AGW 3/6
Dear Lancer Families,
As we turn the calendar to March, we’re entering a wonderful three-week stretch of full weeks of school leading up to Spring Break. These weeks are especially important as we have just begun the 3rd trimester, making this a crucial time for students to stay focused, work hard, and stay ahead in their academics. Building strong habits and momentum now helps lay the foundation for a successful and confident finish to the school year. It’s a great time to build momentum in the classroom, enjoy the energy of the school community, and make the most of our time together before a well-deserved Spring Break. We’re looking forward to three great weeks of learning, laughter, and Lancer pride!
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!
Golf Outing: The 1st Annual “Lancers on the Links” Golf Outing will take place on June 5th, and we’re excited to invite our school community to a day of fun and fellowship on the course while supporting St. Michael Parish School. Registration opens Monday, March 16, and space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early. This is a 21+ event, and all participants must register online at smpsgolfouting.givesmart.com. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support our community has shown throughout the year, and we’re looking forward to this wonderful opportunity to come together, support our school, and enjoy a great day of golf. More details and sponsorship opportunities are available on the website.
5th Grade Wax Museum: Our 5th Grade Wax Museum is just around the corner, and we invite parents and grandparents to join us on Monday, March 9th at 9:00am for this special event celebrating the great explorers of the world. Our students have spent time researching and learning about these historical figures and will bring them to life as part of this interactive experience. Guests will have the opportunity to walk through the museum, meet the explorers, and hear firsthand about their incredible journeys, discoveries, and adventures around the world. It’s a wonderful way to see the hard work, creativity, and learning our 5th graders have put into this project. We hope you can join us to experience their efforts and celebrate their exploration of history!
Make it a GREAT day, Lancers!
Adam Ferguson
Principal
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The first St. Mike's Fish Fry is TONIGHT, 5-7pm! Hope to see you there!
*$15 fish plate includes delicious North Atlantic Cod, French fries or baked potato, applesauce, coleslaw, and all the fixings!
*Not a fan of fish? We have a delicious $5 Gianario's cheese pizza plate!
And, don't forget there will be delicious treats from our youth group's bake sale! Our parish youth are back, raising funds for their annual summer service excursion. Thank you for your support!
“Don’t Cook! Come to the Fish Fry!”
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Hoops Fans! Championship Weekend and St Mikes still has 4 teams in the hunt for a trophy! All 4 teams are on the road and need to make it through the semi-finals first…
Boys 7th Grade B2 vs Visitation at StFrancis Xavier - Friday Night 6pm
Well coached with some big guys down low and some shifty speedsters bringing the ball up. They laid the smack down in the first round and look to continue with that momentum. Swing through the drive-thru line at the fish fry and head over!
Boys 7th Grade B1 vs John the Cross at StFrancis Xavier - Friday Night 7pm
Tallest kid in the league… toughest kid in the league… and some playmakers all around. This team was overlooked and forgotten because they battled injuries all year. They are finally healthy and look to shock the world! They won on a buzzer beater last week! You have already watched the other team win… stick around and cheer these boys on!
Boys 8th Grade B vs IC at StMary Mokena - Saturday Morning 10am
A super cohesive bunch with a great 12 punch. This team has been… right there as far as hoisting that Championship trophy over the last few years… but just short. With a win on Saturday morning this can be the year they do it! Good luck guys! Hop in the car and head to Mokena… it’s wonderful this time of the year.
Girls 8th Grade B vs SFX at St Pius - Saturday Morning 11am
Looking to make it back to back championships! This awesome group of girls are just relentless on the court. Super fun to watch… super supportive of each other. Let’s get an early morning win and play for the championship on Sunday.
Let’s show our Lancer support and cheer these awesome kids on to the championship!
GO LANCERS!
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Dear Families,
Our school will be hosting an Ignatius Book Fair NEXT WEEK!
Date(s): 3/9-3/13
Location: School Library (Lavin Learning Center)
The book fair is a special opportunity to expand your family library, while also helping us earn new books for our classrooms and library. Every purchase benefits our school!
We’d love to see you at the fair, but if you can’t attend, you can still participate and shop online.
How to Shop Online for Our Book Fair
Sign into the Ignatius Book Fairs Online Store at https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com?signup=true&schoolId=185
Enter your child’s name.
Select your child’s classroom.
Confirm and add additional children/classrooms as needed.
When finished, click “Get Started” to explore the wonderful book selections!
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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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7th and 8th grade students and parents - Nurturing Wisdom is excited to bring their executive functioning workshop to St. Michael. The workshop will take place on Thursday, March 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $75 and you can sign up here: https://nurturingwisdom.wufoo.com/forms/w1fuuv95166xqyx/
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Please join us for St. Mike's annual Daddy Daughter event on Saturday, April 11th 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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Golf Outing: The 1st Annual “Lancers on the Links” Golf Outing will take place on June 5th, and we’re excited to invite our school community to a day of fun and fellowship on the course while supporting St. Michael Parish School. Registration opens Monday, March 16, and space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early. This is a 21+ event, and all participants must register online at smpsgolfouting.givesmart.com. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support our community has shown throughout the year, and we’re looking forward to this wonderful opportunity to come together, support our school, and enjoy a great day of golf. More details and sponsorship opportunities are available on the website.
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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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Dust off your Easter baskets and get ready for a morning of pure springtime magic! We are thrilled to invite you and your families to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 21, at the St. Francis Kuhn Stadium!
Event Details:
Saturday, March 21 @ 10:00 a.m.
St. Francis High School - Kuhn Memorial Field
FREE! All are welcome to join the fun.
We'll have eggs filled with treasures just waiting to be found throughout the game field, and donuts to help kickstart the morning. Facepainting and balloon-making will also be offered and get ready for a celebrity sighting...the Easter Bunny is joining us!
RSVP Today!
To make sure we have enough donuts (and eggs!) for everyone, please let us know you're joining us: RSVP here!
We can't wait to see you there - thank you to the SFHS Alumni Association for co-hosting this event!
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Click for Details on Fenwick High School’s “Coffee Chats” for Parents of Future Friars - March 27 & April 23
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Come for a special Mass with Bishop Spies and a Reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of the church dedication following the fire and rebuilding.
Please RSVP for the reception by March 4th. Scan the QR code in this invitation to RSVP or use this link https://forms.gle/hE7moMYV5ia3giyZ6
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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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Come to a special Parish Mission this Lent: Sunday, March 15 @6:30pm and Monday, March 16 @6:30pm.
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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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