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Yearbook Ordering is Live!
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Orders are now being taken for the 2025-26 Embers yearbook! From laughter-filled days to lasting friendships, it’s all captured in one special place. Yearbooks will be shipped to the school and passed out at the Ice Cream Social this Fall with time for autographs. Don’t miss your chance to look back on these memories. Reserve your copy today! More information can be found HERE.
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Orders are due by Monday, June 1.
Please note: orders & payments will be processed by VIP Photography and late orders cannot be accepted. Thank you for your understanding!
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4th Grade Yearbook Cover Competition
Thank you to the 4th Graders who have already submitted entries for this year’s Yearbook Cover Competition – we have such talented Sparks! If you haven’t submitted your artwork yet, there’s still time. Complete information can be found HERE. All entries must be received by May 1.
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May Crowning
Friday, May 15 | 10:45 a.m.
In honor of May Crowing, the 2nd Grade class will lead our school in the saying Rosary and present flowers to our Blessed Mother. We warmly invite all families to join us at the ORL Church for this beautiful tradition.
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Embers First Communion Mass
Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 a.m.
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Our 2nd Grade class will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion next Saturday at St. Mary of the Angels Church. All families are welcome to join us for this joyous day!
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Business Office Notice
Please note that charges for April field trips, Extravaganza raffle tickets, and the Spark Party will be included on the May billing, even if your family has already received a May invoice. We appreciate your attention to this detail!
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It’s the Final Countdown!
Mark your calendar for these exciting end-of-year events. The full lineup is available HERE, and more details will be shared as each event gets closer.
- Friday, May 8 | Willy Wonka Kids | 5:00 p.m. | Paluch Hall
- Friday, May 15 | May Crowning & Rosary | 10:45 a.m. | OLR Church
- Thursday, May 21 | Embers Art Show & Kona Ice Truck | 2:45-4:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 22 | Spirit Day & Virtue Assembly
- Thursday, May 28 | All-School Family Rosary | 8:30 a.m. | OLR Church
- Friday, May 31 | Last Day of School & Field Day | 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
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Soccer Club: Final Call
Fridays, May 1-22 | 3:15-4:30 p.m.
$50/student
Join us for a fun and active soccer experience for grades K-5! This clinic offers a chance for players to get moving and enjoy time on the field. Sessions will include a mix of light skill-building activities and scrimmaging, giving participants the opportunity to learn through play in a relaxed environment.
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Join us for an enriching art camp for ages 6-12, featuring Pedro the Paintbrush & his ‘cousins’ from the Art Room!
- Paint a masterpiece on canvas
- Create and paint your own sculpture
- Explore unusual ways of painting with marbles, tissue paper, oil pastels, and shaving cream
- Paint on paper, on ice, on the sidewalk, and more!
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Fire Choir Presents: Willy Wonka Kids
Friday, May 8 | 5:00 p.m. | Paluch Hall
Witness the magic of pure imagination as Embers Fire Choir brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to the stage! This captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. All families are welcome to attend this free performance! Donations will gladly be accepted to support the music program.
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Little Sparks in the Park
Wednesdays, May 6, 13, and 20 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Embers’ Little Sparks in the Park is an outdoor playgroup open to all families with children from infant to age 5. Enjoy playtime and a chance to socialize with other families following the 8:45 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Ransom. Snacks will be provided. In the event of rain, Little Sparks in the Park will be canceled. We hope to see you there!
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2026!
Teacher Appreciation Week was filled with so many thoughtful moments. From the heartfelt cards and flowers shared, to the joy of dressing in their teachers’ favorite color, our Sparks and parents came together in gratitude to celebrate the incredible dedication that our teachers pour into each day.
Thank you to every family who sent a note, donated a treat, or shared their time to make this week a success!
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Kindergarten celebrates with Mrs. Miken’s favorite color.
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Mrs. Doerr receives a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
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Our incredible parent volunteers make recess fun – and lunchtime peaceful – for our teachers!
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Purple is the favorite color on display in Miss Casaletto’s 5th Grade class!
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Kindergarten kicks off their end-of-year countdown with airplanes on “A Day”!
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2nd Grade enjoys a bubble break during this beautiful Spring weather.
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PreK4 creates a – shockingly – awesome volcano during “V Week”!
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4th Grade enjoys a quiet moment reading together in the Narnia Library.
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