AGW 9/6
“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
As mentioned at our Curriculum Nights, the Diocese is transitioning away from IOWA testing and replacing that assessment with the iReady Assessments. Next week, our classes will take the first round of Reading and Math assessments for the year. There will be 3 rounds in total (Fall, Winter, and Spring). This new format of assessing students will give us a better understanding of each student's growth throughout the year. Between the three assessment windows, students may also be assigned follow up lessons to be completed in class as part of their My Learning Path. These lessons will specifically target any deficit areas identified through the iReady assessment. Being the first year we are administering this assessment, we are still learning the particulars as a staff. We’ll communicate students' progress as the year moves forward. Additionally, students in grades 3-7 will continue to take the CogAT assessment each year.
Lunchroom Supervisors - Looking for a way to volunteer at SMPS? Maybe see your child(ren) for a bit during the school day? Look no further…because we are in need of Lunchroom Supervisors in our lunchroom every day from 10:15am-12:45pm.
We have two ways to help…
Paid positions - must work a minimum of 3 days per week
Volunteer positions - open to anyone who can consistently work 1 or 2 days per week
Duties include helping open food wrappers and milk cartons, managing lunchroom behaviors, wiping tables between lunch periods, etc. This is a great opportunity to help our school and students as well as interact with your child(ren) and their friends. We specifically could use help on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Ferguson for more details.
Sheriff’s Ride to School - Those in the carline Thursday morning may have seen the excitement when the Sheriff’s squad car pulled into the lot. This was a special treat for the Bremner Boys, Ben and Lucas. They were the winners at the Blue and Gold Gala to be escorted by DuPage County Sheriff Deputy Tyler Fry. Special thanks to Deputy Fry for this amazing donation!
Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!!!
Adam Ferguson
Principal, St. Michael Parish School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Calling 5th-8th graders...3 days left to register for 2024-2025 Lancer Basketball!! September 9th is the deadline to register!!
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Hello to our 5th through 8th Grade Families!
I hope you've had a wonderful "last hurrah" holiday weekend and that you could enjoy this gorgeous weather!
This email is concerning our extra-curricular competitive, traveling SHOW CHOIR (St. Michael "SHINE"), which is an opportunity for our middle school students (including grade 5). If your family is not interested in this activity, feel free to delete/ignore this email.
Attached is the information flyer and registration instructions for SHINE. Shine LLC, a private business, provides the creative team for our show choirs and our 8th grade play each year. (The LLC was established in 2006 and has provided performing arts opportunities to private and public schools.) As a private and self-sustaining organization, tuition funds our staff and the costs of producing the competitive show.
TO REGISTER, carefully read the attached information flyer (2 pages) and click the link in the flyer (or click here). Tuition payment can be made online (PayPal) or via cash or check (payable to Shine and delivered to main office or Mrs. Petrando in a marked envelope). Tuition (or first payment) due September 11, which is also the date of our first rehearsal. Regular rehearsals are Wednesdays 2:20-4:00pm, with approximately 6 extended rehearsals for choreography and competition prep. Our first extended rehearsal is at our second rehearsal, Wednesday September 18 (extends to 5pm). Submitting registration indicates you have read and understand the commitment as a member of St. Michael SHINE Show Choir.
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We are excited for this year's show and can't wait to get started! As always, feel free to reach out with questions to me directly at my school email, or to the team at shineshowchoir@stmichaelcommunity.org
Here's a cheers to a fun 2024-25 school year! (And PS: info for our younger SHINE groups will come out later this fall)
Julie Petrando, SHINE LLC and SMS Music and Theatre Director/Teacher
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The St. Michael’s Women’s Faith Group is having our annual kickoff party on September 11th, and we would like to invite the women of St. Michael School to attend to learn more about the Women’s Faith Group. All women of St. Michael Church and School are invited to be a part of the WFG! Click to View Invite!
