AGW 10/17
Dear Lancer Families,
Volleyball Playoffs: Best of luck to all our Lancer volleyball teams as they begin playoff action this weekend! We’re so proud of the hard work, teamwork, and determination they’ve shown all season. Be on the lookout for an email from Mr. Wolf with the full game schedule. Come out and cheer on our Lancers!
Spirit Week: Next week is Spirit Week at St. Michael, and we can’t wait to show off our Lancer pride! Each day will feature a fun theme and plenty of school spirit as we build up to our Pep Rally on Friday. It’s always one of the most exciting weeks of the year—filled with energy, laughter, and community pride. Let’s make it a week to remember…Go Lancers!
Spirit Week Dress Days:
Monday: Neon
Tuesday: Favorite Holiday
Wednesday: Mass Attire
Thursday: PJ's and Crazy Bed Hair
Friday: USA wear you Red, White, and Blue and patriotic wear
Trivia Night - Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Trivia Night on November 8th—a fun school community event and a great excuse for an adult night out! We currently have 15 Teams registered…still room for about 7-8 more teams. Gather your team, pick a theme, and get ready for some friendly competition and lots of laughs.
JH Halloween Dance: Our Junior High Halloween Dance is coming up on Thursday, October 24th from 7:00–9:00 PM in Cashin Gym! Get ready for a spooky-good time with music, dancing, and plenty of fun with friends. Permission slips and the $5 entry fee are due by Wednesday, October 23rd. Costumes are welcome—just keep them school-appropriate. We can’t wait to celebrate!
Make it a great day, Lancers!
Adam Ferguson
Principal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2025 St Michael’s Athletics Trivia Night!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
DOORS OPEN @ 6:45 PM
TRIVIA BEGINS @ 7:30 PM
CASHIN GYM
$50/person or $100/couple
Put together a team of 8-12, come up with a theme, and dress for your table theme.
Bring your own food & drinks for your table.
Show up and have a great time!
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BENEFIT THE ST. MICHAEL NO-CUT ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Pay ahead of time or at the door!
Bring Cash for raffles and side games!
In order to secure a table, please get your team together and sign up ASAP!
Team captains, please fill out the attached Google Form, you will be asked to include team name/theme and team member names. You will be able to edit after your initial submission.
Any questions… jwolf@stmichaelcommunity.org
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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-funfood
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Saint Michael School’s Lancer Band program, in partnership with Suburban Music Saint Michael students in grades 4-8 are invited to participate in the Lancer Band, our popular after-school band program. Lancer Band will meet after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the music room for 45-minute rehearsals. Two levels of Lancer Band are available, based on grade/experience. The Cadet (beginner) Band is available for first-time students from 4th, 5th, or 6th grades. The Symphonic Band will be composed of students who have at least one year or more of experience from 6th through 8th grades.
Sign up with our enrollment form at www.SuburbanMusicWheaton.com/LancerBand
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Chef’s Night Off - Warrenville Ale House
October 22 - all day!
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SMPO Invites you to join us for our Annual Poinsettia Sale Fundraiser!
The Advent and Christmas seasons are approaching. Check one to-do off your list and order a
lovely holiday poinsettia from Schaefer Greenhouses! The fresh plants are delivered in a pot cover and a festive holiday sleeve.
It's easy to order!
You can either complete this form: https://forms.gle/Eb5GRANU8zrm64f79
> If your online order was successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email! <OR you can print and complete the attached order form in your email and send it to the school office with your payment of cash or check payable to SMPO by Monday, November 3. If paying by check, please write Poinsettia in the memo line.
Orders will arrive on Thursday, December 4. School pick-up location and time will be
communicated closer to the delivery date.
If you have any questions, please contact Nikki Melody at nicholecool23@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
St. Michael Parent Organization
💬 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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5th-8th grade families are invited to the Marmion Open House on Sunday, October 26th, 1-3pm
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Looking for a little tutoring help for your student? Check out this new offering from College Tutors.
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS (graphics attached) – Registration is open for all events!
FUTURE SPARTAN SHADOW DAYS at SFHS – 8th grade students see classes with a student host, have lunch, and experience college prep with a Franciscan spirit.
Select days, Monday-Friday
SPARTAN SHOWCASE: PERSONAL TOUR NIGHTS - 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.
Tuesday, October 21; 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19; 6:00 p.m.
SPARTAN SHOWCASE: OPEN HOUSE – Our most comprehensive visit event!
Sunday, November 2; 1:00 p.m.
STEP UP DAY (8th grade only) - Eighth graders will spend a half day exploring mini classes filled with demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and interactive activities.
Friday, October 10; 8:00 a.m.
RISE UP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (8th grade only) - Rise Up is an opportunity for all current 8th grade students to participate in a day of leadership, teamwork, character building, and service run by the National Honor Society. St. Francis High School’s National Honor Society members guide current 8th grade students through activities and workshops that prepare them for high school and beyond.
Saturday, November 8; 10:00 a.m.
FALL MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHTS – Come cheer on the Spartans! Free admission for grade school students with your pre-registration.
Fall Play – “A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story”: Thursday, October 16; 7:30 p.m.
Register for events at https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/admissions/visit-st-francis-high-school
St. Francis High School, a co-educational Catholic institution in Wheaton, Illinois, is dedicated to college preparation and has been fostering students' spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth for over 65 years.
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Upcoming Events
SHADOW DAYS:
A Shadow Day gives 7th and 8th graders the opportunity to immerse themselves in a traditional school day and learn why every day is a great day to be a Redwing!
Tuesdays & Thursdays - beginning in October
8:00 AM - 2:15 PMBAGELS AT BENET:
Parents, please join us for coffee and conversation about Benet with our Director of Admissions, Matt Grigas, our Manager of Admissions, Kelsey Peceniak, and several other faculty members, counselors, administrators, and students.
Select Wednesdays October - April
8:00 AM - 10:00 AMSTEP-UP DAYS:
Designed specifically for 7th and 8th graders, a Step-Up Day is a half-day where future Redwings experience what it will be like to "step-up" to 9th grade as an athlete, artist, and faith-centered student.
Friday, October 10; 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, November 11; 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Optional HSPT Prep Workshop: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMOPEN HOUSE:
An opportunity for the whole family to meet our faculty, staff, coaches, students, and other members of the Benet community while learning how Benet fosters the on-going religious, intellectual, and social development of its students.
Sunday, October 19; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMPRACTICE ENTRANCE EXAM:
Created to reduce anxiety and provide meaningful feedback prior to the Entrance Exam, our practice test stimulates the full Entrance Exam for your child while giving them practical experience to help them find even greater success on the exam in December.
Saturday, November 8; 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Join us for the next Catholic High School
Admissions Fair Sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet and Benedictine University in partnership with the Diocese of Rockford.
Thursday, October 23 from 6-8 p.m.
@ Benedictine University, Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business, 5700 College Road in Lisle
For 4th-8th grade students and families to explore exhibits, speak with school representatives and learn about the admissions process and financial aid.
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Sunday, October 5 and Sunday, November 9 at 9 am
Rosary College Prep will be hosting practice high school entrance exams for all current 8th graders.
This practice entrance exam will allow 8th grade girls and boys to become familiar with the exam in a realistic testing situation.
Rosary and many Catholic high schools use the results of this exam and other factors to determine acceptance, class placement, and scholarship decisions.
The practice exam is $30 per student and is open to BOTH boys and girls.
Register HERE
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