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“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
We had a great week back after the Christmas Break! The wonderful Midwest winter weather is starting to descend upon us. As a point of reference, we will be going outside for recess each day as long as the “feels like” temp is 10 degrees or higher. Please make sure that your child has a warm coat, hat, and gloves each day in anticipation of going outside. If for any reason we would need to cancel school for snow or freezing cold temps, we will notify families through an email, as well as a social media post on Facebook and Instagram. Typically, this decision will be made in the early morning, by 5:30am.
All year, our 2nd graders have been preparing for two very important sacraments…First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. The 2nd Grade teachers have been guiding them in the ways of the Holy Spirit and earlier this week, the 2nd Graders had the chance to meet with our parish Priests and make their First Reconciliation. We are so happy they were able to take this next step in their faith journey through this sacred sacrament. Congratulations to all!!
The Catholic Education Foundation scholarship program is designed for K-12 students with demonstrated financial need currently enrolled or applying for the next school year in any CEF-supported Catholic schools within the Diocese of Joliet. Due to the unfortunate loss of the Tax Credit Scholarship Program last year, we expect that there will be limited scholarship funds this year, and families should apply as soon as possible. Click HERE for more details.
Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!!!
Adam Ferguson
Principal, St. Michael Parish School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Happy New Year!
Grab your tickets for the Blue & Gold Gala! Trust us—you don’t want to miss out! As a reminder this event is 100% volunteer-led, and every dollar raised goes directly back to supporting our school, benefiting our children and their future.
Here’s a sneak peek at 4 exciting new LIVE auction items:
✨ Desert Oasis Retreat
🌵 Escape for a week to a stunning Desert Oasis property in Scottsdale’s Desert Ridge—breathtaking mountain views, resort-style pools, and family-friendly luxury await!
✨ Heavenly Feast with Fr. Sunny
🍴 Savor an exclusive evening of fine dining and fellowship with Fr. Sunny—his love for food and warm hospitality will make this a night to remember!
✨ Palace Resorts Paradise
🏖️ Escape to paradise with a 5-day, all-inclusive luxury getaway at your choice of stunning Palace Resorts (in sunny Mexico)—relax, recharge, and indulge in ultimate bliss!
✨ Once-in-a-Lifetime Tee Time
⛳ Tee off at the exclusive Chicago Golf Club—an unforgettable round of golf steeped in history, prestige, and world-class design!
🎟️ Don’t wait—get your early bird tickets today!Questions - Email us at gala@stmichaelcommunity.org
Let’s make this year’s Gala one for the books. We can’t wait to see you there! -
SAINT MICHAEL FAMILY NIGHT
WITH THE CHICAGO WOLVESJoin St. Michael families and friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game.
Everyone will receive a free Chicago Wolves hat, and everyone will be seated together in the same section. Our school name will also be on the LED boards during the game!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 7PM
VS. MANITOBA MOOSE
Please fill out the attached order form and submit with payment to the main office by January 15th. Checks can be made out to SMPO with Wolves in the memo line.
Questions? Contact smpopresident@gmail.com
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St. Michael’s Chess Team: Fun, Learning, and Friendly Competition!
The St. Michael’s Chess Team is an engaging and competitive program designed for students in grades K-7 who want to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while having fun. Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced player, our team offers a supportive environment to learn and compete. Classes are led by Jeff DiOrio, owner of Elite Chess, and a second experienced staff member, ensuring top-quality instruction.
Program Details:
• Dates: Thursdays, January 16 – March 27
• Time: 2:15 – 3:15 pm
• Location: Jr. High Science Wing
• Capacity: Limited to 48 students (Grades 1-8)
• Fee: $145 (includes 11 classes and a team item)
• Bonus: Students enjoy a 50% discount on Elite Chess tournaments and events.
Visit Elite Chess for more information and registration!
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Calling all boys, age 5-18 years:
Consider joining Scouting, right here at St. Mike’s to experience Outdoor Adventure, Camping, Pinewood Derby, Campfires, Cookouts, Friendship and Life Skills.
