Principal's Update 3.13.26
Sarah Casavechia
Good afternoon!
The excitement is in the air. Spring break is underway! I hope you all get some much-deserved rest, relaxation, and time with your family.
Wearin’ the Green
A heartfelt thank you for a wonderful evening. We are so grateful to the incredible army of volunteers, committee members, and especially the chairpeople who helped make this event a reality. We are thrilled with the Fund-A-Need results, and while the final numbers are still being tallied, we know they will lead to some major improvements to our school bathrooms. Thank you for your support and generosity. A special shout-out to Chicago Cubs Charities for their $25,000 donation to our Fund-A-Need project.
High Stakes and Handbags!
Join us for our first annual Purse Bingo, an evening of fun, friends, and fabulous prizes! Bring your favorite snacks, grab your drinks (it’s BYOB!), and get ready to play for the chance to win designer handbags you’ll love to show off. Tickets go on sale tonight at 5:00pm, and they’re expected to go quickly! Take a sneak peek at the gorgeous bags and purchase tickets here.
Toiletry Drive
Our student council is sponsoring a toiletry drive benefiting the Common Pantry the week of March 30. Please see the attached wish list if your family would like to participate. We are students of service!
Sports Banquet
A note for our 4-8th sports families from Mr. Pope: Please utilize the link below to submit your RSVP and payment for our upcoming banquet, which will be held on Thursday, March 26th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the gymnasium. The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. Following dinner and team presentations, there will be a DJ and dancing available for the students. Please be advised that students are not permitted to leave the gymnasium without parental or approved adult supervision. We kindly request that you refrain from bringing siblings. The RSVP form must be completed by March 22nd.
Book Club
Join us for our first-ever Saint Andrew Parents book club! We will be reading the book, Navigate Family Technology: A technology roadmap for families with ideas to navigate uncharted waters by Nora Duncan O’Brien. The book discussion with fellow parents and the author will take place April 14 at 5:30pm. You can purchase your copy here.
Please Share Your Feedback
The Archdiocese has launched its annual Parent Survey, and we would truly appreciate your participation. Your honest feedback helps us celebrate what is working well and identify areas where we can continue to grow. Thank you for taking a few minutes to reflect on your experience and complete the survey. Parent Survey.
Bulldog Post
It’s hot off the presses! The Winter Edition of the Bulldog Post is here (attached). Take a moment to check it out and enjoy the great work of our talented future reporters.
SAPO Meeting
Want to get involved? Please join the SAPO meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 7pm in the school. There are so many ways you can help!
Opening Day
Baseball season is just around the corner. Opening day at Wrigley Field is Thursday, March 26. Students may come in their favorite baseball team’s shirt or colors. Please wear uniform bottoms.
Dates for 26-27 School Year
August 20- First day of school grades 1-8, noon dismissal
August 20-21- ECE and Kindergarten open house and orientations
August 24- First day of ECE and Kindergarten
September 7- Labor Day, no classes
September 25- Professional development, no classes
October 12- no classes
October 22- Mandatory parent-teacher conferences, noon dismissal
October 23- no classes
November 6- Professional development, no classes
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break, no classes
December 21-January 3 Christmas Break, no classes
January 4 Professional development, no classes
January 18- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes
February 10- Parent-teacher conferences, noon dismissal
February 12- Professional development, no classes
February 15- Presidents’ Day, no classes
March 26- Good Friday, no classes
March 29- April 2 Spring Break, no classes
May 7- Emergency Day, day off if no emergency days are needed
May 10- Emergency Day, day off if no emergency days are needed
May 20- Parent-teacher conferences, noon dismissal
May 31- Memorial Day, no classes
June 4- Kindergarten and 8th grade graduation
June 4- Last day of ECE
June 8- Last day of school, grades 1-7, noon dismissal (could change if additional emergency days are needed)
Celebrating Sunday
Here is a great conversation starter on your way to or from Mass: Celebrating Sunday. Thank you, Mr. Heimann!
Parish Bulletin
See what is happening in our Parish. SA Parish Bulletin
Wishing you a wonderful and safe break!
Mrs. Casavechia
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