AGW 4/10
Dear Lancer Families,
As we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to share a few important staff updates with our school community.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Fuller, who will be retiring from Preschool 3. Mrs. Fuller has been a beloved presence in our early childhood program, nurturing our youngest learners with care, joy, and deep faith. She has helped lay a strong foundation not only for their academic growth, but more importantly for their relationship with Christ. Her impact on our students and families will be felt for years to come.
We also celebrate Mrs. Baier as she retires from her role teaching Junior High Math. Mrs. Baier has been a valued member of both the math department and the Junior High team. Her dedication to her students and her colleagues will be greatly missed, and we are grateful for the many years she has shared her gifts with our school.
Mrs. Stieb will be transitioning from her role in 3rd grade to serve as our new Technology Director. In this position, she will support teachers in meaningfully integrating technology into their lessons while also helping students develop the essential skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We are excited to see the positive impact she will have in this new role.
Finally, Mr. Joe Fekech, our current Dean of Students, will be leaving St. Mike’s after accepting the position of Principal at St. Mary Immaculate in Plainfield—the parish and school where he grew up and attended as a student. While we will greatly miss his leadership and presence in our community, we are proud of him and wish him every success in this new chapter.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and service of these outstanding educators and leaders, and we wish each of them continued blessings in their future endeavors and retirement.
Summer Basketball Camp - There are still spots available for this summer’s Basketball Camp led by Mr. Farmer! This is a great opportunity for students to build skills, grow in confidence, and have fun on the court in a positive and encouraging environment. Camp details, including dates, times, and registration information, can be found in the flyer—be sure to check it out and sign up soon!
Check the Calendar - Be sure to check the calendar on the FACTS Family Portal, as the spring season is filled with exciting events and activities! Coming up soon: the Daddy/Daughter Dance this Saturday, the 3rd Grade Show Me the Money performance on Tuesday, and 4th Grade State Day on Thursday. Then next weekend, we’ll wrap up another fun-filled week with the Mother/Son Glow Night. There’s so much to look forward to—don’t miss out!
Make it a day, Lancers!!
Adam Ferguson
Principal
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The American Heart Association Wellness Week is kicking off on Monday! Next week at St. Michael we will be focusing on our heart health and building healthy habits, helping others, and having fun!
Look for the “Parent letter” coming and email flyer coming soon!
Next Friday, April 17, students can wear a red spirit shirt to celebrate healthy hearts, being lifesavers and helping those with sick and special hearts!
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Grandparents’ and V.I.P. Day is May 1! All the fun starts at 8 AM. More details are in the attached flyer, so please share with the important people in your lives.
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Please join us for St. Mike's annual Daddy Daughter event on Saturday, April11th from 6:30-8:30PM in the Enchanted Forest (otherwise known as Cashin Gym). Dads (or Grandfathers, Uncles, or other VIPS) will join the girls for a magical good time of twirling beneath twinkling lights and dancing among enchanted trees! Create magical memories that will last forever!
Purchase tickets HERE
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Ready, Set, Glow! April 18 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM in Cashin Gym.
Get ready for a night that shines! We are excited to invite our school families to the Mother - Son Glow Party, a fun‑filled evening celebrating our boys and the amazing women who support them.
Sons are invited to attend with their moms or other special women in their lives – grandmas, aunts, or other VIPs - for a high‑energy night of glowing fun.
You can glow your own way! To really light up the night, wear white, neon, or super‑bright colors—they glow the most under the lights and make the dance floor extra fun.
Glow fast! Early registrants (by April 4th) receive an exclusive, personalized glow favor.
Purchase tickets here: https://forms.gle/NQPxmqNMQtFKAfeD8
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Grandparents Day - We’re looking for planning committee volunteers AND day-of volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-62900801-grandparents#/
Daddy Daughter Dance - volunteers needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-62779080-copy#/
Mother Son Glow Party - volunteers needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-63013684-motherson#/
Lunch Room Volunteers Needed M-TH: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-58201632-lunchroom#/
Fun Food Friday Volunteers Sign Up (Grades K - 8th)https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AF29AAFAC25-57785966-funfood487-funday#/
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As we near the Feast of the Annunciation, when it was announced to our Mother Mary, that she would bear the Christ child, the St. Michael School Lancers for Life Club and the St. Michael Parish Respect Life Committee wanted to provide you and your family an opportunity to participate in a spiritual adoption prayer campaign along with the parish community. This program is a simple, yet effective pro-life activity that involves components of prayer, education, and outreach. The first step involves pledging to pray for the protection of a baby in the womb starting on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25th. We pray over the course of 9 months and finish on December 25 th , the birth of our Lord. We encourage you to give a name to the unborn baby you are praying for as a simple reminder that you are asking God to protect the life and health of a specific baby in his/her mother’s womb whose life and health may be in danger.
