AGW 4/17
Dear Lancer Families,
Our Music and Drama Department had a fantastic and memorable week filled with student talent, creativity, and hard work on full display!
We kicked things off with our 3rd Grade performance of “Show Me the Money,” where students brought history to life through a fun and engaging play centered around the presidents featured on U.S. paper currency. Their enthusiasm and confidence on stage made for an enjoyable and educational experience for all in attendance.
Later in the week, our 4th graders shined during their Annual State Day. After months of research and preparation, students proudly shared their knowledge with fellow students, parents, and grandparents. The event was a wonderful celebration of learning, highlighted by impressive presentations and capped off with a patriotic musical performance that showcased their growing talents.
A special thank you goes out to our grade-level teachers and Mrs. Petrando for their dedication, guidance, and support in preparing our students for these outstanding performances.
The excitement continues next week as we look forward to our 8th Grade production of “Aladdin Jr.” Our students have been rehearsing since January, and we are eager to see their hard work come to life on stage. Performances will take place Thursday and Friday at 7:00 PM, and tickets are still available—we hope to see you there!
Spring Dress Code: May 1st Marks the first day that students may wear shorts again. However, that is a Mass day for Grandparents/VIP Day, so students will need to wear uniform pants. Shorts can officially be worn on May 4th.
Coming soon…Spring Spirit Week and Pep Rally (May 4th-8th):
Monday May 4: Sports team/College
Tuesday May 5:Summer Vacationers/Tourist (Heading to the Beach, Disney or Hawaiian style)
Wednesday May 6: Mass attire
Thursday May 7: Mix Match with Crazy Hair
Friday May 8: Color War
K and 1st Green
2nd Purple
3rd Orange
4th Black
5th White
6th Red
7th Blue
8th Yellow
Make it a day, Lancers!!
Adam Ferguson
Principal
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Don’t miss out on this year’s 8th grade play!
Tickets are open to the public!
Performance times are:
April 23rd at 12:30pm & 7:00pm
April 24th at 12:30pm & 7:00pm
A few notes:
Tickets are sold online: https://sms8thgradeplay.ludus.com
Every purchaser will receive an email with their tickets and confirmation. Tickets must be printed or shown on a device at the entrance.
There is an 8 ticket limit per show. If you need additional tickets, please reach out.
Everyone must have a ticket as there is no “standing room.”
Children in all grades will attend afternoon performances.
NEW THIS YEAR: Ticket purchasers will have the opportunity to purchase flowers and/or candy for their favorite performer! No need to make a special trip to the store! Pickup will be at the door of the show. These can be purchased in advance through the ticketing system, and limited availability day of the show. You can even add a special congratulatory note! All proceeds go to the 8th grade play.
Any questions? We are here to help!
Your ticketing committee,
Katie McKenna, Gina Carroll, Julie Pignatiello, Violet Hasbun
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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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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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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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Spring shadow days at St. Francis are coming to a close very soon!
We have the following dates still available:
April 22
April 24
April 29
April 30
Families can register for any of these dates by visiting www.sfhscollegeprep.org/visit
These shadow days are so valuable for students to picture themselves at SFHS and feel confident about their high school decision.
We would love to welcome you to campus for a shadow day!
From all of us here at SFHS, we wish you a very successful end of the school year!
*Adapted from a message sent to us at St. Michael from Patrick Jacobsen, Director of Admissions
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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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