AGW 3/27
Dear Lancer Families,
As we head into our much-anticipated Spring Break, we take a moment to reflect on the many blessings of this Lenten season and the beautiful experiences we have shared as a school community.
This week, our 7th graders led us in a truly moving and reverent depiction of the Living Stations of the Cross. Their prayerful performance was a powerful reminder of Christ’s journey and sacrifice, and we are incredibly proud of the time, effort, and heart they put into bringing this sacred story to life.
As we prepare for Easter, we are reminded that even in the midst of sacrifice and reflection, there is great hope and joy in the promise of the Resurrection.
A quick reminder to all current families who have not yet completed their enrollment packets: please log into FACTS and finalize your materials as soon as possible. Timely completion helps us plan effectively for the upcoming school year.
Wishing all of our families a restful Spring Break and a blessed and joyful Easter. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, renewed and refreshed.
Make it a GREAT Spring Break, Lancers!!
Adam Ferguson
Principal
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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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Our 8th annual Flower and Plant Sale is taking orders now through April 8.
Order before Spring Break and check this off your list! We love to partner with the local non-profit nursery, We Grow Dreams. Proceeds will support both the nursery and SMPO sponsored student activities. Share this link with family and parish members who love gardening and want to support St. Mike’s: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-cnJB6pW94uu7LYnk0zHkB0LDfjV_bNJV-R-NK817uZ_Msg/viewform
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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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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 POSTS
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At last!!! The long awaited information about Vacation Bible School 2026!! JUNE 22-26, 9am-12pm
Registration opens March 16th. Open to all students in K-5 (for fall 2026).
Thank you for your patience!
More information will be coming soon. We are grateful to St. John the Baptist in Winfield for partnering with us to host VBS in June. Registration will be limited and unfortunately, there will be no Preschool session offered this year. The good news??? We will be back at St. Michael better than ever in the Summer of 2027!!
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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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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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Congratulations to Evie O, awarded by the American Legion for her Constitution speech! We are so proud of you!
