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2021-2022 Year of the Family!
Under the patronage of St. Joseph, Pillar of Families
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Thank you to those who have generously contributed to Embers Annual Fund! We are almost there! We have raised $106,227 so far. Together we can surpass our goal!
Please help us continue to ‘Spark the Future’ by educating and developing many more young boys and girls. Embers Academy educates both the mind and the heart, forming young people, enlightened by God’s truth, who are firm in faith and filled with hope. Together we are forming the next generation to become responsible adults who are prepared to make a real and lasting difference in the world.
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Annual Fund 2021-22 Goals
- 100% PARTICIPATION from Board, Faculty, Staff, and Embers Families
- $150,000 Fund Goal
70% of our goal has been met so far!
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Embers 25th Anniversary Extravaganza will now be on Saturday, March 5th.
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Grand Raffle Update
Classroom Contest #1
The grade that turns in the highest percentage of tickets by February 11 receives an Out-of-Uniform Day and a Pizza and Ice Cream Party!
Week 1 Results:
Third Grade = 10%
Second Grade = 7%
Fourth Grade = 6%
First Grade = 4%
5th Grade = 3%
Kindergarten = no tickets sold yet
PreK = no tickets sold yett.
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The Fifth Grade class held their Invention Convention last Friday. Each student invented a creation of their own that solves a problem. The students also wrote essays, persuasive posters, and made models of their inventions. They demonstrated their creations and tried to persuade visitors to “buy” their inventions.
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Looking Forward to February
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Monday, February 7
No School
Thursday, February 17
Friday, February 18
No School – (No Parent/Teacher Conferences)
Monday, February 21
No School – Presidents’ Day
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The Second Grade Class completed their unit on the Civil War with a variety of projects:
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Stick puppets of favorite figures of the Civil War.
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A board game complete with questions and answers about the Civil War.
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A book about the Civil War.
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The Fifth Graders joined the Second Graders to practice cursive writing in shaving cream.
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We are running low on necessary items. Please consider donating the supplies listed below. We appreciate your generosity!
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Kindergarten/5th grade: Paper towels
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1st grade: Baby wipes
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2nd grade/4th grade: Kleenex
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3rd grade: Disinfecting wipes
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Recess Volunteers Needed!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with recess. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Donado, ndonado@embersacademy.org.
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Calling all Embers Dads!
Join us Tuesday evenings from 6 – 7 p.m. for an evening of discussion.
Refreshments will be offered 30 minutes before each session. Topics presented by Dr. Stephen Smith, Hillsdale College and Dr. Warren Diem, Northridge Prep.
Upcoming topics include:
Reserve your spot by emailing Michael Gray at MichaelGray98@gmail.com.
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Join us on January 31st for our next get-together! Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) and practical ways to transmit the faith to your children.
The CGS approach is also part of the faith formation program at Embers for students in PreK – 2nd grade.
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Topic: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
When: Monday, January 31st, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Home of Maura Spingola, 800 N. Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL
Moms’ Club has partnered with Art of Living for Women (www.artoflivingforwomen.org) to present seminars, hands-on projects and demonstrations to help us all as mothers, wives, friends and Chief Operations Officers of our home.
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Over his decades as a priest, mentor, noted author and speaker, Rev. Francis J Hoffman (Fr. Rocky), has learned that every couple wants the same thing: a love that’s going to last them a lifetime! At this exclusive Willows Academy event, Father Rocky will share his twelve principles that inspire simple strategies to strengthen and nourish a lasting vocation of love – Marriage.
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Attention Fifth Grade Girls!
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Coming Up This Week
Tuesday, January 25
Dads Discuss the Faith
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 26
Open House
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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