November 6, 2008

Dear Parent,

CONGRATULATIONS, GABBI VRABLIK

Gabbi Vrablik was chosen as “Kid of the Week” by Steve Cochran at WGN Radio.  She was interviewed on Wednesday, November 6.  This opportunity recognizes a young person who has done something for others above and beyond the usual service expectations.  Mrs. Wilk submitted Gabbi’s name for consideration; the letter she wrote on Gabbi’s behalf was read over the radio.  Thank you, Mrs. Wilk, for recognizing student leadership at STS.  Congratulations, Gabbi; you are truly a role model for others at STS and the community at large.

KIDS’ BOOK CLUB

Just a reminder….Kids’ Book Club is December 3. Sign up forms are in the library.   Contact Laurie Hoadley at 847-705-9360 with questions.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21, in the afternoon and evening.  Most families signed up for a specific time at the Open House.  Teachers will be sending reminder notes for your appointed time.  If you are unable to make the conference as scheduled, please contact the teacher to reschedule after Thanksgiving break.  There will be bus service on Thursday and Friday.  Our dismissal time is 11:45 AM for K-8.  Preschool will dismiss at 11:00 AM.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE INFORMATION FOR GRADES 6-8

On Monday, November 10, all 6-8 graders will take home a conference planning sheet.  Whether a teacher of a parent is requesting a conference or no conference is required, please sign and return that sheet by Wednesday, November 12.  Conferences will then be scheduled and parents will be notified by Friday, November 14.

VETERANS’ DAY ASSEMBLY

Our Veterans’ Day Assembly will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at 1:15 PM in the church.  Parents, grand- parents, and family members who are military veterans are invited to join in this day of remembrance.  All Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are invited to wear their Scout uniforms to school on that day.

 Families, don’t forget to send back your veteran stars!  We would like to honor all our family members who have served our country on our bulletin board in the hall.

SCHOOL STORE NEWS

Christmas order forms for spiritwear/sweatshirts are coming home.  Forms are due by November 20 to have delivery before Christmas.  Start your shopping early….visit the school store on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:25 – 7:45 AM.  We have gift certificates, water bottles, green knitted hats, sport bags, and school supplies.

THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE & PHD WALK

On Wednesday, November 19, we will celebrate Thanksgiving with an all-school prayer service at 12:15 PM in church.  This will be followed by our annual PHD walk.  Each grade level received a list of suggested items.  Thank you, in advance, for your generosity.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PUMPKIN CONTEST WINNERS!

Over 100  students participated in this year’s contest. 

The winners are:

Kindergarten

First Place:            J.P. Liddy              Mrs. Healy

Second Place:      John Masterson   Ms. Rosenkranz

Third Place:          Josh Nelson         Ms. Rosenkranz

First Grade

First Place:            Emily Macius        104

Second Place:      Lizzie Strzalka      104

Third Place:          Lucie Florak          102

Second Grade

First Place:            Max Arakelian      105

Second Place:      Ryan Kish              105

Third Place:          CeCe Kaiser         101

Third Grade

First Place:            Lauren Ryan         116

Second Place:      Ben Rizner            107

Third Place:          James Coombes                 108

Fourth Grade

First Place:            Jack Neubauer    114

Second Place:      Nicole Goldstein 113

Third Place:          Rachel Michalowski 115

Fifth Grade

First Place:            Patton Fitzpatrick 111

Second Place:      Claire Wiltgen      112

Third Place:          Daniel Montalvo 112

Sixth Grade

First Place:            Ellen Finis             117

Second Place:      Danielle Money   118

Third Place:          Haley Carey         117

The Grand Prize went to Abby Kobilarcik in Rm. 110.  Abby’s pumpkin turned into a bar-be-cue grill!

Thanks to all who participated and who judged the contest.

PRAYER CORNER

Please continue to pray for Tom Reddington, father of Catriona in first grade.  Fr. Rosemeyer is recovering from a heart attack he had while on vacation a few weeks ago; please keep him in your prayers.

Dorothy Aebersold