AGW 5/3/2024
βAnother Great Weekβ Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
Grandparents & VIPs Day - Today was such a special day at St. Michael Parish School filled with wonderful memories created during our recent Grandparents/VIPs Day celebration. It was truly heartwarming to see our school community come together to honor and celebrate the special bond between grandparents/VIPs and grandchildren. Thank you to all the grandparents and VIPs who joined us for this memorable event. Your presence added so much joy and warmth to our school, and it was a privilege to witness the love and affection shared between generations. I also want to thank our students for their heartfelt performances, thoughtful gestures, and warm welcome extended to their grandparents/VIPs. Your enthusiasm and appreciation truly made Grandparents Day a meaningful and unforgettable experience for all.
Poetry Elocution Contest - On Monday, we hosted the 21st Annual Poetry Elocution Contest. All the students did a fantastic job presenting their poems for the whole school. The following students earned awardsβ¦
Studentsβ Choice Award:
1st & 2nd grade: Jack Coffey
3rd & 4th grade: Maggie O'Donnell
5th & 6th grade: Ben Kojak
7th & 8th grade: Gia Carmona & Patrick Mahan (tie)
Teachers' Choice Award:
1st & 2nd grade: Claire Henkel
3rd & 4th grade: Maggie O'Donnell
5th & 6th grade: Alexis Gray and Natalie Schumaker (tie)
7th & 8th grade: Gia Carmona
First Holy Communion - Congratulations to our wonderful 2nd graders on the joyous occasion of their First Holy Communion, taking place on Saturday, May 4th. Our 2nd graders will take the next step in their faith formation by receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time. I want to commend our 2nd graders for their dedication, reverence, and preparation leading up to this important sacrament. Your commitment to your faith and your eagerness to receive Jesus in the Eucharist is truly inspiring, and I am immensely proud of each and every one of you. I also want to express my gratitude to our dedicated teachers and parish staff who have played a vital role in preparing our students for this special day. Your guidance, support, and encouragement have helped our 2nd graders grow in their understanding of the Eucharist and deepen their love for Jesus Christ.
May Crowning & Living Rosary - Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8th when we will celebrate May Crowning at our All School Mass, followed by the Living Rosary presented by our 8th graders. We hope you all can join us for this special celebration.
EOY Events - As we look towards the end of another school year, please check out the calendar for all the many events taking place in our classrooms these final 15 days of the 2023-2024 school year!
Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!
Adam Ferguson
Principal, St. Michael Parish School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2024-25 SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT & LANCEβS LOCKER PREORDERS
Dear St. Michael School Families,
School Supply Preordering is OPEN! This is not mandatory, but very convenient. Families have the option to preorder Supply Kits for all grades, Gym Clothes for 4th-8th grades, mandatory assignment notebooks & folders sold through Lanceβs Locker.
All teachers have updated their SUPPLIES LISTS (HERE) for the 2024-25 school year. The kits are prepared by School Tool Box and delivered directly to the school. For every kit ordered by our school community, our vendor donates a meal to Feed My Starving Children and about $5 comes right back to our school!
To order a Supply Kit , go directly to www.schooltoolbox.com then SEARCH for St. Michael School or by zip code 60187. Supply Kit preorder window closes June 15th.
Earbuds, headphones and calculators are NOT included in the kits, but if your student needs these items, they can be ordered as an add-on item from School Tool Box.
School Supply Kit preorders will be shipped DIRECTLY TO SCHOOL, LABELED and DELIVERED TO YOUR CHILD'S CLASSROOM before the 1st day of school.
To preorder Lanceβs Locker Required items β
Click HERE & complete the Google form to place your preorder for the following items:
*Lancer Homework Folder (3rd & 5th)
*Lancer Assignment Notebook (2nd β 8th grades)-ALL GRADES GET THE SAME MEDIUM SIZE NOTEBOOK.
