AGW 9/15/2023
“Another Great Week” Newsletter from Principal Ferguson
Dear Lancer Families,
This week, we began our IOWA/CogAT testing in grades 3-8. Things have gone fairly smoothly so far with only one hiccup yesterday when the entire Data Manager System crashed. The kids were resilient and rolled with the punches. We will finish up testing next Monday and Tuesday. Please continue to remind your children that this data is valuable for staff and teachers to make instructional decisions for their education. A good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast are important.
Couple important things to note about next week…
No All School Mass on Wednesday as all the priests will be at a conference.
The Annual Lancer Dash will be on Thursday Morning. A schedule of running times for each grade will be sent next week. Please come join us and cheer on our students. They have done an amazing job helping us raise needed funds for the Science Lab.
NO AM/PM BUS service on Friday, September 22. All students will need to find alternate transportation to and from school next Friday.
Make it a great day Lancers!
Adam Ferguson
Principal, St. Michael Parish School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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There are four games this weekend… 530p, 630p, 730p and 830p.
It’s starting to cool off outside, but our Lancer teams are still white hot on Friday Nights! Our teams continue to dominate Fridays…come out and witness it for yourself! Save some room for pizza because all of the proceeds from our pizza sales goes towards helping our 8th graders celebrate during their last game of the season.
Let’s Go Lancers!
Busy on Friday Night? No worries, there are plenty of games! Here is our full home schedule for the weekend!
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Oktoberfest ‘23…NEXT Friday, September 22 @ 7-11pm.
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All boys Kindergarten-5th Grade are welcome to join Cub Scout Pack 134, we have an awesome year planned! All are welcome to join our upcoming Raingutter Regatta on Saturday 9/23 at the Wheaton VFW from 1-4PM. Kindergarteners are starting to join, we encourage all those interested to inquire at any age! For more information and to get your son involved in having fun and developing leadership skills, or receive your boat kit for the Raingutter Regatta please email, call or text:
Joe Veverka, Cubmaster | josephfveverka@gmail.com | 708-307-0379
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Minutes are taken at each School Board meeting. They are published for our families after they are approved at the subsequent meeting. These minutes used to be posted on Schoolspeak, but are now available in the “internal” Parents section of the school website (where the AGWs are also posted). To view, simply enter the password: “golancers”.
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Woohoo! 75% of Lancers are registered for our fundraiser.
Not registered yet? It's not too late. Please click PledgeStar to register & raise funds today. The Lancer Dash coordinators will be working hard to sort and distribute t-shirts, in order to get students their t-shirt rewards a day before the event. Cutoff to get your t-shirt reward, by the fun run, is MONDAY, September 18th!
Volunteers Needed! If you are VIRTUS certified, please visit the volunteer link and sign up to help if you plan to be there. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-lancer
The next round of candy bar rewards will be handed out in the lunchroom by the end of the week. (Preschoolers' rewards will be delivered to teachers' mailboxes).
Most importantly, THANK YOU for your generosity. Mrs. Zaremba's science lab upgrade is going to to epic!
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Click to view this years SHINE! Showchoir information for 5th-8th graders!
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The Young Rembrandts program would love to see Your Artist in their after-school art enrichment class! Classes begin October 3rd, so please register today
Laura Baldwin -Young Rembrandts
phone 630-493-4263
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Did you know that plastic bread tags cannot be recycled traditionally in our recycling bins? The 7th grade class will again be partnering with SCARCE for this recycling project. SCARCE works with an organization out of Indiana called Danielle Cares for Chairs (click for full .pdf) that recycles bread tags to raise funds for providing wheelchairs and other forms of mobility equipment for those in need. Starting now, please save your bread tags and send them to school with your child. Each homeroom has a collection container in their room. This collection will run through the end of the school year and continue into next school year. Thank you for supporting this awesome cause!
The 7th grade Students and Mrs. Zaremba
CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POSTS
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The Women's Faith Group will be hosting our annual kickoff meeting on Wednesday, September 20th at 7:00 pm on the second floor of the Faith Center. We will enjoy an evening of fellowship with women of the parish and school and have information about this year’s activities, events, and volunteer opportunities. No cost or registration required to attend.
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HSPT Practice Test at Rosary Hight School (click for flyer)
Dates: Sunday, October 1, 11 am -1:30 pm And/or Saturday, October 28, 8:30 - 11am
Where: ROSARY HIGH SCHOOL
901 N Edgelawn, Aurora, IL 60506
FEE: $25 per TEST
Register: www.rosaryhs.com/practicetest
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS (PDF attached) – Registration opens September 1, 2023
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 21, 9:00 a.m.
November 14; 6:30 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHTS
Football, 9/22
Volleyball, 10/3
Fall Play, 10/12
OPEN HOUSE – Our most comprehensive visit event!
Thursday, October 19 (evening)
Sunday, November 5 (afternoon)
Class of 2028 ENTRANCE EXAM – Must be present for scholarship eligibility and priority admission consideration.
Saturday, December 2; 8:00 a.m.
Register for events at https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/admissions/visit-st-francis-high-school
St. Francis High School is a college-preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school located in Wheaton, Illinois and is celebrating more than 65 years of promoting spiritual, academic, physical and social development in students.
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MAKE IT MARMION DAY JUST FOR 8TH GRADE BOYS (Click to View Flyer)
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 9AM to NOON!
8th grade boys are invited to experience Marmion Academy like never before. Explore the campus through a scavenger hunt, compete in trivia, interact with student leaders who will share their Marmion experiences, and discover that Marmion just may be the school you’re looking for. RSVP by Friday, October 6.
*A light breakfast will be served at 8:30AM. The program will end by noon so you can collect your MA swag and enjoy the rest of your day!
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Click for info: Future Friar Shadow Days
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You are invited! Click to view: Glenbard Parent Series
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