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    “SPARK” NOTES

HO… HO… HO!

PK3 students sang Christmas songs, played games, had a ‘grab bag’ and treats at their Christmas party on Thursday. All 1st-5th grade students enjoyed “Spirit Day” Friday today, ending the day with class parties. Special thanks to all the Room Parents for hosting the fun Christmas activities and games!

SPECIAL VISITOR in K

Mrs. DeShon visited the Kindergarten students today with her amazing collection of nutcrackers. She explained why they are made and how they work. She also cracked nuts and read stories to the students.
Reminder: Kindergarten students will have their Christmas party on Monday.

COOKIES WITH SANTA

All preschool and younger children are invited to have Cookies with Santa on Monday, Dec. 18th from 10 – 11 a.m. in OLR’s Paluch Hall. The children will enjoy Christmas Read Aloud, Photos with Santa, and Christmas Caroling. Parents, please feel free to invite neighbors and friends with young children!
 
To RSVP, please call 847.518.1185 or email tdabe@embersacademy.org 
with the number attending.

PROGRESS REPORTS HOME

Progress reports can be found today in your oldest child’s Friday folder. Remember, you can always check grades or homework on Teacherease!

ST. LUCY VISITS EMBERS

St. Lucy (Mrs. Smith) visited all the K-5th students this week to talk about how she became a saint, why she wore candles on her head, and passed out the special cookie associated with her. St. Lucy’s feast day was on Wednesday, Dec. 13th.

PK4-5th CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Embers Christmas Concert for all PK4-5th grade students will be held at Northridge Prep on Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 6:30 p.m. NRP is located 5 minutes north of Embers at 8320 N. Ballard Road in Niles. Parents, please have students arrive at 6:15 p.m. 

Concert attire:

  • PK4: Dress Clothes
  • Kindergarten- 5th: Black Dress Pants or Skirts; fancy Red, Green or White Tops; Dark Brown or Black Dress Shoes.
    (No t-shirts or casual clothes please!)
Students will also be provided props, but the following grade levels should plan on bringing:
  • 4th Grade: Sunglasses 
  • 5th Grade: Winter Scarves
  • Mass Choir: Fun Christmas Socks

RED & GREEN DAY: Dec. 20th

An All-School, Out-of-Uniform, Red & Green Day is planned for our last day of school on Wednesday, Dec. 20th. Students, please follow the Jeans Day guidelines and wear something red and/or green. Dismissal for Christmas vacation is at 3:05 p.m. following our All-School Mass at 2 p.m.
After-Care will be provided until 5:30 p.m.

ANNUAL FUND: DONATE NOW…… Click Here… Go to ‘GIVING’

ANNUAL FUND GIFT

A very special thank you to the families that have already donated to Embers Annual Fund. New this year, donations can be made online, through ‘GIVING’ on our website, www.embersacademy.org, or by returning the donation envelope. Our goal is 100% participation from all Embers families, whether it’s $5 or $5000. Every donation is important and makes a difference! Please prayerfully consider being a part of this important mission. Thank you!

NOTE: The class that has the most families participating in the Annual Fund will win a pizza party!

DENNIS LOCATION CHANGE

Christmas vacation is the perfect time to look at your student’s uniforms and check for needed repairs or updates. Anyone interested in purchasing new items through Dennis Uniform Company can go online at dennisuniforms.com or visit them at their Mount Prospect location. Please note that the Mount Prospect location will be closing in February. Beginning March 1, 2018, the Mount Prospect store will be consolidated into the Chicago store.
Click HERE for more details.

‘KEEP ’em TOASTY’ DRIVE

Special thanks to all the families who donated socks, hats, gloves and mittens for the needy this week! 

A SPECIAL SPANISH CLASS

All the K-3rd grade students enjoyed a very special Spanish class that included a pinata with candy on Tuesday, to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 

FACULTY CHRISTMAS FUND

Participation in the Faculty Christmas Gift Fund is requested by Monday, Dec. 18th. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Maureen Buttkus. 
Thank you in advance for your generous heart.

AMAZON GIVES to EMBERS

There are so many ways we can be of help to others, in big and in small ways (ie. Embers Annual Fund, Faculty Christmas Fund, Keep ’em Toasty Drive:). With that in mind, here’s one small and very simple way to show your support for Embers Academy.
 
When you shop online on Amazon, use and save this link: 
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-4006154.
 
Using amazon.smile to access Amazon will donate a portion of all your purchases back to Embers! 

LOOKING AHEAD: 

SCHOOL YEAR at a Glance:
   2017 – 2018

MONTH at a Glance:
   DECEMBER

Friday 12/15:
Mid-Quarter II Reports Go Home
NO AFTER CARE
NO Chess Scholars
Faculty Christmas Party: 4 p.m.

Monday 12/18:
Cookies with Santa: 10 a.m.
   in Paluch Hall for PK and younger
Kindergarten: Christmas Party

Tuesday 12/19:
NO HOMEWORK CLUB
Aftercare: until 5:30 p.m.
PK4 – 5th: Christmas Concert
   @ NRP: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 12/20:
Red and Green Day
PK4: Christmas Party
School Christmas Lunch:
   (for those who order)
School Mass: 2 p.m.
Dismissal for Christmas Break: 3:05 p.m.
After-Care: until 5:30 p.m.
Evening of Recollection @ TWA
   7 – 9 p.m.

Thurs 12/21 – Sun 1/7/18:
Christmas Vacation 

Monday 1/8/18:
Classes Resume

EMBERS ACADEMY
serving students in PK3 through 5th  grade

8340 N. Greenwood Avenue,  Niles, IL 60714
www.embersacademy.org    847.518.1185   info@embersacademy.org

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