AGW 3/28
“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
We’ve made it...Spring is FINALLY here! As we approach the spring break, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support throughout this school year. It’s been a wonderful few months of learning, growth, and community building. I hope that this break offers everyone a well-deserved chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy time together. We want to wish you all safe travels whether you are going near or far this next week. We will keep everyone in our prayers. School resumes on MONDAY, April 7th, and we look forward to continuing the work we’ve started this year.
Enrollment and Tuition - A separate email was sent today with 2025-2026 Enrollment and Tuition information. Please take some time to read that email.
End of the year calendar events - When we return in April, things are going to be moving pretty fast….
3rd Grade Show Me the Money - April 10
Enrollment for 2025-2026 Due - April 11
Fish Fry - April 11
Daddy/Daughter Dance - April 12
Living Stations of the Cross - April 16
No School (Good Friday) - April 18
Easter - April 20
No School (Easter Monday) - April 21
4th Grade State Day - April 24
Pep Rally and Jr. High Dance - April 25
Poetry Elocution - April 28
Grandparents/VIP Day - May 2
First Communion - May 3
Confirmation - May 5 or 6
8th Grade Play - May 8 and 9
May Crowning and Living Rosary - May 14
8th Grade Trip - May 20
8th Grade Brunch and Graduation - May 22
No School (Memorial Day) - May 26
PS3 Picnic - May 27
PS4 Picnic - May 28
K-7 Picnics - May 29
Last Day of School - May 30
Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!
Adam Ferguson
Principal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Reminder: tuition assistance application due April 1st!
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TUITION ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES
Tuition Assistance for St. Michael students may be funded in any of 2 ways:
SCHOOL LEVEL: Tuition Assistance funded through St. Michael Parish School & Parish collections (Use FACTS Management Application)
DIOCESAN LEVEL: The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Scholarship opportunities (Use FACTS Management Application)
Families can fill out applications for either or both of the above opportunities for assistance. For more details about applying for tuition assistance at the school level, directly from St. Michael Parish School see the information below. For more information, visit our website: stmichaelschoolwheaton.org/support.
To apply for tuition assistance:
Applications are due by April 1. Submit an application and all supporting documents at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3CZDG by April 1.
When the application process is complete, contact Barb Collins in the parish business office for an interview appointment with the business manager.
What you should know about tuition assistance:
You must fill out completely and return the requested documents.
Tuition assistance is only given to St. Michael parishioners.
The amount of tuition assistance that can be awarded each year depends on the number of families applying as well as the amount of funds available in the fund for the particular school year.
Families who receive such awards are responsible to pay the remaining balance through arrangements made with the parish business office.
This process is completely confidential.
Assistance is available to families with students in Kindergarten through grade 8 only.
For more information, please contact Barb Collins in the Business Office at 630.665.2250.
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Show your support of our 8th grade play: Shrek the Musical, Jr.
Due Marcy 31, 2025
Shout-outs & ads will be featured i teh musical program “Playbill.” Shoutouts are a special way to express best wishes to our graduating 8th graders. ANYONE can purchase these to wish well a beloved 2025 8th grader!
text-only shout out: $20
3×2 business card (can include a picture): $30
5×4 half page (can include a picture): $50
5× 8 full page (can include a picture): $75
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Please share this flyer and information about Grandparents & VIP Day coming up on Friday, May 2nd, 2025!
Our students find this to be one of the most special days of the year. We hope many grandparents and VIP guests will come for a visit!
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Dear Parents,
As we near the Feast of the Annunciation, when it was announced to our Mother, Mary, that she would bear the Christ child, the St. Michael School Lancers for Life Club and the St. Michael Parish Respect Life Committee wanted to provide you and your family an opportunity to participate in a spiritual adoption prayer campaign along with the parish community. This program is a simple, yet effective pro-life activity that involves components of prayer, education, and outreach. The first step involves pledging to pray for the protection of a baby in the womb starting on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25th. We pray over the course of 9 months and finish on December 25th, the birth of our Lord. We encourage you to give a name to the unborn baby you are praying for as a simple reminder that you are asking God to protect the life and health of a specific baby in his/her mother’s womb whose life and health may be in danger.
At the bottom of letter linked below is a prayer/pledge card written by the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Please cut out the prayer card for you to keep and use to pray daily for the baby you have “adopted.” Additionally, cut out the pledge heart and send it back to school office as a pledge that you will pray daily for the next nine months. Your pledge hearts will be posted in the school as a sign that you and your family are praying for these innocent unborn babies.
We are also attaching a milestone chart with cool facts of the development of the baby inside the mother’s womb like when the baby’s heart starts beating, when a baby starts sucking his/her thumb, when the mother will start to feel the baby kicking, and other fun facts about his/her growth. As you are praying for this baby over the next nine months, these facts can help you be aware of the baby’s growth and development.
