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Orders are now being accepted for the Embers yearbook, full of fun memories from the past school year. Don’t miss your chance to relive the laughter, friendships, and unforgettable moments that made this year special—reserve your copy today! More information can be found HERE.

Click to Purchase a Yearbook

Orders are due by Monday, May 26.
Please note: orders & payments will be processed by VIP Photography, therefore late orders cannot be accepted. Thank you for your understanding!

4th Grade Yearbook Cover Competition
Thank you to all the 4th Graders who have submitted entries for the Yearbook Cover. If you haven’t submitted your artwork yet – there’s still time! All entries must be received by Thursday, May 1. Complete information can be found HERE.

May Crowning: Monday, May 5th

May Crowning will take place on Monday, May 5th. The 2nd Grade class will lead our Sparks in the Rosary while honoring our Blessed Mother.

All families are welcome to join us for the ceremony which begins at 10:45 in the Church.

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.
  • Monday, May 5 | May Crowning & Rosary | 10:45 a.m.
  • Friday, May 9 | the Music Man Kids | 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 14 | Dads Club | 6:00 p.m. 
  • Thursday, May 22 | Fine Arts Fair | 12:30-4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 23 | Mrs. Dabe Celebration | 3:15-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 29 | All-School Family Pilgrimage | 8:30 a.m.
  • Friday, May 31 | Last Day of School & Field Day | 11:30 Dismissal
  • Sunday, June 8 | Embers Family Picnic | 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
6:30 Reception | 7:00 Discussion
Willows Academy, Des Plaines IL

All dads and moms are welcome to join us for an evening with Angela Fortunato, author of Wholeheartedly: God’s Mystery of Love in the Call to Celibacy. Angela will be presenting ways to support your child’s spiritual formation to help them hear God’s message. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Click to Register for Dads Club

Little Sparks in the Park
 

Please mark your calendars for the last Little Sparks gathering of the year. Feel free to screenshot and share with friends!

The Music Man Kids | Friday, May 9 | 5:00 p.m. | Paluch Hall
Fire Choir is excited to present this heartwarming musical. The Music Man tells the story of a charming traveler who brings music and joy to a small town, discovering friendship along the way. All families are welcome to attend this free performance!

Join the Backstage Crew!
Sparks in 4th & 5th Grade who are not part of Fire Choir can still be part of the show by assisting with scenery and setup! For more information or to sign up, please click HERE. The deadline to register is April 30.

2025 Summer Camps
We are excited to offer the following camps! Please note that the school building will only be open during camp hours. There will be no before or aftercare offered during the summer.

  • Embers Art-Venture Summer Camp
    Spark your creativity exploring different forms of art, including sculpture, crafts, and paint. Hosted by Mrs. Wasserman and Mrs. Fernandez. For more information, click HERE. Registration is due by Monday, May 26.
  • Mr. Sadlowski’s Summer Lessons
    Featuring voice lessons, band lessons, and the special “Fast Track” program for students new to band! For complete information, click HERE. Registration is due by June 10.
  • Bricks 4 God Summer Camp | June 2-6
    Bricks 4 God is a faith-filled STEAM experience where builders bring Bible stories to life through LEGO models, robotics, and coding! For more information, click HERE. Register by Monday, May 26th.

The first Little Sparks: Easter Celebration was a big hit with over 40 families in attendance! Thank you to our event volunteers: Kelly Beck, Val Hrbacek, and Jamie Simon.

Welcome to our Future Spark!

Congratulations to the Vargas family on the birth of Andrés Alonso on April 14. Baby Andrés was welcomed by his big siblings, including Spark Jeremiah (K). A meal train for the family can be found HERE.

The Week Ahead:
 
April 28
– Extravaganza Spark Sign-Up Party: Hot Lunch with the Heads (During Lunch & Recess)

May 3
– First Communion (10:00 a.m. | St. Mary of the Angels)

April 25
– Spring Band Concert (5:00 p.m. | Paluch Hall)

 

Upcoming Events:

May 5
– May Crowning & Rosary (10:45 a.m. | OLR Church)

May 9
– The Music Man Kids (5:00 p.m. | Paluch Hall)

May 13
– Little Sparks in the Park (9:00-11:00 a.m. | Embers Playground)

May 14
– Dads Club (6:30 p.m. | Willows Academy)

May 16
– Spirit Day & Virtue Assembly
 





Who to Contact

Christopher Goffos:
Headmaster

Pablo Boville:
Dean of Faculty

Sylvia Casaletto: Office Manager
Student absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. General questions about the school day.

Christina Williams: Dir. of Operations
Information and questions about myEmbers, student records, and school registration.

Business Office:
Tuition and billing questions.

Julene Barder: Admissions Mgr.
New student and current sibling admissions.

Diana Silhan: Communications & Marketing Mgr.
Spark News, weekly handouts, and marketing opportunities.

Kate DeCanto: Social and Hospitality Coordinator
All-school social events.

Spirit Wear Store Link
Parent Volunteer Opportunities

EMBERS ACADEMY
serving students in PreK3 through 5th Grade

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

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