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Picture Day is Thursday, September 19, 2024
Your child will receive a picture order form from their teachers this week. If they do not bring this home, please remind them to get a form from their teacher.
REMINDER: Students are to wear their normal uniforms for picture day.
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PRE-PAY Ordering ONLY
Payment must be made online or by phone to complete your order.
Our School Code is 10033801
Prepay Ordering closes at Midnight on September 19, 2024.
Please see this attachment with information on how to order pictures. The same information is also on the order form your child is bringing home.
Please note: If you miss prepaying you will have a chance to order pictures with your child's Ticket Code. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day.
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Oktoberfest Celebration!
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls—it’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest! Come and enjoy a fun-filled, KID-FREE evening with the St. Michael community, traditional German fare, and, of course, plenty of beer! Prost!
When: Friday, September 20th
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: St. Michael’s School Parking Lot
Tickets: $50 per Couple / $25 Single tickets
Purchase Tickets: https://forms.gle/tiKNTptVadYcDjMi7
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Click to view Chain-for-Life 2024 info!
It is time once again for our Chain-For-Life event which is being hosted by St. Michael’s Respect Life Ministry in conjunction with local area Christian/Catholic Churches and the National LifeChain organization. We will meet like last time, at the Compass Church parking lot at 520 East Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, Il 60187, at 2:15 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2024. We will begin with a short prayer as a group and then at 2:30 PM we will line up on both sides of Roosevelt Rd and pray silently until 3:30 PM for the sanctity of life from conception to natural death and specifically for end to abortion here in our State of Illinois, in all states of our country, and in all countries of our world. Signs will be provided.
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Click here to CHECK OUT AMAZING LANCER DASH PRIZES!
We have a hefty goal of $130,000 this year. Can you guess what the funds we raise will be used for?! (HINT: Check out the teaser in the Save the Date link below.)
PledgeStar and more information will be emailed Thursday, August 29th.
Let’s rally together to get excited for this long-running Lancer favorite (pun-intended)!
2024 Lancer Dash Save the Date!
Lancer Dash Committee
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Calling all Cub Scouts!!!
All boys Kindergarten-5th grade (you can start at any level) are welcome to join Cub Scout Pack 134!
We have an awesome year planned with hiking, camping, community service, and of course, the Pinewood Derby! For more information on getting your son involved in having fun and developing leadership skills see the links below:
New scout packet: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmPMde89h8Pkg5N6G8t6MgU9WGRDZA?e=ZyHnbk
Event calendar: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmPMde89h8Pkg5QHobdxAkx4oQ0NCQ?e=VLZl31
Please email, call or text if you have any questions:
Andy Andersen - Cubmaster | andrewandersen@gmail.com | 254.613.0238
Chad Predmore - Committee Chair | chadpredmore@gmail.com | 312.815.1234
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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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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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First Go Cadets Night - Friday, Sept. 13!
5th-8th Grade boys!
Join us for MA football on Friday, September 13 as the Cadets take on the Lions of St. Viator High School.
Game time is 7:00 PM! Register today!
Be sure to check in at the Go Cadets table on September 13 to tell us you're here and receive your free tee shirt and free food ticket (good at our concession stand for one hot dog, bag of chips, and drink)!
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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
September 18; 6:30 p.m.
November 12; 9:00 a.m.
Volleyball, 9/17
Flag Football & Football, 9/27
Fall Play, 10/3
OPEN HOUSE – Our most comprehensive visit event!
Sunday, October 20; 11:00 a.m.
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
“Friday Night Spikes!”
Let’s rock this! Pack the gym! Cheer loud! Get nuts!
There are four games this weekend… 530p, 630p, 730p and 830p. Both our boys and girls are playing tough teams who bring a crowd. Let’s drown them out with our Lancer Pride!
Also… come hungry because there will be pizza!
Lets Go Lancers!
Busy on Friday Night? No worries, there are plenty of games! Here is our full home schedule!
LANCER DASH
Register here: https://pledgestar.com/stmichaelparish/
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