Wednesday Parent Reminders

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

From the Principal

Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

Psalm 66

Hello Everyone!

A big THANK YOU to FSA for an outstanding Daddy Daughter Dance last Friday. A fun time was had by all and an extra shout out to Josie Favia for taking the lead on this event.

RELIGION ASSESSMENT - This spring, Catholic schools will participate in a unique, Chicago-specific religion assessment based on the religion curriculum standards that have been articulated for Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Chicago. All students in four-year-old preschool through Grade 8 in all schools will take part in the assessment between April 22-May 10, 2024. Similar to assessments in other subject areas, this religion assessment generates data to help teachers and school leaders better understand the strengths and weaknesses of instruction and student learning. Data from a system-wide religion assessment allows us to discern how we can work collaboratively to help students grow in knowledge about the Catholic faith in alignment with the mission of Catholic education.

The religion assessment will take place during regular school hours. All students will participate with the guidance of their teacher to assist them as needed. Student performance on the assessment will not influence a religion grade in school. No additional preparation or engagement outside of school hours is required.

Thank you very much for your support of this effort to help us more deeply understand students’ learning, support teachers with religion instruction, and work in solidarity to grow the Catholic mission and culture of our school communities.

Have a great week!

Ms. Booth

Upcoming Dates - Please mark your calendar:

Date	Event	Time/Info
April 18	Parent/Tot Playtime	10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Gym
April 18	Panera Dine & Share	4:00-8:00 p.m.
April 18	Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House for Prospective Families	6:00-7:00 p.m.
April 19	8th Grade Holocaust Museum Trip
April 19	Jr. High Dance	7:00-9:00 p.m. Gym
April 20	Alumni Games	Gym 5 p.m.
April 23	All School Photo	After Mass
April 23	Boys Volleyball Pack the Gym	5:00 p.m. 5th/6th grade 6:00 p.m. 7th/8th grade 7:00 p.m. 7th/8th grade
April 25	TRACK-A-THON	volunteers needed to count laps - please email Mrs. Tagbo if you can help
April 25	Athletic Banquet for 7th and 8th graders	6:30 p.m. Hajdu Hall
April 26	NO SCHOOL

Parent Information

We need volunteers to help count laps for our upcoming Track-a-Thon event on April 25. If you are able to volunteer, please email Mrs. Tagbo at ktagbo@stemily.org with the time frame you are available.

Panera Dine & Share - TOMORROW, April 18

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10th. Teacher Appreciation Student Projects are being sent home today. Please complete and return them to Kelly Rizzo c/o Vincent Rizzo 3-20 by Thursday, April 25th. If you have any questions, please email Kelly (kelly.rizzo@sbcglobal). Stay tuned for more details on what FSA has planned for our SES teachers and staff!

SAVE THE DATE - Fr. Presta has arranged to have Fr. Burke Masters speak to our school and parish community in May and FSA has agreed to sponsor the event. Click here for more details!

Rename our Mascot! - hard copies coming home today

May Crowning will be on Wednesday, May 1 DURING 8:30 a.m. mass.

Mother/Son Chicago Dogs Game Registration Form - It is not too late! Deadline extended to April 28!

School News Page: 4/21/24

This week in SES Athletics!

Alumni Games, Boys Volleyball Pack the Gym, Pack the Stands for Track & Field

Athletics Save the Dates

Extended Care Information:

It is TRACK Season! Please park on the street when the TRACK team has their practices - Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m.to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Week 33 (4/22-4/26) - due 4/19
Week 34 (4/29-5/3) - due 4/26

2023/2024 Calendar available here. April calendar available here. May calendar available here.

2024/2025 One Page Calendar available here.

Green White Soccer Tryouts