’s conference or check out the Joliet Youth Day website. You can purchase tickets through the St. Michael Youth Ministry by submitting $75 per person to WeShare. Contact Darci Mills with any questions at dmills@stmichaelcommunity.org or 630-462-5044.
SMPO sponsors speakers and resources for parents and students throughout each school year. A new resource page was added to our SMPS website under “Parents (Internal)” where parents can access any recorded or sharable content. This page is password protected for internal use (and because the content is intended for adults, not children). Use the internal password: golancers to check out the recent presentations from Dr. Maniacci and Officer Bean! https://www.stmichaelschoolwheaton.org/smpo-parentseries

CALENDAR

COMMUNITY POSTS

BELOW IS A MESSAGE FROM WHEATON NORTH:
Greetings!
I am writing to provide updated information for any 8th grade students who may be interested in attending Wheaton North High School in the fall:
Enrollment for incoming 9th grade students (24-25) will open on February 1st. Please check our website for more information on February 1st. I would also encourage parents to follow me on instagram: @wncounseling as I will post up to date information there.
We ask that all registrations be completed by February 21st.
Unfortunately, we do not offer tours or shadowing at Wheaton North.
Each student needs to complete a freshman course selection sheet. The student must give it to their teachers, who will fill out their level recommendations and initial it. Once this is done, the family will circle their course selections and turn the form into me (it may be emailed). A copy is attached HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cm6LRhVQRUyk1QrHOyAjJ0E6cygO0BMH/view?usp=sharing
If your families have any questions, please encourage them to contact me.
Warmest regards,
Carolyn Switalski
Administrative Assistant to the
Career and Counseling Center
(630)784-7325
Instagram: @wncounseling
A MESSAGE FROM WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH
Good afternoon,
Please share the following information with your school's families who are considering attending Wheaton Warrenville South High School for the school year 2024/2025. They need to review this information before attending the event.
The event location / date / time:
WWSHS January 31, 2024 from 6pm-8:30pm.
Occurring the same night is the Course Selection Fair event so the main parking lot spaces will fill quickly. The school address is 1993 Tiger Trail, Wheaton, IL 60189.
8th Grade Presentation (GoogleSlide):
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1raCU2w4_lnUzBJt3fdOKZc5G0YPwoqu6FBlmOsw3RDc/edit?usp=sharing
Course Selection (Google Form):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNpB6HnNWBfPjGwO4W8jiPo3YN_gndBw03hub5OhY6pj3G-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thank you,
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Mrs. Heidi Fruzyna
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Counseling Center Secretary
Main Phone: #630-784-7200, ext. 4455
Counseling Center Phone: #630-784-7206
Counseling Center Fax: #630-682-2042
Wheaton-Warrenville South High School
5th through 8th grade boys and their families are invited to join us at our Pizza Pop-Up Event at Paisans Pizzeria in Lisle on Wednesday, February 7 from 6-8pm.
Families can meet with administrators and students in an informal setting to ask questions about all things Marmion. Come learn about the uniqueness of our school, the extraordinary foundation our students acquire through the Academy’s three pillars: Spirituality, Academics, and Leadership, and why a Marmion education will put them at an advantage for a lifetime.
Complimentary pizza (gluten free options available) and soft drinks will be served.
Please RSVP at www.marmion.org/pizzapopup no later than February 5.
You are invited! Click to view: Glenbard Parent Series