AGW 10/25
“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
Today we celebrated all of our students who participated in a Fall sport or club. The students filled Cashin Gym with energy and excitement. Students in each grade level competed in a variety of games during the Pep Rally. Our 8th Graders took on the staff in a Student vs Staff Volleyball Game. Staff got a little help from some SMPS Alums, who we signed to a 1-Day contract in order for them to play on our Team!! Our Student Council did a fantastic job organizing and executing today's Fall Pep Rally! Great job Student Council!!
At the end of the Pep Rally, a handful of students had the opportunity to throw a pie in my face or dump a cup of slime all over me. I’ll be cleaning out my nose and ears for days, but it was 100% worth it to recognize all the top fundraisers in this year's Lancer Dash! Collectively, our students raised over $151,000 for our school…Way to Go, Lancers!!
Jr. High Dance - Friday, October 25th will be the Jr. High Dance in the Gym from 7:00-9:00 pm. Students may dress in a costume for the dance…no masks. Cell phones will be collected at the Door. Please pick up your students promptly at 9:00 pm at Door 1.
Blessing at Mass - This weekend at all the Masses, our Priests will say a special Blessing for all our 2nd Graders who will be making their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion this year. Please joins us in prayer throughout the year as they prepare for these special sacraments.
Championship Volleyball - This weekend many of Boys and Girls Volleyballs Teams will be playing for the Championship. Come cheer on our teams to victory!!
Picture Retakes - We will have Picture Retakes on Tuesday, October 29th. Your child MUST return the original picture package in order to have their retakes. This will also be an opportunity for anyone who was sick on the first Picture Day. Reminder: students are to wear their normal uniforms for picture day.
Halloween at SMPS - We once again have a special treat planned for the carline this year! K-2 students can wear a costume to school and walk in our costume parade at 8:00am (an email with more details was sent to the K-2 families earlier today). All students in grades 3-8 are welcome to wear a Black, Orange, or Halloween shirt/sweatshirt with their school uniform bottoms.
All Saints Day Mass - Friday, November 1st we will celebrate an All School Mass for All Saints Day. There will be NO School Mass on Wednesday, October 30th.
Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!!!
Adam Ferguson
Principal, St. Michael Parish School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Considering Kindergarten for 2025-2026?
As you look ahead to next year, we invite you to join us for a Kindergarten Info Tour for current parents on November 5th at 9am.
This program is simply a chance to take a closer look at Kindergarten if you would like to learn a little more, visit the classrooms, and learn answers to questions you may have. There is no RSVP necessary, and attendance is not required to enroll your child in Kindergarten.
If you attend, please check in at the School Office a few minutes before 9am, entering Door 1. We will walk attendees down to the Library for a presentation, followed by a tour.
Also, we want to assure you that current St. Michael students have admissions priority, and are guaranteed a spot next year. We will initiate open applications for new students beginning November 1st, but please know current students' spots are automatically held for the following year.
More details about this process (and about current families who wish to add a new student) will be coming soon via email.
Thank you!
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You’re invited to the annual Blue & Gold Gala on January 24th, 2025!
Helpful Links:
- 2025 Blue & Gold Gala Website
- Tuition Raffle (selling fast!)
Questions email gala@stmichaelcommunity.org
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St. Michael School Presents TRUNK OR TREAT! (click for flyer)
Sign up for your Trunk or Treat spot! Decorate your car's trunk and bring some treats...or tricks! It can be as simple or as over the top as you want!
When: October 26 from 6:30-8
Where: St. Mike's Parking Lot (the large lot)
Sign up for your spot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-52038412-stmichael
We need a few junior high helpers! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-52037922-trunk
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SMPO Invites you to join us for our Annual Poinsettia Sale Fundraiser!
The Advent and Christmas seasons are approaching. Check one to-do off your list and order a lovely holiday poinsettia! Open the attachment to view the poinsettia options and cost offered by Schaefer Greenhouses. The fresh plants are delivered in a pot cover and a festive holiday sleeve. Proceeds will cover the buses for school field trips.
Please print and complete this order form and send it to the school office with your payment of cash or check payable to SMPO by Wednesday, October 30th. If paying by check, please print Poinsettia in the memo line.
Orders will arrive on Monday, December 9th. School pick-up location and time will be communicated closer to the delivery date.
If you have any questions, please contact Nikki Melody at (330) 806-1019 or nicholecool23@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
St. Michael Parent Organization
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We will be hosting "Info Tours" for prospective Preschool and Kindergarten families this October, preceding New Family Registration which opens November 1. Know of anyone who might like to learn more about St. Michael? Feel free to share! Check out the flyer here.
Please Note: Current families considering Kindergarten for 2025-2026 will be invited to an event in November EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU, with details coming soon... :) All current families who reenroll or enroll a new sibling have FIRST priority! This process occurs through December 15th and ensures current families a spot for both their returning and new students.
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Welcome To Queen of Hearts 5.0.
THE JACKPOT IS AT $5,480!
Join us for the weekly drawings on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. at 302 Wheaton.
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
If you'd like to get a stamp with your name and phone number, send your info to Meg Orsinger ...cost is $12.00
CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POSTS
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Help fill "Mary's Closet" with much needed items for babies and moms in the community. Collection will be in the Narthex 10/26 & 10/27!
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Click to view the invite for Marmion’s Open House events 10/27 and 11/20.
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All 8th grade students can register for a practice HSPT at Rosary on 9/29 or 11/2. Learn more.
10/9 - Royal Taste & Tour
10/14 - 8th grade shadow day
11/10; 12/7 & 12/14 -Visit & Entrance Exam
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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
November 12; 9:00 a.m.
OPEN HOUSE – Our most comprehensive visit event!
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
Thank you to Maciano’s for the AMAZING reward lunch! The food was delicious, and they took such great care of our order and our students!
A special “thank you!” to the parent yearbook contributors and St. Michael staff who shared photos for this week’s AGW. We really appreciate your help and beautiful photos!
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