*Gym uniform t-shirt (Required Grades 4th-8th) Youth & Adult sizes available.
*Gym uniform shorts (Required Grades 4th-8th) Youth & Adult sizes available
It is highly recommended to ensure enough is ordered. Lance's Locker online preorder window closes JUNE 15th. These items will be available on Supply Day (8/19/24) as well.
* If you place a pre-order this spring, your ENTIRE familyβs Lance's Locker order will be delivered to the studentβs name you fill out on the google form, in August.
Preordering is very convenient when you are trying to get all your students settled on supply day. Items WILL still be offered to anyone who does not place a preorder on supply day.
Note: to streamline efforts, the following items are NO LONGER OFFERED through Lance's Locker: Calculators, Headphones and earbuds. As stated above, you CAN add them to your supply kit orders. Also, Spanish dictionaries will be supplied by SMPO for in-classroom use. This is no longer a required item.
Please direct any questions to:
Supply Kits : Kerstin Falvey kerstin.falvey@gmail.com or Celia Tagliareni at celiaryan11@gmail.com
Lanceβs Locker: Casey Florczak fashngirl@hotmail.com
St. Michael Parent Organization
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Please view and download your photos from the Father Daughter Dance: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rqMvLzkX2Fcjpr1p6
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St. Michaelβs Volleyball Registration and Evaluation Information
Thank you for considering signing your child up for the
2024 Volleyball Season. Volleyball is a popular sport in our area and offered to all incoming 5th through 8th graders at St. Michaelβs.
Players and Teams
There is a place for every single student at St.Michaelβs who wishes to participate in volleyball regardless of experience or skill level. There are βA teamsβ and βB teamsβ at most age and gender levels and based on the number of players who register. Teams compete against others with comparable skill levels. Through the evaluation process, outside evaluators and in some cases, the coaching staff from the previous year, will determine which team best suits your daughter or son.
For the 2024 Volleyball Season, tryouts will be held at the Cashin Gym.
PLEASE REMEMBER. THIS IS YOUR ATHLETEβS GRADE FOR THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR!
6th Grade Girls - Tues 5/7 - 230p-4p
6th Grade Boys - Tues 5/7 - 415p - 545p
5th Grade Boys- Wed 5/8 - 230p-4p *** note time change
5th Grade Girls - Wed 5/8 - 415p-545p *** note time change
7th Grade Girls - Tues 5/14 - 230p-4p
7th Grade Boys - Tues 5/14 - 415p - 545p
8th Grade Girls- Wed 5/15 - 230p-4p
8th Grade Boys - Wed 5/15 - 415p-545p
Season Length
Generally, the fall volleyball season starts with practices and runs from the first or second week of August through Championship weekend in late October.
Practices
Practices start the first or second week of August. They are held in the Cashin Gym, in the evening during the week, last one hour, and typically occur two times per week. The practice schedule is based on your coachβs preference and availability and will be sent out over the summer.
Matches
Between practice games, tournaments, league play and playoffs, there are approximately 15 matches held throughout the season from about the third weekend of August through Championship weekend in late October. Matches are typically on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There will be both home games and away games. Away games are mostly in the surrounding area with a small number that require a further drive of 30-45 minutes.
Coaches
Teams are coached by volunteer parents. There is always a need for head coaches and assistant coaches. Through the registration process, you will be asked to let us know if you are interested. Please consider this enriching opportunity! Coaches will be selected after teams are created.
Cost
Access to the Cashin Gym covers a large percentage of costs associated with participating in volleyball, but there are league fees, tournament allowances, uniform expenses, and referee expenses to cover. The cost per athlete is $165. There are discounts for multiple athletes within the same family, capping a familyβs yearly expenses for volleyball at $265.
Registration
When registering your child, please register them for the grade that they will be in for the 2024/2025 school year.
St. Michaelβs Athletics uses an online registration process.