Please prayerfully consider participating in this simple program and add your prayers to thousands of others. Just like we pray for people who are walking among us, we want to pray for and be aware of babies growing in their mothers’ wombs, who are worthy of our love and compassion. Help the Lancers for Life and the Respect Life Committee make sure these babies are prayed for and not forgotten.
In Christ, Lancers for Life
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St. Michael Parent Organization’s
8th Annual Flower & Plant Sale is NOW taking orders!
Spring is around the corner and it is time to think about the flowers around your house. We love to partner with the local non-profit nursery, We Grow Dreams; where their mission is to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to live fulfilling lives by training & working in a supportive, safe & caring environment while serving the community.
Profits will support both the nursery & SMPO sponsored student activities.
Use the Flower Sale Selection/Pricing sheet (attached) to help plan your purchase while you visit the online ordering page.
Place your flower/plant orders online through this convenient Google forms link. All order directions, flower descriptions, pictures & payment information will follow, after you click link below.
Share this link with family & parish members who love gardening & want to support St. Mike’s. https://forms.gle/tAzBq6Mnkr2sdBK19
PRE-ORDERS DUE BY: Wednesday, April 4TH, 2025
FLOWER/PLANT PICK-UP DAY: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at SMPS Door #4 (Wheaton Ave.): 10:30A.M.-1:00 P.M. Flowers need to be picked up by this time so the area is cleared for buses.
Pick-up Day and Volunteer opportunities will be sent again in ea
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Sign up is now open for an incredible after-school art enrichment opportunity:
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Click to view the initial calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. This calendar features information about days in session, including breaks and holidays.
CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POSTS
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Rise Basketball - We are bringing back Rosary's youth Basketball team, a new name for an old tradition. Tryouts this weekend - flyer attached for registration information
We are inviting all 7th grade girls to experience Rosary with our Royal Ramp Up on Friday, April 4 from 9-11am. Flyer is attached - you can register at www.rosaryhs.com/rampup
All students 5th grade and younger can participate in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 at 11am. Get there early as the 5000+ eggs are found quickly in our annual community event.
Calling Future Royals and their parents to experience Rosary on Wednesday, April 30 at 6pm. You will have a chance to check out our STEAM wing as well as learn of the curriculum enhancements for Rosary College Prep. www.rosaryhs.com/futureroyals
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The entire community is invited to a free Easter Egg Hunt at Kuhn Memorial Stadium at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, for donuts, face painting, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket for the egg hunt and get ready for a hoppin' good time!
Hosted by the St. Francis High School Alumni Association - please RSVP here so we can plan for the festivities!
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Please join us, the Men of Christ, for a partial day retreat on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Benet Academy in Lisle, Il. See the ad and use the QR code to get more details and to register for this powerful event.
Please register as soon as possible so we can plan and properly prepare for the number of men attending. This event was extremely well received last year and we are confident the Holy Spirit will ensure this year's event is just as impactful. In addition to a number of talks by strong presenters, we will have small group discussion, fellowship, and the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Look forward to seeing you there! Please pass this invitation on to other men you know.
Please call me if you have any questions!
Vince Heaton
(630) 235-3448
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Register for all events at https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/admissions/visit-st-francis-high-school
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
(4/9) SPARTAN SHOWCASE: Parent Essentials – Introduction to the SFHS Curriculum, co-curricular opportunities and experience, and an overview of our admissions process; April 9, 9:00 a.m.
(4/25) 7TH GRADE NIGHT - All 7th graders are invited to a fun-packed evening at St. Francis High School! - Meet current SFHS students and fellow 7th grade future Spartans - Participate in team-building activities - Compete in the Spartan Amazing Race; April 25, 6:30 p.m.
(5/15) MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT: Boys Volleyball – May 15, 6:00 p.m.
SUMMER CAMPS – Summer fun begins at SFHS! Camps are available for students entering grades 1-12, with offerings from Art to Volleyball and everything in between; Select weeks, June & July
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Some exciting opportunities for middle school students @Benet Academy:
A Practice 7th Grade Entrance Exam – a great way for students to maximize their performance, enhance their confidence, and identify areas for improvement.
Our Engineering Olympics– a fun, hands-on competition for teams of 2-4 designed to spark creativity and problem-solving skills for 6th- 8th-grade students
A variety of Summer Camp Offerings – providing students with enriching experiences in academics, arts, and
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Explore Day 2025, Friday, April 4, promises to be even more exciting this year! This special event will provide 7TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS an opportunity to experience a small slice of the Marmion experience. This 2-hour program provides overviews on Marmion’s Spiritual Development, Academic Excellence, and Leadership Development. Information will also be shared about the many athletic and extracurricular opportunities Marmion offers.
Register at www.marmion.org/explore
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