Cub Scout Pack 134: Kindergarten through 5th grade / Contact Cubmaster Andy Andersen at andrew.Andersen@gmail.com
Boy Scout Troop 34: 5th-12th grade
Contact New Family Coordinator Sharon Cline at ladibug245@gmail.com
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Fun For the Whole Family, Bring Your Friends
Sponsored by Wheaton Knights of Columbus
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6:00 PM
St. Michael School Cashin Gym
Open to All Girls and Boys Between the Ages of 9 and 14
Contestants Compete Within Their Own Gender and Age Group
Parents and Guardians Welcome
Council Level Competition
Each contestant receives three warm-up tosses followed by 15 consecutive free throw attempts from the appropriate age-designated foul line. In the event of a tie each contestant receives five free throws and no warm-ups.District, Regional, and State Level
Each contestant receives three warm-up tosses followed by 25 consecutive free throw attempts from the foul line. To break a tie, contestants take a second round of five free throws.
For More Information Call Rich Coleman at 773-551-6480
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Our 1st Ignatius BOOK FAIR Coming Soon! We are SO excited!!!!
Mark your calendar: March 9-14
What makes the Ignatius Book Fair unique/exciting? It offers an incredible selection of Catholic and secular works that inspire, educate, and allow our students to explore the complementary nature of faith and literature.
Shop after Mass, in the evening, during school, and online before/after the event.
Volunteers needed, sign up coming soon!
CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POSTS
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Please Join Us!
Winter Carnival
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Noon-2:00 pm
Fenwick High SchoolSunday is Fun Day
at Fenwick!Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 2, 2025, when you and your family are invited to Fenwick’s Annual Winter Carnival.
Bring the little ones to enjoy pizza and carnival games and work out all that cooped-up winter energy in our bounce house!
The entire family is invited for a fun day at 505 Washington Blvd.
$5 per person
Children under 2 are free!
Registration is highly encouraged due to limited space.Contact Dawn Swanson with any questions.
Fenwick High School is owned and sponsored by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Albert the Great headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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"The following Mathnasium Learning centers have a special offer for your families: Mathnasium of Aurora East, Mathnasium of Carol Stream, Mathnasium of Glen Ellyn, and Mathnasium of St. Charles.
The Gift of Math packages are special seasonal end-of-year options built around 3-, 6-, 9-, 12-, or 24-month periods and offer perks for the Mathnasium of Glen Ellyn students and lower membership rates for the parents/guardians.
Last year, we saw a few families choose to use Gift of Math packages, and their students have achieved awesome rates of skill mastery. We also saw families choose to get Gift of Math packages to give to friends or family members!
We at Mathnasium love this program because we think it matches our goals well — students who work consistently make incremental gains so that they can catch up, keep up, or get ahead.
If you have questions, or are interested in getting your own Gift of Math membership, please call/email with the information provided below."
Glen Ellyn
Daniel Wilson, M.Ed.
Center Director
Mathnasium of Glen Ellyn
712 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6284
https://www.mathnasium.com/glenellyn
Book an assessment:
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Steubenville Joliet June 27-29, 2025
Music, Prayer, Speakers, Mass with over 1,000 Catholic teens!
The Diocese expects this event will likely sell out in 15 minutes on November 20th when registration opens nationwide!
St. Michael is asking for families to indicate interest by Friday, November 15th, and they can do so by using this link. They don't have to register, but we need some kind of idea of how many spots to reserve. We will estimate a few more spots than those who respond, knowing that more will likely sign up in the spring, but we need to have some kind of idea because of the event's popularity.
Video from Fr. Mike Schmidtz: https://www.facebook.com/Steubenville/videos/416285830983488
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Returning to Catholic Heart Workcamp mission trip from June 15-20, 2025 in Montague, MI.
Last year, we took 21 teens with us to Louisville, and they received 30 service hours & a unique Catholic experience while meeting other faithful teens from across the US. Next summer could be the year when your teen joins us too!
See “Community Posts” above for more details!
See “Community Posts” above for more details!
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