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Happy Mother’s Day to our Embers moms!
May God’s grace continue to strengthen and bless these special women who guide, support, and inspire our children each day.

Parents, Sparks in PreK-5th Grade, and all siblings are invited to come together as our Embers family prays the Rosary in gratitude for the completion of this school year! Please arrive in time to meet at the Shrine at 8:30 a.m.
 
Parents, please remain with your children for the entire pilgrimage. Each family is responsible for your students’ transportation to Embers when the pilgrimage concludes. 
 
Important Note:
The school building will be CLOSED until 9:45 a.m. so that all faculty and staff can attend the pilgrimage. If you choose not to join us at the Shrine, please bring your child directly to school at 9:45. All students must arrive at Embers by 10:00 a.m. for instruction.

Congratulations to our First Communicants

We joyfully celebrate our students who received their First Holy Communion last weekend! This special milestone marks an important step in their faith journey, and we are so proud of the reverence and joy they brought to the occasion. Thank you to the families and teachers who helped prepare them for this meaningful day!

Upcoming Hearing Screening
 
An all-school hearing screening will be conducted at Embers on Monday, May 19. Parents will be notified if your student does not pass the screening. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Boville, Learning Specialist, at tboville@embersacademy.org.
 

Embers Field Day
 
On Friday, May 30, we will celebrate the last day of school with our annual Field Day! All Sparks should wear their red Embers Spirit Shirts or other Embers spirit wear and casual bottoms.

Mary, Queen of May
 
On Monday, we gathered in prayer for our annual May Crowning. 2nd Grade led a beautiful procession, carrying the statue of Mary down the aisle of OLR while our school prayed the Rosary together. After the statue of Mary was crowned, students from each class presented flowers in her honor.  More photos from the celebration can be found HERE. Thank you to all who joined us on this beautiful day!

Don’t Miss Out! Dads Club is Wednesday

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

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. 

Register today! The first 100 couples to register will receive a copy of Angela’s book.

Click to Register

Tuesday: Little Sparks in the Park

Embers Fine Arts Fair
Thursday, May 22nd

  • Annual Student Art Show | 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    Artwork created by our Sparks in Grades K-5 will be on display throughout the front lobby, breezeway, and halls! Parents may also stop in during dismissal beginning Monday, May 19 to view student artwork.
  • 4th Grade Living Art Museum | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
    Our 4th Grade students will bring to life famous artists and their inspiring works of art. Don’t miss this chance to experience art in action!
  • Choir & Band Performance | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
    Embers Band and Fire Choir students will display their musical growth during this final performance in Paluch Hall. All families are invited.

Kona Ice is Coming to Embers!
Thursday, May 22nd | 2:45-4:00 p.m.
Please join us in the North parking lot for a sweet treat after the Fine Arts Fair. 20% of all sales will go to Embers. Credit cards accepted.

Retirement Celebration Honoring Mrs. Tammy Dabe!
Friday, May 23 | 3:05-4:00 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Dabe’s 20 years of dedication to Embers Academy! Can’t make the celebration or want to send Tammy a personal message? Submit to Mrs. Dabe’s virtual video message by clicking HERE.

Quick Links:

3rd Grade gleefully reacts to the announcement that our new Pope has been chosen.

PreK4 celebrates the announcement that a Pope has been chosen.

Kindergarten serves up smiles during their all-school Lemonade Sale.

PreK students admire the new flowers in the Mary Garden. Thank you to our Gardening Club volunteers for beautifying our campus!

PreK honors our Blessed Mother with a special May Crowning in the Mary Garden.

Mass Buddies play Kickball together to celebrate the letter “K” on the school year countdown

The Week Ahead:
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
– 5th Grade Wax Museum

 

Upcoming Events:
May 19
– All-School Hearing Screening

May 22
– Fine Arts Fair (12:30-3:00 p.m.)
– Kona Ice Truck (2:45-4:00 p.m. | North Lot)

May 23
– Mrs. Dabe Celebration (3:05-4:00 p.m. | North Breezeway)

May 27
– NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day

May 29
– All-School Family Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (8:30 a.m.)

May 30
– Last Day of School!
– 11:30 Dismissal
– No Afternoon EDP

 





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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