At the bottom of this paper is a prayer/pledge card written by the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Please cut out the prayer card for you to keep and use to pray daily for the baby you have “adopted.” Additionally, cut out the pledge heart and send it back the to school office as a pledge that you will pray daily for the next nine months. Your pledge hearts will be posted in the school as a sign that you and your family are praying for these innocent unborn babies.
We are also attaching a milestone chart with cool facts of the development of the baby inside the mother’s womb like when the baby’s heart starts beating, when a baby starts sucking his/her thumb, when the mother will start to feel the baby kicking, and other fun facts about his/her growth. As you are praying for this baby over the next nine months, these facts can help you be aware of the baby’s growth and development.
Please prayerfully consider participating in this simple program and add your prayers to thousands of others! Just like we pray for people who are walking among us, we want to pray for and be aware of babies growing in their mothers’ wombs, who are worthy of our love and compassion. Help the Lancers for Life and the Parish Respect Life Committee make sure these babies are prayed for and not forgotten.
In Christ,
Lancers for Life
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Here's an exciting experience for your imaginative child. This class will awaken the inner Artist! We explore all the basics of visual arts, in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child. All supplies included - Basic drawing, portraits, action, and cartooning. Students complete several different projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, Animals, everyday objects, and action scenes. Young Rembrandts Artists gain so much confidence. Double your child’s creative spirit and art skills. Add this workshop to your Child's schedule. Don’t miss out, sign up today!
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School Calendar: The much anticipated 2026–2027 School Calendar is now available for viewing! Please click this LINK to access the full calendar and begin planning for the upcoming school year. As we do each year, we work hard to align our calendar with District 200 whenever possible to help limit the number of “No Bus Days” for our families. We also make every effort to stay in sync with other local Catholic High Schools, recognizing that many families have older children attending those schools. We hope this early release helps your family plan ahead for the year!
💬 Reminder! Order hot lunch! New students will need an ID number to complete the order. For your student’s meal order ID number, log into FACTS and click Resource Documents under School. Scroll down to: My Meal Order 25-26 students.
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMMUNITY INVITATIONS
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS– Registration is open for all events!
FUTURE SPARTAN SHADOW DAYS at SFHS – 7th & 8th grade students see classes with a student host, have lunch, and experience college prep with a Franciscan spirit. Students gain a deeper perspective as they prepare to make important high school decisions, seeing new classes, meeting different teachers, and experiencing the confidence and excitement that come with being closer to high school.
Select days, Monday-Friday
7TH GRADE NIGHT - All 7th graders are invited to a fun-packed evening at St. Francis High School! Meet current SFHS students and fellow 7th grade future Spartans and participate in team-building activities, including the Spartan Amazing Race.
Friday, April 10; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT - Come cheer on the Spartans! Free admission for grade school students with your pre-registration. Come 30 minutes before the game time to enter a raffle and win prizes.
Monday, April 13; 6:00 p.m.
SPARTAN SHOWCASE: PERSONAL TOUR NIGHT -Personal Tour Nights are designed with your family in mind. These personal tours offer a flexible, small-group opportunity to explore our campus and learn how SFHS can support your student's growth in faith, learning, leadership, and service.
Thursday, April 16; 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Register for events at https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/admissions/visit-st-francis-high-school
SUMMER CAMPS:
Click Here to Register for SFHS Summer Camps!
Registration is now open for SFHS Summer Camps, featuring a wide variety of programs for students in grades 1–12. Designed to spark curiosity and build confidence, our camps allow students to explore new interests or deepen their skills in areas they already love. From athletics and performing arts to creative and academic experiences, there’s something for every camper at SFHS.
Visit our Summer Camps webpage to view the full list of offerings and learn more. Space is limited and camps fill quickly, so we encourage families to register early.
We look forward to welcoming you to SFHS for a fun, engaging, and memorable summer!
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Marmion Explore Day - just for 7th graders: CLICK FOR FLYER
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View the listings for parent program offerings through the Glenbard Parent Series. Many are offered in dual format for live or zoom attendance. https://gpsparentseries.org
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