October Newsletter
Although we missed celebrating a Chicago Olympics, there was no lack of spirit at our Homecoming Pep Rally today. You may have heard thunderous applause emanating from the gym if you were driving down 103rd Street today. We are looking forward to a great homecoming weekend that includes today's pep rally, a homecoming parade to Beverly Park at noon tomorrow, and a Homecoming Dance on Saturday Night. Many thanks to all on the athletic committee who work so hard to provide all of these activities for our students. Homecoming weekend is just a small part of the total athletic program to which so many volunteers give hundreds of hours each year. Many thanks!
We recovered well from Fisherfestitis, that rare annual ailment whose symptoms include general weariness, funnel-cake overdose, and sore throats from screaming on scary rides.
One recovers quickly after a bit of rest. Cooperative weather, great crowds, a wonderful community spirit and the volunteer hours of scores of people helped make the event very successful. Thank you for your support.
October is a bit less hectic. The major event of the month will be the final celebration of our parish 60th Anniversary on October 17. A giant homecoming for all current and past parish members is planned. Mass will be at 4:00 followed by a party in the gym, Kane Hall, and a tented outside area. Dinner catered by Franconello's at a very nominal cost will also be available. Please gather your neighbors and friends who might have moved from the parish to return for this gala. It promises to be a real memory maker. Tickets are available after all of the masses on the weekends but can also be purchased through school. An order form is available on the parish webpage (www.sjfparish.org.) You can return the order form and your money to school where it will be processed. Tickets will be returned to you the next day or if requested, held for you at the door.
The Magazine/Gift Fundraiser is off to a great start. You should have received a large information packet listing all of the items that are available. Please pay special attention to the magazine section. The school receives a full 40% of the subscription price of each order. There is a huge selection of choices. If you have questions about any aspect of the sale, please call. Remember, you can use earn a tuition rebate on any purchase you make over your $175 mandatory fee.
Please note that the students have two days off in October. Columbus Day is Monday, October 12 and on Friday, October 16, the entire faculty will attend the Archdiocesan Festival of Faith in Rosemont.
Even though it is early in the year, our eighth graders are already seriously thinking about their choices for high school. We will host two High School Options Days later this month for the students to meet representatives from local schools who will come to explain the programs offered at their schools. Check the calendar and websites for more information.
We have tried to post more timely information each Friday on a weekly eblast...If you do not receive this information, please let us know so that we can update our records.
Students from third through eighth grade will be receiving the first progress reports of the school year next week. These reports provide a quick overview of how each student is doing. Please take a minute to talk with your child to see if there may be problems or a lack of understanding about classroom expectations. Reports at this time also provide plenty of "recovery time" for a student who wants to be on the Honor Roll for the first trimester.
October 1 is also the official start of the "real school uniform" time of year. Capri's and shorts are replaced by jumpers and skirts. Please remind the students to come in clean and neat uniforms each day.
The change of season is always a glorious time of year....Enjoy!