Please sign up for the TeamSnap App. St. Michael Athletics will be using this App for registration, team organization, team communication, and scheduling throughout your childβs Lancer Athletic experience. Here is the linkβ¦ Team Snap Home
Through a web browser and not the App, please register for the Volleyball Team through this link⦠2024 Lancer Volleyball Registration Link
After you have registered online, please send an envelope into the school office. It should include payment made out to St. Michael Parish School, and a copy of the Concussion Protocol Form.
Registration Closes on Saturday May, 4th.
This is a hard deadline date. We will not be able to add after May 4th.
GO LANCERS!!!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jim Wolf at
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CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POSTS
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INFORMATION SESSION: Wednesday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m.
SHADOW VISIT: Three More Days β April 23, April 24, April 26
Experience a day in the life of a Spartan! More details are on our website. Register at www.sfhscollegeprep.org/visit.
7th GRADE NIGHT: Friday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Spend a fun night at SFHS! Meet current SFHS students and other 7th graders; participate in games and the Spartan Amazing Race!
SFHS SUMMER CAMPS β Registration is open! (pdf attached)
Wide variety of camps and clinics available for students entering grades 1-12. Register at https://sfhs.8to18.com/accounts/login.
Art Camps: Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media
Athletic Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Strength & Conditioning, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Band Camps: Beginning Guitar, Jazz Band, Band Camp, Music Ensemble, Drumline, Orchestra
Choir Camps: RockAppella, ILMEA Choral, Vocal Arts, Vocal Jazz
Academic Camps: Fun with Grammar (for incoming 9th graders), ACT/SAT Prep, Chinese Culture
Technology Camp: STEP: Spartan Tech Entry Program (for incoming 9th graders)
Theatre Camps: Summer Musical, Young Spartan Showcase, Stage Crew
Any questions? Please contact Director of Admissions Maureen Isphording at misphording@sfhscollegeprep.org or (630) 668-5800, ext. 1120.
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Calling all 6th, 7th & 8th grade soccer lovers! The St. Francis Girls Soccer team is in need of ball runners for their home games this spring. This is a fun way to see the program in action and help out as well. Click here for the Sign Up Genius to see availability.
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A message from our friends at Rosary High School:
I wanted to share our summer camp opportunities with you to send out to your communities as well as a few other events that are happening in April. We look forward to hosting your 7th grade students at the Royal Ramp Up!
On Friday, April 19 from 8:30-10:30am we will be hosting 7th Grade Girls in the area for a Royal Ramp Up, a glimpse of a day at Rosary High School. www.rosaryhs.com/rampup
On Tuesday, April 23 we will be hosting a Lil" Royal Picasso class from 3:30-4:30pm. This class will be taught by the Art Club and Ms. Krainak. All girls in 3rd grade and up are invited to attend, pre-registration is required and payment is $5 at the door. www.rosaryhs.com/picasso
On Wednesday, April 24 we will be hosting a Royal Taste and Tour for families interested in learning more about Rosary High School from 6:30-7:30pm. www.rosaryhs.com/visit
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LAST CALL to all Current 8th Grade/Rising Freshman hockey players! ππ₯
Registration for our Spring/Summer hockey program is now OPEN! Please click on the link below for all the relevant information, dates and registration:
Welcome | 2024 Benet Spring / Summer Program Registration | Benet Redwings Hockey (sportngin.com)
Be sure to follow us on-line and social media for all the news that's fit to print about Benet Hockey ~ find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram... and you can always see our most updated calendar at www.benethockey.com. Don't forget: Do you need new hockey equipment or sports fan gear? Support Benet Hockey and shop at PureHockey.com and Fanatics.com through our affiliate links at www.benethockey.com!
Questions? Just email communications@benethockey.com. We encourage you to please forward this email on to anyone we may have missed! Thanks so much and we hope to see you this spring!
GO REDWINGS!
Angela Karras Neboyskey
Communications Director
Red Wing High School Hockey Club
communications@benethockey.com
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