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Planning Ahead?
Embers’ 2026-27 Summary Calendar is available HERE.
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Gently Used Uniform Sale
Tuesday, Aug. 18 & Wednesday, Aug. 19
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Next month, we will be hosting a gently used uniform sale at Embers. The donated inventory (thank you, parents!!) has been sorted and there is a nice selection of quality second-hand sweaters, skirts, jumpers, and dress pants for your students. Families are asked to contribute what they are able for the uniform pieces they select. Only cash and checks will be accepted.
The complete list of dress code requirements can be found on the Resources Page of our website.
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Lands’ End Summer Uniform Sale
Uniforms are also available for purchase through the Lands’ End uniform store, using Preferred School Number 900205451. Lands’ End is currently running a promotion for 20% off uniform pieces with code SCHOOLDAY20!
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Summer Scoop Reminders
We’re half-way through the summer! Here are a few reminders about our summer learning & logistics:
- Required Reading: All students in K-5th Grade have one required book to read this summer. Click HERE for more information about your student’s required book.
- Supply Lists: Supply lists for all grades are available HERE.
Medical Reminders:
- Required Medical Forms are due by September 2nd: Medical forms are required for students who will be starting their First year of PreK, entering Kindergarten and 2nd Grade, as well as those who are new to Illinois. These forms can be found on the Resources Page of our website.
- Student Health Disclosure: All students who have been diagnosed with a medical condition (such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, etc) must complete a Health Disclosure Form annually. This form can be found at the bottom of the Resources Page of our website.
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Fall Sport Sign-Ups Now Available!
Soccer Team
Embers’ fall Soccer Team is open to incoming 4th & 5th Grade students with a maximum of of 18 participants. Practices and games will begin before the start of school and run through October. The cost to participate is $100/student.
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Cross Country Team
Cross Country is open to incoming 3rd- 5th Grade students. Practices will begin before the start of school, with Meets starting in September. The cost to participate is $50/first student and $30/ additional sibling.
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Annual Dads Club Workday:
Operation Playground!
Saturday, August 22
Our amazing Dads Club, has once again organized a workday at Embers on Saturday, August 22 to assist with completing our playground beautification project! Whether you’re a novice willing to help or a highly skilled professional, we could use your hands and muscle installing swings, moving basketball hoops, and other (smaller) projects. There will be lots of food and fellowship, too!
Please let us know if you can help by signing up HERE.
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Summer Office Hours
The following office hours are now in effect:
- The school office will be closed June 13 – August 16. Voicemails and emails will be monitored during this time, however response times may be longer than usual. Thank you for your understanding.
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Did you get “The Scoop”?
Our annual Summer Scoop email has “the scoop” on summer learning, logistics, and activities. If you have not had a chance to do so, please click HERE to get check it out!
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